FIBER OPTICS
What is Fiber Optics?
Fiber optics technology utilizes thin strands of glass or plastic fibers to transmit data as pulses of light. This method allows for high-speed, long-distance, and interference-free communication, making it ideal for modern AV applications.
In professional AV systems, fiber optics enable the transmission of uncompressed high-resolution video, audio, and control signals over vast distances without degradation. This ensures reliable and high-quality signal distribution in various environments.
How It Works
Fiber optic extenders convert electrical signals into light signals, transmit them through fiber optic cables, and then convert them back into electrical signals at the receiving end.
Signals can be transmitted over distances up to 10 km (6.25 miles) without loss.
Supports high-resolution video formats, including 4K and 8K.
Unaffected by electromagnetic interference, ensuring signal integrity.
Difficult to tap into, providing a secure medium for sensitive data.
Key Advantages
Application Scenarios for BZBGEAR Fiber Optic Products
- In large venues like stadiums or concert halls, transmitting 8K video signals over long distances without quality loss is crucial.
This extender supports HDMI 2.1, enabling transmission of 8K@60Hz and 4K@120Hz signals over distances up to 300 meters. It includes features like EDID management, audio embedding/de-embedding, and bi-directional IR and RS-232 control, ensuring seamless integration in professional AV setups.
The diagram below illustrates a straightforward setup for connecting the BG-EXH-8KF. Simply connect your HDMI source to the 8KF transmitter, which transmits the signal via a fiber optic cable to the receiver. The receiver then outputs the signal to your display through an HDMI connection.
- In industrial environments, connecting USB devices like cameras, sensors, or control panels over long distances without signal degradation is essential.
This extender allows for the extension of USB 3.1 signals up to 328ft (100m) and USB 2.0/1.1 signals up to 6.2 miles (10km) over single-mode fiber. It features four USB ports, supporting data transfer speeds up to 5Gbps, making it ideal for various industrial applications.
The diagram below illustrates a practical use case for the BG-EXUF. In this setup, three BG-ADAMO-JR cameras are connected, but the system supports any combination of USB devices. Up to four USB devices can be connected to the transmitter, which then extends their signals over a fiber optic cable to the receiver. The receiver seamlessly connects these devices to a PC, delivering reliable, high-speed USB extension for a wide range of applications.
- Government facilities require secure and reliable KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) extension solutions to manage remote servers and workstations.
This extender kit supports uncompressed 4K@60Hz HDMI video and USB 2.0 over single-mode fiber up to 6.25 miles (10km). It includes bi-directional IR and RS-232 control, ensuring secure and efficient remote workstation management.
In a secure KVM lab setup, the configuration closely resembles the diagram above but is scaled to accommodate multiple computers. Each computer connects to a KVM transmitter via HDMI and USB, while the transmitters link to the corresponding receivers through fiber optic cables. The receivers then output HDMI video to the display and provide USB connectivity for peripherals, ensuring secure, high-speed data transmission.
- Broadcast applications often require transmitting SDI signals over long distances without compromising signal integrity.
This extender transmits multiple SDI formats, including 12G-SDI, over single-mode fiber up to 10 km (6.25 miles). It features equalizing and re-clocking functions, ensuring consistent signal quality, making it ideal for professional broadcasting environments.
The diagram below provides a simplified illustration of how the BG-FES12G can be effectively utilized. In this setup, the BG-FES12G extends SDI signals from our BG-ADAMO-4K cameras via fiber optic cables, ensuring reliable long-distance transmission. These SDI signals are then routed to one of our production switchers for real-time video management. Finally, the program output is transmitted to a live streaming computer via USB, enabling seamless live broadcasting.
