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GeckoFlex 8939FCA/8939FCB Fiber-Optic Mux/Demux Modules

Our 8939FCA module is a bidirectional optical CWDM multiplexer/demultiplexer unit for the 2 RU GeckoFlex™ frame. Able to multiplex up to nine fiber-optic signals over one fiber, this passive module supports SD-SDI and HD-SDI signals from GeckoFlex modules equipped with SFP (small form-factor pluggable) CWDM optical transmitters.

  • Optical multiplexer/demultiplexer for combining signals on a single fiber
  • 8939FCA provides up to 8:1 or 1:8 multiplexing or demultiplexing using CWDM technology
  • Will accept a ninth 1310 nm signal for 9:1 multiplexing when connected to the EXP port of the 8939FCA
  • Using the 8939FCB connected to the EXP port of the 8939FCA, up to 16 channels can be transmitted on a single fiber
  • Up to 10 8939FCA modules can be housed in a GeckoFlex frame providing up to 80 channels of optical multiplexing or demultiplexing per 2 RU frame
  • The module is a passive optical device for reliable service
  • For transporting multiple SD-SDI or HD-SDI video signal over a limited fiber cable capacity
  • When reducing infrastructure costs (cabling, electrical power consumption, space, etc.) is required—multiplexed video over fiber gives us an 8:1 ratio on cabling and support equipment
  • Fiber is commonly used in any application where HD-SDI signals are found

Supported Frame Types
GeckoFlex


Power Rating
0.0 Watts (passive) – single-slot one piece rear mount


Performance Specifications
8939FCA: 8-channel CWDM channels: 1470 nm, 1490 nm, 1510 nm, 1530 nm, 1550 nm, 1570 nm, 1590 nm, 1610 nm

8939FCB: 8-channel CWDM channels: 1310 nm, 1330 nm, 1350 nm, 1370 nm, 1390 nm, 1410 nm, 1430 nm, 1450 nm

Expansion port wavelength coverage: 1260nm > 1450nm
8-channel insertion loss: 2.25 dB max.
Expansion port insertion loss: 1.25 dB max.
8-channel link loss: 4 dB max.
Adjacent channel isolation: 35 dB typical
Non-adjacent channel isolation: 50 dB min.
Polarization dependant loss: 0.1 dB max.
Optical return loss: 50 dB min.
Optical ripple: 0.5 dB max.
Thermal stability: 0.005 nm/°C
Channel uniformity 8ch: 1.25 dB typical


Environmental
Storage temperature: -10 to +70°C
Operating ambient temperature: -40 to +85°C


Reference Information
The CWDM SFP transmitter submodule devices used on 8935CF and the SFP receiver used on 8935FC modules (or other fiber-ready GeckoFlex modules) used in conjunction with the 8939FCA and 8939FCB support the following frequencies supporting data rates up to 3 Gb/s:


Model  Transmitter Frequencies Supported
SFP-CWDM3G-1 1470 nm 1490 nm
SFP-CWDM3G-2 1510 nm 1530 nm
SFP-CWDM3G-3 1550 nm 1570 nm
SFP-CWDM3G-4 1590 nm 1610 nm
SFP-CWDM3G-5 1310 nm 1330 nm
SFP-CWDM3G-6 1350 nm 1370 nm
SFP-CWDM3G-7 1390 nm 1410 nm
SFP-CWDM3G-8 1430 nm 1450 nm
  Receiver Frequency Supported
SFP-3G-DRX 1270 > 1610 Dual Receiver
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GeckoFlex 8939FCA/8939FCB Fiber-Optic Mux/Demux Module Data Sheet

Posted Nov 17 2010 (MOD-4017M-5 8939FCA/8939FCB) File Size: 384.4 KB

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