Small-Form-Factor-1063/1250-Mb - IBM Microelectronics

Next generation serial optical transceivers for

applications requiring high data rates

Small Form Factor 1063/1250 Mbps

Optical Transceivers

Increased density and

performance at reduced power

The IBM 1063-Mbps and 1250-Mbps

Small Form Factor (SFF) serial optical

converters are the next generation of

laser-based, optical transceivers for a

wide range of networking applications

requiring high data rates. The transceiv-

ers, which are designed for increased

densities, performance, and reduced

power, are well-suited for Gigabit

Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and 1394b

applications.

The 1063-Mbps SFF and IBM

1250-Mbps SFF optical transceivers use

short wave lasers and are available in pin

through hole (PTH) modules.

The small dimensions of the IBM 1063-

Mbps SFF and IBM 1250-Mbps SFF

optical transceivers are ideal in switches

and other products where many trans-

ceivers have to be configured in a small

space. Using these SFF devices,

manufacturers can increase the density

of transceivers on a board compared with

what was possible with previous optical

transceiver technologies.

Highlights

A 10-pin connector interfaces the host

card to the SFF optical transceiver.

Encoded (8B/10B) differential serial data

signals traverse this connector. The SFF

optical transceiver translates the data to

an optical signal that is coupled to the

outgoing fiber of a duplex cable. An

opto-electronic integrated photo-receiver,

located in the LC receptacle, detects

incoming, modulated light from the other

fiber. The optical signal is then converted

to an electrical signal, amplified, and

delivered to the host card as a differential

serial data signal through the same

10-pin connector.

The SFF devices feature:

• Small footprint

• 1063-Mbps and 1250-Mbps data rates

• Short wave (SW) laser

• Low-loss LC-type push-pull optical

connectors

• Bit error rate less than 10 -12

High-speed electrical interface

for Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre

Channel, and 1394b applications

The 1063-Mbps SFF and 1250-Mbps SFF

serial optical transceivers are integrated

fiber-optic transceivers providing a high-

speed serial electrical interface for

connecting processors, switches, and

peripherals through an optical fiber cable.

In the Gigabit Ethernet environment, for

example, these transceivers can be used

in local area network (LAN) switches or

hubs, as well as in interconnecting

processors. In storage area networks

(SANs), they can be used for transmitting

data between peripheral devices and

processors.

The SFF optical transceivers use short-

wave lasers that enable cost-effective

data transmission over optical fibers at

distances of up to 550 meters. They are

designed to connect easily to a system

card through an industry-standard

connector. Multi-mode optical fiber

cables, terminated with industry-standard

LC connectors, can be used.

The IBM Small Form Factor PTH SW

optical transceiver is ideal for high-

performance, compact designs.

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Specifications

Electical Interface

Transmit signal input differential swing 400 to 2000 mVpp

Transmit signal input differential impedance 100 ohms Nominal

Receive signal output differential swing 800 to 1600 mVpp

Receive signal output differential impedance 100 ohms Nominal

Control I/O signals TTL

Optical

Data rate 1062.5 or 1250.0 Mbps

Wavelength 770 nm to 860 nm

Maximum launch power into fiber (avg.) -5.0 dBm

Minimum launch power into fiber (avg.) -9.5 dBm

Maximum receiver input (avg.) 0.0 dBm

Minimum receiver sensitivity (avg.) -17.0 dBm

Power

Voltage +3.3 V +/-5%

Current 300 mA maximum

9/125 um Optical Fiber

Distance n/a

50/125 um Optical Fiber

Distance 2 to 550 m

62.5/125 um Optical Fiber

Distance 2 to 275 m

Environmental

Operating temperature 0o

C to 60o C

Operating humidity 8% RH to 80% RH

Storage temperature -40o C to 75o C

Physical Size

Height 9.8 mm

Width 13.5 mm

Depth 49.5 mm

Form Factor

Small form factor, LC connector, pin through hole (PTH)

Laser Safety (Class I) and Certifications

U.S. DHHS 21 CFR(J) Conformant and UL

International IEC 825-1 Conformant and CSA

Reliability

Average failure rate (AFR) < 0.0195%/1000 hrs (45oC)

Bit error rate < 10E-12 at -17 dBm

Supports industry standards

The 1063-Mbps SFF and 1250-Mbps SFF

serial optical transceivers support the

physical layer of the American National

Standards Institute’s (ANSI’s) Fibre

Channel standard and the Institute of

Electrical and Electronics Engineers’

(IEEE’s) Gigabit Ethernet standard,

respectively. Both products are approved

internationally as Class 1 laser safe

products and feature optical emission

levels below the recommended levels for

eye safety. These transceiver modules

conform to the industry standard pin

through hole (PTH) 2x5 pin format and

footprint.

Ideally suited for diverse

applications

The IBM 1063-Mbps SFF and IBM

1250-Mbps SFF optical transceivers are

designed for:

• Networking (SAN and WAN)

• Processor-to-peripheral interconnects

• Client/server environments

• Distributed multiprocessing

• Fault-tolerant applications

• Channel extenders and data storage

• Visualization, real-time video

• Data acquisition *07G522014900*