Twelve-path multifunctional optical transceiver

By designing a twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver, the problem of limited interface types in optical transmission equipment has been solved. This enables simultaneous transmission of high-bandwidth video and network data, supports long-distance transmission, and allows for real-time monitoring of signal status. It is suitable for program production and television transmission centers.

CN224068704UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31INSIGHT VISUAL TECH (TIANJIN) CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-30
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing optical transmission equipment has a single interface type, making it difficult to simultaneously meet the needs of high-bandwidth video transmission and network data transmission.

Method used

A twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver was designed, comprising a main control module, control components, and interface components. It supports the transmission of different types of signals, such as 12 channels of unidirectional 12G-SDI video with loop-out and 2 channels of independent gigabit Ethernet. The main control module manages the signals and combines optical fibers and data transmission lines to achieve multi-point chain transmission.

Benefits of technology

It enables simultaneous transmission of multiple signal types, ensures broadcast-grade signal integrity, supports long-distance transmission, and monitors signal status in real time through display components to ensure safe broadcasting.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a twelve-path multifunctional optical transceiver, which belongs to the technical field of digital signal transmission equipment, and comprises a shell, a main control module, a control assembly, an interface assembly and a display assembly, the interior of the shell is of a hollow structure, a power supply unit is arranged in the shell, the front side wall of the shell is provided with an exhaust outlet, and an exhaust fan is arranged at the exhaust outlet. The main control module is installed in the shell, the control assembly is installed in the shell, the interface assembly is installed on the rear side wall of the shell, two sets of power interfaces are arranged on the right side of the interface assembly, and the display assembly is installed on the front side wall of the shell and arranged on the right side of the exhaust fan. The problem that in the prior art, due to the fact that signal transmission equipment is single in interface type, transmission of different types of signals is difficult to achieve, and the requirements for high-bandwidth video transmission and network data transmission are difficult to meet at the same time is solved. The practicability of the equipment is improved, and the use scene of the equipment is enriched.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of digital signal transmission equipment technology, specifically to a twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of digital and network technologies, the modern communications field has placed higher demands on signal transmission equipment. The development of optical transceivers in China began alongside the development of surveillance systems. Optical transceivers are devices that convert one or more channels of analog video signals into optical signals through various encoding methods for transmission via optical fiber.

[0003] Traditional optical transceivers are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of complex application scenarios in terms of functional diversity, transmission distance, signal quality, and system integration. For example, in scenarios such as broadcast television program production, live broadcasts of large-scale events, and remote monitoring, it is necessary to transmit high-definition video, audio, control signals, and network data simultaneously, requiring equipment with high reliability, low latency, and long-distance transmission capabilities. Existing optical transceivers are mostly focused on single-service transmission, with limited interface types, making it difficult to achieve the transmission of different types of signals and simultaneously meet the needs of high-bandwidth video transmission and network data transmission.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver to overcome the shortcomings of existing optical transmission equipment is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address this issue, this invention provides a twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver to solve the problem in the prior art where the single interface type of signal transmission equipment makes it difficult to transmit different types of signals, thus hindering the simultaneous fulfillment of high-bandwidth video transmission and network data transmission requirements.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model discloses a twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver, comprising:

[0008] The outer shell has a hollow internal structure, and a power supply unit is installed inside the outer shell. An exhaust vent is provided on the front side wall of the outer shell, and an exhaust fan is installed at the exhaust vent.

[0009] The main control module is installed inside the casing;

[0010] The control components are installed inside the housing;

[0011] An interface assembly is mounted on the rear side wall of the housing, and two sets of power interfaces are provided on the right side of the interface assembly.

[0012] A display component is mounted on the front sidewall of the housing, and the display component is located on the right side of the exhaust fan.

[0013] Furthermore, the power supply unit, main control module, control component, interface component, power interface, display component and exhaust fan are electrically connected.

[0014] Furthermore, the main control module includes:

[0015] The motherboard is mounted on the bottom surface of the housing. An Ethernet interface is provided on the lower side of the motherboard. The Ethernet interface is located on the right side of the interface assembly. The front end of the Ethernet interface protrudes from the rear side wall of the housing.

[0016] The CPU is installed in a slot on the surface of the motherboard;

[0017] The SFP optical module is mounted on the upper surface of the motherboard.

[0018] Furthermore, the interface component includes:

[0019] Several connecting brackets are mounted on the bottom surface of the housing;

[0020] Several connecting plates are installed on the bottom surface of the outer casing. Each connecting plate corresponds to a connecting bracket, and the upper end of the connecting bracket is fixedly connected to the connecting plate by a pin.

