
OPTICAL SOLUTIONS
CXP, 150Gb/s Active Optical Cable
DESCRIPTION
The 150Gb/s CXP - CXP Active Optical Cable
(AOC) is a natural building block in the range of
CXP cable assemblies. It provides a cost
effective, high performance, plug and play
solution.
Form factor CXP delivers the highest hardware
faceplace port density.
The AOC features optical engines inside both
cable connectors improving speed and distance
versus traditional copper assemblies.
The assembly is a full duplex, 12 channel con-
struction whereby each channel is capable of
transmitting data at rates up to 12.5Gb/s
Typical applications are serving transmission
distances between 5 and 100m
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Cost effective
• Simplified designs
• Limited number of discrete components in the link
• Elimination of on-site cleaning
Ease of installation
• Plug and Play
• No dust contamination
• Closed optical system providing 100% eye-safety
Interoperability
• SFF- 8642 compliant
• Supports Infiniband SDR, DDR and QDR data rates
• Same brand transceiver on each end
Reliability
• 100% final tested
• Assembled under clean room environment
• Optimum Signal Integrity
TARGET MARKETS / APPLICATIONS
Data Center
High Performance Computing
Switching
Industrial