Fiber Optic Solutions for Broadcast Applications

1 Fiber Optic Solutions forFiber Optic Solutions forBroadcast ApplicationsBroadcast ApplicationsAmphenolFiber Fiber Systems International2 The first television signals were Broadcast in 1928 andreceived on screens measuring only an inch and a halfsquare. Since its inception, the Broadcast television indus-try has led the forward momentum of technology totransmit and receive audio/video signals. This is partiallydue to the demand for newer and higher quality transmis-sions for large media events, such as the Olympics , theSuper Bowl , the World Cup , etc.

2 Large scale use offiber optics in Broadcast began in the mid-1980 s. Today, Fiber optics is used in all facets of the production and dis-tribution of audio and video signals. With the advent of digital video in the 1990s, Fiber optics continuedto expand in the Broadcast market. Some of the Applications include:real time studio monitoring, general Broadcast (News, Sports, MediaEvents), post production, station networking, and multi-channel dis-tribution, just to name a few. In June of 2009, the transition to 100%DTV/HDTV was implemented in the United States.

3 The growinguse of HDTV cameras at outdoor locations and events created theneed to transport signals with a bit rate of 3 Gbps over long dis-tances. Since the traditional coax type copper cables can only trans-port these signals about 150 meters without a signal booster or ampli-fier, Fiber optics was the natural choice to bridge the gap. Fiber optics offers not only greater bandwidth overlonger distances, but also a better signal to noise ratio, greater immunity to interference, and reduced size, footprintand weight compared to traditional copper Solutions .

4 The use of single mode Fiber offers nearly unlimited band-width, allowing the ability to expand with thegrowing technology. All of these factors ensure that the use of fiberoptics in the Broadcast industry will only contin-ue to grow exponentially. Broadcast televisionproducers will continue to push the envelope forincreasing bandwidth and range. A vast array ofequipment is utilized to capture all aspects of theevent, such as relaying images, audio and datafrom a plethora of cameras and microphonesback to the production suite in the OutsideBroadcast (OB) truck.

5 amphenol Fiber Systems International's (AFSI)outside plant and in-studio connectivity solutionsare playing an increasingly important role in thelive-event Broadcast arena. From PGA GolfTournaments to NASCAR tracks, from rockconcerts to the Olympics, AFSI's high reliabilityfiber Optic connectors bring the events to you atthe speed of History of Fiber Optics in BroadcastThe History of Fiber Optics in BroadcastCCoonntteennttssHistory of Fiber Opbics in Broadcast ..2 About AFSI .. 3 Broadcast Connectors Quick Reference.

6 4110 Series ..5-9 Cross Reference Chart ..10 Limelight Cable Assemblies ..11110 Series - SMPTE 304M Accessories ..12 Broadcast Cable Assemblies ..13109 Series ..14-15F12 Pierside Fiber Optic Connectors ..16-19 TFOCA-II Fiber Optic Connectors ..20 TacBeam Fiber Optic Connectors ..21-23mTACh Series Connectors ..24-25 Broadcast Termini .. Fiber Systems International3 amphenol Fiber Systems International (AFSI) offers the mostcomplete suite of Fiber Optic Solutions for the Broadcast marketavailable anywhere.

7 Our Broadcast products have been used inFinal Four , Super Bowl , World Cup and Olympic events. Wespecialize in harsh environment Fiber Optic connectors and cableassemblies, so you can count on us to provide the best solutionfor your Broadcast application. Our cable assemblies are built in-house in our ISO 9001:2000 certified facility in Allen, TX. Youcan rely on their rugged construction and dependability year afteryear because they are built by our Fiber AFSIA bout AFSIAFSI designs, manufactures, markets, and supports reliable and innovativefiber Optic interconnect Solutions optimized to withstand the harshenvironments of the Broadcast industry.

8 After nearly two decades in busi-ness, AFSI continues to maintain its position as a global leader in Fiber opticinterconnect components and systems. Wherever there is a need for superiorcost-effective Fiber Optic systems and products able to withstand demandingenvironments, you can rely on AFSI for engineering know-how, top-qualityproducts and expert technical SSeerrvveeddAFSI is a global leader in rugged Fiber Optic interconnect and optical system technologies. Markets or industries utilizing AFSI s products include.

9 BroadcastOil & GasShipboardMilitary Ground SystemsMiningAvionicsBroadcast Connectors Quick ReferenceBroadcast Connectors Quick Reference110 Series - SMPTE 304M 110 Series - SMPTE 304M ConnectorsConnectors109 Series - SMPTE 358 109 Series - SMPTE 358 ConnectorsConnectorsTFOCA-IITFOCA-II 4-Channel4-ChannelFiber Optic ConnectorsFiber Optic ConnectorsTACBeam Fiber OpticTACBeam Fiber OpticConnectorsConnectorsFS12 Pierside FiberFS12 Pierside FiberOptic ConnectorsOptic ConnectorsmTACh FibermTACh FiberOptic ConnectorsOptic ConnectorsMore info on Pgs 5-12 More info on Pgs 14-15 More info on Pgs 24-25 More info on Pgs 21-23 More info on Pg 20 More info on Pgs 16-19110-1000-125-C110-6500-125-C110-610 0-125-R110-6000-125-R110-6200-125-R110-2 000-125-R110-2200-125-R10910001098080FS1 2-1000FS12-6000FS12-8000FS12-8280FS12-80 80In Line Plug w/RubberCover and CapIn Line Receptaclew/Rubber Cover and CapFixed Receptacle RearSquare FlangeFixed Receptacle FrontSquare FlangeFlanged Fixed Recw/Strain ReliefFlanged Fixed

10 PlugFlanged Fixed Plugw/Strain Relief12-CH Plug12-CH ReceptacleFlanged12-CH ReceptacleRear Jam Nut12-CH Receptacle SRR12-CH ReceptacleFront Jam Nut4-CH Hermaphroditic Plug4-CH HermaphroditicReceptacleFS4H1000FS4H6000 FS4H80004-CH Hermaphroditic Plug4-CH HermaphroditicRec Flange Ext Mount4-CH HermaphroditicJam Nut ReceptaclemTACh1000mTACh6000mTACh PlugmTACh Flange Mount ReceptacleEB4H1000EB4H8000EB4H8280EB4H60 00EB4H6200 TACBeam PlugAssemblyTACBeam Jam NutReceptacle AssemblyTACBeam StrainReliefReceptacleTACBeam Flange Mount ReceptacleTACBeam FlangeMount Rec w/Strain Fiber Systems Fiber Systems International5110 Series - SMPTE 304M Connectors110 Series - SMPTE 304M Connectors110-6500-125-CIn Line Receptacle110-6000-125-RFixed ReceptacleFront Square Flange110-1000-125-CIn Line PlugIn 1998, the Society of Motion Picture andTelevision Engineers (SMPTE) introduced Standards304M and 311M.