the XFP application in the form of specific integrated circuit

At the same time, Menara Networks has implemented the optical transmission network (OTN) of ITU-T in the XFP application in the form of specific integrated circuit (ASIC). OTN used in adding optical performance monitoring function and transmitting error correction, at the same time, for signal transmission package. Through the integration of XFP directly attached twinax cable in the plug-in package, package, the functions of signal package, achievable rate and optical signal management can be added to the IP routers and carrier Ethernet switch routers. This design has several advantages: the elimination of the needs of using additional 10 Gbps transponder to transmit switch or router signal (for DWDM transmission), and allows system suppliers to develop universal card without support OTN. But the biggest technical problem for Menara is the development of the included enabling data software rather than the development of OTN ASIC.Formats for SFP, SFP+, and XFP transceivers have been standardized by multisource agreements (MSAs) between manufacturers, so physical dimensions, connectors, and signaling are consistent and interchangeable. Be aware though that some major manufacturers, notably Cisco, sell network devices with slots that lock out transceivers from other vendors.