Optical transceiver

Overview
TE Connectivity (TE) expands its high-speed connectivity range with modular optical transceivers supporting aggregate data rates from 200G up to 1.6T. These modules are intended for hyperscale data centers, AI/ML, HPC and telecom environments and are designed to provide flexible deployment across short- and longer-reach optical links.

Why TE Optical Solutions?

• Trusted partner in connectivity
  • Established manufacturing footprint across multiple regions to mitigate supply-chain risk.
• Comprehensive portfolio
  • Available in 200G, 400G, 800G and 1.6T variants to match different throughput requirements.
  • Supports link distances from under 100 m up to 2 km depending on transceiver type and fiber.
• Reliable performance
  • Designed and tested to meet strict bit error ratio (BER) targets for demanding workloads.
  • Supports Forward Error Correction (FEC) schemes including KP4 and RS-FEC for low-error transmission in AI and HPC applications.
  • Tested to Telcordia GR-468-CORE for environmental reliability.
• Flexible integration
  • Compatible with single-mode and multimode fibers and intended for simple plug-and-play deployment to facilitate network scaling.
• Standards compliance
  • Implements IEEE 802.3cd, IEEE 802.3ck, IEEE 802.3df and IEEE 802.3dj where applicable.
  • CMIS 5.0 / 5.1 and OIF CEI-112G, CEI-224G, 200G C2M interface support.
• Customer support
  • Pre-sales and post-sales product support to assist with selection and deployment.

Featured Document
TE Connectivity (TE) provides solution guides and product literature covering transceiver specifications, selection guidance and application notes.

FAQ - Transceivers vs. AOC
Question: What is a Transceiver?
A transceiver is a standalone module that transmits and receives optical signals, allowing selection of cable type and length to match network requirements.

Question: What is an AOC?
An Active Optical Cable (AOC) is a factory-terminated cable assembly with integrated transceivers at both ends, offering a ready-to-deploy optical link.

Comparison (key points):

• Transceivers: Provide flexibility to choose fiber type and cable length (from under 100 m up to 2 km); suitable for multi-vendor interoperability and longer distances.
• AOCs: Provide plug-and-play cabling with integrated modules; sealed assemblies reduce contamination risk and are cost-effective for short-reach, high-density installations (typically under 100 m).
• Maintenance: Transceivers allow individual module or cable replacement; AOCs simplify installation and can reduce cable-management complexity.

How to Select the Right Solution

• Choose transceivers for flexibility and scalability in dynamic or long-distance deployments (telecom, enterprise networks).
• Choose AOCs for simplicity and lower total cost in short-reach, high-density environments (data centers, HPC racks).
• TE Connectivity (TE) offers both transceivers and AOC options to address varying network topologies and performance targets.

Technical specifications

• Aggregate data rates: 200G, 400G, 800G, 1.6T.
• Typical link distances: under 100 m up to 2 km depending on module and fiber.
• Fiber compatibility: single-mode and multimode (module dependent).
• FEC support: KP4 and RS-FEC for reduced error rates.
• Standards: IEEE 802.3cd, 802.3ck, 802.3df, 802.3dj; CMIS 5.0/5.1; OIF CEI-112G, CEI-224G, 200G C2M.
• Environmental testing: Telcordia GR-468-CORE.
• Design focus: low BER performance, plug-and-play integration and interoperability in multi-vendor environments.