Product category: Optical Transceivers, Transponders and Repeaters
News Release from: Avago Technologies | Subject: AFBR-776/786BxxZ and AFBR-775/785
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 28 February 2008
Parallel optics enable broadband
networking
High-performance parallel optic modules are ideal for applications such as data centres, high performance computing, clustering and terabit routing, and switching applications.
Avago's AFBR-776/786BxxZ next-generation 12-channel parallel optic modules provide 6.25Gbit/s per channel for an aggregate of 75Gbit/s per link (up to 100m) An industry first, the 12-channel parallel optic devices include two-wire serial interface monitoring capabilities for expanded per channel functionality and programmability
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"As a pioneer in the parallel optics industry, Avago continues its role in leading the SNAP-12 module space", says Daryl Inniss, Vice President of Communications Component of Ovum RHK.
"With network demand continuing to grow at a fast pace, parallel optics provide many benefits over traditional copper connections in broadband networks".
"With an internal VCSEL source and long-standing experience in the parallel optics market, Avago raises the bar for optical interconnect performance".
In addition to the AFBR-776/786BxxZ, Avago has also released the AFBR-775/785BxxZ 12-channel parallel optic module that delivers 5Gbit/s per channel for a combined 60Gbit/s per link (up to 150m).
The AFBR-776/786BxxZ and AFBR-775/785BxxZ devices consume less than 53mW/Gbit and are based on the SNAP12 form factor, which provides superior signal integrity.
With minimal power consumption, Avago's high-performance parallel optic modules are ideal for applications such as data centres, high performance computing, clustering and terabit routing, and switching applications.
Avago's AFBR-776/786BxxZ and AFBR-775/785 are available now and consists of a transmitter and receiver pair. Request a free brochure from Avago Technologies ...
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