100G SFP-DD Active Optical Cable (AOC), Armored, Commercial-Grade

• 100G SFP-DD active optical cable
• Double-channel full-duplex optical architecture
• Hot-pluggable SFP-DD connectors
• Supports up to 106.25Gbps aggregate data rate
• Up to 53.125Gbps per lane
• Two 850nm VCSEL laser channels
• Two PIN photodetector channels
• Integrated CDR circuits on transmitter and receiver channels
• PAM4 modulation
• Compliant with SFP-DD MSA and SFP-DD MIS
• Compliant with IEEE 802.3cd
• Transmission distance up to 70m over OM3 multimode fiber
• Low power consumption of ≤3.5W

• 100G Ethernet
• IEEE 802.3cd networks
• 100G switch-to-switch connections
• Switch-to-server connectivity
• Data center rack interconnects
• Adjacent-rack connectivity
• High-density Ethernet deployments
• Cloud computing infrastructure
• High-performance computing (HPC)
• Network aggregation and distribution
• Short-distance data center interconnects

OEM and customized 100G SFP-DD AOC solutions are available for network equipment manufacturers, system integrators, distributors, and data center operators. Customization options may include cable length, fiber type, armored construction, connector labeling, product identification, packaging, branding, and other project-specific requirements.

For volume deployments, compatibility can be evaluated with specific switches, servers, NICs, and other SFP-DD networking equipment. Customers can provide the target equipment, required transmission distance, fiber type, cable length, operating conditions, and quantity for configuration and compatibility assessment.

Why does the SFP-DD AOC use PAM4?

PAM4 enables two bits of information to be transmitted per symbol, allowing the SFP-DD interface to achieve higher data rates without requiring a proportional increase in the number of physical lanes. This architecture enables 100G-class transmission using two electrical/optical channels.

What is the function of the integrated CDR?

The integrated Clock and Data Recovery circuitry helps recover the timing of incoming high-speed signals and regenerate cleaner data signals. CDR is particularly important for high-speed PAM4 transmission because it helps maintain signal quality and timing performance across the link.

What is the maximum transmission distance?

The specified maximum reach is 70m over OM3 multimode fiber. This makes the cable primarily suitable for connections within the same rack, between adjacent racks, and other short-distance data center links.

What is the benefit of the armored construction?

The armored construction provides additional physical protection for the optical fibers against mechanical stress during installation, routing, and maintenance. It can be particularly useful in dense network environments where cables are frequently handled or installed in constrained pathways.

Does the cable require separate optical transceivers?

No. The VCSEL transmitters and PIN receivers are integrated into the SFP-DD cable ends. The complete AOC can therefore be installed directly into compatible SFP-DD ports without requiring separate optical modules or fiber patch cables.

Is this cable compatible with any SFP-DD port?

The cable follows the SFP-DD form factor and relevant SFP-DD standards, but actual interoperability depends on the host equipment’s implementation and supported operating modes. Compatibility should be verified with the specific switch, server, NIC, or other networking platform before large-scale deployment.