📌 Key Features
Form Factor: SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable), hot-swappable — easy to install or replace without powering down networking equipment.
Data Rate: Up to 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps) for Gigabit Ethernet applications.
Standard: 1000Base-LX optical Ethernet compatible.
BiDi Technology: Bidirectional on a single fiber — transmits at 1550 nm and receives at 1310 nm, allowing both directions of data over one fiber strand.
Fiber Type: Single-mode fiber (SMF) optimized for long connections.
Connector: LC simplex interface for easy fiber connection.
Maximum Distance: Up to 20 km (≈ 12.4 miles) over single-mode fiber.
Operating Temperature: Typically wide industrial range (e.g., −40 °C to +85 °C).
🛠️ Benefits & Uses
Single-Fiber Link: Reduces fiber cabling requirements by using one fiber instead of two, saving cost and simplifying installation.
Long-Distance Connectivity: Suitable for backbone links between buildings or across campuses up to 20 km.
Hot-Swappable: Allows easy upgrades or maintenance without network downtime.
Industrial & Enterprise Deployment: Ideal for switches, routers, media converters, and other networking gear with SFP slots.
⚠️ Installation Note
To form a working optical link, this BiDi SFP must be paired with a complementary BiDi SFP on the other end — usually the SM1310-BIDI version (which transmits at 1310 nm and receives at 1550 nm).
