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Telecast Rattler TX Mini HD/SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter

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Product Code: TELECASTRATTLER_TX

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Telecast Rattler TX Mini HD/SDI Fiber Optic Transmitter

Ultra-miniature for fixed and temporary digital video links

The HD/SDI problem solver in your pocket, with on-board optical power metering

Telecast's Rattlers are miniature fiber optic serial digital video transmission modules that offer the industry's broadest range of digital rates while maintaining the signal quality that broadcasters demand. No matter what your format, the Rattlers allow you to transmit:

• 19.4 Mbps SMPTE 310M
• 143 to 540 Mbps SMPTE 259M/344M
• 1.5 Gbps SMPTE 292M HDTV
• DVB/ASI 270Mbps
• AES and MADI Audio

These modules are inter-operable with Telecast's Python series, Viper I and Viper II series frames and modules, so you can expand the systems that you already have and create a wide variety of network topologies.

The Rattler TX accepts a 75 ohm coaxial input and converts it into an optical stream via a standard ST connector. The RX unit reconverts the uncompressed signal back to a BNC output.

At just three inches in length, these tiny modules can be deployed almost anywhere!

The transmitter modules include equalization for long lengths of coaxial cable, so you can use them at nearly any point in your HD/SDI chain.

Both the red transmitter and blue receiver modules include LED indicators to display Power On, HD/SDI Signal Presence and, on the RX, Received Optical Power level. This provides critical system diagnostic information without the need for additional test equipment, such as an optical power meter.

Rattlers use their own wall-wart power supplies or accept any DC voltage from 5 to 16 volts via a mini-USB jack. And up to four Rattlers can be powered from a 4-port powered USB hub.

Features

Portable, lightweight units
Cool, efficient, reliable
Quick, easy installation
LED indicators show you:

Power on
HD/SDI data presence
RX Optical power levels

19.4 Mbps to 1.5 Gbps
Compatible with SMPTE 310M, 292M, 259M & 297M
Supports embedded audio
Up to 30 km distance
Low system jitter
Power from 5-16 VDC
USB power capable
High durability design

Applications

Sports teleproduction
Remote camera links
Cross-town fiber links
Cross-campus production
Pre-fibered venues
Courtesy feeds

Specifications:

Mechanical/Environmental
Dimensions (LxWxH) 3.2" x 0.65" x 0.75"
Weight, each end 1.8 oz
Input Voltage 5-16 VDC
Power connector mini USB, female
Power Consumption, each end (typ.) 600mW
Indicators Power, signal, link, optical power
Temperature Range, operating -25° C to +55°C
Humidity Range 0 to 95%RH, non-condensing

Transmission
Operating wavelength 1310nm
Video connector in/out BNC
Optical connector ST
Optical Source Laser Diode
Optical detector PIN-TIA Diode
Transmitter output -7 dBm
Receiver sensitivity -22 dBm
Link Margin/Distance 15 dB/20 km
Fiber type single mode or multimode

Video
Transmission method Digital
Input level 800 mV (peak to peak)
Input Impedance 75 ohms
Coax Equalization @ 1.485 Gbps 100m
Output Impedance 75 ohms
Bit-Error Rate (@ -22 dBm) 10