Basic Definition & Compliance Standard
25G SFP28 Active Optical Cable is an integrated cabling solution with built-in transceiver modules at both ends. It applies multimode fiber for short reach high speed interconnection in data center.
- Compliance: IEEE 802.3by 25GBASE-SR, SFP28 MSA, SFF-8431
- Fiber Type: OM3 / OM4 50/125μm multimode fiber
- Operating Wavelength: 850nm VCSEL
- Data Rate: 25.78125 Gbps
Optical Performance Parameters
- Transmit Optical Power: -8.4 ~ +2.4 dBm
- Receiver Sensitivity: Better than -10 dBm
- Extinction Ratio: ≥ 2 dB
- Bit Error Rate: Less than 10⁻¹²
Transmission Distance
- OM3 Fiber: Max 70 meters
- OM4 Fiber: Max 100 meters
Electrical & Power Consumption
- Supply Voltage: 3.3V DC
- Typical Power Dissipation: ≤ 1.0W per end
- Hot-pluggable: Supported
- Form Factor: SFP28, backward compatible with SFP+ port
Monitoring & Environmental Performance
- Digital Diagnostic Monitoring: Real-time temperature, voltage, optical power monitoring
- Built-in CDR circuit for stable signal recovery
- Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ 70℃
- Certification: RoHS compliant, excellent anti-electromagnetic interference
Physical Characteristics
- Cable Outer Diameter: 3.0mm
- Flexible structure, easy high density cabling
- Available Length: 1m, 3m, 5m, 10m, 20m, 50m, 100m
Core Advantages
- Longer transmission distance compared with copper DAC cable
- Free from crosstalk and electromagnetic interference
- Light weight and flexible layout, save cabinet space
- Plug and play design, simple installation and maintenance
- Stable performance for long time continuous operation
- Wide compatibility with mainstream switches and servers