LYNX Technik, a key player in the modular signal processing industry, has revamped three models within its yellobrik line of Ethernet to Fiber Transceivers (Switches), incorporating several enhancements.
These products cater to the requirements of broadcast, professional audiovisual (AV), and video production settings, facilitating long-range signal transmission with minimal quality loss.
Enhanced Transmission Capabilities
The upgraded yellobrik Ethernet and Fiber transceivers are engineered to leverage fiber optic technology, thereby extending the transmission distance of 1Git/s electrical ethernet signals significantly—up to 80 Km or 49.7 miles, depending on the model and SFPs used. This advancement enables the seamless integration of copper-based ethernet systems with both single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic networks, ensuring robust and high-speed connectivity across different locales.
Diverse Connectivity Options
Among the updated models, the OET 1514 and OET 1544 (CWDM) models double as three-port ethernet switches, offering a combination of one fiber and two electrical ethernet ports. The OBD 1514-E consists of a matched pair of bi-directional switches, functioning as a four-port ethernet switch, thus providing flexible connectivity solutions, especially in scenarios where wiring poses a challenge or long-distance signal distribution is essential.
Build Quality and Usability
Manufactured in Germany, the yellobrik products by LYNX Technik are celebrated for their durability and efficient performance in the rigorous environments of broadcasting and professional AV. These devices are notably compact, ideal for use in areas where space is at a premium or for mobile applications. Furthermore, they are designed to be both hot-swappable and pluggable for maximum convenience, with user instructions and indicators directly printed on the units for straightforward setup and troubleshooting.
Software-Enabled Monitoring Features
The LynxCentraal software application enhances these devices with additional monitoring functionalities, including SNMP support and the ability to observe link speed. It also provides critical alerts in scenarios such as port-down events, which occur when a network port or device becomes inoperative, including notifications for system issues like temperature variations.
This update signifies LYNX Technik’s commitment to evolving its product lineup to meet the dynamic needs of its clientele, ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions for complex signal transmission challenges.
