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The SFP+ is the next-generation transceiver package for 10 Gb/s Ethernet and Fibre Channel applications, offering a more compact form factor than currently offered by the X2 and XFP packages and low power consumption of less than 1 watt. By removing the clock and data recovery (CDR) and electronic dispersion compensation (EDC) functions from the transceiver, the new SFP+ achieves the same size as the industry-standard SFP form factor now used for data rates up to 4 Gb/s. The SFP+ offers higher mounting densities than current 10G devices.
Sumitomo Electric Industries is initially releasing three transceivers in the SPP5000 series:
- SPP5101SR for 10GBASE-SR using an 850-nm VCSEL for operation over multimode fiber (MMF) at distances up to 300 m.
- SPP5101LM for 10GBASE-LRM using a 1310-nm Fabry-Perot laser for operation over multimode fiber (MMF) at distances up to 220 m.
- SPP5101LR for 10GBASE-LR using a 1310-nm DFB laser for operation over single-mode fiber (SMF) at distances up to 10 km.
The SPP5101LM will be demonstrated at the ExceLight/Sumitomo booth (#2340) =during OFC/NFOEC, March 25 - 28 in Anaheim, California.
Sumitomo Electric Industries / ExceLight is an active member of the SFF-8431 committee, which is responsible for standardizing the SFP+ transceivers. A final multi-source agreement (MSA) is expected in May 2007.
About Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (SEI) designs, manufactures and sells optical fiber, cable and components, advanced electronic devices, and automotive parts. Through a successful strategy of research and diversification, SEI has become one of the world's leading companies at the forefront of the revolution in information and communications. The company has operations around the world in more than 30 countries and employs 130,000 people. SEI reported group net sales of $17 billion for the year ended March 2006. http://global-sei.com/ | 
