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Broadcom Limited AFBR-7CER05Z
- Part No.:
- AFBR-7CER05Z
- Manufacturer:
- Broadcom Limited
- Category:
- Fiber Optic Transceiver Modules
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- Datasheet:
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AFBR-7CER05Z.pdf
- Description:
- 10G SFP+ AOC
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Product details
Overview
AFBR-7CER05Z from Broadcom (formerly Avago Technologies) is a 5-meter SFP+ Active Optical Cable (AOC) designed for 10GbE interconnects in high-port-density systems. It implements an 850 nm VCSEL transmitter and PIN photodiode receiver, supports 1–10.3125 Gbps per lane, delivers 1E-15 BER, and operates within 0–70°C case temperature.
For engineers reviewing the AFBR-7CER05Z datasheet, pinout, applications, or equivalent options, key selection criteria include SFP+ mechanical compliance (SFF-8432), two-wire serial management interface (Page A0h), Class 1 laser safety, 275 mW nominal power per end, and support for Ethernet/Fibre Channel/InfiniBand protocols without embedded CDR or retimer.
Technical Context
The AFBR-7CER05Z implements a direct-attach optical link with no signal regeneration-data passes transparently between host SFP+ electrical interfaces via integrated 850 nm VCSEL and PIN diode optics. It complies fully with SFF-8431 (electrical) and SFF-8432 (mechanical) specifications, enabling plug compatibility with any INF-8074/SFF-8431-compliant port.
It supports Rx_LOS and Tx_DISABLE control signals, uses a two-wire serial interface for memory-mapped diagnostics per SFF-8472 Rev 11.0 (Page A0h only), and meets RoHS and EN 60825-1:2007/EN 60825-2:A2:2010 Class 1 eye-safety requirements.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | 1–10.3125 Gbps per lane; supports legacy 1G/10G Ethernet and 1/2/4/8/10G Fibre Channel without retiming. |
| Operating Temperature | 0–70°C case temperature; validated for enterprise data center rack environments without forced airflow derating. |
| Power Consumption | 275 mW per cable end; enables thermal management in ≥48-port 1U switches with <350 mW max per end. |
| Bit Error Rate | 1E-15; verified under worst-case channel loss and jitter conditions per IEEE 802.3ae. |
| Laser Safety | Class 1 per EN 60825-1:2007 & EN 60825-2:A2:2010; no user-accessible hazardous optical radiation during operation. |
| Management Interface | Two-wire serial (I²C-compatible); provides real-time diagnostics (temperature, voltage, TX bias, RX power) via SFF-8472 Page A0h only. |
| Wavelength | 850 nm; optimized for OM3/OM4 multimode fiber coupling efficiency and modal bandwidth. |
| Electrical Interface | 20-pin SFP+ connector per SFF-8431; compatible with standard SFP+ host board layouts and PCB stack-ups. |
Pinout & Package
AFBR-7CER05Z uses the standard SFP+ form factor defined in SFF-8432 (Improved Pluggable Formfactor "IPF"), with 20-pin edge-card contact layout and 8.65 mm height, 13.62 mm width, and 98.5 mm length. Mechanical footprint matches INF-8074/SFF-8431-compliant cages.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10, 11–20 | Differential TX+/TX−, RX+/RX− pairs | Four high-speed lanes (two per direction); AC-coupled, 100 Ω differential impedance; no internal termination required. |
| 13, 14 | Ground | Signal return path for high-speed lanes; isolated from chassis ground to suppress common-mode noise. |
| 17 | Rx_LOS | Open-collector output indicating loss of signal at receiver; pulled high externally to enable host fault detection. |
| 19 | Tx_DISABLE | Active-low input disabling VCSEL output; used for hot-plug control and system-level power management. |
| 20 | Vcc3.3 | +3.3 V ±5% supply; powers both optical subassembly and control logic; decoupling required per SFF-8431. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Optical Architecture | Direct-attach 850 nm VCSEL + PIN diode pair per end; eliminates need for external clock recovery or equalization circuitry. |
| EMI Performance | SFP+ package design meets Class B radiated emissions limits with margin in 48-port 1U switch configurations. |
| Protocol Transparency | No embedded retimer or CDR; preserves native protocol timing and encoding (e.g., 64b/66b, 8b/10b) across all supported datarates. |
| Thermal Management | 275 mW nominal dissipation per end enables operation in unventilated front-to-back airflow chassis up to 70°C ambient. |
| Diagnostics Access | Two-wire serial interface supports full SFF-8472 Page A0h monitoring (voltage, temperature, TX bias, RX power) without host firmware modification. |
Applications
| Data Center Top-of-Rack Switching | High-Performance Computing Clusters |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Interconnecting 48-port 10GbE top-of-rack switches to server NICs within a single rack. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Passive optical interconnect replacing copper DACs; provides deterministic latency and immunity to crosstalk in dense cable bundles. Use Value: Enables 5-meter reach with 1E-15 BER and zero added jitter-critical for RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) deployments. | Use Scenario: Node-to-node links in HPC blade enclosures requiring low-latency, high-bandwidth fabric connectivity. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Optical physical layer transceiver pair; maintains signal integrity across 5 m without equalization or retiming. Use Value: Delivers stable 10.3125 Gbps InfiniBand QDR performance with Class 1 laser safety and <350 mW total per-link power. |