[0021] Several SDI input interfaces are installed at the front end of the connecting plate, and the front end of the SDI input interfaces extends through the rear sidewall of the housing;

[0022] Several SDI output interfaces are installed at the front end of the connecting plate, the front end of the SDI input interface protrudes through the rear side wall of the housing, and the SDI output interface is located below the SDI input interface;

[0023] A fiber optic coupler is mounted on the rear side wall of the housing. The fiber optic coupler is located to the right of the SDI input interface and is connected to the SFP optical module via a fiber optic patch cord.

[0024] Furthermore, the number of the connecting bracket, connecting plate, SDI input interface, and SDI output interface are all 12.

[0025] Furthermore, the power supply unit includes:

[0026] An SDI power supply board is installed on the bottom surface inside the housing, and the SDI power supply board is electrically connected to the interface assembly;

[0027] The main power supply board is mounted on the bottom surface of the housing. The main power supply board is located to the right of the SDI power supply board, and some of the control components are mounted on top of the main power supply board.

[0028] Furthermore, the control component includes:

[0029] The power supply is provided in two sets, both sets of which are installed on the top of the main power supply board. The two sets of power supplies correspond one-to-one with the two sets of power interfaces, and the power supply is electrically connected to the power interface.

[0030] A mid-wave beam splitter is mounted on the bottom surface of the housing and is positioned in front of the SDI power supply board.

[0031] Furthermore, the display component includes:

[0032] The lamp panel adapter plate is installed on the front side wall of the housing;

[0033] An OLED display is embedded in the front sidewall of the housing, and the OLED display is electrically connected to the lamp board adapter plate.

[0034] This utility model has the following advantages:

[0035] This invention, through the configuration of a main control module, control components, and interface components, enables simultaneous support for the transmission of different signal types, including 12 channels of unidirectional 12G-SDI video with loop-out and 2 channels of independent Gigabit Ethernet. The main control module manages the 12 SDI video channels and 2 Gigabit Ethernet channels, parsing SDI, IP, and other protocols to ensure broadcast-grade signal integrity. Multiple optical transceivers are connected via optical fibers and data transmission lines, enabling multi-point chain transmission. Long-distance transmission via single-mode fiber is widely applicable to program production sites and television transmission centers. A display component allows real-time display of signal strength, operating status, and chassis temperature for each channel, combined with remote monitoring via a user interface, ensuring safe broadcasting. Attached Figure Description

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0037] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0038] Figure 1 A three-dimensional view of a twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver provided for this utility model;

[0039] Figure 2 A perspective view of the main control module provided by this utility model;

[0040] Figure 3 A perspective view of the interface component provided by this utility model;

[0041] Figure 4 A perspective view of the power supply unit provided for this utility model;

[0042] Figure 5 A perspective view of the display component provided by this utility model;

[0043] Figure 6 A perspective view of the control component provided by this utility model.

[0044] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Power supply unit; 21. SDI power supply board; 22. Main power supply board; 11. Exhaust vent; 12. Exhaust fan; 3. Main control module; 31. Motherboard; 32. Ethernet interface; 33. CPU; 34. SFP optical module; 4. Control components; 41. Power supply unit; 42. Medium wave splitter; 5. Interface components; 51. Connecting bracket; 52. Connecting board; 53. SDI input interface; 54. SDI output interface; 55. Fiber optic coupler; 6. Power interface; 7. Display components; 71. Lamp board adapter board; 72. OLED display screen. Detailed Implementation

[0045] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1-6 The present invention discloses a twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver, which consists of five parts, as follows: Figure 1As shown, a twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver includes a housing 1, a main control module 3, a control component 4, an interface component 5, and a display component 7. The housing 1 has a hollow internal structure, and a power supply unit 2 is installed inside the housing 1. An exhaust vent 11 is provided on the front side wall of the housing 1, and an exhaust fan 12 is installed at the exhaust vent 11. The main control module 3 and the control component 4 are installed inside the housing 1. The interface component 5 is installed on the rear side wall of the housing 1, and two sets of power interfaces 6 are provided on the right side of the interface component 5. The display component 7 is installed on the front side wall of the housing 1, and is located to the right of the exhaust fan 12. The housing 1 of this invention is a standard 1RU width chassis, compact in size, easy to deploy, and flexible in installation. It can achieve multi-point chain transmission via optical fiber and data transmission lines, and long-distance transmission via single-mode optical fiber, making it widely applicable to program production sites and television transmission centers. When using single-mode optical fiber connections, the typical transmission distance is not less than 10 kilometers. In use, connect one end of the power cord to the power interface 6 and the other end to an external AC power source. When multiple devices need to be connected, connect one end of a data transmission cable to the SDI output interface 54 of one device and the other end to the SDI input interface 53 of another device. Then, connect the data transmission cable to the video receiving device and camera via other data transmission cables. The display component 7 can display the signal strength, operating status, and chassis temperature of each channel in real time. Combined with remote monitoring via the UI page, it ensures safe broadcasting. In this embodiment, since the 12G-SDI video output supporting 12 channels of unidirectional loop-out generates a lot of heat, two sets of exhaust fans 12 are set up and powered by two power supplies 41 respectively. This prevents both exhaust fans 12 from stopping when one power supply 41 fails, causing heat accumulation and potentially damaging the equipment.

