10G Base ZR Compatible Transceiver: 10G-SFP-80
10G Base ZR SFP+ Transceiver Overview
The 10G-SFP-80 is a 10GBASE-ZR SFP+ module for 80 km links over single-mode fiber in carrier and wide-area networks. It runs at 1550 nm with a 23 dB link budget and supports rates from 1.25 to 11.32 Gbps, covering 10GbE, Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and STM-64. DOM and duplex LC/UPC connectors are standard.
- Media Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Fiber Count: Duplex
- Connector: Double LC/UPC
- Maximum Distance: 80 km
- Average Link Budget: 23 dB
- Tx Wavelength: 1550 nm
- Supported Data Rate: 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps
- DDM/DOM: Supported
- Temperature Range: Standard 0°-70°C
10G Base ZR Transceiver Pricing
SKU:10G-SFP-80
In Stock - Ships Next Business Day10G Base ZR Compatible Transceiver Specification
Form Factor | SFP+ |
Media Type | Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Fiber Count | Duplex |
Connector | Double LC/UPC |
Maximum Distance | 80 km |
Average Link Budget | 23 dB |
TX Wavelength | 1550 nm |
RX Wavelength | 1550 nm |
Supported Data Rate | 1.25 Gbps - 11.32 Gbps |
Supported Ethernet Applications | 10G Ethernet (10.31Gbps), Gigabit Ethernet (1.25 Gbps) |
Supported Fiber Channel Applications | 10G Fiber Channel (10.52 Gbps), 1G Fiber Channel (1.0625 Gbps), 2G Fiber Channel (2.125 Gbps), 4G Fiber Channel (4.25 Gbps), 8G Fiber Channel (8.5 Gbps) |
SDH/SONET Standards | STM-64 (9.95Gbps) |
DDM/DOM | Supported |
Tx Wavelength Bandwidth | 37 nm (1528-1565 nm) |
Rx Wavelength Bandwidth | 37 nm (1528-1565 nm) |
Minimum Transmitting Power | 0 dBm |
Maximum Transmitting Power | 5 dBm |
Receiver Sensitivity | -24 dBm |
Dispersion | 1600 ps/nm |
Transmitter Type | EML Laser |
Receiver Type | APD Photodiode |
Temperature Range | Standard 0°-70°C |
Power | +3.3V single power supply |
Compliance | CE,Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Compliant,RoHS,SFF-8431,SFP MSA |
10G Base ZR Compatible Transceiver Datasheet
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10G Base ZR Compatible Transceiver Description
The 10G-SFP-80 is a multi-vendor compatible 10GBASE-ZR SFP+ dual-fiber module built for ultra-long-reach 10 Gigabit Ethernet over single-mode fiber. It transmits and receives at 1550 nm and supports data rates from 1.25 to 11.32 Gbps across multiple protocols. Transmission uses an EML laser and reception uses an APD photodiode. The 23 dB link budget determines the maximum reach, up to 80 km over single-mode fiber under typical span conditions. Maximum chromatic dispersion tolerance is 1600 ps/nm at the rated distance.
The module is a hot-pluggable SFP+ with duplex LC/UPC connectors. The electrical interface conforms to SFF-8431 and the SFP+ MSA, so it operates in standard SFP+ host ports across multiple vendor codes. DDM/DOM reports transmitted and received optical power, module temperature, bias current, and supply voltage in real time over the MSA-compatible EEPROM interface. The module runs on a single +3.3V supply across a 0 to 70 degrees C temperature range for controlled environments.
10GBASE-ZR is a de-facto industry 80 km specification rather than an IEEE 802.3ae PHY. Its 1550 nm reach derives from the OC-192/STM-64 SDH/SONET specifications, which is why the module also carries STM-64 (9.95 Gbps). Protocol scope covers 10 Gigabit and Gigabit Ethernet plus 1G, 2G, 4G, 8G, and 10G Fibre Channel. Equipment with vendor-specific module validation may require the matching EEPROM coding. The transceiver is CE marked, Class 1 laser safe per IEC 60825-1, and RoHS compliant.
Typical applications include wide-area networks, carrier backbone infrastructure, long-haul metropolitan rings, inter-city enterprise links, and service provider networks that need extended reach without inline amplification. The multi-rate range accommodates legacy Gigabit Ethernet at 1.25 Gbps alongside native 10 Gigabit operation. Backed by 15+ years of EdgeOptic compatibility engineering across vendor optical platforms. Ships next business day from EU stock with a lifetime warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 10GBASE-ZR an IEEE standard?
No. IEEE 802.3ae defines reaches up to 10GBASE-ER at 40 km but does not include an 80 km PHY. 10GBASE-ZR is a de-facto industry specification that vendors built around the 80 km PHY described in the OC-192/STM-64 SDH/SONET specifications. The electrical interface still follows SFF-8431 and the SFP+ MSA.
What is the difference between 10GBASE-ZR and 10GBASE-ER?
10GBASE-ER is the longest IEEE 802.3ae-defined reach at 40 km, while 10GBASE-ZR is a de-facto industry extension that reaches 80 km. Both operate at 1550 nm over duplex single-mode fiber with LC connectors. Select ZR when the span exceeds the 40 km ER limit. For links at or under 40 km, the lower-cost ER module is usually sufficient.
Do 10GBASE-ZR transceivers require an optical attenuator at short reach?
Often, yes. The 10G-SFP-80 transmits at 0 to +5 dBm for 80 km reach, so on short spans the received power can exceed the receiver overload threshold and damage the photodiode. On links well below the rated distance, add an inline fixed attenuator sized to bring received power within the receiver range. Confirm the value against the measured span loss.
Does this transceiver support STM-64 / OC-192 (SONET/SDH)?
Yes. The 10G-SFP-80 supports STM-64 at 9.95 Gbps in addition to 10 Gigabit and Gigabit Ethernet and 1G through 10G Fibre Channel. The 80 km ZR reach itself derives from the OC-192/STM-64 SDH/SONET specifications. The module does not carry OTU2/OTN framing.