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BrightEye 48 3G/HD/SD/ASI Optical to Electrical Converter

BrightEye 48 is an optical to electrical converter that can be used with standard definition video signals, 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition signals, or ASI signals. The optical input is converted to electrical form and the resulting serial digital signal is reclocked and delivered to BNC outputs. Providing six electrical outputs, the BrightEye 48 also serves as a distribution amplifier. An input status indicator shows whether a proper optical signal is detected at the converter input.

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Description

  • Optical Receiver
  • Optical to Electrical Converter
  • Use with HD or SD Signals
  • 3G HD, Level A or Level B supported
  • Use with ASI Signals
  • Serves as a Distribution Amplifier
  • Passes Embedded Audio
Optical Input
  • Number: One
  • Type:
    SD and ASI (SMPTE 297M, optical equivalent of 259M)
    1.485 Gb/s Gb/s HD Serial Digital (SMPTE 274M, 272M or 296M)
    2.97 Gb/s HD Serial Digital (SMPTE 424M, 425M)
  • Wavelength: 830 to 1550 nm
  • Receiver Sensitivity: SD and ASI: -18 dBm
  • HD: -18 dBm
  • Max Cable Length: 20 km
  • Fiber Type: Single Mode or Multi-mode compatible with 8 dB attenuation at transmit end
  • Connector: LC/UPC
Serial Digital Output
  • Number: Six
  • Signal Type: Follows input
  • Impedance: 75 Ω
  • Return Loss: >15 dB to 1.485 GHz; >10 dB to 2.97 GHz
  • Max Cable Length:
    300 meters for 270 Mb/s
    100 meters for 1.485 Gb/s
    70 meters for 2.97 Gb/s (Belden 1694A)
General Specifications
  • Size: 5.625” W x 0.8” H x 5.5” D (143 mm x 20 mm x 140 mm) including connectors
  • Power: 12 volts, 7 watts (100-230 VAC modular power supply)
  • Temperature Range: 0 to 40° C ambient
  • Relative Humidity: 0 to 95° non-condensing

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