Optical Transceiver suits Fibre Channel applications.
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Compliant with FC-PI-4 standards over multimode optical fiber at signaling rates from 8.5-2.125 Gbps without need for external rate select inputs, Model AFBR-57D5APZ is 8 Gbps SFP optical transceiver that provides real-time temperature, supply voltage, laser bias current, laser average output power, and received input power diagnostic information. It is available in link lengths up to 150, 300, and 500 m at 8.5, 4.25, and 2.125 Gbps, respectively.
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Avago Technologies Announces Industry's First 8 Gb/Sec SFP Transceiver for Fibre Channel
Focus on Higher Speeds Confirms Commitment to Storage Area Network (SAN) Market
SAN JOSE, Calif., December 18, 2007
Avago Technologies today announced availability of the industry's first 8 Gb/sec SFP optical transceivers for Fibre Channel applications. The company is a leading supplier of interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. With excellent transmitter optical and electromagnetic interference (EMI) performance, the AFBR-57D5APZ doubles the bandwidth of previous Fibre Channel SFP optical transceivers. The new transceiver is also compliant with industry SFP + multi-service agreements and enables the production of standards-based 8 Gb/sec SAN switches, storage arrays, host bus adapters and tape drives.
"Our high-performance 8 Gb/sec Fibre Channel optical transceivers are already in 8G storage products shipping today," said David D'Andrea, director of marketing for Avago Technologies' fiber optic products division. "With high-quality products and superior service, we've aggressively increased our share in the storage market with nearly two million 4 Gb/sec transceivers sold in the last twelve months. The introduction of our 8 Gb/sec transceiver and work on 16Gb/sec technologies demonstrates Avago's continued leadership in the storage industry. Further, our internal VCSEL source supports a steady and reliable supply of SAN products."
Avago's new AFBR-57D5APZ is designed to be compliant with FC-PI-4 standards over multimode optical fiber at signaling rates from 8.5 Gb/sec to 2.125 Gb/sec without the need for external rate select inputs. It provides real-time temperature, supply voltage, laser bias current, laser average output power and received input power diagnostic information. The AFBR-57D5APZ's digital diagnostic interface also adds the ability to disable the transmitter, monitor for transmitter faults and monitor for receiver loss of signal.
Avago's AFBR-57D5APZ is available in link lengths up to 150 meters for 8.5 Gb/sec; up to 300 meters at 4.25 Gb/sec.; and up to 500 meters at 2.125 Gb/sec. It leverages all standard features and capabilities of Avago's widely adopted 4G SFP modules, including DMI and RoHS compliance.
Pricing and Availability
Avago's AFBR-57D5APZ is available now. Pricing begins at $100 in high volumes.
About Avago's Fiber Optic Module Solutions
Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of fiber optic transceivers, with manufacturing and testing procedures that produce the industry's most reliable devices. The company's broad portfolio of Ethernet, SONET and Fibre Channel transceivers supports all speeds, and includes transmitters and receivers for industrial and automotive applications. Avago is also the world leader in high-density parallel optic interconnect products. The company's support and order fulfillment organizations provide unmatched service and delivery worldwide. For more information, visit www.avagotech.com/fiber.
About Avago Technologies
Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging its core competencies in III-V compound and silicon semiconductor design and processing, the company provides an extensive range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics components and subsystems to more than 40,000 customers. Backed by strong customer service support, the company's products serve four diverse end markets: industrial and automotive, wired infrastructure, wireless communications, and computer peripherals. Avago has a global employee presence and heritage of technical innovation dating back 40 years to its Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available on the Web at www.avagotech.com.
