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Ciena NX2520AA-C 1Gb/s GBIC 80km 1470nm SC SMF Transceiver
- Data Rate: 1Gb/s
- Form Factor: GBIC
- Interface: SC
- Fiber Type: Single-Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Reach: Up to 80km
- Wavelength: 1470nm
- Suitable for long-distance telecommunications links, potentially in DWDM systems.
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Transceiver Module
- Data Rate
- 1 Gbps
- Form Factor
- GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter)
- Connector Type
- SC Simplex
- Fiber Type
- Single Mode Fiber (SMF)
- Maximum Distance
- 80 km
Product details
The Ciena NX2520AA-C is a 1Gb/s GBIC transceiver module designed for long-haul transmission over single-mode fiber. It features an SC connector and operates at 1470nm, supporting distances up to 80km.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Transceiver Module |
| Data Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Form Factor | GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) |
| Connector Type | SC Simplex |
Additional Specifications
| Fiber Type | Single Mode Fiber (SMF) |
| Maximum Distance | 80 km |
| Wavelength | 1470 nm |
Description
This Ciena GBIC transceiver module, model NX2520AA-C, is designed for 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over long distances. The GBIC (Gigabit Interface Converter) form factor is an older standard for modular network interfaces, and this module provides a solution for systems requiring this interface type for extended reach applications. It operates on single-mode fiber (SMF) and is specifically tuned to a wavelength of 1470nm. This wavelength is often used in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) systems, allowing multiple data streams to be transmitted simultaneously over a single fiber. The module's capability to reach up to 80 kilometers makes it suitable for backbone networks, MANs, and long-haul telecommunications links. The NX2520AA-C utilizes an SC connector, a common and robust connector type for fiber optics, ensuring a secure connection. This transceiver is a valuable component for network infrastructure that requires reliable, long-distance data transmission, particularly within DWDM architectures where precise wavelength management is key.
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