CSI introduces Fiberlink® 8200 Series of Copper/Optical Hybrid Distribution Amplifiers
Fiberlink 8200 Series
April 6, 2011
Hauppauge, New York - Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) introduced a new Fiberlink® optical distribution amplifier (ODA)with both a copper and an optical input source. The Fiberlink 8200 Series of optical distribution amplifiers accept a 3G/HD/SD-SDI or DVB-ASI signal via BNC or its optical input and outputs it on one, two, three or four independently driven optical fibers. A convenient front panel switch allows the operator to toggle between the copper and the optical input sources.
Both the copper and optical inputs are SMPTE compliant and the optical input will accept any SMPTE 297-2006 compliant signal. All SMPTE compliant signals are equalized and reclocked and each unit comes equipped with a BNC loop-through for continuous copper extension. Fiberlink 8200 supports both multimode and single mode fiber and can be equipped with ST or LC optical connectors.
Fiberlink 8200 Series can be used as a point-to-multipoint distribution hub, an inline repeater for optical extension or to interface between multimode and single mode fibers with active repeating. The unit can be integrated with Fiberlink Matrix for complex signal switching and distribution. Fiberlink 8200 can be integrated with Fiberlink FlexPOD and Fiberlink CWDMs when configured with CWDM compatible output wavelengths.
"Broadcast engineers have long sought the flexibility of an optical distribution amplifier with both a copper input and an optical input," says Paul Seiden, Director of Sales. "The Fiberlink 8200 Series of ODAs delivers that in a low cost, high value package that provides exceptional performance and flexibility."
Fiberlink 8200 Series is available with one optical output (8201), two optical outputs (8202), three optical outputs (8203) or four optical outputs (8204).
For more information, visit commspecial.com or contact CSI at: Phone: (631) 273-0404, Fax: (631) 273-1638 or Email: info@commspecial.com.
Founded in 1983, Communications Specialties, Inc. (CSI) is recognized worldwide for its development of innovative products in the areas of fiber optic transmission and computer-video technology. CSI manufactures the Fiberlink® line of point-to-point fiber optic transmission systems for video, audio and data, the Copperlink™ line of signal distribution products, the award-winning Scan Do® line of scan converters and Deuce® video scalers. The company is headquartered on Long Island, New York, USA.