JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Bel Fuse Inc. announced the availability of its SFP-1GBT-03 transceiver module, a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) device offering Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) speeds over Category 5/5e unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) copper cable. The module supports copper networks, with an integrated SerDes PHY interface that can connect directly to a fiber-optic module.

Lee Hancock, broadband SFP+ product manager at Bel, said, "Bringing the new SFP-1GBT-03 transceiver module to market is a significant achievement for Bel, especially at this low price point. By integrating Broadcom's BCM54616S Gigabit Ethernet transceiver, the small form-factor module helps OEMs lower system cost and substantially reduces power dissipation in applications enabling high-speed, cost-effective network connectivity over copper cable. We are pleased to be again working with Broadcom to develop products of superior quality and functionality to help customers expand their Ethernet applications."

"Broadcom's BCM54616S Gigabit Ethernet transceiver provides the industry's lowers power and highest integration for maximum flexibility in systems design," said Ravi Manik, product line manager for Broadcom's PHY line of business. "Its integration into Bel's SFP-1GBT-03 transceiver module is a logical solution that will help enable a new class of cost-effective Gigabit Ethernet SFPs."

Notably, Bel says the SFP-1GBT-03 SFP Plus operates at 610mW (typical in 1000BASE-T applications) and 320mW (typical in 10/100Base-T applications) for cost and performance efficiency. It mates using a conventional RJ45 interface, and fits into standard Multi-Source Agreement (MSA)-compliant SFP equipment. Supporting both full-duplex and half-duplex communication, the module complies with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab specifications, and supports IEEE 802.3u and 802.3ab auto-negotiation features allowing networking equipment to automatically determine and adjust the required setting.