The Telecast Series' unique Rattler 4 miniature fiber optic serial digital video transmission modules offer the industry's broadest range of digital rates while maintaining the signal quality that broadcasters demand. No matter what your format, the Rattler 4...
The Telecast Series' unique Rattler 4 miniature fiber optic serial digital video transmission modules offer the industry's broadest range of digital rates while maintaining the signal quality that broadcasters demand. No matter what your format, the Rattler 4 systems allow you to transmit one or two streams of:
3 Gb/s SMPTE 424M HD-SDI
1.5 Gb/s SMPTE 292M HD-SDI
19.4 Mb/s SMPTE 310M
143 to 540 Mb/s SMPTE 259M/344M
DVB/ASI 270 Mb/s
AES and MADI audio
Plus non-standard digital signals to 3 Gb/s
Key Features
Portable, lightweight devices
Five models:
Single Tx
Single Rx
Dual Tx
Dual Rx
Bidirectional transceiver
19.4 Mb/s to 3 Gb/s
Compatible with SMPTE 310M, 292M, 259M, 297M, 424M
Standard formats internally reclocked: 270 Mb/s, 1.5 Gb/s and 3 Gb/s
18 CWDM wavelengths
Up to 50 km (31 mi.) distance
Cool, efficient, reliable
Quick, easy installation
LED indicators show you:
Power on
HD-SDI data presence
Rx optical power levels
Supports embedded audio
Power from 5-16 VDC
Durable, reliable and serviceable
Very low system jitter
>10 dB return loss at 3 GHz
Specifications
Video
Transmission method: Digital
Input level: 800 mV p-p
Input impedance: 75Ω
Coax equalization at 2.97 Gb/s: 100m (328 ft.)
Output impedance: 75Ω
Bit-error rate at -22 dBm: 10-11
Jitter (pathological data pattern): <0.2 UI
Rise/fall times: <120 ps
Transmission
Operating wavelength: 1310, 1550 or 1270-1610 nm (CWDM)
Coaxial video connector I/O: BNC
Optical connector: ST
Optical source: Laser diode (FP or CWDM DFB)
Optical detector: PIN-TIA diode
Transmitter output: -7 to +3 dBm
Receiver sensitivity: -22 dBm
Link margin/ distance: 15-25 dB / 20-50 km
Fiber type: Single-mode or multimode*
Mechanical/Environmental
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Singles: 19.05 x 19.05 x 81.28 mm (0.75 x 0.75 x 3.2 in.)
Doubles: 19.05 x 38.1 x 81.28 mm (0.75 x 1.5 x 3.2 in.)
Weight, each end: 85g (3 oz.)
Input voltage: 5-16 VDC
Power connector: plug replaceable, mini XLR
Power consumption (typ.) 600 mW
Indicators: Power, signal, link, optical power
Temperature range, operating: -25° to 55° C (-13° to 131° F)