The EXFO EPX 950 OC-48/STM-16 Transceiver is a single-slot module for EXFO EPX series chassis, delivering integrated optical transmission and reception at 2.488 GHz for SONET OC-48 and SDH STM-16 payload generation, monitoring, and compliance testing. Operating at 1550 nm wavelength, it provides an 18 dB optical link budget and reaches up to 40 kilometers over single-mode fiber, supporting data rates from 0.1 Gbps to 2.67 Gbps.
Technical Specifications
• Signal Rate: SONET OC-48 at 2.488 GHz
• Wavelength: 1550 nm (transmission and reception)
• Data Rate Range: 0.1 Gbps to 2.67 Gbps
• Optical Link Budget: 18 dB guaranteed
• Transmission Distance: Up to 40 kilometers, single-mode fiber
• Transmitter: DFB laser
• Receiver: PIN photodiode
• Operating Temperature: 0° to 40° Celsius, non-condensing
• Laser Safety: Class 1 FDA and IEC60825-1 compliant
– Key Features
• SONET/SDH payload generation and monitoring with protocol switching without power cycle
• Configurable OC-48 or STM-16 signal generation with selectable payload mappings
• Performance monitoring: alarms, errors, trace messages, pointer events, and K1/K2 byte tracking
• SONET/SDH overhead capture
• PRBS data pattern support
• Service disruption measurement via switch time analysis for network elements and multi-port optical switches
• Up to 17 modules supported simultaneously in compatible chassis for multi-port testing
• Web browser remote access and control
• Configuration save/restore with Checkpoint/Resume functionality
• Graphical user interface
– Typical Applications
• OC-48/STM-16 network infrastructure testing and validation
• SONET/SDH performance evaluation in carrier-class optical networks
• Laboratory and field compliance testing
• Multi-port optical switch characterization
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for EXFO EPX series chassis. Integrates with EPXam™ tools including Group Manager, Test Controls, and Script Runner for automated test execution and control.
