Optical Transceivers – Tackling the Temperature Test
Temperature has a major effect on the functioning of sensor systems and transceivers used in fiber optics. There are many studies that show how there is a risk of transceivers failing to perform at their best at higher temperatures, leading to delays, drastically reduced output and network partitions. It’s important to understand how transceivers handle what is called the “Temperature Test” and to explore the most effective option for dealing with extreme conditions in a network environment.
The Heat Hurdle
High temperatures have a significant effect on communication networks, particularly when you consider that most fiber optic cables run through areas that have particularly severe conditions. After all, fiber optics connect people across different corners of the globe, which means they have to go through some sparsely populated regions such as deserts, river valleys, oceans, mountains and so on. They have to be built to perform consistently even in the harshest of conditions.
Heat is an issue faced by many communication systems and a number of methods have been developed to tackle it. Many companies install cooling systems to go with their fiber optic cabling in particularly hot areas, such as in data centres. There are other ways to tackle the heat, which we talk about.
A Better Solution
Rather than including an external system which has only one function, which is to reduce the temperature, one option is to use transceiver modules that have a much higher heat threshold – this means they are capable of functioning normally at high temperatures, much higher than what is possible with other types of transceivers. Transceivers with extended temperature ranges are ideal for the insertion into networks operating in extreme and rough environments.
Our compatible SFP-10G-SR-X module, which is a multirate module which functions within a wide temperature range of 23°F-185°F. This transceiver module has a very high tolerance level and a wide operating range. This makes the module a very good choice for fiber optic networks in regions that have very high temperatures or high temperature fluctuations.
You can choose SFP-10G-SR-X transceivers from our extensive catalog of optic transceiver modules. We offer competitive pricing so feel free to contact us to know more about the special offers we have on transceivers with high heat tolerance.