On-Board Transceiver delivers 25 Gbps per channel.
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Featuring 12 transmit and 12 receive channels, On-board Optical Transceiver minimizes amount of PCB real estate required. Connectivity to-and-from transceiver is realized by high-density front panel optical cabling system that features SFF optical adapters and multi-fiber cable assemblies, which can deliver port-to-port density of 12.5 mm and 12–48 optical fibers per port. Pluggable optical interface and lens-based coupling element facilitate mating and removal of optical cables.
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FCI Develops 12-channel On-Board Transceivers that Deliver 25Gb/s Per Channel while Reducing Required PCB Real Estate
SINGAPOREÂ — FCI, a leading manufacturer of high speed I/O optical and copper interconnect systems, has developed a 12-channel On-board Optical Transceiver (OBT) capable of transmitting signals at 25Gb/s per channel. The single transceiver unit has 12-transmit and 12-receive channels and is designed to minimize the amount of PCB real estate required, while taking into account ease of application and removal or repair.
Significantly minimizing signal loss, connectivity to-and-from the On-board Optical Transceiver is realized by a high-density front panel optical cabling system that features small form factor optical adaptors and multi-fiber cable assemblies, which can deliver port-to-port density of 12.5mm and 12- to 48-optical fibers per port.
The On-board Optical Transceiver unit features a new pluggable optical interface and lens-based coupling element that enables easy mating and removal of optical cables. The on-board optical transceiver is connected to the PCB via the pluggable optical interface, which also allows quick and straightforward assembly and removal when required.
“FCI’s new On-board Transceiver design addresses a number of emerging industry trends and hardware designer needs,” stated Sven Otte, engineering manager / director of FCI’s optical products. “These trends and needs, such as minimized PCB real estate use, removal of high speed signals from the backplane to minimize signal loss, the need for channels to have 25Gb/s+ capabilities per channel, and ease of application, use, and replacement, are all addressed in our OBT package”
The on-board transceiver was recently demonstrated at OFC / NFOEC, illustrating its 12-channel capability. The OBT can also be configured for lower bandwidth applications where, for example, 4-channels running at 25Gb/s per channel may be the preferred configuration. Other custom configurations are also possible depending upon customer needs and requirements.
For additional information about FCI’s booth at OFC, please visit ofc.fci.com or contact us at Communications@fci.com.
Press contacts:
Evelyn Wee
65 6549 6676
evelyn.wee@fci.com
About FCI Electronics
With 6,500 employees globally and sales of 555M USD in 2012, FCI Electronics is a leading global manufacturer of interconnects and cable assemblies that combines a broad product offering with field engineering resources to meet specific customer needs. FCI Electronics delivers proven connections and innovative solutions for various markets such as datacom, telecom, consumer, industrial, instrumentation, medical and renewable energy.
FCI Electronics’ full portfolio comprises proven legacy products and innovative new designs including backplane connectors, board and wire systems, active optical cables, transceivers, fiber optic adaptors, high-speed connectors, I/O connectors, mezzanine connectors, PCB terminal blocks, flex connectors, power solutions, storage interfaces and custom cable assemblies. For more information, please visit us at www.fciconnect.com.
