March 31, 2025
Moog has released samples of the Essential™ low profile, rugged pluggable optical transceiver. Available in duplex, dual TX, dual RX or BiDi configurations on Multimode and Singlemode wavelengths. Operating at 1-28Gbps with compliance to IEEE 1-25Gbps Ethernet, 1-21Gbps Fibre Channel, Infiniband, sFPDP, XAUI, FC-AV/ARINC 818 and other standard protocols. The Essential™ is electrically pluggable to a wave-solderable connector and utilizes screws for operation in high shock and vibration environments. Essential™ boasts a superior optical link budget and an embedded ARINC 801 fiber interface. Pair the Essential™ with Moog’s Lightly™ – a fiber optic terminus with a built-in ARINC 801 insertion/removal tool for a secure, robust interconnect. Production samples will ship towards the end of Q2, 2025.