Optical Transceivers
Install with Confidence | Tested for Compliance
Approved Networks’ optical transceivers are built through partnerships with the world’s largest Tier 1 optical component contract manufacturers. As active participants in developing Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) standards regarding form factor, fit, and function, Approved Networks recognizes that quality and compliance are corporate responsibilities - an opportunity we share across our organization and manufacturing facilities. We take pride in strictly adhering to the compliances and certifications mentioned below.
All Approved Networks transceivers are tested for compliance, performance, and compatibility in our state-of-the-art testing facilities. They come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and are part of the integrated Serial Number Tracking System for quality management.
800GB Transceivers
The 800G transceiver line is used for data center networking and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications such as supercomputer clustering. They offer the ultimate flexibility with support for both InfiniBand and Ethernet networks. The transceivers are hot-pluggable OSFP form factors with choices of a finned top or closed top integrated heatsink and are available in distances of up to 100 meters over multimode fiber or up to 500 meters over single-mode fiber.
Form Factors: OSFP
Variations: DR8 InfiniBand, VR8 InfiniBand, SR8 InfiniBand
400GB Transceivers
Our 400GB transceiver line is used in data and telecommunication applications and can go up to 425GB aggregate. Every transceiver is compact, hot-pluggable, and supports digital diagnostics monitoring. They are available in distances from 70 meters (multi-mode fiber) to 10 kilometers (single-mode fiber) with options in LC, MPO, and the new MPO-16 connectors.
Variations: VR4 InfiniBand, SR4/SR4.2, SR8, DR4, DR4+, FR4, LR4, ZR, and ZR+
200GB Transceivers
The 200GB transceiver is used in data and telecommunication applications and can go as high as 212.5GB aggregate. Every transceiver is compact, hot-pluggable, and supports digital diagnostics monitoring. They are available from 100 meters (multi-mode fiber) to 40 kilometers (single-mode fiber) with options in LC, MPO, and the new CS connectors. In addition, our InfiniBand transceiver is integral to high-performance AI networks, with data rates up to 200Gbit/s.
Form Factors: QSFP-DD, QSFP56, CFP2
Variations: SR4 InfiniBand, DR4, FR4, PSM8, CWDM4, 4WDM-10, LR4, LR8, PAM4
100GB Transceivers
Our 100GB transceiver line features data rates up to 120GB that can be used in data center and telecommunication applications. Every transceiver is compact, hot-pluggable, and supports digital diagnostics monitoring. They are available from 100 meters (multi-mode fiber) to 40 kilometers (single-mode fiber). Our InfiniBand transceiver seamlessly integrates with artificial intelligence (AI) networks.
Form Factors: CFP, CFP2, CFP4, QSFP28, QSFP56
Variations: SWDM4, SR, InfiniBand, LR, CWDM4, DWDM4, PSM4, FR1, DR, ER4, ZR4, Universal
40GB Transceivers
Approved Networks’ 40GB transceiver line features data rates up to 41.2GB aggregate for data and telecommunication applications. Every transceiver is compact, hot-pluggable, and supports digital diagnostics monitoring. They are available from 100 meters (multi-mode fiber) to 10 kilometers (single-mode fiber). 40GB transceivers are also used in 4x10GB mode, along with fiber breakout cables when used to connect four 10GBASE-SR, or LR, optical interfaces.
Form Factors: CFP, QSFP+, CXP
Variations: SR4, CSR4, SWDM4, BiDi, UNI, LR4, LR4M, LR4L, PSM4, OC-768, OTU3
25GB Transceivers
Approved Networks’ SFP28 transceiver line has data rates ranging between 10 to 32GFC. Every transceiver is hot pluggable and supports digital diagnostics monitoring. They are available in distances from 100 meters (multi-mode fiber) to 30 kilometers (single-mode Fiber).
Form Factors: SFP28
Variations: SR, LR, Dual Rate, ER, FC, BiDi, CWDM, DWDM
10GB Transceivers
We have a comprehensive 10GB transceiver line that has data rates ranging from 6GB to 16GB. We have multiple form factors that utilize both SC and LC fiber connectors. Every transceiver is hot-pluggable and supports digital diagnostics monitoring when applicable. They are available from 100 meters (multi-mode fiber) to 120 kilometers (single-mode fiber).
Form Factors: XFP, SFP+
Variations: USR, SR, LR, LRM, ER, ZR, BiDi, OC-192, CWDM, DWDM, CX4, LX4, PON, 10GBase-T
100/1000BASE Transceivers
Approved Networks’ gigabit transceivers have data rates from 100MB to 4.25GB and are often used in data and telecommunication applications. Each transceiver is compact, hot-pluggable, and supports digital diagnostics monitoring when applicable. They are available from 550 meters (multi-mode fiber) to 160 kilometers (single-mode fiber).
Form Factors: GBIC, SFP, CSFP, GPON
Variations: SX, LX, EX, ZX, ZXL, BiDi, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, GPON, GEPON, CWDM, DWDM, Copper-T