40G QSFP Optics
Even though higher rates exist like 100G and 400G, 40G applications still abound due to factors such as cost effectiveness and scalability.
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GigOptics
- Apr 19
10G SFP+ Transceiver Types
This blog provides a simple overview of the most popular types of 10G SFP+ transceivers.
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GigOptics
- Feb 7
Comparing QSFP28 and QSFP-DD
The QSFP-DD is the newest member of the QSFP family of optical transceivers and it is the smallest form factor for 400G transceivers.
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GigOptics
- Dec 1, 2021
Optical Transceiver Interoperability
With so many different types of optical transceivers the question of how to ensure interoperability between optics often comes up.
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GigOptics
- Oct 11, 2021
100G QSFP28 Overview
This article provides a complete overview of the QSFP28, the most popular form of 100G optical transceiver on the market.
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GigOptics
- Aug 23, 2021
200G/400G Data Center Application
The IEEE 802.3bs standard which defines 200G and 400G Ethernet standards has now been approved for over 3 years and the demand for these...
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GigOptics
- Jun 15, 2021
Active Optical Cable (AOC) Overview
AOC cable assemblies have become very popular especially within data center applications in the last few years.
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GigOptics
- Apr 21, 2021
Need More Than 10G?
What happens when 10G is no longer sufficient to meet your bandwidth requirements? Luckily there are many upgrade options available.
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GigOptics
- Mar 3, 2021
10G is the new 1G
As it turns out, the vast majority of enterprise networks have already migrated to or are in the process of migrating to 10G.
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GigOptics
- Jan 18, 2021
Comparing 100G QSFP28 Optical Transceivers
When it comes to 100G network deployment, QSFP28 optical transceivers have become very popular but there are multiple types available on the
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GigOptics
- Dec 2, 2020
AOC vs. DAC Cables
Active Optical Cables (AOC) and Direct Attach Cables (DAC) have been gaining in popularity and use as a cost effective way to connect
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GigOptics
- Oct 13, 2020
A Closer Look at Copper SFP
SFP are most commonly associated with fiber optic as the connection interface, after all they are known as optical transceivers. However,...
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GigOptics
- Aug 28, 2020
DWDM Optical Transceivers
Take a closer look at DWDM optical transceivers examining how they differ from regular transceivers and some of their applications
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GigOptics
- Jun 29, 2020
What is 25G all about?
One of the newer optical transceivers on the market is the SFP28 which supports the 25G rate. So the question is what it 25G all about?
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GigOptics
- Apr 28, 2020
A Closer Look at BiDi Optical Transceivers
This blog examines BiDi optical transceivers answering the questions of what they are, how they work, and what are their benefits.
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GigOptics
- Mar 11, 2020
Optical Transceivers in IT Networks
Optical transceivers are now common place in the IT network with routers and switches offering SFP and SFP+ ports.
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GigOptics
- Jan 28, 2020
Optical Transceiver Nomenclature
The most popular optics today include SFP, SFP+, XFP, SFP28, QSFP+, and QSFP28. Have you ever wondered if these letters meant something?
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GigOptics
- Dec 19, 2019
Optical Transceivers in the Data Center
Optical transceivers are now ubiquitous in the data center. This is not really surprising considering the benefits that they can bring.
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GigOptics
- Dec 2, 2019
What am I giving up by selecting 3rd party optics over brand optics?
When it comes to optical transceivers there are many options. Should you select 3rd party optics or brand optics and what's the difference?
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