Rattler 3G
Telecast
Rattler 3G
Telecast Rattler™ 3G Modular, Miniature HD/SDI Fiber Optic Video Link System
This system provides unprecedented modular flexibility to the industry's most widely used fiber optic transmitters and receivers. Miniature (3" long) modules offer the entire range of digital video rates while maintaining the signal quality that broadcasters demand.
Rattlers are also interoperable with industry standard optical HD/SDI signals to and from other equipment, such as routers and DAs, as well as Telecast's Python™, Teleport™ and Telethon™ series, and the Viper™ series frames and modules.
Unlike any other fiber optic system, Rattler 3G makes it possible to create exactly the conversion device needed and to change it when needs change. Based on Telecast's groundbreaking TeleCube™ (patent pending) modular media interface technology, the Rattler 3G can be configured using red transmitter cubes and blue receiver cubes, where each cube is a fiber (ST) or 75 ohm coaxial (BNC) input or output. Just plug a different cube into the green center "Pit", and you have a completely different Rattler.
Rattler 3G can be configured as a fiber transmitter or receiver, an inline coaxial equalizer, a fiber-to-fiber repeater, an optical wavelength shifter, a fiber optic mode converter, or a CWDM transport link.
Rattlers are also interoperable with industry standard optical HD/SDI signals to and from other equipment, such as routers and DAs, as well as Telecast's Python™, Teleport™ and Telethon™ series, and the Viper™ series frames and modules.
Unlike any other fiber optic system, Rattler 3G makes it possible to create exactly the conversion device needed and to change it when needs change. Based on Telecast's groundbreaking TeleCube™ (patent pending) modular media interface technology, the Rattler 3G can be configured using red transmitter cubes and blue receiver cubes, where each cube is a fiber (ST) or 75 ohm coaxial (BNC) input or output. Just plug a different cube into the green center "Pit", and you have a completely different Rattler.
Rattler 3G can be configured as a fiber transmitter or receiver, an inline coaxial equalizer, a fiber-to-fiber repeater, an optical wavelength shifter, a fiber optic mode converter, or a CWDM transport link.
Note: This system can be configured to suit your needs. Contact your local VER office for expert advice.
Product Weight: 0.2 lb each cube
Dimensions: 3.2"L x 0.75"W x 0.75"H
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Video
Transmission method: Digital
Input level: 800 mV (peak to peak)
Input Impedance: 75 ohms
Coax Equalization @ 2.97 Gbps: 100 meters
Output Impedance: 75 ohms
Bit-Error Rate (@ -22 dBm): 10-11
Jitter (pathological data pattern): < 0.2 UI
Rise/Fall Times: < 120 ps
Transmission
Operating wavelength (nm): 1310, or 1270-1610 (CWDM)
Coaxal video connector in/out: 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 (disp. ltd.)
Supported Formats
3 Gbps SMPTE 424M HD/SDI
1.5 Gbps SMPTE 292M HD/SDI
19.4 Mbps SMPTE 310M
143 to 540 Mbps SMPTE 259M/344M
DVB/ASI 270Mbps
AES and MADI Audio
Non-standard digital signals to 3 Gbps
Mechanical/Environmental
Input Voltage: 5-16 VDC
Power connector: plug replaceable, USB, female (std.)
Power Consumption (typ.): 600mW
Indicators: Power, signal, link, optical power
Temperature Range, operating: -13°F to 131°F (-25°C to +55°C)
Humidity Range: 0 to 95%RH, non-condensing
Compliance
Laser Safety Class 1 Laser
EMI/RFI Complies with
IEC/EN 60825-1
RoHS
Transmission method: Digital
Input level: 800 mV (peak to peak)
Input Impedance: 75 ohms
Coax Equalization @ 2.97 Gbps: 100 meters
Output Impedance: 75 ohms
Bit-Error Rate (@ -22 dBm): 10-11
Jitter (pathological data pattern): < 0.2 UI
Rise/Fall Times: < 120 ps
Transmission
Operating wavelength (nm): 1310, or 1270-1610 (CWDM)
Coaxal video connector in/out: 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 (disp. ltd.)
Supported Formats
3 Gbps SMPTE 424M HD/SDI
1.5 Gbps SMPTE 292M HD/SDI
19.4 Mbps SMPTE 310M
143 to 540 Mbps SMPTE 259M/344M
DVB/ASI 270Mbps
AES and MADI Audio
Non-standard digital signals to 3 Gbps
Mechanical/Environmental
Input Voltage: 5-16 VDC
Power connector: plug replaceable, USB, female (std.)
Power Consumption (typ.): 600mW
Indicators: Power, signal, link, optical power
Temperature Range, operating: -13°F to 131°F (-25°C to +55°C)
Humidity Range: 0 to 95%RH, non-condensing
Compliance
Laser Safety Class 1 Laser
EMI/RFI Complies with
IEC/EN 60825-1
RoHS