Transition E-TBT-FRL-05(SM)-EU 10BFL 10BT ST 10BFL UTP Media Converter

SKU E-TBT-FRL-05(SM)-EU

Brand Transition Networks

Media converter for 10 Mbps Ethernet.
Converts between 10BASE-T (UTP) and 10BASE-FL (Single-Mode Fiber).
Features ST fiber optic connector.
Designed for the European market (EU designation).
Extends network reach over fiber optic cable.
Supports full-duplex and half-duplex operation.

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Key specifications

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Product Type: Media Converter
Model: E-TBT-FRL-05(SM)-EU
Brand: Transition
Ethernet Speed: 10 Mbps
Fiber Type: Single-Mode
Fiber Connector: ST

Product details

The Transition E-TBT-FRL-05(SM)-EU is a 10BT UTP to 10BFL ST Media Converter for the European market. It facilitates the conversion between twisted-pair copper Ethernet and single-mode fiber optic Ethernet.

Technical Information

Product Type	Media Converter
Model	E-TBT-FRL-05(SM)-EU
Brand	Transition
Ethernet Speed	10 Mbps

Additional Specifications

Fiber Type	Single-Mode
Fiber Connector	ST
Copper Connector	RJ-45 (implied for 10BASE-T)

Description

The Transition E-TBT-FRL-05(SM)-EU is a dedicated media converter designed to bridge the gap between 10BASE-T Ethernet over Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) copper cabling and 10BASE-FL Ethernet over single-mode fiber optic cabling. This device is specifically targeted for the European market, indicated by the '-EU' suffix, suggesting compliance with regional standards and power requirements. Its core function is to enable network extension over longer distances and in environments where electromagnetic interference is a concern, by converting the electrical signals of copper Ethernet to optical signals for fiber transmission. The converter supports the older but still relevant 10 Mbps Ethernet standard, making it suitable for legacy systems or specific applications that do not require higher bandwidth. The '10BT' refers to the 10 Mbps Ethernet standard over twisted-pair copper, typically using an RJ-45 connector. The '10BFL' signifies the 10 Mbps Ethernet standard over fiber optic cable, and in this model, it utilizes single-mode fiber (SM) with ST connectors. Single-mode fiber is known for its ability to carry signals over very long distances, often many kilometers, compared to multi-mode fiber. This device is crucial for network designers and administrators who need to connect network segments separated by significant distances or require enhanced immunity to electrical noise. The ST connector is a common type of fiber optic connector, known for its bayonet-style coupling. The Transition E-TBT-FRL-05(SM)-EU provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for extending 10 Mbps Ethernet networks using existing or new fiber optic infrastructure, ensuring connectivity where direct copper runs are not feasible.

Condition: Refurbished