Optical mode module interface
Common optical module types such as SFP, GBIC, XFP, and XENPAK, along with optical interfaces like FC, SC, and LC, each have their unique characteristics that make them suitable for specific application scenarios. The optical module serves as a crucial component in optical fiber communication systems, operating at the physical layer, which is the lowest layer in the OSI model. Its primary function is to achieve optoelectronic conversion by converting electrical signals into optical signals and vice versa. Figure 2-64 Structure of an optical module (using an SFP/eSFP optical module as an example) 1. SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) is a compact, hot-pluggable network interface module used to connect network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) to fiber optic or copper cables.
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