100G QSFP28 SR4 Active Optical Cable, HydraX™

The Hermesys HydraX™ 100G SR4 Active Optical Cable is a QSFP28 active optical cable with integrated transceivers on both ends, purpose-built for high-density, high-speed data center interconnects. Its optical design overcomes the reach and EMI limitations of passive copper cabling while keeping installation as simple as a standard cable connection.

Key Features and Benefits

• Supports 100GBASE-SR4/EDR applications at 25.78125Gbps per lane
• Compliant to QSFP28 Electrical MSA SFF-8636
• Multi-rate operation from 10.3125Gbps up to 25.78125Gbps
• +3.3V single power supply
• Low power consumption, ≤3.0 W power dissipation
• Hot-pluggable QSFP28 footprint
• Commercial operating case temperature: 0°C to +70°C
• RoHS compliant
• UL certification available
• Available in lengths from 1m to 99m

Typical Applications

• 100GBASE-SR4 Data Center Interconnects
• InfiniBand QDR/EDR Networks
• High-Speed Server and Switch-to-Switch Links
• Other 100G Optical Link Applications

 

Reference Standard

• SFF-8636
• RoHS
• UL Certification

Parameter		Symbol	Min.	Typ.	Max.	Unit	Notes
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Supply Voltage		Vcc3	-0.5	–	+3.6	V	–
Storage Temperature		Ts	-10	–	+85	°C	–
Operating Humidity		RH	+5	–	+85	%	1
Recommended Operating Conditions
Operating Case Temperature		Tc	0	–	+70	°C	–
Power Supply Voltage		Vcc	3.14	3.3	3.47	V	–
Power Dissipation		Pd	–	–	3.0	W	1
Bit Rate		BR	10.3125	25.78125	–	Gbps	–

Parameter		Symbol	Min.	Typ.	Max.	Unit	Notes
Transmitter Electrical Characteristics
Differential Data Input Swing		Vout	200	–	1000	mV	–
Input Differential Impedance		ZD	90	100	110	Ω	–
ModSelL	Module Select	VOL	VEE-0.3	–	0.4	V	–
	Module Unselect	VOH	2.0	–	Vcc+0.3	V	–
LPMode	Low Power Mode	VIL	VEE-0.3	–	0.8	V	–
	Normal Operation	VIH	2.0	–	Vcc+0.3	V	2
ResetL	Reset	VIL	VEE-0.3	–	0.8	V	–
	Normal Operation	VIH	2.0	–	Vcc+0.3	V	–
Receiver Electrical Characteristics
Differential Data Output Swing		Vin,P-P	200	–	1000	mVPP	–
Output Differential Impedance		ZD	90	100	110	Ω	–
ModPrsL	Normal Operation	VOL	VEE-0.3	–	0.4	V	–
IntL	Interrupt	VOL	VEE-0.3	–	0.4	V	–
	Normal Operation	VOH	2.0	–	Vcc+0.3	V	–
Bit Error Rate		BER	–	–	E-12	–	1