SINGAPORE (Jan 27, 2015) — FCI, a leading supplier of high speed interconnect solutions & connector systems, announced today the release of the Leap™ On-Board-Transceiver (OBT) system. The one inch square board mounted optical module features 12-transmit and 12-receive channels, each working at 25Gb/s over distances up to 100m with a total of 300Gb/s throughput.
The OBT is designed to be placed near the host ASIC which results in shorter copper board traces, better signal integrity and lower power consumption. The transceiver is connected to the board via an FCI proprietary surface mount electrical BGA/LGA socket.
Optical connectivity to-and-from the OBT is realized by using a high-density ribbon fiber assembly connecting to the front panel with an optical connector system such as the MPO or MXC* connector & adaptor. A standard MT ferrule is used on the transceiver side.
This next generation of product has been engineered with the latest 850nm VCSEL and PIN array technology operating at 25Gb/s along with the latest 25G/s Laser driver and TIA chip set . The design is optimized for low power consumption resulting in a total typical power consumption of only 2.7W without CDR and 5.4W with CDR.
“FCI’s new Leap™ On-board Transceiver design addresses a number of emerging industry trends and hardware designer needs,” stated Roy Muscarella, VP and General Manager of the High Speed Input/Output Solutions Group. “These trends and needs, such as increased IO port density, minimized PCB real estate use, lower copper trace losses on the PCB and the need for 25Gb/s capable channels, are all addressed in FCI’s OBT package.”
The Leap™ On-Board-Transceiver is part of a new generation of products operating at 25Gb/s per channel. Several other transceiver and Active Optical Cable products operating at 25Gb/s are planned to be announced later on in 2015.
Evaluation kits are available upon request. The product is scheduled to be available in the second half of 2015. FCI will be demonstrating the 12-channel capability of the OBT at DesignCon 2015. Visit us at Santa Clara Convention Centre, CA, Booth 817.
