Omron Enters Mass Production Of The SX51 Optical Module For HDMI Over Fiber
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omron announced today the manufacturing release of the P1TX6A-SX51-01M Transmitter Optical Module and the P1RX6A-SX51-01M Receiver Optical Module to serve the high-definition video market.
Omron Electronic Components' easy-to-implement SX51 Module is the ideal solution in addressing the distance challenges inherent in the bandwidth-intensive, high-speed data applications associated with HDMI rev1.3 compliant high-definition video. The 6-channel CWDM SX51 is the only optical solution available that allows direct mapping of TMDS bit streams over a single fiber without manipulation of the copyright protection or the video signal. The new Module includes a heatsink, ESD protection circuitry, microprocessor and firmware to run HDCP signals on a single fiber.
"Omron has been leading the way towards the adoption of fiber optics in the video transmission space for many years with our unidirectional SX4 OSA," says Brian Peters, President of Omron's networking products subsidiary. "The new SX51 Module with its bidirectional CWDM architecture is now the premiere optic for HDCP video transmission. Our customers can reap the rewards of a decade of innovative optics design by using SX51. By enabling a single link that carries bi-directional communication in conjunction with unaltered high-speed data, the SX51 makes upgrading equipment to HDMI 1.3, Display Port, and high-definition protocols significantly easier."
Martin Smith, Omron Product Manager for the SX51 added, "The SX51 Module brings a couple of significant advantages to our customers in the HDMI and other HDCP Video extender markets. By designing around Omron's Optical Modules our customers can quickly get products to market since much of the design work needed to implement an optical solution is already done. Customers can use any multimode fiber terminated with standard SC connectors, including standard, off-the-shelf fiber, ranging from very thin bare fiber to ruggedized patch fiber which can be pulled through conduit. No other single-fiber, HDMI solution exists on the market with this ease-of-use and flexibility. In addition, the SX51 operates without altering the video stream. The SX51 is like a freight train - granted a very, very fast freight train - that simply accepts containers loaded with precious content and moves them from one end to the next. No container has to be opened and the content extracted and repackage for transportation."
The capacious throughput of the SX51 is designed to fully support HDMI rev1.3 requirements. HDMI rev1.3 specifications allow for advanced Deep Color support, which utilizes up to 16 bits per pixel effectively providing a dynamic spectrum of colors ranging in the billions of shades, as well as for true lossless audio playback through Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio formats. Also, the incorporation of bi-directional channels provides a level of control unique to the SX family of OSAs. This additional aspect of flexibility positions the SX51 as an attractive alternative for solutions in applications such as broadcast, in-flight entertainment or any video / data application where bi-directional communication along a common optical fiber is desirable.
Omron Electronic Components is a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic components. Extensive product groups include relays, switches, connectors, MEMS flow and pressure sensors, touch sensing IC's, and optical components. Omron Electronic Components LLC is the Americas subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $7.5 billion global leading supplier of electronics and control system components and services. Their broad product offering can be found in applications for the communications, transportation, medical, HVAC, appliance, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and test & measurement markets around the world. Omron Electronic Components LLC has an extensive sales network consisting of regional sales engineers, inside sales representatives, technical sales assistants, customer service staff, and an authorized Distributor network, all ready to serve your needs.
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