Optical Transceivers

The 1.6T OSFP224 optical module is designed for ultra-fast transmission of massive AI data and is suitable for large-scale AI model training and inference. This module supports 1.6T Ethernet, data centers, InfiniBand, and breakout applications such as 2x800G DR4 or 8x200G DR. It features a dual MPO-12/APC connector for its optical interface. These modules prioritize low power consumption, high density, and efficient heat dissipation. The 1.6T EML module utilizes a 200G/lane PAM4 EML optical chip, ensuring high-speed data transfer per channel. The OSFP form factor for 1.6T optical modules is a compact design for high-speed optical modules that connects to host devices. The 1.6T optical modules typically use a 200G/channel architecture to meet higher speed requirements, which presents significant challenges to signal integrity.

From Factor: OSFP224

Data Rate: 1.6T

Connector: Dual MPO-12, Dual Duplex LC, MPO-16

Type : 2xSR4, 2xDR4, 2xFR4, 2xLR4

The 800G OSFP optical modules are commonly deployed in AI back-end networks and super-spine layers. They are used in DR8, SR8, 2xFR4, and 2xLR4 modules for links ranging from 50 meters to 10 kilometers. These modules are suitable for large-scale AI training clusters and high-power systems. Tanink Optics offers various 800G OSFP transceivers for InfiniBand networking solutions, with primary connection schemes including 800G to 800G, 800G to 2x400G, and 800G to 4x200G. For short-reach applications under 100 meters, 800G OSFP SR8 / 2xSR4 modules use an 850nm VCSEL design with 8 Tx and 8 Rx channels, each operating at 100Gbps using PAM4 modulation. In InfiniBand networks, 800G OSFP SR8 transceivers are available in Flat Top and Finned Top designs.

From Factor: OSFP112

Data Rate: 800G

Connector: Dual MPO-12, Dual Duplex LC, MPO-16

Type : 2xSR4, 2xDR4, 2xFR4, 2xLR4

The 800G QSFP-DD optical module is a high-performance transceiver supporting 800G Ethernet and utilizing the QSFP-DD form factor. It is integral for ultra-fast, high-bandwidth communication, particularly in AI-driven infrastructure and large AI/ML clusters. QSFP-DD increases the number of electrical channels from four to eight by adding a second row of electrical contacts. For 800G applications, each channel operates at 100Gbps, achieving a total throughput of 800Gbps. These modules offer backward compatibility with QSFP+, QSFP28, and QSFP56 transceiver standards, allowing for seamless upgrades. They also feature a stacked cage design that supports both single and double-high configurations with a 2x1 stacked cage connector

From Factor: QSFP-DD

Data Rate: 800G

Connector: Dual MPO-12, Dual Duplex LC, MPO-16

Type : 2xSR4, 2xDR4, 2xFR4, 2xLR4

The 400G OSFP optical module is designed for high-speed 400G data communications within data centers and AI/HPC networking systems. It is a module form factor that is slightly larger than QSFP-DD, allowing for higher power budgets and improved thermal management. This module supports eight high-speed electrical channels to achieve 400G transmission rates (8x50G PAM4 or 4x100G PAM4).

From Factor: OSFP112, OSFP56

Data Rate: 400G

Connector: MPO-12, Duplex LC

Type : SR4, DR4, FR4, LR4, SR8, DR8, FR8, LR8

The 400G QSFP112 optical module is a high-performance optical transceiver designed for 400 Gigabit Ethernet (400GbE) data transmission, operating at 112Gbps per lane in a 4-lane configuration. This module utilizes the QSFP form factor and was developed to address the escalating bandwidth demands of next-generation data centers and telecom networks.

The QSFP112 is fully backward compatible with QSFP28 (100G) and QSFP56 (200G) interfaces, simplifying network upgrades. This allows data centers to upgrade to 400G while retaining existing QSFP infrastructure.

From Factor: QSFP112

Data Rate: 400G

Connector: MPO-12, Duplex LC

Type : SR4, DR4, FR4, LR4

The 400G QSFP-DD optical module is a high-performance transceiver designed for 400G Ethernet applications in high-performance computing data centers and cloud networks. It is a double-density extension of the original QSFP package, supporting 8 channels at 50G each to achieve a 400G transmission rate. This module is compatible with existing QSFP+, QSFP28, and other 100G and 200G optical modules, which allows for continued use of older modules in 400G equipment.

From Factor: QSFP-DD, 

Data Rate: 400G

Connector: MPO-12, Duplex LC

Type : SR4, DR4, FR4, LR4, SR8, DR8, FR8, LR8

200G QSFP56 optical module is a Quad (4-channel) small form factor hot pluggable fiber optic transceiver used for 200 Gigabit Ethernet (200GbE) data communications over multimode fiber. It employs four electrical lanes, each operating at 50-56 Gbps, and utilizes PAM4 modulation. This module type maintains the compact QSFP form factor while enabling 200 Gbps aggregate throughput through 200GAUI-4 host interfaces.

From Factor: QSFP56

Data Rate: 200G

Connector: MPO-12, Duplex LC

Type : SR4, DR4, FR4, LR4

The QSFP28 (Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable 28) transceiver is a compact, hot-swappable module designed for high-speed data transfer in modern networks. It supports data rates up to 100 Gbps, making it suitable for data centers, enterprise networks, and telecommunications infrastructure. The QSFP28 module is designed to accommodate four lanes of high-speed data signals, each capable of transmitting data at speeds up to 25 Gbps, resulting in a total bandwidth capacity of 100 Gbps.

From Factor: QSFP28

Data Rate: 100G

Connector: MPO-12, Duplex LC

Type : SR4, DR4, FR4, LR4, ZR4, ER4, DR1, FR1, FR1