Optical module is composed of optoelectronic devices, functional circuits and optical interfaces. Optoelectronic devices include transmitting and receiving parts.
In short, the function of the optical module is photoelectric conversion. The transmitting end converts the electrical signal into an optical signal. After being transmitted through the optical fiber, the receiving end converts the optical signal into an electrical signal.
classification
Optical modules are classified according to packaging form and speed. Common classifications include 1x9, SFP, SFP +, XFP, qsfp +, CFP, GBIC, CXP, X2, xenpak, cfp2, cfp4, DAC, AOC, etc.
At present, the most commonly used are:
SFP optical module
The transmission rate is 100m and Gigabit. Common rates include 155Mb / s, 622Mb / s, 1.25gb/s, 2.5gb/s and 3gb / s.
SFP + optical module
The transmission rate is 10Gb / s