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(376KB, PDF) - Complete Fiber Optics Section
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Fiber Optics Overview
Features & Benefits
- Cost Effective Low Loss Signal Transmission
- High CNR/SNR Performance Provides Exceptional Picture Quality
- High Capacity
- Immunity to RFI, EMI and Ground Loops
Whether you are considering consolidating headends, expanding to new areas, providing ingress-proof return signals, transporting remote studio feeds, or stretching L-band signal further than ever before, Blonder Tongue has a fiber optic solution to suit your needs. Blonder Tongue’s combination of engineering expertise and versatile product line make us an ideal supplier for all of your fiber optic needs. Our product line is broken down in to four major areas:
Broadband CATV Headend Transport
The TRAILBLAZER line is Blonder Tongue’s broadband fiber optic distribution solution. The line consists of transmitters, receivers, and integrated receiver/distribution amplifiers to meet any distribution requirement. Full 860 MHz. These high quality links will provide excellent RFI free performance for headend distribution to apartment complexes, campuses, hospitals, campgrounds, etc..
Limited Broadband & Baseband Audio/Video Distribution
The RETRO-LINX consists of limited broadband and video/audio/audio links. Limited broadband products can be used to move RF channels from your sub-band return path on to fiber, increasing the quality as well as the range of the signal. The video/ audio/ audio links can eliminate the headaches of trying to get a remote feed back to a headend via the coaxial plant, or point to point microwave. This product provides clean, ingressproof studio feeds that can go the distance on either single mode or multimode fiber.
C/Ku Satellite and DBS L-Band Distribution
The TWIN STAR line is Blonder Tongue’s L-band fiber distribution solution. The line is comprised of single and multiple output transmitters and receivers. The compact single transmitters and receivers can be used to bring signals back to the headend from remote downlink sites. The multiple output transmitters and receivers are designed with MDU’s build in mind for DBS direct to home satellite delivery.
The FIBER CONNECT line fulfills all of your accessory needs, enabling Blonder Tongue to be your one-stop shop for fiber optics. Fiber jumpers are available in several popular, industry connector styles to ensure a fit with your equipment. Our 19” rack mount couplers are available from two to eight outputs. The two and three output units come in a variety of splitting ratios to enable custom configurations.
| TRAILBLAZER | RETROLINX | TWIN STAR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Broadband CATV Headend Transport | Limited Broadband & Baseband Audio/Video Distribution | C/Ku Satellite and DBS L-Band Distribution |
| Market | CATV, Private Cable Government and Educational Facilities | Remote Studio Origination and Security | Downlink/Headend Facilities and MDU DBS Distribution |
| Capacity | 110 Analog Channels | Baseband to 25 Analog Channels | 32 Transponders |
| Single Mode | X | X | X |
| Multi-mode | X |