BC370T

Features

  • Four independent optical output from four independent serial digital inputs 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

BC370T

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

Description

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

The BC370T is a high-performance transmitter card designed to convert four independent electrical signals, 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and ASI, into optical format for fibre optic transmission. Each incoming signal is auto-sensed and equalised before being transmitted over a separate optical fibre, ensuring exceptional signal integrity and jitter-free transport.

When a non-standard SDI signal is detected, each channel automatically switches to a non-reclocking bypass mode, supporting data rates up to 3 Gb/s. The BC370T is available in multimode, singlemode, WDM, and CWDM variants, making it suitable for a wide range of fibre optic applications.

Paired with the BC370R, which performs reverse conversions of optical signals back to electrical format. Together, these units provide a versatile and reliable solution for bi-directional SDI signal transport.

The BC370T 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 Input

Standards SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 297M, DVB-ASI
Equalisation Automatic to 100 m @ 3 Gb/s
Automatic to 200 m @ 1.485 Gb/s
Automatic to 300 m @ 270 Mb/s
“Pass through mode” without reclocking auto enabled if the data rate does not match one of the standard supported SDI rates.
Connector 75 Ohm BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Return Loss > 15 dB @ 1.485 Gb/s

Optical Output

Connector 1 x female LC as standard per channel (Via 2 x SFP Transmitter Modules)
Wavelength 1310 nm, 1550 nm,
See Ordering Information
Optical Power -2 dBm @ 1310 nm (typical)
-2 dBm @ 1510 nm (typical)
0 dBm @ CWDM (typical)

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
BC370T Datasheet Datasheet PDF Open Download
BC370T Manual Operations Guide Manual PDF Open Download

Ordering Information

BC370T/S/13/13 Singlemode Quad Channel 3G/SDI Fibre Optic Transmitter Card, Auto-Sensing and reclocking for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI and 3G/SDI (1310nm).
BC370T/S/CWDM           
 
 
Singlemode Quad Channel 3G/SDI Fibre Optic Transmitter Card, Auto-Sensing and reclocking for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI and 3G/SDI.
(Dedicated CWDM Tuned Laser, Wavelength to suit ITU Grid Spacing – see CWDM Ordering Matrix).
Fitted with LC connectors as standard
BC370T
 
Quad Channel 3G/SDI Fibre Optic Transmitter 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

BC370R Optical Receiver to Quad Electrical 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI

 

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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