
Model MSC-FC4BF
4 BNC Input 4 SFP Output 3G-SDI Converter (Fiber or other SFP modules not included)

Matrix Switch Corporation SDI SFP converters provide compact, flexible, and low cost solutions for converting between SDI over coax and MSA compatible SDI SFP transmitter and receiver modules.
The MSC-FC4BF converter provides 4 BNC inputs and 4 SFP outputs. The MSA compatible SFP slots support our MSC-SFPTX-F 3G fiber optic transmitter module as well as compatible 3rd party modules.
Also see the MSC-FS44BFL for a more advanced product offering similar BNC to SFP SDI conversion, but with additional 4x4 routing and a control system.
- Re-clocks standard SDI rates 3G (2.97 Gbit/s), HD (1.485 Gbit/s), and SD (270 Mbit/s)
- Auto bypass of non-standard SDI rates from 20 Mbit/s to 3 Gbit/s
- Passes SDI embedded audio and ancillary data
- Compact enclosure design with a depth of only 4 inches
- Less than 1 pound
- External DC power supply
- Complies with all relevant FCC, U/L, CE, and RoHS requirements
- Backed by a full 2 year manufacturer parts and labor warranty
General | |
Inputs | 4 |
Outputs | 4 |
Size | 6.10" x 1" x 3.60" |
Weight | 1.0 lbs |
USA List Price | $495 |
Power | 5 VDC 2A Adapter |
Power Connector | 5.5mm OD 2.5mm ID coaxial |
Made in | USA |
Operating Temp. | 0 - 70C |
Storage Temp. | -10 - 90C |
MTBF | 50,000+ Hours |
MTTR | < 48 Hours |
SDI Inputs | |
Connector Type | BNC |
Data Rates | 19 Mbit/s through 3.0 Gbit/s |
Input Return Loss | > 15dB @ HD, > 12dB @ 3G |
Input Impedance | 75 Ohms +/- 1% |
Input Level | 800 mV P-P +/- 20% |
Cable Equalization | 400m @ SD, 140m @ HD, 120m @ 3G (1694A coax) |
SFP Outputs | |
Connector Type | SFP (MSA Standard Compatible) |
Data Rates | 19 Mbit/s through 3.0 Gbit/s |
Fiber Optic SFP Output Modules | |
Product | MSC-SFPTX-F (sold separately) |
Connector Type | LC |
Fiber Type | Single Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Wavelength | 1310nm (DFB laser) |
Max Distance | 20km |
Data Rates | 50 Mbit/s to 3 Gbit/s |
Standard | SFP MSA Compliant |
Pathological Signals | Supports Pathological Signals for 3G/HD/SD-SDI |
SMPTE Standard | SMPTE 297-2006 Compatible |
Digital Diagnostics | MSA DDM Compatible Interface |
HDMI SFP Output Modules | |
Product | MSC-SFPTX-HDMI (sold separately) |
HDMI Version | v1.4 |
DVI Version | v1.0 |
Video Format | Up to 1080p |
Color Space | RGB or YCbCr |
Data Rates | 3G-SDI, HD-SDI, and SD-SDI |
Audio Channels | 8 |
SDI Standards | |
SD Formats | 625i25 PAL and 525i29.97 NTSC |
HD Formats | 720p23.98, 720p24, 720p25, 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94, 720p60, 1080p23.98, 1080PsF23.98, 1080p24, 1080PsF24, 1080p25, 1080PsF25, 1080p29.97, 1080PsF29.97, 1080p30, 1080PsF30, 1080i50, 1080i59.94, 1080i60 |
3G Formats | 1080p50, 1080p59.94, 1080p60 |
2K Formats | 2048 x 1556p23.98/24/25 |
Compliance | SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE 310M, SMPTE 425M-A, SMPTE 425M-B, ITU-R BT.656 and ITU-R BT.601 |
Video Sampling | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 |
Audio Sampling | 24 bit @ 48 KHz |
Color Precision | 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 10 bit |
Color Space | YUV or RGB |
Metadata Support | Ancillary data as defined by SMPTE 352M |