1. Active Components
Ron Logan
Ramzi Sawires

2. What do we mean by an “Active Product” ?
A product that contains electronic or optical devices that consume electrical power to operate
Examples:
Copper-to-fiber “Media Converters”
USB hubs, Ethernet switches and routers
RF and Microwave amplifiers
Digitzers, delay-lines, switches, etc.

3. Why Fiber Optic Media Converters?
Why Fiber Optics?
Reduced Weight
Increased Distance
Reduced EMI headaches
Glenair offers:
Ruggedized Mil/Aero fiber optic Media Converters
Engineering Design support

4. Glenair Fiber Optic Media Converters
Gigabit Ethernet Fiber-Optic Media Converter
Converts Gigabit Ethernet (1000BASE-T) from copper twisted pair to a pair of optical fibers
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Fiber-Optic Media Converter
R,G,B, clock signal transport
Size-8 Active Contact
Up to 4.25 GB/sec
General Aggregation Media Converters
All Ruggedized packaging & -40C to +85C
“ Series”
Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
“ Series”
DVI Media Converter
“ Series”
Size-8 Media Converter
“050-xxx”
Aggregation
Media Converters

5. What is a Media Converter?
Example – Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Media Converter (MC)
Ethernet
Copper
4 Twisted Pairs
38999 Optical
Connector
Signal Conditioning Electronics
Laser
Diode
38999
Ethernet Copper
4 Twisted Pairs
Optical Fiber Pair
Up to 10 km
Photodiode
Power
Supply
DC Power
DC Power
38999
Glenair GbE MC
GbE Functional Block Diagram

6. Glenair GbE Media Converter
Converts electrical 1000BASE-T to fiber optic 1000BASE-SX or -LX in ruggedized packaging
Key specifications:
IEEE Gigabit Ethernet Standard Compliant
-40C to +85C operation,
MIL-STD 810 shock and vibration
2.5W power consumption, +5 to 40VDC input; optional 3.3V version
MIL-STD-1344 immersion resistance
Distance
SX version up to 550 meters
LX version up 10 km
MIL-T compatible fiber connector interface
“ Series”
Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter
Ethernet Media Converter with GFOCA connector,
using same internal circuit board

7. DVI Functional Diagram
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
Lasers x 4
PIN/TIA x 4
TMDS - Red
Laser Drivers
Limiting
Amplifiers
TMDS - Red
Source
TMDS - Green
TMDS - Green
Monitor
TMDS - Blue
TMDS - Blue
TMDS – Data/Clock
TMDS – Data/Clock
18-36V
18-36V
Regulation
Regulation
Fiber optic Cable
up to 500m MMF
up to 10km SMF
R,G,B, Clock
R,G,B, Clock
Power
Power TX RX

8. Glenair Digital Video Media Converter
Converts DVI signals (R, G, B, Clock) from copper twisted pair to four optical fibers in ruggedized packaging
Key specifications:
-40C to +85C operation,
MIL-STD 810 shock and vibration
2.5W power consumption,
+5 to 40VDC input; optional 3.3V version
MIL-STD-1344 immersion resistance
Distance:
SX version: Up to 550 meters
LX version: Up to 10 km
MIL-T compatible fiber connector interface
Multiple connector and package options as well as custom form-factors
“ Series”
DVI Media Converter

9. Aggregation Media Converter - Capability
Input 1
Aggregate, Packetize in GbE
and
Serialize/
DeSerialize
Input 2
FO Tx
Input 3
FO Rx
Input N
A/D
Power
Regulator
Developing Capability for Generic Aggregation Media Converter engines
Input signals can be defined
Examples: RS232, USB, RS485, propietary digital signals, low speed Video and then transport over GbE and fiber.
Many possible packaging options

10. Other Examples of Packaging for Media Converters
Integration of active electronics and optics with Glenair connector and cable assemblies
Electrical I/O on one side, fiber-optic on the other

11. Size #8 Active Contacts Ultra-compact Fiber-Optic Media Converter
Transmitter or Receiver in Size #8 Contact
Supports IFE Systems, DVI/HDMI Video, Ethernet Hubs/Switches, FiberChannel, etc.
ARINC 664, 801, 803, 804, 818 Compliant
Supports AFDX Fiber-Optic Transport for Integrated Modular Avionics
Data rates: 100 MB/s to 4.25 GB/s
Extremely compact packaging
Ultra-low power consumption
Series Size-8 Active Contact Media Converters
Size-8 Active Contact used in ARINC 600/AFDX Ethernet for IMA
(Integrated Modular Avionics)

12. Glenair Size #8 Active Contact
Features and Benefits
FRONT RELEASE size 8 contact that fits in ARINC 600 connector
Removable Alignment Sleeve for ease of cleaning
1.25mm LuxCis Contact
Unique internal design avoids IP issues
Data rates from 100Mb/s to 4.2Gb/s
Future– derivative products
2.5mm ELIO contacts for ARINC
Glenair Expanded Beam contacts for ARINC
Higher data rates
REAR RELEASE size 8 o/e contacts to fit into and other Glenair connectors

13. 050-301 Size #8 Active Contact Tx

14. Glenair Active Product Focus
Expand Standard Opto-Electronic Media Converter offerings
Develop Custom packaging for Existing Media Converters
Develop Custom Aggregation Media and converters
More integration of actives with cable assemblies
Personal Area Networks and Soldier Systems
USB hubs, power management
RF and Microwave Fiber Optic Media Converter

15. Glenair Active Components Capabilities
Electronic and optical engineering, qualification and manufacturing capabilities
High-speed digital and analog RF/Microwave Circuit Design,
PCB Layout, Flex circuit design,
FPGA design implementation and programing
microwave modeling, production and test
High-Speed Digital and Microwave Systems Analysis
Facilities and equipment
Electronic/optical test and product facility in Bldg. 1220
Up to 12.5 GB/sec bit-error-rate test capability
DVI MC
Active Size 8 O/E Contact
GbE MC

16. Active Components Glendale Factory Support
Ramzi Sawires
Business Development, Active Components
Ron Logan
Chief Technologist and Sr. Director, Active Components

18. Active Components Part Numbering
050 Series: Active Components with an Optical Port
050-1XX Series Ethernet Media Converters
050-2XX Series Video Media Converters
050-3XX Series Data and Computer Peripherals
050-4XX RF and Microwave Links
051-MXX Subassemblies of 050 Series
052-MXX Active Components with Electrical Ports only
053-MXX Subassemblies of 052 Series
057-YYYY Custom Products (“Specials”)
059-ZZZZ Accessories (mating cables, etc.)
Series Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter