The function of the optical module is photoelectric conversion. The transmitting end converts the electrical signal into an optical signal. After transmission through the optical fiber, the receiving end converts the optical signal into an electrical signal. It is mainly divided into: SFP, SFP+, XFP, GBIC, SFF, CFP, etc. The optical interface types include LC and SC.
Many people are curious about the difference between single-mode and multimode optical modules? The single-mode optical module is suitable for long-distance transmission, and the multi-mode optical module is suitable for short-distance transmission. Let me add to you the knowledge of the application field of optical modules and some of the main applications of communication equipment.
Product application range
Optical modules are mainly used in Ethernet, FTTH, SDH/SONET, network storage and other fields.
The main application equipment of optical modules: switches, optical fiber routers, video optical transceivers, optical fiber transceivers, optical fiber network cards, optical fiber high-speed domes… and other communication equipment.