Custom 100G QSFP28 PSM4 Module (Parallel Single-Mode)
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Physical Layer Isolation: Bypasses internal wavelength division multiplexing (MUX), relying on four independent 1310nm DFB single-mode lasers for parallel optical transmission.
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High-Density Breakout Capability: Natively engineered to divide a single 100G port into four discrete 25GBASE-LR connections, drastically increasing single-mode downlink density.
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APC Interface Control: Mandates the use of an MTP/MPO-12 APC (8-degree angled physical contact) receptacle to strictly suppress optical return loss below -60dB.
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Flexible Span Configuration: Factory-calibrated optical power budgets are available to support standard 500-meter limits or customized 2-kilometer extended reaches.
Product Description
The 100G QSFP28 PSM4 transceiver is specifically architected for high-density single-mode breakout topologies. Unlike CWDM4 modules that multiplex signals over a duplex LC interface, the PSM4 injects four discrete 25Gbps 1310nm beams directly into four separate fiber pairs within an MPO trunk. Stripping away passive multiplexing components reduces internal electro-optical conversion latency. WolonFiber provides customized EEPROM firmware programming, ensuring seamless hardware handshakes with mainstream 100G Spine switch architecture.
Key Features
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Minimized Insertion Loss: Removing passive MUX/DEMUX components ensures transmit power is delivered directly to the fiber core, maximizing per-watt efficiency.
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Thermal Efficiency: The standard 500m specification restricts maximum power dissipation to under 3.5W, mitigating cooling loads in hyper-scale spine-leaf deployments.
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Comprehensive Diagnostics: Supports full DDM/DOM via the I2C interface, allowing administrators to monitor the bias current of all four parallel lasers simultaneously.
Application Scenarios
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One-to-four direct single-mode connections from core 100G routers to 25G edge access switches.
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Dense parallel single-mode aggregation networks spanning massive manufacturing or campus environments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details | Specification | Details |
| Form Factor | QSFP28 | Vendor Name | WolonFiber |
| Max Data Rate | 103.1Gbps (4x25G Breakout) | Wavelength | 4x 1310nm |
| Reach Options | 500m (Standard) / 2km (Custom) | Connector | MTP/MPO-12 APC Male |
| Media Type | SMF (Single-Mode Fiber) | Transmitter | 4x DFB Lasers |
| Receiver Type | PIN Array | TX Power | -9.4 to 2.0dBm |
| RX Sensitivity | < -11.3dBm | Power Draw | ≤ 3.5W |
| DDM/DOM | Fully Supported | Operating Temp | 0 to 70°C (32 to 158°F) |
| FEC Requirement | RS-FEC (Host-side) | Protocols | 100G PSM4 MSA, IEEE 802.3bm |
Engineering FAQs
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Q: Why does the PSM4 module require an APC-polished MPO cable?
A: 1310nm single-mode lasers are highly susceptible to back-reflection. Standard PC/UPC flat polishes generate back-reflection that can physically damage the transmitter. The APC 8-degree angle deflects returning light into the cladding, ensuring Return Loss (RL) remains optimal.
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Q: Can a PSM4 module optical link with a 100G CWDM4 transceiver?
A: Absolutely not. CWDM4 transmits four different wavelengths over a single duplex fiber. PSM4 transmits a single 1310nm wavelength over eight parallel fiber cores. They are physically and optically incompatible.
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Q: What cabling is required to execute a breakout?
A: You must deploy an MPO-12 APC to 4x Duplex LC APC/UPC single-mode breakout cable to properly split the 100Gbps signal into four distinct 25GBASE-LR endpoints.
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Q: Does this transceiver support 112G OTU4 rates?
A: No. Standard PSM4 modules are designed strictly for 103.1Gbps Ethernet framing protocols.

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