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Home  //  Signal Processing  //  BrightEye  //  BrightEye 83-F HDMI to Optical and Electrical 3G / HD / SD SDI Converter
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  • BrightEye 83-F HDMI to Optical and Electrical 3G / HD / SD SDI Converter

    Convert HDMI to 3G/HD/SD SDI with the BrightEye 83-F. The output format follows the input, faithfully preserving the input’s resolution and frame rate. Convenient for broadcast video cameras and other sources with an HDMI output. BrightEye 83-F presents both electrical and optical serial digital outputs.

    The optical output can drive single mode fiber to a distance of 20 kilometers. With an optical launch power attenuator, multi-mode fiber can also be used.

    BrightEye 83-F is for use with standard definition video signals and 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s high definition signals.

    Signal monitoring and control is provided through the included BrightEye Mac and BrightEye PC software.

    In compliance with the licensing restrictions on HDCP encrypted material, BrightEye 83-F cannot convert encrypted signals to SDI form. For support of HDCP encrypted content check out the BrightEye 83-H.

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    • BE83-F Data Sheet

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    • BrightEye 83 and 83-F Manual
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    Description

    • HDMI to Optical and Electrical Converter
    • Use with Cameras and Other Sources that have an HDMI Output
    • Passes Embedded Audio
    Input
    • Number One
    • Type HDMI 1.3
    • Format Supports HDMI signals which map to the video standards listed below
    SDI Standards Supported
    • 1080i (SMPTE 274M -4,5,6) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz
    • 720p (SMPTE 296M -1,2,3) 50, 59.94 or 60 Hz
    • 1080p (SMPTE 274M -9,10,11) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
    • 1080sF (RP211 -14,15,16) 23.98, 24, 25 Hz
    • 1080p (SMPTE 424M, 425M), 50, 59.94, 60, Level A
    • 525i, 625i (SMPTE 259M)
    Serial Digital Output
    • Number Two, BNC
    • Signal Type Follows input
    • Impedance 75 Ω
    • Return Loss >15 dB to 1.485 GHz >10 dB to 2.97 GHz
    • Output DC None (AC coupled)
    Optical Output (BE83-F Only)
    • Number One, LC/UPC
    • Type Follows input
    • Wavelength 1310 nm (non-CWDM)
    • Wavelengths 170 nm –1610 nm at 20 nm CWDM spacing available. Call factory for price and specify part number BE83-F-SP.
    • Power -7 dBm
    • Max Cable Length 20 km (For greater distances, or higher power and larger loss budgets, please contact the factory)
    • Fiber Type Single Mode
    • Multi-mode compatible with attenuation at transmit end
    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, 5 watts (100-230 VAC modular power supply)
    • Temperature Range 0 to 40° C ambient (all specs met)
    • Relative Humidity 0 to 95° non-condensing

    Product Documents

    Datasheet

    • BE83-F Data Sheet

    Manual

    • BrightEye 83 and 83-F Manual

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