This 25G SFP28 AOC - active optical cable is an end-to-end enclosed system for linking two SFP28 data ports within the 25Gbps SR distances to each other. The SFP28 MSA-compliant implementation allows the user to plug-and-play the solution into any link length up to 100m to operate at the IEEE 25G 802.3by data link specification. The SFP28 cable is a self-contained, end-to-end link using 25Gbps opto-electronics with CDR and a proprietary optical engine. The optical ends are never exposed to the data center environment; therefore, no cleaning or special handling is required.
The 25G SFP28 AOC provide a superior alternative to the direct-attach copper cables of the past. Offering full compliance to 25G Ethernet standard and improved power efficiency than active copper cables, this active optical cables also bring plug-and-play simplicity, better EMI, improved bend radius, and increased reach of up to 100 meters – all while being substantially lighter and thinner than copper.
Features
- Hot-pluggable SFP28 form-factor connectors
 - 850nm VCSEL laser and PIN photo-detector
 - Internal CDR circuits on both receiver and transmitter channels
 - Compliant with SFP28 MSA and IEEE 802.3by 25GBASE-SR
 - Data rate up to 25.78Gbps
 - Length up to 70m (OM3) or 100m (OM4) over MMF
 - Power consumption < 1W per end
 - Operating case temperature range from 0°C to 70°C
 - 3.3V power supply voltage
 - RoHS compliant (lead free)
 
Applications
- 25GBASE Ethernet
 - 16G Fibre Channel
 - Servers, switches, storage and host card adapters
 
| Specifications | |
| Max Data Rate | 25Gbps/28Gbps | 
| Connector A | 25G SFP28 | 
| Connector B | 25G SFP28 | 
| Max Length | 100m (328ft) | 
| Wavelength | 850nm | 
| Media | OM4 MMF | 
| Temperature | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) | 
| Power Consumption | < 1W | 
