The application of an analog video and audio to fiber converter is primarily to facilitate the long-distance, high-quality transmission of traditional analog signals (like composite video and stereo audio) over fiber optic cable, often in environments where copper cables are insufficient or susceptible to interference.
Interference Immunity: Fiber is non-metallic and immune to electrical interference, which is vital in industrial areas, power plants, or near heavy machinery that could cause noise on copper lines.
Key Applications
1. Surveillance and Security (CCTV)
Long-Distance Camera Runs: In large facilities, city-wide surveillance networks, or campuses, the distance limit of coaxial cable (copper) for analog CCTV (CVBS) cameras is often exceeded. Converters allow analog cameras to transmit video over fiber for several kilometers without signal quality degradation.
2. Broadcast and Live Production
Remote Feeds: For outside broadcasts, concerts, or large venues, analog converters can send high-quality camera feeds (if legacy analog cameras are still used) and associated audio from the event location back to the control room or broadcast truck over long runs of fiber.
3. Industrial and Commercial Monitoring
Process Monitoring: In factories, manufacturing plants, and critical infrastructure (e.g., oil and gas pipelines, railways), older analog cameras or sensors are often used for monitoring. Fiber converters ensure these signals are transmitted reliably through electrically noisy industrial environments.
Part Number
Specs
Ebay Item Number:
BY-RCA-322-LC/ST/FC/SC
1 Ch 2 Way (Bi-directional) RCA Audio Over Fiber Extender to 20 Km over SM Fiber/2 Km MMF, Support 16 & 24 bit
