Approved Networks offers 100G QSFP28 Universal optical transceiver

The QSFP28 Universal is designed to provide another option for 100G multimode Lucent Connector environments while offering compatibility with single-mode CDWM4 optics up to 2 km.

Stephen Hardy

Dec. 8, 2022

Approved Networks, a brand of Legrand, now offers the 100GBASE QSFP28 Universal optical transceiver for both multimode and single-mode applications. The QSFP28 Universal is designed to provide another option for 100G multimode Lucent Connector environments while offering compatibility with single-mode CDWM4 optics up to 2 km.

“Existing multimode LC solutions are difficult to source – up to 40 weeks in some cases – and they’re more expensive,” commented Brian Patton, vice president, engineering, at Approved Networks. “Our universal solution not only costs less, but is in stock, and offers the single-mode interoperability that no other multimode LC solution has.”

The QSFP28 Universal transceiver, which lists for $699, joins the Approved Networks product family, which includes direct attach copper, active optical cables, active electrical cables, and passive WDM products. The portfolio also includes other optical transceivers for enterprise, managed services, colocation, and cloud data centers.

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About the Author

Stephen Hardy

Editorial Director and Associate Publisher, Lightwave

Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.

Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.

He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, and more.

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