RGB Spectrum has introduced the Opto line of fiber optic matrix switchers, plus transmit and receive modules and accessories at InfoComm. Since the Opto line is fiber-based, it’s designed for sending signals longer distances with no EMF susceptibility. According to RGB, all fiber components in the signal path are rated at 6.22 GHz which means they can be transmitted without the need for frame duplication or compression schemes, which can cause visual artifacts.

The Opto switcher chassis supports a mix of duplex and simplex connections as well as multi-mode and single-mode fiber. I/O cards and power supplies are hot-swappable, as are optional redundant controller cards. Three chassis sizes accommodate non-blocking matrices up to160x160 duplex. Distances up to 1 kilometer are available over multi-mode fiber and up to 40 km over single-mode fiber.

The Opto TX/RX modules convert between signal sources, including DVI, HDMI, RGB and HD/3G-SDI formats and fiber optics. Modules are available as either stand-alone or in rack mount format. Up to four modules can populate the 1 RU rack mount chassis. The TX and RX modules can also be used as extender pairs.

Dual-link DVI, audio and serial and network data are options. EDID and HDCP are supported on a DDC return channel.

Complete specs are here: http://www.rgb.com/products/Opto/?c=n