Infineon Technologies Introduces Small Form Factor OC-48 Transceivers and High-Integration OC-48 Transponders

Infineon Technologies introduced a family of single-mode 2.6 Gbps (OC-48 data rate) Small Form Factor transceivers and transponder modules for use in ATM, SONET, or SDH telecommunications and data networking systems.

The new devices, which include the industry's smallest 2.5 Gbps transceiver and the industry's first and smallest 4:1 transponder, enable network equipment suppliers to deliver high-performance, compact systems for broadband communications systems.

The new transceiver and transponder product families are designed to support LAN/WAN applications, such as workstations, servers, and storage devices, and are used as components in network bridges, routers, intelligent hubs, and ATM switches. Supporting distances up to 2 km, the family of devices feature line monitoring capability such as Rx monitor for telecommunications applications, enabling service providers to prove and control link status and line security.

The Small Form Factor package, which is 50 percent more compact that current SC-duplex transceivers, doubles port density in network equipment. The modules operate on a 3.3V power supply to significantly reduce power consumption and includes a LC-receptacle.

The two versions of the transceiver, packaged in full-metal housing for optimized EMI behavior and configured with standard 2x10 pin outs, are available now in sample quantities with production volume scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2000. The V23818-N15-L17 is DC/DC terminated and PECL compatible. The V23818-N15-L353 is AC/AC terminated and signal detect on TTL. Pricing is approximately $490, depending on version and volume requirements.

The V238-N1018-C310 transponder module supports next-generation high-end router equipment and can upgrade the data rates of existing OC-3 (155 Mbps) and OC-12 (622 Mbps) routers by as much as four times for current OC-12 routers. The transponder features an integrated clock synthesis, recovery circuit and a Mux/Demux for four electrical channels at 622 Mbps.

The compact 2.3x1.6x0.5 inch device, which features 2x30 pin-out configuration and typical power consumption of 2.9W (from a 3.3 V power supply), supports port densities that enable suppliers to produce terabit data rate routers. The transponder is a repluggable solution for easy and fast assembly and is packaged in full-metal housing for optimum EMI performance. Samples will be available in the fourth quarter of 2000, with production scheduled for the first quarter of 2001. Pricing is approximately $1,500, depending on volume.

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