GeckoFlex Fiber Media Converter Devices

Our small, single-channel optical converters can make ordinary modules, routers, servers, and other broadcast products fiber capable. They attach to a BNC input or output, depending on the model, and convert electrical signals to/from fiber-optic signals. They support single-mode fiber connections using robust ST connectors. And they can transport HD signals using single-mode fiber—which carries the signals substantially further than multi-mode fiber—while providing electrical isolation.

Key Features

Add fiber to any SD/HD/AES module or other broadcast equipment as needed
Offered with or without reclocking
Flexible choices for transmit and receive devices
SMPTE 292M/297M/259M compatible
Based on mature industry-standard fiber optic technology
Handles pathological test patterns
Robust housings
Supports single-mode fiber
ST connector

Attributes

Media converters can be attached to any SD/HD/AES module or source/destination
For long-distance connections which exceed the limits of coaxial cable
For applications where the size or weight of cable is an issue
To provide electrical isolation

Specifications

Data Rates from 143 Mb/s to 2.97 Gb/s

Parameter	MVMC-3G-RX
Parameter	@2.97 GB/s (75% Color Bars)
Receiver Channel	1
Low Wavelength	1260 nm
High Wavelength	1620 nm
Max. Receive Signal Level	-0 dBm
Min. Receive Signal Level	-20 dBm

Optical connectors: LC
Fiber support: Single-mode fiber
Data rate: 143 Mb/s to 2.97 Gb/s

Data Rates from 143 Mb/s to 2.97 Gb/s

Parameter	MVMC-3G-TX	MVMC-3G-TX1550
Parameter	@2.97 GB/s (75% Color Bars)
Transmit Channels	1	1
Optical Interface	LC	LC
Electrical Interface	75Ω BNC	75Ω BNC
Wavelength 1	1310 nm	1550 nm
Power Output at 2.97 Gb/s	Min. / Max. -6 dBm / -3 dBm (Typical: -4.5 dBm)	Min. / Max. 0 dBm / +3 dBm (Typical: +1.5 dBm)
Link Distance with MVMC-3G RX Receiver at 2.97 Gb/s	10 km	50 km
Power	Provided by MVMC-PS-1 wall power supply (100V to 200V)

Note 1: Assumes 0 dB additional external attenuator.
Note 2: The maximum distance will be reduced by 15 km if 5 dB additional external attenuator is present to mitigate risk of 0 km receiver overload.
Note 3: A 5 dB additional external attenuator will be required to mitigate risk of 0 km receiver overload.

Data Sheet