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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.

Where to Buy
  • 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
Receiver Media Converter Table
Data Rates from 143 Mb/s to 2.97 Gb/s
Parameter MVMC-3G-RX
@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

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

Transmitter Media Converter Table
Data Rates from 143 Mb/s to 2.97 Gb/s
Parameter MVMC-3G-TX MVMC-3G-TX1550
@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.
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