QSFP-PLR4
40GBASE, QSFP+, PLR4, SMF TRANSCEIVER
1310nm, 10km REACH, MPO CONNECTOR
Features
• 4 Parallel lanes design
• Compliant with QSFP+MSA
• Management interface specifications per
SFF-8436
• 4 channels PIN photo detector
• Up to 11.2Gb/s per channel data links
• Single +3.3V power supply
• Class 1 laser safety certified
Applications
• Commercial operating temperature:
• 40GBASE-IR4 Ethernet
0oC to +70oC
• Up to 10km on SMF • Infiniband QDR,DDR and SDR
• RoHS Compliant • Data center
1. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These
are absolute stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device is not implied at these or any other
conditions in excess of those given in the operational sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute
maximum ratings for extended periods can adversely affect device reliability.
Parameter Symbol Minimum Maximum Unit
Storage Temperature TS -40 85 oC
Relative Humidity RH 5 95 %
Supply Voltage VCC -0.5 4.0 V
2. Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit
Operating Case Temperature TC 0 25 70 oC
Supply Voltage VCC 3.135 3.3 3.465 V
Data Rate PER Channel - - 10.3125 11.2 Gb/s
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1310nm, 10km REACH, MPO CONNECTOR
3. Transceiver Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Module Supply Current Icc - - 1100 mA -
Power Dissipation PD - - 3500 mW -
Transmitter
Input Differential Impedance ZIN - 100 - Ω -
Differential Data Input Swing VIN, P-P 180 - 900 mVP-P -
Transmitter Fault VOH 2.0 - VCCHOST V -
TX_FAULT
Normal Operation VOL 0 - 0.8 V -
Transmitter Disable VIH 2.0 - VCCHOST V -
TX_DIS
Transmitter Enable VIL 0 - 0.8 V -
Receiver
Output Differential Impedance ZO - 100 - Ω -
Differential Data Output Swing VOUT, P-P 300 - 850 mVP-P 1
Data Output Rise Time, Fall Time tr, tf 28 - - ps 2
RX_LOS Loss of signal (LOS) VOH 2.0 - VCCHOST V 3
Notes:
1. Internally AC coupled, but requires a external 100Ω differential load termination.
2. 20 – 80 %.
3. LOS is an open collector output. Should be pulled up with 4.7kΩ on the host board.
4. Transmitter Optical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Launch Optical Power per lane Po -6 - +1.5 dBm 1
Side Mode Suppression Ratio SMSR 30 - - dB -
Center Wavelength Range Λ0 1260 1310 1355 nm -
Extinction Ratio EX 3.5 - - dB 2
Optical Return Loss Tolerance ORLT - - 12 dB -
Pout @TX-Disable Asserted Poff - - -30 dBm 1
Eye Diagram IEEE Std 802.3ba compatible
Notes:
1. The optical power is launched into SMF.
2. Measured with a PRBS 231-1 test pattern @10.3125Gbps.
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1310nm, 10km REACH, MPO CONNECTOR
5. Receiver Optical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Notes
Center Wavelength λc 1260 - 1355 nm -
Receiver Sensitivity S - - -12.6 dBm 1
(OMA)
Damage Threshold POL 2.3 - - dBm 1
LOS De-Assert LOSD - - -15 dBm -
LOS Assert LOSA -30 - - dBm -
LOS Hysteresis - 0.5 - - dB -
Notes:
1. Measured with PRBS 231-1 test pattern, 10.3125Gb/s, BER<10-12.
6. Mechanical Diagram
Note: External physical characteristics are subject to variation. This may include, but is not limited to, external case designs, pull
tab colors and/or shapes, removal latch styles or colors, and label sizes and placement. These variations do not affect the function
or characteristics of the transceivers.
To minimize MPO connection induced reflections,
an MPO receptacle with 8-degree angled end-face
is utilized for this product. A female MPO connector
with 8-degree end-face should be used with this
product as illustrated here.
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40GBASE, QSFP+, PLR4, SMF TRANSCEIVER
1310nm, 10km REACH, MPO CONNECTOR
7. Ordering Information
SAMPLE: QSFP-PLR4-XX
Approved Networks: QSFP-PLR4-A
U.S. Critical: QSFP-PLR4-US
Champion ONE: QSFP-PLR4-C1 XX= -A XX= -US XX= -C1
OEM Part Number OEM Part Number
Alcatel QSFP-40G-LRM4-XX Allied Telesis AT-QSFPLRM-XX
Arista QSFP-PLR4-XX Arista QSFP-40G-PLR4-XX
Arista QSFP-40G-PLRL4-XX Brocade-Foundry 40G-QSFP-IR4-XX
Ciena 160-9504-900-XX Cisco QSFP-4X10G-LR-S-XX
Cisco QSFP-IR4-MPO-GDY-XX MSA XX-QSFP-PLR4
Dell 407-BBQV-XX Edgecore ET6401-PSM4-XX
Extreme 10326-XX Force10 GP-QSFP-40GE-1IR-XX
Gigamon QSF-506-XX Infinera TOM-40G-Q-LRL-XX
Juniper QSFPP-40GBASE-IR4-XX Juniper QSFPP-4X10GE-LR-XX
Juniper QFX-QSFP-40G-LRM4-XX Juniper JNP-QSFP-4X10GE-LR-XX
Juniper JNP-QSFP-4X10GE-IR-XX Plexxi PX-CBL-LR4P-40G-QSFP-10KM-XX
Plexxi PX-CBL-IR4-40G-QSFP-2KM-XX
8. Contact Information
Tel: 800.590.9535
Web: http://www.approvednetworks.com
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