This family of SFP+ transceivers provides a 10GBASE-T interface over copper cabling using an integrated PHY and RJ-45 connector within the SFP+ form factor. The modules support 10-gigabit operation over Cat6a/7 twisted-pair cables with reach options of 30 m or 100 m, depending on the model. They are fully compliant with the SFP+ MSA, support 2-wire serial management (EEPROM/DOM access), and operate within a 0 °C to 70 °C commercial temperature range or -40 °C to 85 °C industrial temperature range. Each variant incorporates a shielded housing for EMI reduction, auto-negotiation functionality, and low-power copper PHYs. These modules provide a direct electrical 10GBASE-T connection for SFP+ host ports without requiring additional media converters.
Overview
Introduction
This family of 10GBASE-T SFP+ transceivers provides a copper-based Ethernet interface for switches, servers, and network appliances equipped with SFP+ slots. Each module integrates a compact PHY and RJ-45 connector within the SFP+ form factor, enabling direct 10-gigabit transmission over standard twisted-pair cabling. The transceivers support 10GBASE-T operation and are designed for interoperability with Cat6a or Cat7 copper media over defined distances ranging from 30 meters to 100 meters, depending on the variant. All models include a 2-wire serial interface for module identification and monitoring, maintain full compliance with the SFP+ MSA, and feature a shielded metal housing for EMI containment and thermal stability. This product family offers a practical copper alternative to optical 10G links, suited for short-to-medium-reach connections such as switch-to-server, top-of-rack, and inter-rack deployments where existing copper infrastructure is preferred.
Key Variants and Specifications
Variant / SKU | Data Rate | Distance | Connector (Media) | Tx_DIS | Link Indicator on Rx_LOS Pin | Temperature |
SFP-TG-T30C | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 30 m | RJ-45 (Cat 6a/7 cable) | Yes | Yes | Standard: 0 – 70 °C |
SFP-TG-T30I | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 30 m | RJ-45 (Cat 6a/7 cable) | Yes | Yes | Industrial: -40 – 85 °C |
SFP-XTG-T30C | 10 Gigabit Ethernet 5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 1.25 Gigabit Ethernet | 30 m | RJ-45 (Cat 6a/7 cable) | Yes | Yes | Standard: 0 – 70 °C |
SFP-XTG-T30I | 10 Gigabit Ethernet 5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 1.25 Gigabit Ethernet | 30 m | RJ-45 (Cat 6a/7 cable) | Yes | Yes | Industrial: -40 – 85 °C |
SFP-TG-T100C | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 m | RJ-45 (Cat 6a/7 cable) | Yes | Yes | Standard: 0 – 70 °C |
SFP-TG-T100I | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 m | RJ-45 (Cat 6a/7 cable) | Yes | Yes | Industrial: -40 – 85 °C |
Product Features
General Characteristics (applies to most/all variants):
· Form Factor: All modules use the SFP+ hot-pluggable form factor, compatible with standard SFP+ slots and SFP+ MSA interconnects.
· Data Rate Support: Designed for 10 Gbps Ethernet (10GBase-T) performance over copper cabling.
· Connector Type: All have RJ-45 copper interfaces for compatibility with standard Ethernet twisted pair cabling.
· Media / Cable Support: Support for Cat6a/7 cabling to achieve their specified reach (30 m or 100 m respectively).
· Environmental Operating Range: Typical commercial temperature operation 0 °C to +70 °C or industrial temperature operation -40 °C to +85 °C
· Construction: Fully metallic enclosure for EMI protection and durability with low power dissipation.
· Serial PHY Access: All provide access to the physical-layer IC via 2-wire serial bus (EEPROM) for identification and status.
· Standards Compliance: Conformity to 10GBase-T and relevant IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards.
Features
SFP-TG-T30C/I | SFP-XTG-T30C/I | SFP-TG-T100C/I |
10GBASE-T Copper, 10Gbps, RJ-45, 30m | 10GBASE-T Copper, Multi-Rate, RJ-45, 30m | 10GBASE-T Copper, 10Gbps, RJ-45, 100m |
· Up to 10Gb/s bi-directional data links · Hot-pluggable SFP footprint · Fully metallic enclosure for low EMI · Low power dissipation · Compact RJ-45 connector assembly · Access to physical layer IC via 2-wire serial bus · Supports distance up to 30m using Cat 6a/7 cable · RoHS Compliant · Operating case temperature: o Commercial: 0°C to 70°C o Industrial: -40°C to 85°C
Applications · 10 Gigabit Ethernet
| · Up to 10Gb/s bi-directional data links · Hot-pluggable SFP footprint · Fully metallic enclosure for low EMI · Low power dissipation · Compact RJ-45 connector assembly · Access to physical layer IC via 2-wire serial bus · Supports distance up to 30m using Cat 6a/7 cable · RoHS Compliant · Operating case temperature: o Commercial: 0°C to 70°C o Industrial: -40°C to 85°C
Applications · 10 Gigabit Ethernet · 5 Gigabit Ethernet · 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet · 1.25 Gigabit Ethernet
| · Up to 10Gb/s bi-directional data links · Hot-pluggable SFP footprint · Fully metallic enclosure for low EMI · Low power dissipation · Compact RJ-45 connector assembly · Access to physical layer IC via 2-wire serial bus · Supports distance up to 100m using Cat 6a/7 cable · RoHS Compliant · Operating case temperature: o Commercial: 0°C to 70°C o Industrial: -40°C to 85°C
Applications · 10 Gigabit Ethernet
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