SFP transceiver module BlueOptics SFP-GD-BD53-BO 1250 Mbit/s 1310 nm

The BlueOptics SFP-GD-BD53-BO is a single-port SFP transceiver module designed for 1000BASE-BX-D single-mode fiber links. It supports a maximum data rate of 1250 Mbit/s with a 1310 nm transmit wavelength, housed in a metal casing and powered by a 3.3 V supply. Weighing approximately 3 g and finished in silver, the module follows MSA standards and provides optical connectivity via an LC simplex connector for point-to-point fiber connections up to multi-kilometre distances depending on fiber type and link design.

Advantages

The module offers compatibility with MRV hardware platforms that support the original MRV SFP-GD-BD53 transceiver and supports Ethernet, Fibre Channel over Ethernet and SDH/SONET applications up to 1.25 Gbit/s. It is manufactured to MSA specifications and uses high-quality optical and electronic components to provide extended operational lifetime and high mean time between failures. Digital diagnostics (DDM/DOM) support enables remote monitoring of supply voltage, laser bias current, transmit power, received power and temperature when the host hardware supports this feature.

Suitable for

• Single-mode fiber uplinks in switches and routers
• Point-to-point connections between distribution equipment and aggregation devices
• High-speed Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet links up to 1.25 Gbit/s
• Long-distance optical links where 1310 nm transmission is specified

Key specifications

• Interface type: SFP (small form-factor pluggable)
• Transmit wavelength: 1310 nm
• Maximum data transfer rate: 1250 Mbit/s
• Connector: LC simplex
• Operating voltage: 3.3 V
• Housing material: metal
• Colour: silver
• Weight: 0.003 kg
• Supports Digital Diagnostics Monitoring (DDM/DOM) when host supports SFF-8472

How to use

Insert the SFP transceiver into a compatible SFP slot of your switch, router or optical transceiver host until it latches securely. Connect a single-mode LC simplex patch cord to the LC port and ensure the remote endpoint is configured for the complementary wavelength and transmission protocol. Confirm that the host device supports the transceiver’s digital diagnostics if you plan to read real-time parameters. Observe ESD precautions and handle the optical interfaces with clean caps until connection to avoid contamination.

Recommendations

Use this transceiver with network equipment that officially supports MRV SFP-GD-BD53-compatible modules and pair it with quality single-mode patch cords and properly installed fiber infrastructure. Verify DDM/DOM compatibility on the host platform to enable monitoring and perform regular optical power and connector cleanliness checks to ensure consistent link performance.