Bluebell Opticom Ltd.

 
BC342R Dual Channel Optical to Electrical Converter HD-SDI, SD-SDI, ASIpdf

The BC342R is a receiver for the conversion of optical signals into electrical HD-SDI, SD-SDI and ASI. The incoming optical signal is fed to a trans-impedance and limiting amplifier before being electrically reclocked on the outputs. All Bluebell cards are designed to retain maximum integrity of the signal path offering excellent jitter free optical transport. Careful attention has been paid to reduce thermal runaway, eliminating the need for forced air cooling as fan failure and overheating is the most common cause of failure in modern electronic systems.

Two serial digital signals are available on the output. The BC342R is available in multimode, singlemode and WDM variants to suit any fibre application.

The BC342R occupies a single slot in the BC100-3RU 19" rack-mounting frame which can hold up to 15 single slot cards. Some BC Series processing cards have dual functionality allowing up to 30 channels of video to be transmitted or received from a single 3RU frame.
Signal and card monitoring is achieved through SNMP monitoring in the BM101 network card.
Alternatively GP-Output alarms can be triggered via the BM100 module.

For stand alone applications the BC342R can be housed in an individual rugged enclosure.
Schematic Diagram  
schematic End panel
Specifications for each channel
Optical Input
Connector * 1 x female FC/PC, ST or SC
See Ordering Information
Wavelength
 1200-1610 nm
See Ordering Information for multimode and singlemode variants
Sensitivity > -25 dBm @ 1.485 Mb/s
> -30 dBm @ 270 Mb/s
Max I/P power > -1 dBm
Data rate 10 Mb/s to 1.485 Gb/s
Electrical Output
Standards SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE297M
SMPTE 305M, SMPTE310M, DVB-ASI
Automatic rate selection for HD-SDI and SD-SDI data rates.
Connector 2 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 <0.2 UI line equalised
Format Reclocked (with bypass to support data rates down to 10 Mb/s)
General card specifications
Depth: 60 mm
Width: 20 mm 4TE
Height: 100 mm (3RU)
Weight: 100 g
Operating Temp: -30 to +70 ºC
Power: 2.2 W
Signal detect: LED on for loss of signal
No of slots: 1
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
  * See Ordering Information
The connector types specified below are supplied as standard.
For alternative connectors please replace the last two suffices of the part
number with the relevant type.
Please contact the Sales Office before ordering.
ST ST connector
FC FC connector
SC SC/PC connector
Ordering Information
BC342R/M/850/ST Multimode Dual Channel HD/SDI Fibre Optic Receiver Card,
Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI and HD/SDI (850nm) with ST connectorr
BC342R/S/13/FC Singlemode Dual Channel HD/SDI Fibre Optic Receiver Card,
Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI and HD/SDI (1310nm) with FC connector
BC342R/S/15/FC Singlemode Dual Channel HD/SDI Fibre Optic Receiver Card,
Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI and HD/SDI (1550nm) with FC connector
BC342R/S/15/L/FC Singlemode Dual Channel Extended Range HD/SDI Fibre Optic Receiver Card,
Auto-Sensing for SDI, ASI and HD/SDI (1550nm) with FC connector
   
Universal Chassis and Power Supplies
BC100-3RU 19" 3RU Chassis for up to 15 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and
facility for Dual Redundant Power Supplies (not supplied).
BC100-3RU/48V 19" 3RU Chassis for up to 15 BCxxx Cards with optional Network Monitoring and facility
for Dual Redundant Power Supplies (not supplied). Fitted with 48V dc input.
BM100 Network Monitoring Card with GPI Output on a SCSI Connector for Slot-16
BM101 Network Monitoring Card with Ethernet connection for Slot-16
BC140 Extender Card for BC100 3RU Chassis
PS65 90-250VAC Power Supply for BC100-3RU or BB100-3RU Chassis
BB110 Single Slot Chassis with Universal Mains Power Supply
BB120

Triple Slot Chassis with Universal Mains Power Supply