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HD-SDI Fiber LC (SMPTE 297M)

SMPTE 297M defines fiber optic transmission of SDI video using LC or ST duplex connectors, enabling long-distance SDI runs up to 40km that would be impossible over coaxial cable.

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// Specifications
Standard
SMPTE 297M fiber SDI
Connector
LC duplex or ST duplex
Distance
Up to 40km single-mode fiber
Speed
Supports SD-SDI through 12G-SDI
Wavelength
1310nm or 1550nm single-mode
Use Case
Broadcast facility fiber, inter-building SDI
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
TX TX Fiber SDI optical transmit BUS
RX RX Fiber SDI optical receive BUS

SMPTE 297M defines fiber optic transmission of SDI video using LC or ST duplex connectors, enabling long-distance SDI runs up to 40km that would be impossible over coaxial cable.