The Ethernet media converter, model 3303, has built-in remote diagnostic capabilities and supports both full-duplex and half-duplex communications. It uses a unique switch chip design and boasts a 512kB SSRAM buffer and 2k MAC address list. This Ethernet converter transmits data at a speed of 100Mbps or 10Mbps within the range of 2km to 20km. It can be used with 8.3/125, 8.7/125, 9/125 or 10/125μm single mode fiber and 50/125, 62.5/125 or 100/140μm multi-mode fiber. Broadcast filtering, address auto-learning and auto-update functions and store-and-forward mechanism are available. SC/PC and FC/PC optional fiber connectors are provided for selection.
Plug and Play Ethernet Media Converter
GAO Fiber Optics has released its Plug and Play Ethernet media converter compliant with the international IEEE802.3u standard. It can be used as a standalone unit or as a slide-in module for a 19-inch converter rack or in a central wiring closet. The media converter is designed to convert data signals between 10/100 Base-Tx and 100 Base-Fx fast Ethernet in order to expand network data transmission distances.