
1000Base SFP Module for 80km Singlemode Fiber
The VERSITRON GB80SFA is a 1000Base SFP module designed to provide reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over singlemode fiber distances up to 80 kilometers.
Operating at 1310nm for transmission and 1550nm for reception, the GB80SFA is designed to work with its complementary GB80SFB module to establish a bidirectional fiber connection using the corresponding transmit and receive wavelengths.
The 80km transmission capability makes the GB80SFA well suited for long-distance network infrastructure where Gigabit Ethernet bandwidth must be extended between locations separated by significant distances.
Long-Distance 1Gbps Fiber Connectivity
The GB80SFA combines 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet performance with an 80km singlemode fiber reach, providing a solution for long-distance network connections.
The module uses an LC connector and supports the standard SFP form factor, making it suitable for compatible switches, media converters, and other fiber networking equipment that accepts 1000Base SFP modules.
The VERSITRON SFP datasheet specifies the GB80SFA at 1000Mbps with 1310nm transmit, 1550nm receive, singlemode fiber, 80km distance, LC connectivity, and 0–70°C operating temperature.
GB80SFA and GB80SFB: Complementary 80km SFP Modules
The GB80SFA and GB80SFB are complementary wavelength versions designed for long-distance fiber connectivity.
| Module | Transmit | Receive | Fiber | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB80SFA | 1310nm | 1550nm | Singlemode | 80km |
| GB80SFB | 1550nm | 1310nm | Singlemode | 80km |
The VERSITRON datasheet lists both modules at 1000Mbps, 80km, singlemode fiber, LC connector, -2 to +3 dBm TX power, and < -26 dBm RX sensitivity.
For a complementary wavelength link, the GB80SFA is installed at one end and the GB80SFB at the opposite end. The modules' transmit and receive wavelengths are complementary, allowing bidirectional communication over the fiber connection.
GB80SFA Technical Specifications
| Specification | GB80SFA |
|---|---|
| Data Rate | 1000Mbps |
| Transmit Wavelength | 1310nm |
| Receive Wavelength | 1550nm |
| Fiber Type | Singlemode Fiber (SMF) |
| Maximum Distance | 80km |
| Connector | LC |
| TX Power | -2 to +3 dBm |
| RX Sensitivity | < -26 dBm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
These specifications are taken from the VERSITRON Fiber Optic SFP Modules datasheet.
Applications for the GB80SFA
The GB80SFA is designed for network applications requiring Gigabit Ethernet connectivity across extended singlemode fiber distances.
Typical Applications
- Long-Distance Network Backbones – Connect network infrastructure across extended fiber routes.
- Telecommunications Networks – Extend Gigabit Ethernet connectivity across long-distance fiber infrastructure.
- Campus Networks – Connect buildings and facilities separated by significant distances.
- Enterprise Networks – Extend high-speed connectivity between remote network locations.
- Government Networks – Provide reliable fiber connectivity between geographically separated facilities.
- Industrial Networks – Connect remote network equipment while leveraging the distance and noise immunity of fiber optic cabling.
- Infrastructure Networks – Support long-distance Gigabit Ethernet connections between network locations.
Industry-Standard SFP Design
The GB80SFA uses an industry-standard Small Form Pluggable (SFP) form factor with an LC fiber connector. VERSITRON SFP modules feature hot-pluggable operation, a single 3.3V power supply, TTL signal detection, and differential LVPECL inputs and outputs.
The module also uses a Class 1 laser compliant with EN 60825-1.
Choose the Right VERSITRON Gigabit SFP
VERSITRON offers a broad selection of 1000Mbps SFP modules for different fiber types, wavelengths, and transmission distances.
The Gigabit SFP family includes multimode modules as well as singlemode modules supporting distances from 10km to 100km, along with complementary wavelength modules for long-distance single-fiber applications.
For an 80km complementary wavelength application, the GB80SFA pairs with the GB80SFB:
- GB80SFA: 1310nm Tx / 1550nm Rx
- GB80SFB: 1550nm Tx / 1310nm Rx
This makes it especially important to verify both the transmit/receive wavelength configuration and the distance requirement when selecting SFP modules.
Why Choose VERSITRON?
VERSITRON provides fiber optic communication products for demanding commercial, industrial, government, military, transportation, telecommunications, and infrastructure applications.
Our SFP modules are available in multiple speeds, wavelengths, fiber types, connector configurations, and transmission distances, allowing network designers to select a module that matches their specific fiber infrastructure.
VERSITRON also offers CWDM, DWDM, and DDM modules for specialized fiber optic networking requirements.
