Net Optics Fiber Mode Converters - Manual (Page 5)

Fiber Mode Converter
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Introduction
Net Optics Singlemode to Multimode Converters are simple and reliable
devices for connecting multimode fiber traffic to single mode fiber devices
and links. Use these bi-directional media converters individually to connect
100Base-FX multimode and singlemode devices, or in pairs at each end of
long-distance singlemode fiber links. These Converters are the perfect solution
for dispersed networks where media conversion required between multimode
segments separated by long distances.
Fast and Versatile
The Singlemode to Multimode Converters support seamless media conversion
at 100 Mbps over link distances up to 2 kilometers with 62.5/125 multimode
fiber and up to 15 kilometers with 8.5/125 singlemode fiber. The Singlemode
to Multimode Converter supports either full or half-duplex transmission.
Fault Tolerant and Reliable
Net Optics Singlemode to Multimode Converters incorporate Link Fault
Signaling, which gives the devices connected to the Converter critical
information about link status. If either side of the bi-directional link fails, the
Converter immediately communicates the fault to both devices, reducing the
time required to activate a redundant path. To control jitter over long optical
links, the Converter features Clock and Data Recovery (CDR). CDR ensures
that the overall jitter budget is not exceeded when deploying converter pairs
with long fiber links.