DVI Fiber Optic Extender: Enables Long Range Transmission of Digital DVI Display

Using fiber optic cables, a DVI Fiber Optic Extenderthese extender units operate on single, detachable
transmits a digital DVI display signal up to 3,300 feetoptical cable, it greatly simplifies installation and
away from a computer. Each extender consists of amaintenance.
transmitter that connects to a computer and aThis fiber optic extender is also available as an EMI
receiver that connects to a monitor. The transmittershielded unit which corresponds to TDMS signal. It also
can be powered by the DVI port on the attachedhas a Pseudo-DDC detection function for EDID
source device, eliminating the need for power supplyinformation and is equipped with Standard DVI 24 pin
installation. These transmitter and receiver units areplug and SC fiber connector. These units are so
housed in extremely compact DVI cable-type clamshelldesigned that they are capable of auto-sensing
enclosures making them small form factor unitsresolution on each monitor. They also have the
allowing for easy connection and placement.necessary regulatory approvals from CE, FCC and
These units eliminate the need for heavy gaugeRoHS.
multiple-fiber cables and additional equipment to boostDue to the fact that transmission of content over fiber
the video signal. Installation and setup is easy requiringoptics is inherently secure and immune to outside
no additional software to operate. This DVI Fiberinterference, this DVI Extender is being used for
Extender is fully compliant with the DVI (digital visualRemote DVI display monitoring for medical, military,
interface) protocol which is the standard for videoaerospace, industrial and traffic control applications. It is
transmission to liquid-crystal displays as will as digitalalso used in color LED signboards, Digital Flat Panel
projectors. Computer resolutions from VGA (640 XDisplays, Plasma Display Panels and projectors in
480) to WUXGA (1900 X 1200) are supported byconference rooms and auditoriums.
these devices. Options for higher resolutions are alsoBecause of its advantages and features, this DVI Fiber
available. It works on the principle of digital, zeroOptic Extender is fast emerging as an effective an
compression technology to deliver perfecteconomical solution for extending single link DVI-D
pixel-for-pixel transmission of computer images. Sincesignals long distances over fiber optic cables.