VERSITRON — Safeguarding Communications Since 1958
Since 1958, VERSITRON has provided fiber optic communication and networking solutions for applications where reliable connectivity matters. Our experience includes fiber optic media converters, network switches, SFP modules, and other communication equipment designed for demanding network environments.
Need help selecting a 1000Base SFP module? Contact VERSITRON for assistance selecting the appropriate wavelength, fiber type, transmission distance, and complementary SFP for your application.
The GB80SFA SFP Module is used across the following Applications:
Telecommunications Networks
- Extending fiber links between geographically separated telecommunications facilities.
- Connecting compatible network switches across long-distance fiber routes.
- Providing optical uplinks between regional network aggregation points.
- Carrying Ethernet traffic between central offices and remote network locations.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
- Connecting ISP aggregation switches with compatible remote network equipment.
- Establishing long-distance Ethernet links between service distribution sites.
- Extending fiber connectivity between regional points of presence.
- Linking network infrastructure across separate service areas using singlemode fiber.
Enterprise WAN Infrastructure
- Connecting corporate offices located across distant geographic areas.
- Linking enterprise network switches between headquarters and remote branches.
- Extending Ethernet connectivity between separate business campuses.
- Establishing fiber uplinks between distributed enterprise network facilities.
Government Networks
- Connecting municipal offices through compatible singlemode fiber infrastructure.
- Linking government buildings with centralized network facilities.
- Establishing Ethernet connections between geographically separated public-sector sites.
- Extending network links between administrative and remote government facilities.
Military and Defense Facilities
- Connecting network equipment between separate defense facility buildings.
- Establishing fiber uplinks between compatible switches in military installations.
- Linking remote operational facilities with centralized network infrastructure.
- Extending Ethernet connectivity across large defense campuses.
System Integrators
- Integrating compatible 1000Base Ethernet switches into long-distance fiber networks.
- Connecting network equipment across distributed customer facilities.
- Building singlemode fiber uplinks for geographically separated network segments.
- Deploying complementary optical transceivers in bidirectional fiber link designs.
Data Center Interconnects
- Connecting compatible Ethernet switches between geographically separated data centers.
- Establishing long-distance network links between primary and secondary facilities.
- Extending 1Gbps Ethernet connectivity between remote data center locations.
- Linking data center network aggregation equipment over singlemode fiber.
Utilities and Power Networks
- Connecting network switches between utility substations and control facilities.
- Linking remote power distribution sites with centralized network infrastructure.
- Establishing Ethernet uplinks between geographically separated utility locations.
- Extending fiber connectivity for utility monitoring and communication networks.
Oil and Gas Facilities
- Connecting network equipment between remote oil and gas facility buildings.
- Linking processing sites with centralized communication infrastructure.
- Establishing fiber Ethernet connections between separated operational locations.
- Extending network connectivity between remote monitoring facilities and control centers.
Railway and Transportation Networks
- Connecting network switches between railway stations and centralized facilities.
- Linking transportation control buildings through long-distance fiber routes.
- Establishing Ethernet connections between remote transportation infrastructure sites.
- Extending network links between operational facilities along transportation corridors.
Smart City Infrastructure
- Connecting municipal network facilities across geographically distributed locations.
- Linking compatible switches between smart city communication hubs.
- Establishing fiber uplinks between remote infrastructure monitoring sites.
- Connecting centralized network facilities with distributed city service locations.
Healthcare Networks
- Connecting network switches between separate hospital buildings.
- Linking healthcare campuses with centralized IT infrastructure.
- Establishing Ethernet connections between remote clinics and central facilities.
- Extending fiber network links between hospital departments in separate buildings.
Universities and Research Campuses
- Connecting network switches between university buildings across large campuses.
- Linking research facilities with centralized campus network infrastructure.
- Establishing fiber uplinks between remote academic buildings.
- Connecting separate laboratories and administrative facilities through Ethernet networks.
Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
- Connecting network switches between separate production and administrative buildings.
- Linking remote manufacturing facilities with centralized IT networks.
- Establishing fiber Ethernet connections between geographically separated industrial sites.
- Extending communication links between plant facilities and remote monitoring locations.
Video Surveillance and Security Networks
- Connecting surveillance network switches between remote buildings and security centers.
- Carrying IP camera traffic over fiber uplinks between compatible network switches.
- Linking distributed security facilities with centralized video monitoring infrastructure.
- Extending Ethernet connectivity between remote surveillance network segments.
Versitron is one of the leading GB80SFA SFP Module manufacturing companies in the USA (based in Delaware). If your industry or installation location isn't listed above, feel free to reach out to us!
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