Re: 8b/10b and EMI
Dear Ed,
> Ed Grivna <elg@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> I think you missed Joe's point. He makes reference to a 1-mm hole.
> that is the size hole you would have if you routed only the
> bare fiber through the hole. This implies usage of a buried
> module, or a module with a fiber pigtail. In either case, the
> fiber is routed through a metal plate, significantly removed from
> the LASER diode and driver. The plate is generally constructed as
> a buried wall in the chassis, with a second bulkhead used to mount
> connectors.
I don't think I missed the point. I was attempting to show that this
extremely cumbersome technique is not widely used in low-cost systems.
Most low-cost modules are not pigtailed. They have a front-panel
connectors. In this environment, it is much more difficult to properly
shield things.
Are you suggesting that we should require a very expensive, telecom
style of construction for low-cost 10GbE ports? Remember that many
systems may be built in metallized plastic packages with front-panel
mounted non-pigtailed modules.
Best regards,
--
Rick Walker