10/100BaseT/TX to 100BaseFX PCI Based Media Converter; ST Multimode, 2 km Span SKU: 065-1060SC

Signamax Connectivity Systems’ Switching PCI Fiber Optic Media Converters are an excellent solution for fiber-to-the-desktop installations where the workstation computers have pre-installed Network Interfaces. These media converters are inserted into one of the PC’s available PCI slots, and a copper patch cable is used to connect the media converter to the existing network interface jack on the PC’s motherboard or in an adjoining PCI slot. The fiber optic cable then connects to the fiber-based cabling plan for network connectivity. Avoids the need for fiber NIC driver maintenance in environments where PCs are used in both fiber- and copper–connected areas. These converters are designed to handle both legacy 10BaseT and 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet devices on their twisted pair port while maintaining 100BaseFX Fast Ethernet transmission on the fiber optic port. Plug-and-play simplicity makes connection easy.

Each Media Converter provides a 10/100BaseT/TX auto-negotiating RJ-45 twisted-pair connector port with Auto-MDIX capability for convenient connection. Built-in 10/100 switch enables the fiber cable connection to operate at 100 Mbps connected to either a 10BaseT or a 100BaseTX network, while remaining completely 100BaseFX standard-compliant.

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

IEEE 802.3 10BaseT
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseFX
ANSI/IEEE 802.3 NWAY Auto-negotiation
PCI Specification 2.0/2.1.

FIXED PORTS

1 Auto-MDIX twisted-pair port meeting IEEE 802.3 10BaseT & IEEE 802.3u 100BaseTX standard specifications; Category 5 or better cable, 100 meters maximum distance for 100BaseTX, Category 3 or better cable, 100 meters maximum distance for 10BaseT
PLUS
1 fiber optic port with SC (Model 065-1060SC), ST (Model 065-1060ST), or LC (Model 065-1060LC) meeting
IEEE 802.3u 100BaseFX standard specification; 62.5/125 or 50/125 micron multimode fiber optic cable, 2,000 meters maximum distance
OR
1 SC duplex fiber optic port meeting IEEE 802.3u 100BaseFX standard specification; 9/125 micron singlemode fiber optic cable, spanning: 20 kilometers maximum distance (model 065-1060SM)
OR
40 kilometers maximum distance (model 065-1060SMED)
OR
75 kilometers maximum distance (model 065-1060SMXLD)

LED INDICATORS

Per Port: FX LNK/ACT, TX LNK/ACT; two LEDs total

PERFORMANCE

Latency: < 4.2 µs (LIFO)
Throughput @ 100Base: 148,809 pps (64-byte packets)
Speed: 100BaseTX: 100/200 Mbps for half/full duplex; 10BaseT: 10/20 Mbps for half/full duplex
Switching Method: Store-and-Forward

FIBER INTERFACE, MULTIMODE MODELS

Type: LED
Wavelength: 1300 nm nominal (1270 nm maximum, 1380 nm minimum)
Maximum Output Power: – 14.0 dBm
Minimum Output Power: – 20.0 dBm
Sensitivity: -33.0 dBm
Maximum Input Power: – 8.0 dBm
Link Power Budget: 13.0 dB

FIBER INTERFACE, SINGLEMODE PN 065-1060SM

Type: MQW Laser
Wavelength: 1300 nm nominal (1260 nm maximum, 1360 nm minimum)
Maximum Output Power: – 7.0 dBm
Minimum Output Power: – 15.0 dBm
Sensitivity: -34.0 dBm
Maximum Input Power: – 7.0 dBm
Link Power Budget: 19.0 dB

FIBER INTERFACE, SINGLEMODE PN 065-1060SMED

Type: MQW Laser
Wavelength: 1300 nm nominal (1261 nm maximum, 1360 nm minimum)
Maximum Output Power: – 5.0 dBm
Minimum Output Power: – 12.0 dBm
Sensitivity: -35.0 dBm
Maximum Input Power: – 5.0 dBm
Link Power Budget: 23.0 dB

FIBER INTERFACE, SINGLEMODE PN 065-1060SMXLD

Type: MQW Laser
Wavelength: 1300 nm nominal (1270 nm maximum, 1350 nm minimum)
Maximum Output Power: + 3.0 dBm
Minimum Output Power: – 3.0 dBm
Sensitivity: -37.0 dBm
Maximum Input Power: – 0.0 dBm
Link Power Budget: 34.0 dB

ARCHITECTURE

32-Bit PCI Bus Mastering

POWER

Via computer’s internal PCI bus; no external power required

EMISSIONS

FCC part 15 Class A, CISPR Class A, VCCI Class A, CE Mark

SAFETY

UL Listed

WARRANTY

Lifetime

• Download Datasheet (PDF 78 Kb) Revised 11.15.2005
• Download User’s Guide (PDF 124 Kb)