Specifications
The 10Gbps DWDM SFP+ Transceiver (CT-SFP+DWXX-80) is engineered for long-distance optical communication, offering reliable performance over single-mode fiber (SMF) up to 80 kilometers. This high-performance module supports data rates from 9.95Gbps to 11.3Gbps and operates on the ITU 50GHz DWDM grid within the C-band, providing versatile wavelength options. The transceiver features a DWDM EML laser and an APD receiver, ensuring compliance with IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-ZR/ZW standards and compatibility with SFP+ MSA and SFF-8472 specifications.
Operating on a single +3.3V power supply, the module consumes less than 1.5W, making it an energy-efficient solution. Its advanced digital diagnostic monitoring capabilities, accessible via a 2-wire I2C interface, provide real-time insights into temperature, voltage, and optical power. With a duplex LC connector, the transceiver supports hot-pluggable functionality, ensuring easy integration and maintenance. Designed to operate within a commercial temperature range of 0°C to 70°C, the CT-SFP+DWXX-80 is a dependable choice for Ethernet, telecom, and DWDM network applications requiring high-speed, long-range connectivity.
This DWDM SFP+ module supports bit rates from 9.95 to 11.3 Gbps and complies with IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-ZR/ZW, SFF-8431, and SFF-8472 standards. It operates over 9/125 µm SMF up to 80 km using a duplex LC connector. Available across the ITU-T 50 GHz grid in the C-band (1528.38 to 1563.86 nm), it integrates a cooled EML laser, APD photodetector, and digital diagnostics monitoring via a 2-wire interface. Power dissipation is <1.5 W with a single 3.3 V supply, and the operating case temperature is 0 °C to +70 °C.
Key Parameters
| Specification | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor / connector | SFP+ (hot-pluggable), LC duplex | DWDM C-band, ITU-T 50 GHz grid |
| Data rate | 9.95 – 11.3 Gbps | 10.3125 Gbps nominal |
| Reach | Up to 80 km SMF | — |
| Tx wavelength range | 1528.38 – 1563.86 nm | ITU-T 50 GHz channels |
| Tx optical power | 0 to +5 dBm | Average |
| Laser off power | ≤ –30 dBm | — |
| Receiver sensitivity | ≤ –23 dBm | — |
| Receiver overload | −7 dBm max | — |
| Extinction ratio | ≥ 8.2 dB | — |
| Dispersion penalty | ≤ 3 dB | — |
| Relative intensity noise | ≤ –128 dB/Hz | — |
| Supply voltage | 3.135 – 3.465 V | Single 3.3 V supply |
| Power consumption | <1.5 W | — |
| Diagnostics | Temperature, bias, Tx/Rx power, Vcc | Digital diagnostics (DDMI) |
| Operating case temp. | 0 °C to +70 °C | Commercial grade |
| Compliance | IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-ZR/ZW, SFF-8431, SFF-8432, SFF-8472, RoHS, EN 60825 Class 1 | Standards compliant |