FieldCast SFP optical transceiver

Bidirectional 1310nm video SFPs, compatible with a wide range of fiber optic video equipment. Available in 3G, 6G and 12G.

At NAB 2018, Blackmagic Design announced a range of new converters, including their new Mini Converter Optical Fiber 12G.

No bigger than a box of matches, this converter is a bi-directional unit that can send and receive 4K 60p video at the same time. The only problem – it needs a 12G SFP fiber optic module.

This is where FieldCast steps in with their new 12G SFP module. By pairing two of the Blackmagic mini converters with the new FieldCast 12G SFP modules, 4K 60p video can be transmitted over single-mode fiber up to 10km, that’s over 6 miles!

The same 4K 60p video signal sent over traditional SDI cabling would die or need to be re-clocked at the 50m mark, so it’s a significant range improvement for 4K workflows. This extended range, over low-cost single-mode fiber, opens up a wide variety of 4K 60p point-to-point applications for broadcast studios, OB trucks, sports stadiums and event arenas.

Features

• 1310nm Video SFP
• Bidirectional TxRx Tranceivers where Tx stands for Transmitter and Rx for Receiver
• available in 3G, 6G and 12G
• Compatible with a wide range of fiber optic video equipment, such as: Blackmagic products with fiber optic i/o, ShieldRock Optical -Fiber Extenders