CPAK vs CFP | Difference between CPAK and CFP

This page compares CPAK vs CFP and mentions difference between CPAK and CFP.

CPAK transceiver

The figure-1 depicts CPAK transceiver.

CFP vs CFP2 vs CFP4 vs CFP8

The figure-2 depicts dimensions of CFP, CFP2, CFP4 and CFP8.

Specifications CPAK CFP
Line Rate 40/100G 40/100G
Dimensions (W x L x H, mm) 34.8 x 101.2 x 11.6 82 x 145 x 14
Electrical interface CAUI-4, CAUI CAUI, XLAUI, SFI-5, SFI-5.2
Connector Not Defined 148 pads
Max. power < 7.5 W < 24 W
Hot Pluggable YES YES
Applications Ethernet, SONET/SDH, OTN Ethernet, SONET/SDH, OTN
Density >=10 ports 4 ports

Refer types of CFP interfaces >>.


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