BC370R

Features

  • Four independent optical input to four independent serial digital outputs 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI and ASI
  • Excellent jitter free optical transport
  • Singlemode, WDM and CWDM variants available
  • Occupies a single slot in any of the BC Series 19″ rack-mounting frames
  • 5 Year warranty

BC370R

Optical Receiver to Quad Electrical 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI

Description

Quad Optical Receiver for Quad Electrical 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI 

The BC370R is a high-performance receiver card designed for the conversion of four independent optical signals, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and ASI, back into electrical format. Each incoming optical signal is processed through a trans-impedance and limiting amplifier before being electrically reclocked at the outputs, ensuring jitter-free optical transport and exceptional signal integrity.

When a non-standard SDI signal is detected, each channel automatically switches to a non-reclocking bypass mode, handling data rates up to 3 Gb/s with ease. The BC370R is available in multimode, singlemode, WDM, and CWDM variants, making it suitable for a wide range of fibre optic applications.

Paired with the BC370T, which performs reverse conversions of electrical SDI signals into optical format, the BC370R provides a versatile solution for SDI signal transport.

The BC370R occupies a single slot in the BC100/BC100i (3RU) 19″ rack-mounting frame which can hold up to 15 single-slot cards, allowing up to 60 channels of video to be transmitted or received from a single 3RU frame. For smaller deployments, the BC160/BC160i (1RU) 19” frame can six single-slot cards, supporting the transmit/receive up to 24 SDI channels.

Signal and card status monitoring is available through the BM102/BM102i internal webpage or via SNMP for comprehensive network management.

For stand alone applications, the BC370R can be housed in an individual rugged enclosure, such as BC101 (1-slot), BC102 (2-slot) or BC120 (3-slot), offering flexibility and durability for various operational needs.

Schematic Diagram

Specifications

Electrical Output

Standards SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 297M, DVB-ASI
Connector 75 Ohm BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Return Loss > 15 dB @ 1.485 Gb/s
Polarity Non inverting
Signal Level 800 mV +/- 10%
DC Offset 0 +/- 0.5 V
Jitter <0.15 UI line equalised
Format Driven active loop outs

Optical Intput

Wavelength 1260-1620 nm
See Ordering Information for multimode and singlemode variants
Sensitivity > -25.0 dBm @ 3 Gb/s
> -25.5 dBm @ 1.485 Mb/s
> -26.0 dBm @ 270 Mb/s
Max I/P power > -1 dBm
Data rate 50 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s
 

General card specifications

Depth: 60 mm
Width: 20 mm 4HP
Height: 129 mm (3RU)
Weight: 100 g
Operating Temp: -30 to +70 ºC
Power: 3 W
Signal detect: LED on for loss of signal
No of slots: 1
Warranty: 5 years

Open/Download

Title Description Date Open / Download
BC370R Datasheet Datasheet PDF Open Download
BC370R Manual Operations Guide Manual PDF Open Download

Ordering Information

BC370R/S
 
Singlemode Quad Channel 3G/SDI Fibre Optic Receiver Card, Auto-Sensing and reclocking for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI and 3G/SDI.
Fitted with LC connectors as standard
BC370R
 
Quad Channel 3G/SDI Fibre Optic Receiver Card, Auto-Sensing and reclocking for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI and 3G/SDI.
No Optics Fitted.
For all available enclosures and frames see section “Universal Chassis and Power Supplies“.

 

Related Products

BC370T  Quad Electrical to Optical Transmitter 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, A

 

Universal Chassis and Power Supplies

BC160i 19″ 1RU Chassis for up to 6 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Supplied with Dual Redundant Power Supplies. Includes touchscreen display.
BC160 19″ 1RU Chassis for up to 6 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Supplied with Dual Redundant Power Supplies.
BC100i 19″ 3RU Chassis for up to 15 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Dual Redundant Power Supplies (not supplied). Includes touchscreen display.
BC100 19″ 3RU Chassis for up to 15 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and Dual Redundant Power Supplies (not supplied).
BC101 Single Slot Chassis with 4-pin XLR.
BC102 Dual Slot Chassis with 4-pin XLR.
BC120 Triple Slot Chassis with Universal Mains Power Supply.
BM102i/BM102    Network Monitoring Card with Ethernet connection
PS65/PS100i    90-250VAC Power Supply for BC100-3RU or BC100i-3RU Chassis

Contact your local distributor for more information.

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