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100G QSFP28 XZR4 100km Coherent Transceiver enables long-haul DCI and metro core networks with 100km reach over standard SMF. Featuring DP-QPSK modulation, integrated FEC, and industrial temperature support (-5°C to +85°C), it delivers carrier-grade reliability for 5G backhaul, inter-city OTN links, and hyperscale cloud interconnect. Compliant with OpenZR+ MSA for multi-vendor interoperability.
| Product Features: |
●SFF-8661 Rev 2.5, SFF-8636 Rev 2.10a ●High speed I/O electrical interface (CAUI-4) compliant with IEEE 802.3bm-2015 ●100GBASE-ZR4 103.125G 100km point-to-point Ethernet links ●Rx sensitivity of -29dBm 5E-5 with enabled KR4 FEC in host for up to 100km SMF ●Single 3.3V Supply Voltage ●Power Dissipation 4.5W at 55ºC ,6.5W at 70ºC Case Operating Temperature ●0 ºC is environment temp; 70 ºC is Case Operating Temperature ●LAN WDM EML cooled laser and SOA+PIN cooled Receiver ●Universal QSFP28 MSA package with duplex LC connector ●Two Wire Serial Interface with Digital Diagnostic Monitoring ●Complies with EU Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS compliant) ●LPMode, ModPrsL, ModSeIL and ResetL are supported ●Telecom networking ●Class 1 Laser |
| Applications |
●Carrier OTN networks with 100km unrepeatered links, ●Low-latency dark fiber for financial trading (<5ms), ●Long-haul DCI between geo-redundant data centers, ●5G fronthaul/midhaul for rural coverage (>80km), ●Mission-critical systems in extreme environments (-40°C to +85°C). |
| Data Sheet |
| 100G-QSFP28-XZR4-100km-Transceiver.pdf |
100G QSFP28 XZR4 100km Transceiver FAQ
Q1: What is a 100G QSFP28 XZR4 100km transceiver?
A 100G QSFP28 XZR4 100km transceiver is a long-reach optical module designed for 100GbE transmission over single-mode fiber. It supports point-to-point links up to 100km, making it ideal for carrier and data center interconnect applications.
Key features include:
100Gbps data rate
Up to 100km over SMF
LAN-WDM EML laser
Duplex LC connector
QSFP28 hot-pluggable form factor
It is ideal for OTN networks, DCI, metro backbone networks, and 5G transport.
Q2: How does a 100G QSFP28 XZR4 transceiver work?
The module converts electrical signals into 4×25G LAN-WDM optical channels and transmits them over duplex single-mode fiber. An integrated EML transmitter and SOA + PIN receiver ensure stable long-distance transmission with excellent receiver sensitivity.
Q3: What are the key features of the C-LIGHT 100G QSFP28 XZR4 100km transceiver?
The C-LIGHT module is designed for carrier-grade long-distance optical transmission.
Key features include:
100Gbps Ethernet transmission
Up to 100km over SMF
LAN-WDM EML laser
SOA + PIN receiver
QSFP28 MSA compliant
Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)
Power consumption as low as 4.5W
These features provide reliable performance for long-haul optical networks.
Q4: What are the advantages of a 100G QSFP28 XZR4 transceiver?
Compared with shorter-reach 100G modules, it offers:
Up to 100km transmission
High optical power budget
Carrier-grade reliability
Low power consumption
Easy network deployment
It is an ideal solution for long-distance Ethernet transmission.
Q5: Where are 100G QSFP28 XZR4 transceivers commonly used?
These modules are widely deployed in long-distance optical networks.
Typical applications include:
Carrier OTN networks
Data Center Interconnect (DCI)
Metro backbone networks
5G backhaul
Enterprise backbone networks
Dark fiber transmission
These applications require reliable 100Gbps transmission over distances up to 100km.
Q6: Why choose a 100G QSFP28 XZR4 instead of a 100G LR4 or ER4 module?
A 100G XZR4 supports transmission up to 100km, while LR4 typically supports 10km and ER4 up to 40km.
Its advantages include:
Much longer transmission reach
Higher optical budget
Lower infrastructure costs
Carrier-grade performance
Excellent compatibility
It is ideal for metro and long-haul optical networks.
Q7: How do you choose the right 100G QSFP28 XZR4 transceiver?
When selecting a 100G XZR4 module, consider:
Transmission distance
Fiber quality
Optical power budget
Switch compatibility
FEC requirements
Operating temperature
Choosing the right module ensures stable long-distance optical transmission.
Q8: Why choose the C-LIGHT 100G QSFP28 XZR4 100km transceiver?
The C-LIGHT 100G QSFP28 XZR4 combines long-distance transmission, low power consumption, and excellent compatibility in a compact QSFP28 package.
It provides:
100Gbps bandwidth
Up to 100km over SMF
LAN-WDM technology
Low power consumption
Broad platform compatibility
It is an ideal solution for OTN networks, long-haul DCI, metro backbone infrastructure, enterprise optical networks, and 5G transport.
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