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Networking Hardware
News Release from: Kane Computing | Subject: Opticlink
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 10 April 2002
Fibre-optic link for long-range digital
video
Opticlink is a novel system for transmitting digital video over long distances (up to 10km) using fibre optic cables.
Opticlink is a novel system for transmitting digital video over long distances (up to 10km) using fibre optic cables Opticlink from Kane Computing can save on the cost of expensive multicore digital video cables and provides immunity from electrical noise or interference
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 10 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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There are many uses including intelligent traffic systems, medical equipment, remote monitoring, security and machine vision.
Opticlink is a transparent, manufacturer independent method of communicating between any digital video source (camera) and any host system (frame grabber).
It supports area and line scan cameras and all digital video standard including LVDS (RS644)/RS422 Camera Link (Channel Link) and FireWire.
An Opticlink system comprises two convertors, one converting digital signals to fibre optic and the other converting fibre-optic signals to digital.
Two versions are available supporting multimode and single-mode fibre.
RS232 communications are also included for camera control. Request a free brochure from Kane Computing ...
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