QSFP Active Optical Cables (AOC) embed VCSELs and photodetectors in the QSFP housing ends connected by fiber inside the cable, providing 40G or 100G over multimode fiber up to 100m at lower cost than discrete transceivers.
| Pin | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QSFP_A | QSFP End A | First QSFP connection | BUS |
| QSFP_B | QSFP End B | Second QSFP connection | BUS |
QSFP Active Optical Cables (AOC) embed VCSELs and photodetectors in the QSFP housing ends connected by fiber inside the cable, providing 40G or 100G over multimode fiber up to 100m at lower cost than discrete transceivers.