Studio Technologies 5150 V.3 - Manual (Page 21)

Model 5150 User Guide Issue 1, June 2013
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 21
Model 5150
Video Generator Module
SFP Module Flexibility
The Model 5150 was designed to allow an
MSA-compliant SFP optical module to be
installed at the factory. Optical modules are
available with a range of input and output
capabilities to meet the needs of various
applications. For maximum flexibility the
SFP mating connector and associated
“cage” on the Model 5150’s FPGA circuit
board were implemented to meet the
electrical and mechanical requirements
of the MSA SFP standard. The MSA SFP
standard was originally developed for use
with optical data (Ethernet) modules. It
has also become popular for use with SFP
modules that support SMPTE-compliant
SDI signals.
It’s interesting to note that several compa-
nies offer non-optical SFP modules that
support the MSA SFP standard as well.
For example, Embrionix of Canada offers
a wide range of specialized SFP modules.
These include coaxial SDI input and output
modules that use DIN 1.0/2.3 and HD-BNC
connectors. In addition, they offer SFP
modules that provide an HDMI® output.
Several of these modules have been in-
stalled and tested in Model 5150 modules
at the factory and acceptable performance
was confirmed. It’s possible that special
applications could benefit from the features
provided by installing these non-optical
SFP modules in a Model 5150. For further
dialog about this topic please contact
Studio Technologies technical support.
USB Port Capabilities
The USB port, accessible on the Model
5150’s front panel, is provided for use in
only a few specific tasks. While it imple-
ments a high-speed USB host interface,
it is not intended for general-purpose use
and does not support connection with
mass-storage devices, personal comput-
ers, printers, etc. It is intended only for use
with USB flash drives. These devices can
contain image and firmware files that are
intended for loading into the Model 5150.
Details on these file-transfer functions can
be found in other sections of this guide.