Transition E-100BTX-FX-N-01 100BFX PCI ST 100BFX UTP Media Converter

Product Description

The Transition E-100BTX-FX-N-01 is an internal network interface card (NIC) that functions as a Fast Ethernet media converter. Designed to be installed directly into a computer's PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slot, this card provides a direct connection from the computer's internal bus to a fiber optic network. It translates 100Base-TX signals from a standard RJ45 copper Ethernet port into 100Base-FX signals suitable for transmission over fiber optic cabling, and vice versa. This allows a desktop or server system to communicate over fiber networks, benefiting from increased bandwidth, longer distances, and immunity to electrical interference. The card supports the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet standard, making it suitable for applications where Gigabit speeds are not required but extended reach or enhanced reliability is paramount. The copper interface uses an RJ45 connector, while the fiber optic interface utilizes ST connectors, a common choice for multimode fiber deployments. The 100Base-FX standard enables data transmission over multimode fiber optic cables for distances up to 2 kilometers (approximately 1.2 miles), which is significantly greater than the 100-meter limit of standard UTP Ethernet cables. The operating wavelength is typically 1310 nm for multimode fiber. This PCI media converter card is ideal for workstations, servers, or industrial PCs that need to connect to a fiber backbone or extend their network reach into areas where copper cabling is impractical or susceptible to interference. It typically includes diagnostic LEDs on the card's bracket to indicate link status, network activity, and speed. The E-100BTX-FX-N-01 provides a cost-effective solution for integrating fiber connectivity directly into a computer system without the need for an external media converter box.