An optical media converter is a passive crossover equipment that ranks first among this kind of technology. The demand for these devices has been stable for several years. In addition, the constant emergence of new technological solutions and networking topologies not only does not reduce its popularity, but also increase it.
What is an optical media converter?
This device is often called a media converter. What does it mean? An optical media converter converts signal propagation from one medium to another. In theory, this device can work with any materials in which the signal can propagate. However, modern devices used in telecommunication systems are designed to coordinate two media: optical fiber and copper. There are several types of media converters. They are usually classified according to several parameters, the main of which is the type of optical connector used, the speed of signal propagation, the type of material used, the maximum distance that data can be transmitted, and others. For example, depending on the type of fiber cable, a single-mode and multi-mode optical media converter may be used.
What are environmental converters used for?
The operation of such a device is to ensure the successful conversion of a signal from one type of medium to another, while converters are usually used in pairs. One device is installed at the end of the first communication cable, and the second at the beginning of the next. They are configured in such a way that the wavelength of the incoming signals of the second optical media device is equal to the wavelength of the output signals of the first. Since transmitting media are characterized by different parameters, the same signals passing through different materials will also differ. The most common connection method in which optical media devices are used is to dock the optical fiber with copper cable systems. Less common options are when it is necessary to combine the same type of material, differing in parameters and quality. For example, single and multimode optical fibers. Installation of a medium converter can successfully combine heterogeneous cables that were used during network installation. Using the converter, you can enjoy all the advantages provided by modern optical cables, while there is no need to replace all existing components and components.
Secrets of the popularity of environment converters
Optical media converter allows the expansion and modernization of existing networks. Thanks to this approach, it becomes possible to get maximum efficiency from the use of existing networks and to avoid significant capital costs for laying new communications. Obtaining a high speed of information transfer, the quality of the systems after their modernization - all this can provide an optical media converter. The price of such a device is relatively low (depending on the model of the device it can be 3,000 rubles), which makes it possible to widely use these devices not only for modernization, but also for expanding existing networks, supplementing them with new highways and nodes.