Optical Transceivers
& Optics
Next-generation optical transceivers from 1G to 800G for AI/HPC clusters, hyperscale data centers, and enterprise networks. Hot-pluggable, MSA-compliant modules supporting SR, DR, LR, and ER optics.
SR • DR • LR • ER Optics
Optical Transceiver Modules
High-quality optical transceivers engineered for reliability, performance, and compatibility across all major networking platforms.
800G OSFP Transceiver
Ultra-high-density 800G transceiver module featuring advanced optical technology for AI/HPC clusters and next-generation data center fabrics. Hot-pluggable OSFP design with comprehensive digital diagnostics monitoring.
Technical Capabilities
MSA Compliant
Industry-standard form factors ensuring universal compatibility
Hot-Pluggable
Install and remove without powering down equipment
DDM Enabled
Real-time diagnostics monitoring for proactive maintenance
800G OSFP Transceivers
Ultra-high-density 800 Gigabit optical modules for AI/ML clusters, GPU interconnects, and next-generation data center fabrics. OSFP (Octal Small Form Factor Pluggable) form factor with advanced thermal management.
800G OSFP DR8
500m SMF, 8×100G PAM4
- 800 Gbps aggregate (8×106.25G)
- 1310nm 8-lane DR8 optics
- 500m on SMF (G.652)
- Dual MPO-16 APC connectors
- IEEE 802.3ck, OIF CEI-112G
800G OSFP 2×400G DR4
Breakout mode, 500m SMF
- 2×400G breakout configuration
- 1310nm DR4 per port
- 500m reach per 400G lane
- Dual MPO-12 APC connectors
- Port flexibility, lower power
800G OSFP SR8
100m MMF, AI cluster optimized
- 800 Gbps short-reach
- 850nm VCSEL array
- 100m on OM4, 150m on OM5
- MPO-16 multimode connector
- GPU-to-GPU, spine-leaf fabric
OSFP Thermal Management
OSFP transceivers feature advanced thermal design with integrated heat sinks (finned), closed-top variants for airflow optimization, and <15W power consumption per module. Ideal for high-density AI/HPC deployments requiring 800G bandwidth per port.
400G Transceivers
Mainstream 400 Gigabit optical modules in QSFP-DD or QSFP112 form factors. QSFP-DD offers backward-compatibility with QSFP+ and QSFP28, while QSFP112 provides next-generation compact design for flexible deployment in data center spine-leaf architectures.
400G 2×200G FR4
Port density optimization, 2km SMF
- 2×200G breakout mode, 4×50G PAM4 per port
- 2km reach per 200G lane on SMF
- Dual LC or MPO-8 connectors
400G 4×100G PSM4
Legacy compatibility, 500m SMF
- 4×100G breakout to existing 100G infrastructure
- 500m on SMF, MPO-12 connector
- Migration path from 100G to 400G
200G, 100G & 40G QSFP Transceivers
Proven QSFP112, QSFP56, QSFP28, and QSFP+ form factors for mainstream data center applications. Hot-swappable modules with comprehensive reach options.
25G, 10G & 1G SFP Transceivers
Compact SFP28, SFP+, and SFP modules for ToR switches, access layer, and server connectivity. Industry-standard form factor.
Transceiver Selection Guide
AI/HPC Clusters
Ultra-low latency GPU-to-GPU interconnects for training and inference workloads
- 800G OSFP SR8 for spine-leaf fabric
- 400G QSFP-DD SR8 for ToR switches
- Use with OM5 MMF for maximum reach
Data Center Interconnect
Campus and metro connectivity between data center facilities
- 400G QSFP-DD LR4 for 10km metro DCI
- 400G QSFP-DD FR4 for 2km campus DCI
- Use with G.652 SMF infrastructure
Enterprise Networks
Access layer, ToR switches, and server connectivity
- 100G QSFP28 SR4 for spine uplinks
- 25G SFP28 SR for server NICs
- 10G SFP+ SR for legacy infrastructure
Form Factor Comparison
| Form Factor | Speeds | Lanes | Power | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSFP | 800G, 2×400G | 8×100G PAM4 | <15W | AI/HPC clusters, next-gen DCI |
| QSFP-DD | 400G, 2×200G, 4×100G | 8×50G PAM4 | <12W | Data center spine-leaf, DCI |
| QSFP112 | 400G | 4×100G PAM4 | <12W | Next-gen 400G, compact form factor |
| QSFP56 | 200G | 4×50G PAM4 | <5W | Storage networks, migration path |
| QSFP28 | 100G, 4×25G | 4×25G NRZ | <3.5W | Mainstream data center, ToR uplinks |
| QSFP+ | 40G, 4×10G | 4×10G | <3.5W | Legacy infrastructure, campus backbone |
| SFP28 | 25G | 1×25G NRZ | <1.5W | Server NICs, ToR downlinks |
| SFP+ | 10G | 1×10G | <1W | Access layer, enterprise switching |
| SFP | 1G | 1×1G | <1W | Gigabit Ethernet, legacy systems |
Why Wave2Wave Transceivers
100% Factory Tested
Every transceiver undergoes comprehensive electrical, optical, and thermal testing before shipment. Full test reports included.
MSA Compliant
Fully compliant with industry MSAs (Multi-Source Agreements) ensuring compatibility across all major switch platforms.
Digital Diagnostics
DDM (Digital Diagnostics Monitoring) via I2C interface for real-time monitoring of TX/RX power, temperature, and voltage.
Custom Coding
Custom EEPROM coding available for multi-vendor compatibility. Supports Cisco, Arista, Juniper, Dell, and more.
Need Help Selecting Transceivers?
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