Investigating the Advantages and Applications of FS 100G Single Lambda Optics
Updated at Mar 15th 20241 min read
As demands on networks soar, from streaming high-definition content to fueling the ever-expanding Internet of Things (IoT) landscape and driving cutting-edge applications, the need for peak performance has never been more crucial. Introducing 100G single lambda optics—a transformative technology reshaping network connectivity. Offering blazing data rates, minimal latency, energy efficiency, and budget-friendly solutions, it represents a paradigm shift in network infrastructure.
FS 100G Single Lambda Overview
100G Single Lambda typically refers to a networking technology that enables data transmission at a rate of 100 gigabits per second (100G) over a single wavelength (lambda) of light in optical fiber communication systems. Against this innovative background, FS has launched a series of 100G Single Lambda.
FS P/N# | Mode | Connector | Fiber Type | Wavelength | Distance | Package | Power Consumption |
DR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1310nm | 500m | BOX | ≤4W | |
FR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1310nm | 2km | BOX | ≤4W | |
FR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1270nm | 2km | BOX | ≤4.5W | |
FR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1290nm | 2km | BOX | ≤4.5W | |
FR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1330nm | 2km | BOX | ≤4.5W | |
LR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1310nm | 10km | BOX | ≤4.5W | |
LR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1330nm | 10km | BOX | ≤4.5W | |
LR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1290nm | 10km | BOX | ≤4.5W | |
LR | Duplex LC | SMF | 1330nm | 10km | BOX | ≤4.5W | |
ER Lite | Duplex LC | SMF | 1330nm | 25km | COB | ≤4W | |
ER | Duplex LC | SMF | 1310nm | 30km | BOX | ≤5.5W |
Advantages of 100G Single Lambda
Compared with traditional four-channel modules, 100G Single Lambda modules not only have significant cost advantages, but also have greater flexibility and convenience in network upgrades. Next, we will delve into the application advantages of FS's 100G Single Lambda module and its huge potential for network architecture and performance improvement.
Reducing Data Center Costs
Cost reduction through a simpler structure is a cornerstone benefit of 100G Single Lambda optics. Recognized by IEEE and the 100G Lambda MSA, the consortium responsible for establishing optical interface specifications for 100G and 400G, this technology offers significant cost savings. By transitioning from four wavelengths to one, or lambda, the cost can be reduced by over 40%.
Conventional data center networks often rely on intricate, multi-wavelength systems to achieve high data transfer rates. These setups demand a plethora of components, including Clock Data Recovery (CDR), multiplexers, demultiplexers, multiple lasers, and optical modules, leading to heightened capital and operational expenses. In contrast, 100G Single Lambda achieves impressive data speeds with just a single signal, thereby streamlining the network infrastructure.
Transmitter: a DSP, CDR, Laser Driver (LD), and laser
Receiver: a DSP, CDR, Trans-Impedance Amplifier (TIA) + Linear Amplifier (LA), and PIN photodiode
Moreover, substantial cost savings stem from the significantly longer transmission distance afforded by 100G Lambda MSA, extending single lambda optics reach to 2km. Compared to the 100G QSFP28 modules limited to 500m, single lambda requires less infrastructure to cover the same distance.
In sum, the streamlined nature of 100G Single Lambda translates into reduced hardware requirements, fewer points of failure, and simplified maintenance, all contributing to lower initial capital expenditures and operating costs.
Satisfying Future Network Upgrade Needs
Network operators can seamlessly enhance network capacity by stacking multiple 100G single lambda modules, accommodating the evolving demands of future applications without the need for extensive infrastructure overhauls.
For instance, 400G QSFP-DD optical transceivers integrate 4x 100G PAM4 lanes to establish a cost-effective pathway to 400G. Leveraging the PAM4 signaling technique, these transceivers maintain backward compatibility with 100G single lambda cables. By utilizing 100G single lambda transceivers, connectivity between 400G device ports and existing 100G breakouts can be effortlessly established.
In scenarios where a network comprises devices with 100G QSFP28 ports, a phased upgrade to 400G can be executed site-by-site, ensuring seamless integration with the remaining 100G ports without compromising port bandwidth. This approach minimizes downtime, facilitates gradual upgrades, and avoids the financial strain of full-scale replacements.
Anticipated developments, such as PAM8 signaling, are poised to emerge in the coming years to meet the escalating demands for high data rates, low power consumption, and minimal latency across diverse applications.
Application Scenarios of 100G Single Lambda
FS Single lambda optics harness cutting-edge PAM4 modulation techniques to facilitate lightning-fast data transmission speeds of up to 100 gigabits per second (Gb/s). Their exceptional performance, combined with low costs, minimal power consumption, and negligible latency, positions 100G single lambda as the go-to solution for a wide array of swift and seamless applications, including:
Data centers and cloud computing: 100G single lambda optics offer unparalleled scalability and flexibility, making them an ideal choice for data centers undergoing constant expansion and upgrades. These optics optimize the performance of long-haul and metropolitan networks by enhancing network efficiency and reducing power consumption, space requirements, capital expenditures (CAPEX), and operational expenses (OPEX). Moreover, their seamless transition from 100G to 400G connections in both directions provides a significant advantage for data center operations.
5G mobile networks: The demands of advanced cellular technologies like 5G, which necessitate high-speed and low-latency connectivity for real-time services such as live event streaming, AR/VR, autonomous vehicles, online gaming, and telemedicine, are effectively met by 100G single lambda optics. These optics play a pivotal role in supporting the high bandwidth, speed, and reliability required by the 5G model, with its front and backhaul split in the transport network and extremely high data rates. Additionally, single lambda optics are anticipated to be instrumental in developing future wireless networks like 6G.
Internet of Things (IoT): To accommodate the real-time demands of services and the expanding number of connected devices and cloud servers within smart cities and rural areas, ultra-fast, low-latency, and reliable data transmission is essential. Single lambda 100G optics excel in meeting these requirements, supporting high-density IoT devices and long-haul links in diverse environments.
High-performance computing (HPC): HPC systems rely on lightning-fast data transfers and low-latency connectivity to process vast datasets and conduct complex simulations. Single lambda optics offer exceptional bandwidth capabilities, enabling HPC clusters to efficiently exchange data among nodes, storage systems, and external networks. Their single-wavelength, high-speed transmission accelerates computational tasks, simplifies network architecture, and optimizes power consumption.
Telecommunications and Internet service providers (ISPs): Whether deployed in the backbone of global telecommunications networks or within data centers, 100G single lambda optics empower ISPs to deliver faster and more reliable internet services, enhancing user experiences and ensuring networks are equipped to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Conclusion
FS 100G Single Lambda optical pluggable modules enable the development of high-speed data transmission by innovating and simplifying network connectivity technologies to provide a cost-effective, high-performance solution. Single Lambda technology enables transmission speeds of up to 100Gb/s in the data center. It reduces power consumption and costs, making it ideal for supporting growing applications such as cloud computing, 5G networks, IoT, and high-performance computing.