An optical transceiver is a compact electro-optical device that both transmits and receives data over fiber optic cable. It enables high-speed data transmission in optical networking systems, ensuring efficient communication between devices. How do the transmitter and receiver work in an optical module? The transmitter converts. Definition: devices (often modules) that generate light signals from digital electrical signals and also receive such signals Alternative terms: fiber-optic transceivers, datacom transceivers Category: lightwave communications Concept tree: Related: telecom transmitters telecom receivers optical. An optical link module is a compact device that converts electrical signals into light signals and transmits them through fiber optic cables - enabling data transfer at speeds up to 800Gbps over long distances.