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Competitive comparison of the major Free-Space Optics solutions. Vast array of models, features can be daunting. For an optimal recommendation click here.

MRV
MRV Communications
TS700 Model Speed Mbps Max. recommended Installation distance meters Interface Special feature
High speed TS5000/G 100 to 1500 1850 FO: SM/MM, 850/1300 SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option, Modular Interface, Modular PS, Redundant PS
TS2000/G 1062.5(FC) & 1250(G-Eth) 1300 FO: SM/MM, 850/1300 SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option
TS700/G 1062.5(FC) & 1250(G-Eth) 570 FO: SM/MM, 850/1300 SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option
TS1000P/C 1062.5(FC) & 1250(G-Eth) 530 ST Passive Product
Medium Speed TS5000/155 1 to 155 2650 FO: SM/MM, 850/1300 SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option, Modular Interface, Modular PS, Redundant PS
TS4000/155 1 to 155 1850 FO: SM/MM, 850/1300 SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option, Modular Interface, Modular PS, Redundant PS
TS2000/155 E3, T3, Fast Ethernet, OC3 1400 FO: SM/MM, 850/1300 SNMP Mngmt optional
TS800/155 1 to 155 850 FO: SM/MM, 850/1300 Fusion Option, SNMP Mngmt optional
TS700/155 E3, T3, Fast Ethernet, OC3 480 FO: SM/MM, 850/1300 SNMP Mngmt optional
TS5000/100 100 (Fast-Eth) 2650 100Base-TX, PoE (optional) SNMP Mngmt, Fusion, Modular PS, Redundant PS
TS4000/100 100 (Fast-Eth) 1850 100Base-TX, PoE (optional) SNMP Mngmt, Fusion, Modular PS, Redundant PS
TS2000/100 100 (Fast-Eth) 1400 100Base-TX, PoE (optional) SNMP Mngmt optional
TS800/100 100 (Fast-Eth) 850 100Base-TX, PoE (optional) SNMP Mngmt, Fusion
TS700/100 100 (Fast-Eth) 480 100Base-TX, PoE (optional) SNMP Mngmt optional
TS1/A 100 (Fast-Eth) 240 ST Passive Product
TS1/B 100 (Fast-Eth) 470 ST Passive Product
Low Speed TS5000/ETH 10 (Ethernet) 3200 10Base-TX SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option, Modular Interface, Modular PS
TS4000/ETH 10 (Ethernet) 2500 10Base-TX SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option, Modular Interface, Modular PS
TS800/ETH 10 (Ethernet) 900 10Base-TX  
TS702/ETH 10 (Ethernet) 250 10Base-TX  
TS5000/4E1 or 4T1 4x2.048 or 4x1.55 3200 Univ. Conn. 75/100/120 Ohm SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option, Modular Interface, Modular PS
TS4000/4E1 or 4T1 4x2.048 or 4x1.55 2500 Univ. Conn. 75/100/120 Ohm SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option, Modular Interface, Modular PS
TS2000/4E1 or 4T1 4x2.048 or 4x1.55 1800 Univ. Conn. 75/100/120 Ohm  
TS800/4E1 or 4T1 4x2.048 or 4x1.55 900 Univ. Conn. 75/100/120 Ohm  
TS4000/E1 or T1 2.048 or 1.55 2700 BNC and RJ48 SNMP Mngmt, Fusion option, Modular Interface, Modular PS
TS2000/E1 or T1 2.048 or 1.55 2150 BNC and RJ48  
TS800/E1 or T1 2.048 or 1.55 1000 BNC and RJ48  
General comments High quality products
All products are Class 1M
Warranty 2 years for all products
Power Supply: 2 options: 35-60VDC or 100-240VAC
Excellent support and service
Very quick and simple installation

Canon Speed
Mbps		 Max
Distance
(Meters)		 Interface Special
Features
Canon Canobeam
  DT-110 100/155 500 TP/MM/SM Active
Alignment
  DT-120 100/155 2000 TP/MM/SM Active
Alignment
  DT-130 1250 1000 MM/SM Active
Alignment
Comments: 4th Generation real time Active Aligned models, IP Management standard all models. 1st year advance exchange warranty. $50 Billion Company.
 
LightPointe
  FL 100 100 1000 TP PoE
  FL 100E 100 1500 TP PoE
  FL 155E 100/155 1500 MM/SM  
  FSA 155E 100/155 2200 MM/SM Active
Alignment
  FSA 622 622 1600 MM/SM Active
Alignment
  FSA G 1250 1100 MM/SM Active
Alignment
Comments: High quality, US built, great support, Active Alignment on FlightStrata models.
 
 

fSona

  155-E 100/155 970 MM/SM  
  1250-E 1250 800 MM/SM  
  155-S 100/155 1175 MM/SM  
  622-S 622 1150 MM/SM  
  1250-S 1250 1075 MM/SM  
  155-M 100/155 1600 MM/SM  
  622-M 622 1575 MM/SM  
1250-M 1250 1475 MM/SM  
Comments: High priced FSO line-up due in part to the use of 1550nm lasers which generally require heating/cooling.
 

MRV

         
 

BridgeWave

FE60 100 800 MM  
FE60X 100 1130 MM  
GE60 1250 570 MM  
GE60X 1250 890 MM  
AR60 1250 1060 MM  
AR60X 1250 1990 MM  
GE80 1250 4000 MM  
AR80 1250 5000 MM  
GE80X 1250 6000 MM  
AR80X 1250 8000 MM  
Comments: BridgeWave is not FSO, but rather 60-80GHz RF. Very similar to FSO.
For a BridgeWave QuickQuote click here.

 

And here is a list of every one of the Free-space Optics Companies that have EVER graced the planet (*as with any new technology, there has been some attrition):

  • *AirFiber Inc.
  • Alcatel SA
  • Aoptix Technologies
  • Cablefree Solutions Ltd.
  • Canon Inc.
  • *Celerica Inc.
  • Communication by light GmbH (CBL)
  • Corning Cable Systems
  • Dominion Lasercom Inc.
  • fSona Communications Corp.
  • Furtera Inc.
  • *Holoplex Technologies Inc.
  • Infrared Technologies America
  • *iRLan Ltd.
  • LaserBit Communications Corp.
  • *LightPointe Communications Inc.
  • LSA Photonics
  • *Maxima Corp.
  • Mostcom Ltd.
  • MRV Communications Inc.
  • Omnilux Inc.
  • *OrAccess Ltd.
  • PAV Data Systems Ltd.
  • *Plaintree Systems Inc.
  • *Quantum Beam Ltd.
  • Sceptre Communications Ltd.
  • Silcom Manufacturing Technology Inc.
  • Sunflower Technologies Ltd.
  • *Terabeam Corp.

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