Transceiver Optical Interface Specifications

Introduction

These are the most common Optical Interface Specifications for the most common Network Standards.  Some transceivers may perform better which will result in a higher loss tolerance and/or longer fiber runs.

You may read these specifications as "worst case" values; under these circumstances the Network will work as specified by the Network Standard.

These tabels will grow as we come accross the specification for other interface specifications.

 

Solution

Operational Zone

ANY optical tranceiver that lists itself as compliant with the standard, MUST be able to operate correctly when the power of the optical signal at the receiver is in the range between Receiver Sensitivity and Receiver Saturation.

 

Permanent Damage

Most receivers will be permanently damaged after exposure to an optical power of 5dBm or more.

 

10 Gigabit Optical Interface Specifications

	Optical interface	Standard	Wavelength (nm)	Receiver Saturation (dBm)	Receiver Sensitivity (dBm)	Maximum Distance rx--tx
10GBASE-E and -ER	Single-mode	IEEE 802.3ae - 2002	1550	-1.0	-15.8	40km
10GBASE-L and -LR	Single-mode	IEEE 802.3ae - 2002	1310	+0.5	-14.4	10km
10GBASE-LRM	Multi-mode	IEEE 802.3aq - 2006	1300	+1.5	-6.5	OM3: OM4/OM5:
10GBASE-S and -SR	Multi-mode	IEEE 802.3ae - 2002	850	-1.0	-9.9	OM3: OM4/OM5:
10GBASE-Z and -ZR	Single-mode	Multivendor agreement	1550	-7.0	-24.0	80km