Different package types of 100G optical modules bring great difficulties to the interconnection interoperability and compatibility of the Internet, which in turn increases the cost of data centers. The 100G QSFP28 optical module series for data centers has entered the technology maturity stage, and single-wave 100G optical modules are getting more and more attention from Internet companies. In this article, we will discuss the working principle, advantages and applications of 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical modules in data center networks.

I. What is 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical module?

100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical module is an important optical transmission component with digital optical monitoring (DOM) function, and the "DR" in its name stands for "Data Center Reaches", which is designed to meet the needs of high-speed short-distance communication within the data center. DR" in its name stands for "Data Center Reaches" and is designed to meet the needs of high-speed and short-distance communication within data centers.

Walsun 100G QSFP28 DR optical module products:

1, in line with the MSA standard 802.3cu specification for QSFP28;
2, single-channel up to 106.25 Gbit/s data transfer rate;
3, in line with the 100GE DR1 specification;
4, maximum power consumption 4.0w;
5, LC duplex connector;
6, single mode fiber with FEC transmission distance up to 500 meters;
7, RoHS compliant.

Second, the working principle of 100G QS FP28 DR single-wave optical module

Next, let's understand the working principle of 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical module, which is designed for 500 meters optical communication applications and complies with IEEE 802.3u 100GE DR1 MSA standard, and it can convert 4-way 25Gbit/s electrical data into 1-way 106.25Gbit/s optical signal. Similarly, it can convert 1 channel of 106.25Gbit/s optical signals into 4 channels of output electrical signals at the receiving end. It is designed to meet the harshest external operating conditions, including temperature, humidity and EMI interference.

Third, the advantages of 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical module

Compared with other optical modules, 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical module has the following advantages:

High-speed transmission: 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical module supports 100Gbps data transmission rate, which can meet the needs of high-speed data center interconnection.

Long-distance transmission: 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical modules can transmit data over single-mode fiber, supporting a maximum transmission distance of 500 meters, which is more suitable for long-distance transmission than multi-mode fiber.

Low Power Consumption: 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical modules are designed with low power consumption, which can reduce the energy cost of data centers.

High reliability: 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical module has a built-in digital optical monitoring (DOM) function, which can monitor the temperature, optical power and other parameters of the optical module in real time to ensure the stability and reliability of the optical module.

Application Scenarios of 100G QSFP28 DR Single-Wave Optical Module
Finally, let us understand the application of 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical modules in data center networks. Data centers are the core of various business systems and applications, so they need fast, reliable, and efficient network connections. 100G QSFP28 DR single-wave optical modules can be used for high-speed interconnections in data center networks, supporting high-speed data transmission, low power consumption, and high reliability to meet the requirements of data centers. In addition, it can also be used in internal enterprise networks as well as high-performance computing.