The Importance of PCB in Optical Modules

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The Importance of PCB in Optical Modules
Optical modules have gained prominence in high-speed communication due to their ability to convert optical signals. The design of their PCB mainboard must meet special requirements such as high-speed transmission, heat dissipation, mounting, and hot-swapping, making it different from ordinary PCBs.
The PCB of optical modules is a key component for achieving optoelectronic conversion, playing a crucial role in communication systems. It can convert electrical signals into optical signals or convert optical signals back into electrical signals, ensuring efficient and long-distance data transmission in optical fibers. When designing optical module PCBs, multiple factors such as signal integrity, thermal management, and electromagnetic compatibility must be fully considered to ensure that the optical module operates stably and reliably in a high-speed, high-density data transmission environment.

The Importance of PCB in Optical Modules

Classification of Optical Module Products (Below 400G)

There is a wide variety of optical module products, which can be subdivided into various types such as SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, etc., based on different packaging forms to meet application needs in different scenarios.

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SFP Optical Module

– Compact: Small size, convenient for equipment deployment and replacement.

– High Speed: Supports various transmission rates, such as 1Gbps, 2Gbps, 4Gbps, with some high-end models reaching 4.25Gbps.

– Hot-Swappable: Can be plugged and unplugged while the device is running, facilitating network maintenance and upgrades.

– Flexibility: Supports various fiber types to meet different transmission distances and cost requirements.

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SFP+ Optical Module

High Speed: Supports data transmission rates up to 10Gbps, meeting high-speed network demands.

– Compatibility: Compatible with SFP modules, allowing interchangeable use.

– Low Power Consumption: Lower power consumption helps reduce overall energy use of network devices.

– Compact: Similar dimensions to SFP but with stronger performance.

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SFP28 Optical Module

Ultra High Speed: Supports data transmission rates of 25Gbps, an upgrade from SFP+.

– High Density: Smaller size helps increase port density of devices.

– Compatibility: Compatible with SFP+ modules, allowing interchangeable use.

– High Performance: Suitable for high-bandwidth applications such as data centers and network switches.

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QSFP+ Optical Module

Ultra High Speed: Supports data transmission rates of 40Gbps, meeting ultra high-speed network demands.

– High Density: Four-channel design increases port density of devices.

– Low Power Consumption: Lower power consumption helps reduce overall energy use of network devices.

– Flexibility: Supports various fiber connectors and transmission protocols.

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QSFP28 Optical Module

Ultimate Speed: Supports data transmission rates of 100Gbps, one of the widely used high-end optical modules in the market.

– High Density: Four-channel design further increases port density of devices.

– Compatibility: Compatible with QSFP+ modules, allowing interchangeable use.

– High Performance: Widely used in data centers and cloud computing fields that require ultra-high-speed data transmission.

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QSFP-DD Optical Module

Ultra High Bandwidth: Rates of 200Gbps and 400Gbps are available, meeting different high-speed network demands.

– Efficient Channels: The 200Gbps version uses 8 channels of 25Gbit/s, while the 400Gbps version uses 8 channels of 50Gbit/s for high-speed data transmission.

– High Density: Provides higher port density and transmission rates while maintaining the same volume.

– Advanced Design: Designed for data centers and high-performance computing environments, supporting higher data transmission rates and lower latency.

Introduction to QSFP-DD 400G Optical Module

Currently, 400G optical module technology has become a hot topic in the industry. Its most significant advantage is greatly improving data transmission efficiency, allowing data centers to support more bandwidth and ports, and handle massive data effortlessly.

The Importance of PCB in Optical Modules

Source: Jieduobang PCB

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