📌 Key Features
Form Factor: SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable), hot-swappable — can be installed/removed without powering down the device.
Data Rate: 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps) for Gigabit Ethernet.
Standard: 1000BASE-LX optical Ethernet.
BiDi (Bidirectional) Technology: Transmits and receives data on a single fiber strand by using different wavelengths (TX: 1310 nm, RX: 1550 nm). This halves fiber cabling requirements compared to traditional duplex SFPs.
Fiber Type: Single-mode fiber (SMF) with LC connector.
Maximum Link Distance: 20 km (≈ 12.4 miles) over SMF.
Connector: Simplex LC interface.
Operating Temperature: Typically supports wide industrial range (e.g., −40 °C to +85 °C) on many listings.
🛠️ Application & Use Cases
Long-Distance Fiber Links: Ideal for connecting buildings, floors, or remote network equipment where fiber runs reach up to 20 km.
Single-Fiber Deployments: Uses BiDi technology to simplify installation and reduce fiber requirements — important in environments with limited fiber infrastructure.
Industrial & Enterprise Networks: Common in data centers, campuses, industrial switches, and CCTV backbone connections that need reliable Gigabit fiber transmission.
📦 Installation Note
To form a working fiber link, this module must be paired with a compatible BiDi transceiver with the opposite TX/RX wavelengths (e.g., a counterpart module that transmits at 1550 nm and receives at 1310 nm).
