BC323TR

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Features

  • Optical <-> electrical transceiver 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI
  • Handles data rates from 50 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s
  • Signal reclockers
  • 4 pin XLR power connection
  • Singlemode, WDM and CWDM variants available
  • Compact and robust enclosure

BC323TR

Electrical to Optical Transceiver 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI

Description

Blue Nano Logo Electrical to Optical Transceiver 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASI

The BC323TR is a transceiver module for the conversion of an 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, SD-SDI and ASI signals into fibre optical cable, and another separate fibre signal to electrical signal.. Each incoming signal is auto-sensed and then equalised and reclocked prior to conversion and transmission down a separate single optical fibre/BNC.

Each BC323TR is housed in a compact robust enclosure and is designed for Outside Broadcast and special events as well as Studios. Power is provided via the optional PS12 unit supplied separately. The PS12 has an IEC mains inlet allowing easy adoption into standard equipment bays. The BC323TR has a 4 pin XLR allowing power from a variety of external DC sources in the range 4.5 to 17 V. The BC323TRs are extremely compact dual channel fibre optic converters that are perfectly suited to provide interference free transmission and for extending the range of electrical signals, particularly HD-SDI and 3G-SDI signals. Each channel can operate in non-reclocking mode and handles data rates from 50 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s. The BC323TR is available in singlemode, WDM and CWDM variants to suit any fibre application. The BC323TR can also be used to interface to any of the standard Bluebell cards and enclosures.

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
Equaliser and reclocking can be bypassed to support
data rates down to 50 Mb/s
Connector 1 x 75 Ohm BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2 per channel
Return Loss > 15 dB @ 1.485 Gb/s
Format Reclocked
(with bypass to support data rates down to 50 Mb/s)
Electrical Output
Standards SMPTE 424M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M,
SMPTE297M, DVB-ASI
Automatic rate selection for 3G-SDI, HD-SDI and
SD-SDI data rates.
Connector 1 x 75 Ohm BNC per IEC 60169-8 Amendment 2
Return Loss > 15 dB @ 1.485 Gb/s
Polarity 1 x Non inverting, 1 x inverting output
Signal Level 800 mV +/- 10%
DC Offset 0 +/- 0.5 V
Jitter <0.15 UI line equalised
Format Reclocked
(with bypass to support data rates down to 50 Mb/s)
 
Optical Output
Connector 1 x female LC as standard per channel
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 4TE
Height: 129 mm (3RU)
Weight: 100 g
Operating Temp: -30 to +70 ºC
Power: 2.5 W
Signal detect: LED on for loss of signal
Conformance  
EMI/RFI: Complies with 89/336/EEC
Electrical: Complies with EN 61000-6-1, EN61000-6-2
Laser Safety Complies with Class 1 laser product
24 CFR 1040.10 & 1040.11
RoHS: Complies with Directive 2002/95/EC
Warranty: 5 years
 
 
Optical Input
Connector 1 x female LC as standard
See Ordering Information
Wavelength 1270-1610 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
 

Downloads

Title Description Date Download
BC323TR Datsheet Datasheet PDF Download
BC323 Series QSG Quick Start Guide PDF Download

Ordering Information

BC323TR/M Multimode Dual Channel 3G/SDI, HD/SDI Fibre Optic Transceiver Module, Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI and 3G/SDI (850nm). Fitted with LC connectors. PS12 power supply ordered separately.
BC323TR/S/13 Singlemode Dual Channel 3G/SDI, HD/SDI Fibre Optic Transceiver Module, Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI and 3G/SDI (1310nm). Fitted with LC connectors. PS12 power supply ordered separately.
BC323TR/S/15 Singlemode Dual Channel 3G/SDI, HD/SDI Fibre Optic Transceiver Module, Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI and 3G/SDI (1550nm). Fitted with LC connectors. PS12 power supply ordered separately.
BC323TR/S/CWDM Singlemode Dual Channel 3G/SDI, HD/SDI Fibre Optic Transceiver Module, Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI, HD/SDI and 3G/SDI. (Dedicated CWDM Tuned Laser, Wavelength to suit ITU Grid Spacing – see CWDM
Ordering Matrix). LC connectors as standard. PS12 power supply ordered separately.
Each module has a transmitter at the specified wavelength and a separate wideband receiver.
PS12 10 watt Plugtop PSU for the BC313/323/550 Product Range. Fitted with 4 pin XLR.
Voltage range 100-240 V ac 50/60 Hz

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