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Redefining 80km Optical Connectivity: X-Fibernet 25G SFP28 ZR Series Technical Brief

2025-01-08

Industry Drivers


Amid accelerating 5G CRAN deployment and surging metro DCI bandwidth demands, legacy 10km/40km modules struggle to address modern network challenges. X-Fibernet introduces two groundbreaking solutions engineered for next-gen infrastructure:
▸ 25G SFP28 ZR 80km Dual-Fiber Transceiver
▸ 25G SFP28 BIDI ZR 80km Single-Fiber Transceiver
Precision-engineered to optimize long-haul performance and fiber resource efficiency.


Technical Differentiation Matrix

ParameterDual-Fiber SolutionBIDI Single-Fiber Solution
ArchitectureDual-fiber bidirectionalWDM-based single-fiber duplex
Wavelength1310nm standard1295nm/1309nm dual-channel
Fiber SavingsN/A50% infrastructure optimization
Power Efficiency2.8W (industrial-grade)2.2W (commercial-grade)
Ideal DeploymentFiber-rich backbone networksMetro access & constrained environments


Competitive Advantages


Dual-Fiber Solution: Mission-Critical Performance

  • Military-Grade Reliability: Operates at -40°C to 85°C with MIL-STD-810G vibration compliance for grid/transportation harsh environments

  • Error-Free Transmission: EML laser + SOA amplifier achieves BER <1E-12 over 80km

  • Ultra-Low Latency: Advanced SerDes pre-emphasis delivers ≤1.5μs end-to-end latency

BIDI Solution: Fiber Resource Revolution
• 5G CRAN Optimization: Enables single-fiber AAU-DU connectivity, reducing fronthaul fiber CAPEX by 60%
• Adaptive Power Management: Dynamic bias control achieves 12.5Gbps/W efficiency (23% above industry baseline)
• Multi-Fiber Compatibility: Supports G.652/G.655 standards with 22dB link budget


Scenario-Specific Solutions


5G Fronthaul Densification
→ BIDI modules enable single-fiber triple-service transmission (eCPRI+sync+OAM), supporting 300m ultra-dense site spacing

Smart City IoT Backbones
→ Dual-fiber solutions build 80km redundant rings meeting ≤10ms latency for traffic control systems

Cloud Disaster Recovery
→ Enhanced FEC ensures zero-packet-loss synchronization across metro DCI, achieving MTTI ≤15 minutes


Certification & Compliance
• Validated by TÜV-accredited 2000hr HTOL stress testing
• Recognized as "Domestically Leading Technology" by National Optical Communications R&D Initiative
• Interoperable with Cisco/Juniper/Huawei ecosystems


Technology Roadmap
2024 Q2: DSP-integrated adaptive dispersion compensation
2024 Q4: QSFP28 form factor supporting 100G PAM4 migration

As contributors to optical transmission standards, X-Fibernet continues to reshape optical economics through PHY-layer innovation, empowering future-ready 200G+ infrastructure.


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• Scenario-specific test reports
• TCO optimization modeling
• Custom network design services