EG 2069:2012 - SMPTE Engineering Guideline - SMPTE ST 297 Optical SDI Networks

This engineering guideline provides guidance on the implementation of SMPTE ST 297 optical SDI networks in the following areas: Network: – Basics components of an optical network – Multimode versus Single mode fiber – Link budget – how to calculate, important factors – Differences between Optical SDI interfaces and components and datacom interfaces and components – Issues arising from the use of non-optimized ST 297 optical components – Optical attenuators – why are they required and when to use them – Optical isolators – why are they required and when to use them — Evaluation of an optical system and its components: – Test and measurement equipment – Test and measurement methodology – Important test parameters – Ensuring interoperability