PRODUCT FOCUS: FIBER OPTICS

Aug 1, 2002 12:00 PM

Video conferencing fiber-optic

Data transmission system on one fiber

Designed for secure and interference-free video conferencing in large campus and multi-building environments, systems are compact, and offer FM-based, fiber-optic bi-directional video and two audio and data transmission systems on one fiber.

Features: audio formats include bal/unbal 600, unbal 10k and 47k Ohm; data formats include RS-232 and RS-422A; multimode versions employ LEDs.
N3663 and N3863 series
INFINOVA
Princeton, N.J.
CIRCLE 171 ON CARD

Dual channel transmitter and receiver card

Compatible with existing box units

The fiber-optic video link transmits color or black-and-white video signals at distances up to 1.5 miles, and transmits over standard multimode fiber with a video bandwidth of 8 MHz. The system is compatible with existing box units and standard analog video formats, and operates with standard 62.5-micron multimode fiber-optic cable and industry-standard ST optical connectors.

Features: signal-to-noise ratio of 52 dB (minimum) and an optical loss budget of 12 dB (typical), NTSC-, PAL- and SECAM-compatible.
Card version of Beamer-V fiber optic video link
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALTIES INC.
Hauppauge, N.Y.
CIRCLE 172 ON CARD

Fiber-optic connectors

Compatible with standard SC and ST products

SC connectors are offered in 62.5/125 duplex and simplex multimode versions. The ST comes in simplex version only. Connectors are suitable for multimedia applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, ATM Networks, Local Area Networks, SONET Networks, CATV Distribution Networks, fiber channels and distribution frames.

Features: pre-radiused ferrules, SC and ST adapter families support coupling and interconnection.
SC and ST fiber optic connectors
ICC
Cerritos, Calif.
CIRCLE 173 ON CARD

Digital video multiplexer

Up to five signals on one multimode or single-mode fiber

Multimode multiplexer has up to 16 full-frame, real-time video channels on a single fiber, with or without two-way Multiprotocol Data.

Feature: high bandwidth products are available in multimode and single-mode fiber.
CWDM multiplexer
FIBER OPTIONS
Bohemia, N.Y.
CIRCLE 174 ON CARD

Video multiplexing system

Digitally encoded

A 32-channel, digitally encoded video multiplexing system uses Course Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) technology to enable a high number of channels on one optical fiber. The system can be configured to transmit a combination of video, audio or data communications signals. It offers a loss budget of 17 dB, RS-250C Medium-Haul performance with a 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio, can transmit 32 video signals up to 34 miles.

Features: 8-bit digital encoding, can be custom configured to transmit video, audio or data communication signals.
VT/VR73230
INTERNATIONAL FIBER SYSTEMS INC.
Newtown, Conn.
CIRCLE 175 ON CARD

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