NFOEC: Optical Transceivers

The 1x9 optical transceivers are now compliant with Telecordia (Bellcore) GR-468 specifications, as well as certified to TUV, UL, and CSA standards. The Telecordia standard tests optoelectronic devices for reliability under extreme conditions such as Mechanical Shock, Vibration, Thermal Shock, Accelerated Aging, Temperature Cycling, High and Low Temperatures, Damp Heat, Internal Moisture Resistance and Electrostatic Discharge. Compliance with these standards is necessary in many telecommunications applications and is an important benefit in mission-critical networks where high quality and reliability are key factors. The transceivers comply with the industry quality standards typically used in MAN and WAN applications, and in some cases, required for compatibility with existing networks.

The transceivers are available with maximum data rates of 1.062Gbaud/s, 1.25Gbaud/s, and 2.125GBaud/s, in a selection of short- and long-wavelength versions. Short-wavelength versions operate at 850 nm and use a Vertical Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VCSEL) to provide both high performance and low cost, and are available with various data transfer rates up to 1.25 GBaud. The long-wavelength versions operate at 1300 nm, and are designed for intermediate and long-reach data links at transfer rates up to 155 MBaud.

The transceivers are packaged in wave-solderable, industry-standard 9.8-mm high enclosures that are compatible with mezzanine card systems, and are furnished with a duplex SC fiber optic connector. The optical transceivers are Class 1 laser products that comply with FDA radiation Performance Standard US 21 CFR Subchapter J, achieving AEL Class 1, FDA/CDRH performance. They are certified to TUV standards EN-60950, EN-60825-1, and EN-60825-2, under certificate B990226521002, and to UL/CSA Sub Clause 2.9, under file E128579, Project 95NK9037.

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