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Fiber Optic & Copper Video, Audio & Data Products
for the Video and Broadcast Professional

Manufacturer of Fiberlink® Fiber Optic Transmission Systems, Copperlink™ 3G/HD/SD-SDI Signal Distribution Products, Scan Do® Computer Video Scan Converters, and more!

3G/HD/SD-SDI & 4 Channels of Analog Audio over Fiber

Fiberlink® 3381 3G/HD/SD-SDI & Analog Audio Series

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The Fiberlink 3380 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259 with the ability to embed up to 4 channels (2 pairs) of analog line level audio. Convenient switches on the 3380 Series transmitter allow the operator to embed each of the two pairs of audio independently, to strip previously serialized audio, or to pass it through without modification. At the receive end of the fiber optic link, the operator can decide which audio pairs they need de-embedded.

The Fiberlink 3380 Series allows you to transmit 3G, HD or SD-SDI as per SMPTE 424M-2006, 292 and 259 with the ability to embed up to 4 channels (2 pairs) of analog line level audio. Convenient switches on the 3380 Series transmitter allow the operator to embed each of the two pairs of audio independently, to strip previously serialized audio, or to pass it through without modification. At the receive end of the fiber optic link, the operator can decide which audio pairs they need de-embedded.

Audio signals are not required to operate the Fiberlink 3380 link and it can be used as a stand-alone 3G/HD/SD-SDI optical link. Previously serialized data is left intact throughout the entire transmission process and the 3380 Series is immune to pathological signals over the entire budget link and operating temperature range.

Signals are equalized and re-clocked prior to fiber optic transmission and the 3381 receiver features a re-clocked SDI output.

The 3380 Series is compliant with SMPTE 297-2006 and has the ability to operate seamlessly with Fiberlink Matrix, other Fiberlink 3G/HD/SD-SDI products, and other SMPTE 297-2006 fiber optic compliant devices.

Available in card versions and a small footprint box version, it is ideal for broadcast or corporate studios, OB vans, rental and staging, auditoriums, stadiums and theaters, airport or transportation hubs, distance learning, surgical or medical imaging and more

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Fiberlink® 3381 3G/HD/SD-SDI & Analog Audio Series Specifications

General Specifications

Indicators

Power, Data Rate Lock (3G, HD, SD), Audio Status,  Alarm (card version only)

Box Version Dimensions

6.5 W x 1.15 H x 8 L (inches)
165 W x 29 H x 203 L (mm)

Weight

approx. 1 lb.; 0.45 kg

Slots in 6000A Card Cage

2

Power

9-24 volts DC or 24 volts AC
3380: 8.6 Watts, 29.3 BTU/Hr
3381: 10.3 Watts, 35.1 BTU/Hr

Operating Temperature

-10º C to +50º C

MTBF

39,000 Hours

Audio Specifications

Number of Audio Channels

4, balanced or unbalanced

Embedding (3380)

Selectable by group & pair; SMPTE Compliant

SDI Pre-Embedded Audio

All channels supported for pass-through

Pairs may be stripped, passed or embedded and are selectable on pair by pair basis

De-Embedding (3381)

Selectable by group and channel
Channels may be muted or outputted on a channel by channel basis

Frequency Response

20 Hz - 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB

Bits-per-Sample/Sampling Rate

24 bits; 48 kHz

Maximum Audio Level

+24 dBu

SNR (A-Weighted)

105 dB

THD+N

0.002%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Channel Phase Differential

±0.05º

Crosstalk

Min. 100 dB (1 kHz)

Input Impedance

600 Ohms terminated; >24 k Ohms unterminated

Output Impedance

50 Ohms

Switches

TX: Dip Switches to select input termination

RX/RX: Select one of four groups

TX: Embed/Pass on a per-pair basis

RX: Output/Mute on a per-channel basis

Connector

DB-25F, TASCAM Configuration, Channels 1-4

3380 Transmitter: Serial Video BNC Input

Number of Inputs

1

Data Rate Range

270 Mbps to 2.97 Gbps

Supported Standards

SMPTE 259M, 292, 424M-2006

Re-clocked Data Rates

270 Mbps (SMPTE 259M),

1.485 Gbps (SMPTE 292),

2.97 Gbps (SMPTE 424M-2006)

Equalization

Automatic up to 100m of Belden 1694A at 3.0 Gbps, 200m at 1.485 Gbps and 350m at 270 Mbps

