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CPAK vs CFP: Understanding the Key Differences

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cpak
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This page compares CPAK vs CFP and mentions the difference between CPAK and CFP.

CPAK transceiver

Figure 1: CPAK Transceiver

CFP vs CFP2 vs CFP4 vs CFP8

Figure 2: Dimensions of CFP, CFP2, CFP4 and CFP8

SpecificationsCPAKCFP
Line Rate40/100G40/100G
Dimensions (W x L x H, mm)34.8 x 101.2 x 11.682 x 145 x 14
Electrical interfaceCAUI-4, CAUICAUI, XLAUI, SFI-5, SFI-5.2
ConnectorNot Defined148 pads
Max. power< 7.5 W< 24 W
Hot PluggableYESYES
ApplicationsEthernet, SONET/SDH, OTNEthernet, SONET/SDH, OTN
Density>=10 ports4 ports
Optical Transceiver Explained: Function and Basics

Optical Transceiver Explained: Function and Basics

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