Stratos Optical Technologies’ dual RJ45-enabled media converter, the The EBK-xRJ-xxVx GE, provides a single, stand-alone bulkhead conversion solution for multimode Gigabit Ethernet links. The converter provides 1.25 Gbps data rate conversion for link distances up to 550 m. By enabling users to replace conventional solutions involving fiber modems and fiber cable assemblies, the Stratos active bulkhead (with the electrical/optical media converter built into the interior of the optical port) reduces overall space and weight requirements while increasing overall reliability. The unit performs the copper-to-fiber conversion assignment to the most rigorous industry and military standards for reliable voice, data, and video signal transport.

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The electrical signal input is an RJ45 interface, and the fiberoptic interface is HMA expanded beam technology (an interface that is well-accepted by military organizations in Europe and coming into regular usage by the U.S. military services). The incorporation of expanded beam technology for the fiber interface on the EBK-xRJ-xxVx GE brings a unique set of performance and reliability benefits. The HMA version of expanded beam technology includes an optical lens system that provides immunity from water, mud, dust, oil and other contaminants that can damage the fiber end-face. Connectors in the Stratos Expanded Beam series can be installed and repaired in the field with limited training for a rapid, real-time upgrade. The hermaphroditic design allows simple, rapid rigging and daisy chaining of deployment.