L2Tek introduces low-cost Single Lambda 100G transceivers

Supplied through L2Tek’s exclusive partnerships with optical module manufacturers Eoptolink and Gigalight, these modules are available immediately in the UK and across Europe.

With the rising use of IP workflows, remote production, and virtualised infrastructure, L2Tek is seeing increased demand for high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity capable of handling 4K and 8K video. Single Lambda 100G PAM4 SFP optical transceivers – designed for transport distances from 100m up to 30km – offer a compact, efficient way to support these new workflows, from live OB and AV control room environments to data centres and media transport networks. 

L2Tek’s portfolio includes SFP112 modules optimised for a variety of deployment scenarios, including: short-range, high-speed interconnects ideal for control rooms (up to 100m over OM4/OM5); mid-to-long-range supporting distance transmission up to 10km over single-mode fibre, ideal for linking remote production hubs; and ultra-long-distance transport up to 30km supported by transceivers with robust performance and advanced error correction for mission-critical media delivery.

All modules are built on next generation 7nm CMOS DSP technology and support CMIS 4.0 for broad interoperability across multi-vendor networks. With power consumption under 4.5W, these modules are close to delivering energy efficiency of multi-lane Ethernet solutions.

“Single Lambda 100G is becoming the foundation for high-bandwidth broadcast infrastructure, offering major gains in performance and scalability whilst keeping costs low,” said Mark Scott-South, Director at L2Tek.

“By partnering with both Eoptolink and Gigalight, we’re bringing UK and European customers a reliable, high-quality and cost-effective range of optical transceivers to support UHD video over IP, both now and into the future.”