ProLabs has expanded its 100G DCO transceiver range, revealing the QSFP28 100G DCO. The transceiver family now extends network reach to 80km, up to two times further than typical transceiver capabilities.

“We are delighted to have launched our expanded range of DCO transceivers, complementing our existing 400G ZR+ ahead of Connected Britain,” ProLabs vice president of sales EMEAI, Sam Walker, says.

“Our solutions will empower operators to improve their networks, reducing the number of active elements within the optical path. Not only does this reduce avoidable overheads, but it will also help them to overcome the growing demands for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.”

Operators using ProLabs’ QSFP 100G DCO transceivers can transmit data between facilities without the need to implement costly repeaters within their infrastructure. It also means fewer intermediate Points of Presence (PoPs) and Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexers (ROADMs) are required, vastly reducing the amount of equipment needed within a network.

The 100G DCO transceiver is available in two variants: Standard power for -10dBm requirements, and a High TX variant for specific applications. ProLabs also offers ITEMP, ITEMP AutoTune and CTEMP AutoTune. A CMIS version will be launched soon.