Avago Technologies Debuts New Twelve Channel Parallel Optic Transceiver Modules

Avago Technologies, a provider of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications debuted a new pair of 10 Gb parallel optic transmitters and receivers known as the AFBR-810BxxZ and AFBR-820BxxZ.

 

According to Avago, its new pair of high-density modules has the capability to reach data throughput levels of up to 120 Gbps. Both the transmitter and receiver leverage twelve independent channels each, which means AFBR-810BxxZ is a 12-channel transmitter and the AFBR-820BxxZ is a 12-channel receiver.  

 

In general, parallel optics is an interface and a fiber optic technology that is used for communications and networking purposes over relatively short distances (less than 300 yards) and at high bandwidths. It is a replacement for copper backplanes that are commonly used for large switching equipment design.

 

Generally, there are two forms of commercially available products for parallel optic interfaces. First, a twelve channel system consisting of an optical transmitter and an optical receiver. Second, a four channel transceiver product that is capable of transmitting four channels and receiving four channels in one product.

 

Offering support for the new P-POD pin-out standard, Avago’s new parallel optic modules also provides 10 Gb/s per channel for an aggregate of 120G per link.

 

In addition, Avago’s new parallel optic modules can support distances of up to 50 meters and as well features minimal power consumption needs of approximately 2.4W per module, said the company.

 

According to Avago, its new parallel optic modules are based on a ‘SNAP 12-like’ pluggable form factor with an upgraded pin-out configuration, in order to deliver enhanced signal integrity. The modules are also keyed to prevent mis-plugging with existing parallel optic modules.

 

Avago Technologies claims that it offers a wide range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems to approximately 40,000 end customers by leveraging its core competencies in III-V compound and silicon semiconductor design and processing.

 

Avago Technologies’ products are supplied to four diverse end markets that include: industrial and automotive electronics; wired infrastructure; wireless communications; and consumer and computer peripherals.

 

Recently, Avago released 5 mm through-hole (TH) round LED lamps that are used in a variety of electronic sign and signal (ESS) applications.  It also released band 8 WCDMA (wideband code division multiple access) duplexer.