Model MSC-FC8BW8WB
8 Channel Two Way 3G-SDI BNC to CWDM Fiber Converter (16 CWDM modules included)


Matrix Switch Corporation SDI CWDM fiber optic converters provide compact, flexible, and low cost solutions for transmitting multiple coax SDI signals over a single fiber. Utilizing different wavelengths these products can transmit up to 16 channels of 3G-SDI up to 20km.
The MSC-FC8BW8WB converter provides 8 channels in both directions (16 channels total) converting from 3G-SDI BNC connectors to and from CWDM fiber optic over a single fiber. This product includes 8 MSC-SFPTX-W CWDM transmitter modules and 8 MSC-SFPRX-W CWDM receiver modules factory installed.
- Re-clocks standard SDI rates UHD (11.88 Gbit/s), 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 11.88 Gbit/s
- Passes SDI embedded audio and ancillary data
- 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 | 16 |
Outputs | 16 |
Size | 13" x 2.50" x 6" |
Weight | 5.0 lbs |
USA List Price | $10,995 |
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) |
SDI Outputs | |
Connector Type | BNC |
Data Rates | 19 Mbit/s through 3.0 Gbit/s |
Re-clocking Data Rates | 2.97 Gbit/s, 1.485 Gbit/s, 270 Mbit/s |
Output Return Loss | > 15dB @ HD, > 12dB @ 3G |
Output Impedance | 75 Ohms +/- 1% |
Output Level | 800 mV P-P +/- 5% |
Output Jitter | < 0.2 UI |
SFP Inputs | |
Connector Type | SFP (MSA Standard Compatible) |
Data Rates | 19 Mbit/s through 3.0 Gbit/s |
SFP Outputs | |
Connector Type | SFP (MSA Standard Compatible) |
Data Rates | 19 Mbit/s through 3.0 Gbit/s |
Fiber Optic SFP Input Modules | |
Product | MSC-SFPRX-F |
Connector Type | LC |
Fiber Type | Single Mode Fiber (SMF) |
Wavelength | 1200~1610nm (1310nm nominal) |
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 |
Fiber Optic SFP Output Modules | |
Product | MSC-SFPTX-F |
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 |
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 |
Qty | Model | Description |
1 | MSC-FC8BW8WB (OLD) | 8 Channel Two Way 3G-SDI BNC to CWDM Fiber Converter (CWDM modules not included) |
8 | MSC-SFPRX-W | 3G-SDI CWDM Fiber Optic SFP Input Module 20KM |
8 | MSC-SFPTX-W | 3G-SDI CWDM Fiber Optic SFP Output Module 20KM |