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The CWDM transceivers are working in a specific optical frequency ranges defined by the ITU-T. In 2002 the ITU standardized a channel spacing grid for use with CWDM (ITU-T G.694.2), using the wavelengths from 1270nm through 1610nm with a channel spacing of 20nm.

Each transceiver module typically contains a laser transmitter circuit capable of converting electrical signals to optical signals, and an optical receiver capable of converting received optical signals back into electrical signals.

Typically, a transceiver module is electrically interfaced with a host device — such as a host computer, switching hub, network router, switch box, computer I/O and the like — via a compatible connection port. Moreover, in some applications it is desirable to miniaturize the physical size of the transceiver module to increase the port density, i.e., and therefore accommodate a higher number of network connections within a given physical space. In addition, in many applications, it is desirable for the module to be hot-pluggable, which permits the module to be inserted and removed from the host system without removing electrical power.

For practical purpose the frequency range has been represented by the equivalent colors according to the spectral color of the light, which can be found at the bail color of an optical transceiver (such as SFP, SFP+, XFP, QSFP, SFP28, QSFP28). In such a way, the technician can identify at the rack and in the spares the desired frequency for the system by picking up the corresponding color.

CWDM Wavelength and Bail Color Definition

Channel No.

Central Wavelength (nm)

Bail Color

27

1271

Grey

29

1291

Grey

31

1311

Grey

33

1331

Violett

35

1351

Blue

37

1371

Green

39

1391

Yellow

41

1411

Orange

43

1431

Red

45

1451

Brown

47

1471

Grey

49

1491

Violett

51

1511

Blue

53

1531

Green

55

1551

Yellow

57

1571

Orange

59

1591

Red

61

1611

Brown

1271nm - Grey

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1271nm Grey

1351nm - Blue

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1351nm Blue

1431nm - Red

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1431nm Rot

1511nm - Blue

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1511nm Blue

1591nm - Red

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1591nm Red

1291nm - Grey

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1291nm Grey

1371nm - Green

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1371nm Green

1451nm - Brown

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1451nm Brown

1531nm - Green

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1531nm Green

1611nm - Brown

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1611nm Brown

1311nm - Grey

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1311nm Grey

1391nm - Yellow

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1270nm Yellow

1471nm - Green

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1471nm Grey

1551nm - Yellow

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1551nm Yellow

1331nm - Violett

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1331m Violett

1411nm - Orange

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1270nm Orange

1491nm - Violett

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1491nm Violett

1571nm - Orange

Blueoptics CWDM SFP BIDI 1571nm Orange

Nevertheless it is important to have an optical transceiver module that utilizes a latching scheme that allows the module to maintain its small form factor and that still complies with existing standards. At the same time, the latching scheme should allow the module to be easily inserted and extracted from a port without the need for a special extraction tool. Such a module would allow host systems to provide a higher packing density, and yet allow the use of small form factor transceiver modules that comply with existing standards.

There are several designs of the latching mechanisms, older one from IBM design and latest from the manufacturer Finisar.

The bail mechanism is a feature that allows easy operation in case of hot swappable SFP, SFP+ and SFP28 transceivers. A pivoting bail latching device used for latching an optical transceiver within a cage ensures a firm coupling. Bail latching devices have become particularly popular, due to their functional and ergonomic advantages. Conversely, movement of the bail can be used to disengage the locking pin and thereby allow the user to extract the module from within the port. Operative movement of the lock pin is accomplished by forming a cam on the bail lever.