Dual Channel, SFP <-> SFP Multi-Format Converter
The BC369 is a dual-channel, multi-format interface designed for use in Outside Broadcast (OB) and studio environments, supporting a wide variety of broadcast video, audio, and data signals. Each unit features four empty SFP carriers, allowing users to install optical, coaxial, Ethernet, HDMI or any SFP cartridges of their choice, making the device highly adaptable for diverse operational requirements.
The BC369 supports conversion between optical and electrical formats, wavelength management (conversion between wavelengths), and signal monitoring. It can regenerate multimode optical signals as singlemode (or vice versa) within existing fibre systems. With compatibility for a broad range of signal types, including 12G-SDI, DVI, composite video, MADI, and Ethernet, the BC369 accommodates data rates up to 11.88 Gb/s.
The “empty cage” format allows functionality to be defined by the user's choice of SFP cartridges, enabling reconfiguration for different applications by simply swapping cartridges. While suitable for fixed installations, the BC369 is also ideal as a practical “toolkit” for broadcast engineers managing diverse signal formats.
BC368 (2 SFP) and BC369 (4 SFP) are simalar products which are modular card versions. The cards are part of the Bluebell Opticom BC Series and are compatible with all BC Series racks and enclosures, including the 3RU BC100/BC100i (15 cards) and the 1RU BC160/BC160i (6 cards). Signal and card status monitoring is available through the BM102/BM102i internal webpage or via SNMP for comprehensive network management.
BN368 is also available as a throw down unit with a compact and robust enclosure.
* Specifications determined by SFP fitted. Typical values shown |
Title | Description | Date | Download |
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BC369 Datasheet | Datasheet PDF | Download | |
BC369 Manual | Operations Guide Manual PDF | Download |
BC369 | Modular - 2x Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Requires an input and output MSA/non-MSA Transceiver SFP. | ||||||||||||||||||||
BC369D | Modular - 2x Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Requires an input Receive and output Transmit MSA/non-MSA SFP. | ||||||||||||||||||||
For all available enclosures and frames see section “Universal Chassis and Power Supplies“ | |||||||||||||||||||||
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BC368 | Modular - Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Requires an input and output MSA/non-MSA Transceiver SFP. | ||||||||||||||||||||
BC368D | Modular - Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Requires an input Receive and output Transmit MSA/non-MSA SFP. | ||||||||||||||||||||
BN368 | BlueNano - Multi-format Dual Channel Interface. Compatible with transceiver, dual-Tx, and dual-Rx SFPs, regardless of MSA or non-MSA standards. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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