Theory Of Operation - Fiberplex FOI-6012 User Manual

Introduction
The true "Swiss Army Knife" of fiber optic transport, the FOI‐6012 in conjunction with any combination of a
myriad of FiberPlex or third party SFP/SFP+ (Small Form‐Factor Pluggable) optical & electrical modules, allows
you to transport what you want, when you want it, how you want it, wherever you want it; all over one
product solution... The FiberPlex FOI‐6012 and SFP/ SFP+ module should be in everyone's toolbox.
Key Features
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Ultra flexible SFP+ to SFP+ Dual TX/RX interface
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Supports Data Rates up to 12.5 Gbps
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USB interface for full access to all SFP standard and custom registers
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Limitless Conversion applications including but not limited to:
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Theory of Operation
Many sorts of interfaces, not just fiber, are now available in the SFP/SFP+ format, including Full HD video and
networking. On the user, connector side, they support the signals appropriate to those protocols, but then
convert them internally to a standard stream of high‐speed serial data. The FOI/TD‐6012 connects those
standard streams together, so that the different interface protocols can talk the same language.
Since the fiber‐based SFPs are the most generic, it is usually possible to connect, not only two different copper
interfaces together in the same FOI/TD‐6012, but also to interpose a fiber link between them. Since the range
of signals over fiber is so much greater than that of copper, this allows significant expansion of the range of
those protocols.
SFPs also have an additional, low‐speed serial interface that provides identification, monitoring and also
control of the devices through the processor in the FOI/TD‐6012.
The FOI‐6012 and TD‐6012 support dual transmit and dual receive SFP and SFP+ ONLY. For standard MSA
and non‐MSA transceivers use the FOI‐6010 or TD‐6010.
Differences between FOI‐6012 and TD‐6012
Functionally, the FOI‐6012 and TD‐6012 are identical. The only differences are the packaging and power
supply. The FOI‐6012 is part of the FOI line of products designed for ruggedized mil applications. It is housed in
the familiar FOI shielded can enclosure. For standalone applications it can be powered by adding a PSQ‐4909
AC supply or a PSQ‐4920 DC power supply (not included). Optionally, up to 8 FOI units can be mounted on
CMA chassis adapters and installed in an RMC‐3101 or RMC‐2101 rack mount chassis. The units are powered
redundantly by a common back plane connection.
The TD‐6012 is housed in the commercial 'Throw Down' packaging. This version is designed to be a workhorse
unit in various commercial and industrial environments. It is powered either by a 9VDC 'Wall Wart' style
supply (included) or via bussed power supplied through an integrated three‐pin Phoenix™ connector. Up to six
TD‐6012 units can be installed in the optional 1U TDR‐01 rack shelf.
Video distribution
Analog Video to Fiber Conversion
SD‐SDI (composite) to HD video conversion
MADI to Fiber Conversion
OM1/OM2 to OM3 Multi‐mode Conversion
Optical Repeater
Multimode to Singlemode Fiber Conversion