Fibre Optic Transceiver Cages and Connectors
- Technology
- Fibre optic transceivers
- Partner
- Acal BFi
Cages and connectors are offered in a variety of configurations allowing maximum flexibility during design and board layout, accommodating belly-to-belly applications using single 1xN cage types, stacked assemblies with integrated light pipes, connectors simplifying the placement process onto the PCB.
Options include heat-sinks, special light pipes, extended EMI fingers, electroconductive rubber EMI gaskets, plating with Nickel (Ni).
Electrical connectors are available with either 0.38 µm or 0.76 µm gold plating and are made from a high-temperature LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) housing, UL 94V-0 rated.
Range features
A high level overview of what this range offers
- Single SFP cages (1×1) offered in press-fit or solder-down design for ideal integration into existing manufacturing processes
- Optional EMI gaskets or extended EMI contact fingers/springs or a combination of both proving maximum performance in critical applications
- Customisation of pinning, plating, and EMI gaskets possible
- Typical applications include access routers, switches, servers, medical equipment, network hubs, cellular infrastructure
- Full industrial temperature range -40 to 85°C supported across complete product range
- Stacked assemblies offered in 2×1, 2×2, 2×4, 2×5, 2×6, and 2×8, product dependent, with/without light pipes
- Well-engineered high-speed connector design for superior signal integrity, electrical and mechanical performance
What’s in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
| MSA | Types | Installation | Light pipes | Material | Connector | Heatsink |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SFP 1xN | 1×1, 1×2, 1×4, 1×6 | Press-fit / Solder | Options available | Copper Alloy | Options available or integrated | Options available |
SFP 2xN | 2×2, 2×4, 2×5, 2×6, 2×8 | Press-fit | Options available | Copper Alloy | Integrated | – |
SFP+ 1xN | 1×1, 1×4, 1×6 | Press-fit | Options available | Copper Alloy (Ni Plated) | – | Options available |
SFP+ 2xN | 2×1, 2×2, 2×5, 2×6, 2×8 | Press-fit | Options available | Copper Alloy (Ni Plated) | Integrated | – |
SFP28 | See SFP+ | See SFP+ | See SFP+ | See SFP+ | Available | See SFP+ |
QSFP+ | 1×1, 1×3, 1×4 | Press-fit | – | Copper Alloy (Ni Plated) | Available | Options available |
QSFP28 | See QSFP+ | See QSFP+ | See QSFP+ | See QSFP+ | Available | See QSFP+ |
XFP | 1×1 | Press-fit | – | Copper Alloy | – | Options available |
CFP2 | 1×1 | Press-fit | – | Copper Alloy (Ni Plated) | – | Available |
