S-3553LC20D, S+2332LC10D, S-4554LC80D, and XS+2733LC15D MikroTik BIDI kits explained
Un-bundling MikroTik BIDI kits
When looking for MikroTik BIDI transceivers, it is easier to find two (both wavelength transceivers) MikroTik BIDI transceivers in one search, such as S-3553LC20D, S+2332LC10D, S-4554LC80D, and XS+2733LC15D. Why so? MikroTik, on the other hand, sells BiDirectional transceivers in kits. They each have a unique Part Number that corresponds to both sides of the link, A and B. For example, the MikroTik S-3553LC20D Part Number includes both the 1.25Gbps 20km Industrial A side (S-35LC20D) and the B side transceiver (S-53LC20D). So far, there are four kits or bundles of MikroTik Bi-Directional transceivers, covering data rates ranging from 1 Gbps to 25 Gbps. In the table below, we have unbundled them and connected with matching products from our portfolio.
| MikroTik bundle | MikroTik transceivers | Product Description | EDGE Transceiver |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-3553LC20D | S-35LC20D | 1.25G SFP Module (Tx/Rx 1310/1550nm, Max. 20km over SMF, 14 dB, Temp. -45 to 85C) | |
| S-3553LC20D | S-53LC20D | 1.25G SFP Module (Tx/Rx 1550/1310nm, Max. 20km over SMF, 14 dB, Temp. -45 to 85C) | |
| S+2332LC10D | S+23LC10D | 10G SFP+ Module (Tx/Rx 1270/1330nm, Max. 10km over SMF, 6.2 dB, Temp. -45 to 85C) | |
| S+2332LC10D | S+32LC10D | 10G SFP+ Module (Tx/Rx 1330/1270nm, Max. 10km over SMF, 6.2 dB, Temp. -45 to 85C) | |
| S-4554LC80D | S-45LC80D | 1.25G SFP Module (Tx/Rx 1490/1550nm, Max. 80km over SMF, 22 dB, Temp. -45 to 85C) | |
| S-4554LC80D | S-54LC80D | 1.25G SFP Module (Tx/Rx 1550/1490nm, Max. 80km over SMF, 22 dB, Temp. -45 to 85C) | |
| XS+2733LC15D | XS+27LC15D | 25G SFP28 Module (Tx/Rx 1270/1330nm, Max. 20km over SMF, 10.5 dB, Temp. 0-70C) | |
| XS+2733LC15D | XS+33LC15D | 25G SFP28 Module (Tx/Rx 1330/1270nm, Max. 20km over SMF, 10.5 dB, Temp. 0-70C) |
Short Theory about BIDI Transceivers
BiDi transceivers use WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) to provide full-duplex optical communication over a single fiber. This is accomplished by using two independent signals that differ in wavelength, such as 1310nm/1550nm, 1310nm/1490nm, or 1270/1330nm.
Other MikroTik-compatible transceivers
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