Most modern high-speed DSP-based pluggable optical modules contain a DSP that re-clocks and reshapes the electrical signal. That DSP can consume a significant part of the module power budget. For
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Optical components are often compared based on unit price. This does not reflect the total cost. The most cost-effective component is the one that integrates without requiring ongoing effort to keep it stable.