Fiber optic data communication has been widely used due to its advantages such as long communication distance, large data capacity, and resistance to interference. Fiber optics have penetrated into all walks of life and all levels. However, since the original network systems were based on cable communication, the emergence of fiber optic transceivers ensures that electrical signals and fiber optic signals can be smoothly converted to each other. They are suitable for Ethernet network environments such as telecommunications, broadcasting, and broadband networks that require high speed, high data traffic, high performance, and high reliability.
I. Features of Ethernet Fiber Optic Transceivers
1. Features 10/100M network interface auto-adaptation, automatically detecting and adapting to straight-through/crossover cable connection methods.
2. Supports multiple working modes: pass-through mode, store-and-forward mode, transceiver mode, and the working mode can be set using a toggle switch.
3. Disconnection indicator function: When the fiber optic cable or network cable is broken, all connections will be automatically disconnected.
4. It can be powered by an external power supply or by a USB interface, either option is acceptable.
5. Fiber optic interface FC/SC/ST selectable, single-mode and multi-mode fiber supported.
6. Provides ultra-low latency data transmission and is completely transparent to network protocols.
II. Technical Specifications of Ethernet Fiber Optic Transceivers
1. Interface characteristics: The Ethernet port conforms to the TCP/IP protocol.
2. Transmission medium: Single-mode/multimode (fiber optic), Category 5e shielded twisted-pair cable (network port)
3. Electrical interface: DB9 (RS-232 serial port) industrial terminal block (RS-485/422 serial port)
4. Lightning protection: Surge protection via surge protector (network port)
5. Transmission rate: 10/100M
6. External dimensions: 100L*69W*22H mm
7. Operating environment: Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃, Humidity: 5% to 95%
8. Transmission distance: Multimode 2KM, Single-mode 20KM (40KM and 60KM require customization)
9. Fiber optic interface: ST, SC, or FC interface (selectable)
With the development of fiber optic technology and the initial formation of a comprehensive backbone network for fiber optics, fiber optics has become the most reliable and optimal communication method for various data communications. People have begun to network existing industrial data communication equipment using fiber optics.
With the continuous development of industrial data communication, various interfaces increasingly need to achieve unified interfacing with fiber optic channels. Ethernet fiber optic transceivers break through the 100-meter limitation of Ethernet cables in data transmission. Relying on high-performance switching chips and large-capacity buffers, they not only achieve truly non-blocking transmission switching performance, but also provide functions such as traffic balancing, collision isolation, and error detection, ensuring high security and stability during data transmission.
