What is a Media converter? Do you understand its applications and features? Today, ETULINK will take you to understand what a Media converter is.

Media converter is a communication device that converts short-distance Ethernet electrical signals and long-distance optical signals into each other, ensuring smooth transmission of data packets between two networks. It has two ports, one end is an optical fiber interface, another end is the Ethernet interface.

As far as fiber optic ports are concerned, there are two types. One type is to directly plug in fiber jumpers (SC, ST and other adapters), and the other is to plug in optical modules (SFP, SFP+, etc.). As for the network port, it is converted to an RJ4 network cable design. So what are its characteristics and applications?

Media converter have the characteristics of low loss, wide frequency bandwidth, low cost, easy maintenance, short delay, and reliable working performance. They can also support an ultra-wide operating temperature range and a complete transmission distance (0 to 120KM).

Media converter can be divided into three types according to transmission rate: 10/100M, 10/100/1000M, and 1000M.

According to the nature of the fiber used, it can be divided into: single-mode fiber media converter and multi-mode fiber media converter. The multi-mode fiber media converter is only 550M-5KM, while the single-mode media converter has a wider coverage range, 20KM-120KM.

It is mainly used in switches, computers, and the interconnection between switches and computers. In addition, it is also used in high-reliability data transmission fields such as telecommunications, railways, shipping, and cable TV. It is generally used in long-distance transmission solutions.

Take SFP Media converter as an example. SFP Media converter can be interconnected through optical modules. They are different from ordinary Media converter only in the optical port. It offers flexibility in transmission rates, operating distances and fiber optic network types, providing maximum convenience for fiber to copper Ethernet conversion applications.

It also has five features:

1. High flexibility and hot-swappable SFP port;

2. 1600byte (byte) large data packet transmission;

3. Full-duplex flow control, half-duplex back pressure;

4. Link failure pass-through (LFPT);

5.Full LEDs indicate power and network status.

Mainly used in telecommunications networks, schools, offices, Internet cafes and other fields.

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