Cobalt Digital BBG-F-TO-H-ST Blue Box 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-to-HDMI Extender-Converter Transceiver

Cobalt Digital proudly announces the release of the BBG-F-TO-H-ST Blue Box! A 3G/HD/SD-SDI Fiber Optic-to-HDMI Converter & transceiver with ST, "bayonet" style fiber connectors. This is the SDI/HDMI/Fiber extender/repeater/converter/De-embbeder you've be looking for. On the surface it functions as a simple, yet effective, SDI to Fiber extender. Using ST Singlemode fiber cable, distances of 10 km/6 miles (3Gbps), 20 km/12 miles (1.5Gbps), and 35 km/22 miles (270Mbps) can be achieved. With Multimode typically 200 m (656 ft). The BBG-F-TO-H acts as a transceiver so 2 are needed. On the transmit end, simply Input your 3G/HD/SD SDI signal and output ST fiber. On the receiving end input your ST fiber signal and output 3G/HD/SD SDI as well as HDMI up to 22 miles away!

Key Features

• Flexible crosspoint and multiple inputs/outputs provide fiber-to-HDMI, SDI-to-fiber, and fiber regen conversions. HDMI output can be set as DVI-D for direct connection to computer monitors.
• Direct conversion to HDMI from SMPTE 259M, 292M and 424M SDI
• Powers directly from host equipment USB or standard corded power adapter. USB power and corded adapter can be simultaneously used to provide redundant power sourcing.
• Configurable using device DIP switches or USB GUI remote control offering dynamic configuration control, status display, and other advanced control functions not commonly found on "throwdown" packages
• Compact size and low weight design easily affixes directly to camera or host device chassis
• Singlemode fiber link distance >10 km (3Gbps), >20 km (1.5Gbps), and >35 km (270Mbps). Multimode typically >200 m.
• Rugged construction backed with a five-year warranty

Technical Specifications

Standards Supported
SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M
Inputs/Outputs
(1) Fiber input ST connector
(1) Fiber regen output ST connector
(1) SDI I/O (mode user selectable)
(1) HDMI output (HDMI 1.4a compliant). HDMI output can be set as DVI-D (limited to SMPTE HD formats).
(1) Stereo analog audio out (L/R unbalanced pair via 3.5mm TRS jack)
Audio Conversion Format
48 kHz sampling, 24-bit
8-Ch HDMI to SDI groups 1 and 2
Power Source
Power-sourced directly from host equipment USB port. Converter can also be powered using corded AC adapter (included)
Power: 5-16 VDC, 2.4 W; DC Power Connectors; USB Mini and coaxial locking connector (for use with supplied Cobalt power adapter)
USB Port: Mini-USB (used for power source, USB remote control connection, and firmware upgrade upload to device)
Dimensions (WxHxD)
5.5" x 3" x 1" (including connector projections); 139 x 77 x 26 mm