| Converged Storage Networks | Fibre Channel SAN Aggregation |
Use Scenario: Connecting storage controllers to FC-NVMe or FCoE gateways in hybrid flash arrays. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Protocol-transparent optical bridge supporting 8GFC and 10GbE simultaneously on same physical link. Use Value: Eliminates EMI-induced frame loss in mixed-signal rack environments while maintaining FC link initialization timing. | Use Scenario: Aggregating 8G Fibre Channel traffic from disk shelves into core SAN directors. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: SFP+ AOC acting as fixed-length optical extension of FC physical layer; no protocol translation required. Use Value: Provides 5 m reach with guaranteed 1E-15 BER-meeting FC-PI-4 spec for Class F links without active repeaters. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar active optical interconnect applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFBR-7CER03Z | 3-meter cable length; identical optical architecture, power, and protocol support. | Shorter reach limits use in deeper racks or multi-shelf enclosures. | Select when 3 m suffices and thermal/power budget allows tighter spacing between adjacent ports. |
| AFBR-7CER10Z | 10-meter cable length; same BER, wavelength, and management interface; higher attenuation margin required. | Enables cross-rack connections but requires validation of host SFP+ CDR tolerance at extended reach. | Choose for spine-leaf or storage-to-compute inter-rack links where 5 m is insufficient. |
Compared with AFBR-7CER03Z and AFBR-7CER10Z, the AFBR-7CER05Z offers optimal balance of reach, thermal headroom, and host CDR compatibility for intra-rack 10GbE/FCoE deployments-avoiding over-engineering short links or risking signal integrity on longer ones.
Availability
AFBR-7CER05Z is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for data center top-of-rack switching, HPC cluster interconnects, and converged storage networking requiring stable component supply, consistent optical performance, and long-term lifecycle support.
Supply support for AFBR-7CER05Z includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Broadcom Inc. (formerly Avago Technologies) is a global semiconductor leader specializing in infrastructure software, networking, and optical interconnect solutions.
The AFBR-7CERxxZ family was engineered specifically for high-density 10GbE data center applications where copper cables fail due to EMI, distance, or thermal constraints-delivering reliable, eye-safe, plug-and-play optical connectivity in standard SFP+ form factor.
FAQ
What protocols does the AFBR-7CER05Z support?
The AFBR-7CER05Z supports 1 GbE, 10GbE, 1/2/4/8/10 G Fibre Channel, and InfiniBand SDR/DDR/QDR protocols. It operates transparently without embedded CDR or retimer, preserving native encoding and timing. The AFBR-7CER05Z achieves this through direct modulation of its 850 nm VCSEL and PIN receiver pair, making it suitable for mixed-protocol environments like FCoE and RoCE.
Does the AFBR-7CER05Z require host-side configuration or firmware updates?
No, the AFBR-7CER05Z is a fully passive optical interconnect with no programmable logic or firmware. It uses only the standard SFF-8472 two-wire serial interface for read-only diagnostics (Page A0h), and requires no host-side driver, configuration, or initialization sequence. The AFBR-7CER05Z functions immediately upon insertion into any SFF-8431-compliant SFP+ port.
Is the AFBR-7CER05Z compliant with RoHS and laser safety standards?
Yes, the AFBR-7CER05Z is compliant with RoHS per EU and China requirements and certified Class 1 eye-safe per EN 60825-1:2007 and EN 60825-2:A2:2010. These certifications are built into the optical subassembly design and verified during qualification. The AFBR-7CER05Z carries no user-serviceable optics and poses no laser hazard under normal operating conditions.
What is the maximum operating temperature for the AFBR-7CER05Z?
The AFBR-7CER05Z has a case temperature operating range of 0–70°C, validated across full data rate and voltage tolerance. This range supports deployment in standard enterprise data center environments without supplemental cooling. The AFBR-7CER05Z maintains 1E-15 BER and full Rx_LOS/Tx_DISABLE functionality throughout this range.
Can the AFBR-7CER05Z be used in place of a transceiver and fiber patch cable?
No-the AFBR-7CER05Z is an active optical cable (AOC) with permanently attached optical fibers and integrated optics at both ends. It replaces both transceivers and fiber patch cables in point-to-point links. Unlike modular transceivers, the AFBR-7CER05Z cannot be separated from its cable or reused with different fiber types or lengths. Its fixed 5-meter length and SFP+ connectors define its use case.
AFBR-7CER05Z Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Broadcom Limited
- Series:
- -
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Data Rate:
- 10Gbs
- Wavelength:
- 850nm
- Applications:
- Ethernet
- Voltage - Supply:
- 3.3V
- Connector Type:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Pluggable, SFP+
AFBR-7CER05Z FAQ
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of AFBR-7CER05Z?
All AFBR-7CER05Z units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with AFBR-7CER05Z, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The AFBR-7CER05Z part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for AFBR-7CER05Z:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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