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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] In the fast-evolving world of data centers and networking, selecting the appropriate cable type is key to optimizing performance, cost, and reliability. Active Optical Cables (AOC) and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables are two prevalent choices for...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] When exploring our 100G QSFP28 optical products, you might find yourself wondering, what is the difference 100G LR vs 100G LR4? (Although technically correct would be LR1 vs LR4). Is the LR4 a groundbreaking fourth-generation technology in...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] When building or expanding a network, the choice of networking equipment and components, such as SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers, is crucial for ensuring compatibility, performance, and cost-efficiency. Many network administrators often find themselves using products from...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Among the various optical transceiver technologies, CWDM4, LR4, and PSM4 transceivers are prominent. Each of these technologies has distinct characteristics and use cases. This article explores the differences between CWDM4, LR4, and PSM4, providing a comprehensive understanding...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] In the realm of optical transceivers, modulation techniques like Coherent Modulation and PAM4 (Pulse Amplitude Modulation 4-level) are pivotal in enabling high-speed data transmission across fiber optic networks. While both are crucial for modern optical communication, they...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] The short answer is yes, you can connect an SFP module on one end of your fiber link and an SFP+ on the other end. However, the following conditions must be met for this configuration to work: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] With the increasing demand for optical equipment to deliver bigger data rates, new technologies are emerging. For a long time, NRZ (Non-return-to-Zero) was pushed to its limits to maximize existing hardware. However, this could only go so...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Understanding the nuances between different interfaces is crucial for optimizing performance and ensuring compatibility in network systems. Two such interfaces often compared in Gigabit Ethernet applications are 1000BASE-X SGMII (Serial Gigabit Media Independent Interface) and SerDes (Serializer/Deserializer)....

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] As network demands grow—particularly with the rise of data-intensive applications and cloud computing—10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) has become a standard for many enterprise and data center environments. When considering the deployment of 10GbE cabling and 10GbE Copper...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""] Is QSFP28 Compatible with QSFP+? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text css=""] In the evolving world of data centers and high-speed networking, compatibility between different generations of transceivers is a critical consideration. QSFP28 and QSFP+ are two such transceiver types commonly used for...