Return Loss

>10dB up to 2.97 Gbps

3380 Transmitter: Optical Output

SMPTE 297-2006 Labeling

L-PC-ABCD-1310

Connector

LC receptacle, PC polish or ST

Wavelength

1310nm (nominal)

Emitter Type

FP Laser

Output Power (nominal)

-3.5 dBm at 270 Mbps;

-3.5 dBm at 1.485 Gbps;

-3.5 dBm at 2.97 Gbps

Re-clocking

At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps

3381 Receiver: Fiber Optic Input

SMPTE 297-2006 Labeling

PC-ABCD-1310-1550

Connector

LC receptacle, PC polish or ST

Wavelength

1100 - 1620 nm

Minimum Input Sensitivity

-17 dBm at 2.97 Gbps;

-20 dBm at 1.485 Gbps

-21 dBm at 270 Mbps;

Maximum Input Power

0 dBm

3381 Receiver: Serial Video BNC Output

Number of Outputs

1

Signal Level

800mV ± 10%

DC Offset

0V ± 0.5V

Rise/Fall Time

< 135 ps at 2.97 Gbps per SMPTE 424M-2006;

< 270 ps at 1.485 Gbps per SMPTE 292;

0.4 ns to 1.5 ns at 270 Mbps per SMPTE 259M

Overshoot

< 10% of amplitude

Timing Jitter

< 0.2 UI at 270 Mbps; < 1.0 UI at 1.485 Gbps; < 2.0 UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal

Alignment Jitter

< 0.2 UI at 270 Mbps; < 0.2 UI at 1.485 Gbps; < 0.3 UI at 2.97 Gbps with color bar signal

Re-clocking

At 270 Mbps, 1.485 Gbps & 2.97 Gbps

Loss Budget Information

Single Mode fiber operating at 1310nm, 2.97 Gbps Data Rate
Distance: 30 km
Loss: 0 - 14 dB
Single Mode fiber operating at 1310nm, 1.485 Gbps Data Rate
Distance: 48 km
Loss: 0 - 17 dB
Single Mode fiber operating at 1310nm, 270 Mbps Data Rate
Distance: 50 km
Loss: 0 - 20 dB
62.5u Multimode fiber operating at 1310nm, 2.97 Gbps Data Rate
Distance: .8 km
Loss: 0 - 14 dB
62.5u Multimode fiber operating at 1310nm, 1.485 Gbps Data Rate
Distance: 1 km
Loss: 0 - 17 dB
62.5u Multimode fiber operating at 1310nm, 270 Mbps Data Rate
Distance: 2.5 km
Loss: 0 - 20 dB
50u Multimode fiber operating at 1310nm, 2.97 Gbps Data Rate
Distance: 1 km
Loss: 0 - 14 dB
50u Multimode fiber operating at 1310nm, 1.485 Gbps Data Rate
Distance: 1.3 km
Loss: 0 - 17 dB
50u Multimode fiber operating at 1310nm, 270 Mbps Data Rate
Distance: 3 km
Loss: 0 - 20 dB
Important Information:
Distance specifications are only approximate and are not guaranteed. Operating loss budget must not be exceeded. Refer to product datasheet.

Application Diagram

Fiberlink 3381 3G/HD/SD-SDI & Analog Audio Series Application Diagram
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Capabilities at a Glance

  • 3G/HD/SD-SDI

    This product supports SMPTE complaint 3G, HD and SD-SDI data rates.

  • HDTV Resolutions to 1080p

    This product supports HDTV resolutions of 480p, 720p and 1080p.

  • Fiberlink Matrix Compatible

    This product is compatible with the Fiberlink Matrix Series of optical signal routers. 

  • Single Mode and Multimode Fiber

    This product supports both Single Mode and Multimode fiber types in the same unit with no special ordering, configuration or tweaks.

  • Box and Card

    This product is available in a box or card configuration.

  • Analog Audio De-Embedding

    This product can de-embed analog audio from the SDI signal