[0047] In one specific embodiment, the power supply unit 2, the main control module 3, the control component 4, the interface component 5, the power interface 6, the display component 7, and the exhaust fan 12 are electrically connected.

[0048] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, the main control module 3 includes a motherboard 31, a CPU 33, and an SFP optical module 34. The motherboard 31 is mounted on the bottom surface of the housing 1. An Ethernet interface 32 is located on the lower side of the motherboard 31 and is situated on the right side of the interface assembly 5. The front end of the Ethernet interface protrudes from the rear side wall of the housing 1. The CPU 33 is mounted in a slot on the surface of the motherboard 31, and the SFP optical module 34 is mounted on the upper surface of the motherboard 31. The motherboard 31 and CPU 33 are responsible for controlling the entire device according to the programmed instructions and can make corresponding adjustments based on other commands issued to the device. The device can form two independent Gigabit Ethernet transmissions through the Ethernet interface 32, which conforms to the relevant IEEE 802.3 standards. The SFP optical module 34 is connected to the fiber optic coupler 55 via a fiber optic patch cord. The function of the SFP optical module 34 is to realize the mutual conversion between electrical and optical signals, enabling the network device to perform high-speed, long-distance data transmission through optical fiber.

[0049] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 As shown, the interface assembly 5 includes a connecting bracket 51, a connecting plate 52, an SDI input interface 53, an SDI output interface 54, and a fiber optic coupler 55. Several connecting brackets 51 are mounted on the bottom surface of the housing 1, and several connecting plates 52 are also mounted on the bottom surface of the housing 1. Each connecting plate 52 corresponds to one of the connecting brackets 51. The upper end of each connecting bracket 51 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 52 by a pin. Several SDI input interfaces 53 are mounted on the front end of the connecting plate 52, with the front end of each SDI input interface 53 extending through the rear side wall of the housing 1. Several SDI output interfaces 54 are mounted on the front end of the connecting plate 52, with the front end of each SDI input interface 53 extending through the rear side wall of the housing 1. The SDI output interfaces 54 are located below the SDI input interfaces 53. The fiber optic coupler 55 is mounted on the rear side wall of the housing 1, located to the right of the SDI input interfaces 53. The fiber optic coupler 55 is connected to the SFP optical module 34 via a fiber optic patch cord. The connecting plate 52 is connected to the connecting bracket 51 by a pin and fixed to the bottom surface of the housing by bolts. The connecting bracket 51 is electrically connected to the medium-wave splitter 42. The function of the fiber optic coupler 55 is to distribute optical signals to different optical fibers in a specific ratio, or to combine multiple signals into a single optical fiber for transmission.

[0050] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the number of connecting brackets 51, connecting plates 52, SDI input interfaces 53, and SDI output interfaces 54 are all 12. This utility model can simultaneously support the transmission of different types of signals, such as 12 channels of unidirectional 12G-SDI video with loop-out and 2 channels of independent gigabit Ethernet.

[0051] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 3, Figure 4 As shown, the power supply unit 2 includes an SDI power supply board 21 and a main power supply board 22. The SDI power supply board 21 is mounted on the bottom surface of the housing 1 and is electrically connected to the interface assembly 5. The main power supply board 22 is mounted on the bottom surface of the housing 1 and is located to the right of the SDI power supply board 21. A portion of the control assembly 4 is mounted above the main power supply board 22. The main power supply board 22 supplies power to various electrical appliances. It supplies power to the SDI power supply board 21, which then supplies power to the video receiving device and camera via data transmission lines. By using the main power supply board 22 and the SDI power supply board 21, the current of each electrical appliance can be effectively controlled, preventing damage from excessive current or voltage.

