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Optical Transceivers, Transponders and Repeaters
News Release from: Molex UK | Subject: ParaLink-P
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 August 2002
Parallel optics modules offer big space
savings
The ParaLink-P pluggable 12-channel parallel module is for high-speed, high-density optical data transfer applications such as optical crossconnect switches and terabit routers.
The ParaLink-P pluggable 12-channel parallel module is for high-speed, high-density optical data transfer applications such as optical crossconnect switches and terabit routers These modules plug into a 10 x 10 BGA socket previously mounted on the motherboard allowing for more flexible final assembly, test and repair processes
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 26 Jan 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Molex ParaLink-P devices come in separate 12-channel transmitter and receiver modules.
The transmitter is based on a vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) array with monitor feedback providing constant optical output over the transmitter's lifetime.
The receiver has a highly sensitive GaAs PIN photodetector array.
Currently devices operate up to 2.7Gbit/s per channel for a total data throughput of up to 32.4Gbit/s over 200m on 62.5mm core multimode fibre.
The devices provide low power consumption, typically far less than 1W per module, by operating on a 3.3V supply and typically drawing only 250mA.
ParaLink-P modules are designed to a compact 54 x 18mm size, a six-fold space saving over small form factor (SFF) and other alternative optoelectronic module implementations.
In addition, its low profile of only 8.4mm increases space savings.
The optical interface is a MT-based MPO/MTP receptacle, ensuring an easy connection to standard 12-fibre based ribbon cable.
The ParaLink-P modules are functionally compatible with Infineon's Paroli 2 pluggable parallel optical interconnect devices.
"Our customer base demands dual sourcing on optic modules", states Steve Skiest, Marketing Manager for Optoelectronics at Molex.
"We have independently sourced the critical optical sub-components and ensured interoperability through our licensing agreement with Infineon.
These are the only truly drop-in compatible POI devices on the market today".
(This was Electronicstalk's Top Story on 14 August 2002).
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