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New fiber-optic solution from R&M for distances of up to 2000 meters / CATVsolution FO distributes the TV signal to 64 receivers / Compatible with HDTV
Dubai, UAE, 26 December 2007: Television broadcasting in local data networks is reaching new heights. The TV signal in the fiber-optic backbone can now be distributed over distances of up to 2000 meters. To achieve this, the Swiss cabling specialist, Reichle & De-Massari (R&M, www.rdm.com) has developed the CATV FO solution. This multimedia solution can be used in structured cabling as campus, building and floor distributor and can be integrated into existing networks. Expansive properties must no longer be developed via coax infrastructures to provide cable television and other media. The innovation complements the CATVsolution 862/8 for copper cabling introduced four years ago. It is used in 19-inch distributors, connected with coax connections or LAN and, with a few level adjustments, is operational within one minute.

While coax infrastructures require HF amplifiers and power supply, signals in fiber-optic infrastructures can be transmitted over longer links without additional amplifiers. In OS1 cabling, the CATVsolution can bridge distances of 2000 meters and, if necessary, even longer links. In OM3 cabling, a 350-meter LAN transmission range is feasible and, in OM2, 600 meters.

As a building distributor, the panel has a coax input and eight fiber- optic outlets. It converts the TV signal in the LAN for transmission. The counterpart, the floor distributor, has a fiber-optic input and eight RJ45 outlets. A coax connection can thus be distributed to 64 receivers. The floor distributor feeds the signal into the horizontal structured cabling and can bridge distances of up to 90 meters. As a minimum, copper cabling must meet Cat. 5e parameters.

Finally, a balun patch cord connects the LAN outlet with the receiver. The built-in impedance adjustment converts the 100? signal again into a 75? coax signal. Additional adapters are not needed. Individual terminal devices can also be directly connected to a gateway exchange.

The CATVsolution FO is compatible with the high resolution HDTV television technology. The device covers the frequency range from 47 to 870 MHz. The CATVsolution FO can be used in single-mode or multi-mode infrastructures. The optical receiver processes wavelengths of 1290 to 1600 nm. If the TV signal already arrives in the building via fiber optics, it can be directly connected to floor distributors or, after division, with R&M splitters and WDM.

Applications are expansive building complexes and large company premises with structured cabling, company and industrial parks, recreational facilities, hotels, logistics centers, refineries, ports, train stations or secluded residential developments and modern condominiums.

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About Reichle & De-Massari
As an independent Swiss family business, Reichle & De-Massari AG (R&M), Wetzikon (ZH), have now chalked up more than 40 years' experience in the information and communication technology market. The firm concentrates on the development and manufacture of future-oriented passive structured cabling solutions for communications networks (Layer 1). Outstanding products in the copper and fiber optics domain have won R&M a reputation as leaders in quality who always provide added value. R&M solutions set standards for modularity as well as convenience of installation and maintenance.

R&M have won market leadership in Switzerland, and are present in 16 further countries with their own subsidiaries and agencies so called MOs (marketing organisations). In many other countries around the world, customers are looked after by well qualified marketing partners.

© Press Release 2007