12G-SDI to Fiber Optic Mini Converter (RX/TX Set)

Description

Bioni 12G-SDI to Fiber Optic Mini Converter (RX/TX Set)

Broadcast-grade 4K signal extension over a single fiber — pocket-sized, plug-and-play.

The Bioni 12G-SDI to Fiber Mini Converter Set is a compact transmitter-and-receiver pair built for production and clinical imaging teams who need to push uncompressed 4K video over long distances without the bulk of a rack-mount system. Whether you’re routing live procedural video from an Hitachi/FUJIFILM ARIETTA ultrasound system or Endoscopy Processor to a reporting workstation, linking an endoscopy tower to a remote review room, or running a signal between an EP lab and the control suite, this kit delivers zero-delay, broadcast-level transmission on a single strand of fiber.

Key Features

True 12G-SDI, 4K60 Ready Supports 12G/6G/3G/HD/SD-SDI with automatic reclocking from 270 Mbit/s to 12 Gbit/s. Handles resolutions up to 3840×2160 @ 60Hz, plus 1080p, 1080i, and 720p. Compatible with SMPTE ST-2082-1, ST-2081-1, ST-424, ST-292, and ST-259 standards, as well as DVB-ASI and AES10 (MADI).

Immune to Electrical Noise Because the signal travels as light through glass fiber rather than as current through copper, the link is inherently immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio-frequency interference (RFI), and ground loops. Critical in environments where electrical noise integrity must be preserved — think electrophysiology labs running alongside high-precision ECG and intracardiac mapping systems, or hybrid ORs where RF energy from electrosurgical units would otherwise corrupt a coax run.

Long-Distance Single-Fiber Transmission Up to 20 km over single-mode fiber on one LC connector — ideal for hospitals, multi-floor clinical facilities, stadiums, arenas, OB vans, and campus installations where coax simply can’t reach.

Embedded Audio + Tally + RS485 Return Each channel carries 8 channels of embedded audio. Backwards RS485 (up to 57600 baud) and Tally signaling let you control source devices and trigger indicators down the same fiber — no extra cabling required.

SDI Loop Output A dedicated 12G-SDI loop-out on each unit lets you monitor the signal locally without breaking the chain. Useful for confidence monitoring at the source or at the receiving end.

Truly Mini Form Factor At roughly 73 × 44 × 18 mm, the Bioni converters mount easily on a procedure cart, equipment boom, camera body, or rig plate. Gold-plated BNC connectors keep signal degradation to a minimum on the copper side.

Plug-and-Play Auto-detection of input format, hot-swappable, and powered via Type-C (5V, 2W max). No menus, no DIP switches, no setup utility — connect SDI in, fiber out, and you’re live.

What’s in the Box

• 1× Bioni 12G-SDI to Fiber Transmitter (TX)
• 1× Bioni Fiber to 12G-SDI Receiver (RX)
• 2× SFP optical modules (pre-installed)
• 2× Type-C power cables
• Quick-start guide

Typical Applications

SDI video signal transmission from the processor to the reporting software, and any situation where 4K-SDI needs to travel further than coax allows or where electrical noise integrity is crucial. Because fiber is impervious to EMI, RFI, and ground-loop interference, the Bioni converter set is particularly well-suited to:

• Electrophysiological (EP) labs — preserves signal integrity in environments dense with ECG, intracardiac mapping, and ablation equipment, where stray electrical noise on copper runs is a clinical concern.
• Endoscopy setups paired with the Hitachi/FUJIFILM ARIETTA ultrasound platform — cleanly extends procedural video from the ARIETTA processor and endoscopy tower to remote reporting workstations, archiving systems, or teaching displays without picking up theater-floor interference.
• Hybrid ORs and cath labs — isolates video runs from electrosurgical and high-RF equipment.
• Live event production, broadcast and ENG, sports and concert coverage, film and TV sets, and industrial monitoring.

Specifications at a Glance