[0052] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the control component 4 includes a power supply 41 and a mid-wave optical splitter 42. Two sets of power supplies 41 are installed on the top of the main power supply board 22, each corresponding to a power interface 6. The power supplies 41 are electrically connected to the power interfaces 6. The mid-wave optical splitter 42 is installed on the bottom surface of the housing 1, positioned in front of the SDI power supply board 21. This device supports 12 channels of unidirectional 12G-SDI video output with loopback, requiring significant power; therefore, two sets of power supplies 41 are used. The power supplies 41 convert standard AC power into low-voltage, stable DC power. The mid-wave optical splitter 42 is used to multiplex or demultiplex optical signals of different wavelengths to achieve simultaneous transmission of multiple signals in a single optical fiber. By using an optical fiber coupler 55 and the mid-wave optical splitter 42, signal splitting and wavelength multiplexing are achieved collaboratively. A single fiber can efficiently schedule multiple signals, solving the problem of traditional equipment requiring multiple units to be stacked. This invention employs bidirectional CWDM technology, featuring equalization and clock regeneration, and its technical specifications meet broadcast-grade requirements, passing the Pathological Signal Test.

[0053] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the display assembly 7 includes a lamp board adapter board 71 and an OLED display screen 72. The lamp board adapter board 71 is mounted on the front sidewall of the housing 1, and the OLED display screen 72 is embedded in the front sidewall of the housing 1. The OLED display screen 72 is electrically connected to the lamp board adapter board 71. The display module is equipped with a high-visibility OLED LCD screen to display the operating status of each signal and its current signal strength value. The lamp board adapter board 71 can effectively connect the lamps to the power supply or other control devices to power the OLED display screen 72.

[0054] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A twelve-channel multi-functional optical transceiver, characterized in that, Include: The shell (1) is internally hollow, the inside of the shell (1) is provided with a power supply unit (2), the front wall of the shell (1) is provided with an exhaust port (11), the exhaust fan (12) is installed at the exhaust port (11); Master module (3), installed in the inside of the shell (1); Control assembly (4), installed in the inside of the shell (1); Interface assembly (5), installed on the rear side wall of the shell (1), the right side of the interface assembly (5) is provided with two groups of power supply interface (6); Display assembly (7) is installed on the front side wall of the shell (1), the display assembly (7) is arranged on the right side of the exhaust fan (12).

2. The twelve-channel multi-function optical transmitter as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The power supply unit (2), master module (3), control assembly (4), interface assembly (5), power supply interface (6), display assembly (7) and exhaust fan (12) are electrically connected.

3. A twelve-channel multi-function optical transmitter as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that, The master module (3) comprises: Mainboard (31), installed on the bottom surface of the shell (1), the lower side of the mainboard (31) is provided with an Ethernet interface (32), the Ethernet interface (32) is arranged on the right side of the interface assembly (5), the front end of the Ethernet interface is arranged on the rear side wall of the shell (1); CPU (33), installed on the surface of the mainboard (31) slot; SFP optical module (34), installed on the upper surface of the mainboard (31).

4. A twelve-channel multi-function optical transmitter as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that, The interface assembly (5) comprises: Several connecting brackets (51) are installed on the bottom surface of the shell (1); Several connecting plates (52) are installed on the bottom surface of the shell (1), the connecting plates (52) correspond to the connecting brackets (51) one by one, the upper end of the connecting bracket (51) is connected with the connecting plate (52) through the pin column; Several SDI input interfaces (53) are installed on the front end of the connecting plate (52), the front end of the SDI input interface (53) is arranged on the rear side wall of the shell (1); Several SDI output interfaces (54) are installed on the front end of the connecting plate (52), the front end of the SDI input interface (53) is arranged on the rear side wall of the shell (1), the SDI output interface (54) is arranged below the SDI input interface (53); Fiber coupler (55), installed on the rear side wall of the shell (1), the fiber coupler (55) is arranged on the right side of the SDI input interface (53), the fiber coupler (55) is connected with the SFP optical module (34) through the optical fiber jumper.

5. A twelve-channel multi-function optical transmitter as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that, The number of connecting bracket (51), connecting plate (52), SDI input interface (53), SDI output interface (54) is 12.

6. A twelve-channel multi-function optical transmitter as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The power supply unit (2) comprises: SDI power supply board (21), installed on the bottom surface of the shell (1), the SDI power supply board (21) is electrically connected with the interface assembly (5); Main power supply board (22), installed on the bottom surface of the shell (1), the main power supply board (22) is arranged on the right side of the SDI power supply board (21), part of the control assembly (4) is installed above the main power supply board (22).

7. A twelve-channel multi-function optical transmitter as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, The control assembly (4) comprises: A power supply (41) is provided with two groups, both of which are installed on the top of the main power supply board (22), and both of which correspond to the power supply interface (6) one by one, and the power supply (41) is electrically connected with the power supply interface (6); The middle wave splitter (42) is installed on the bottom surface of the shell (1), and the middle wave splitter (42) is arranged in front of the SDI power supply board (21).

8. A twelve-channel multi-function optical transmitter as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The display assembly (7) comprises: The lamp plate adapter plate (71) is installed on the front side wall of the shell (1); The OLED display screen (72) is embedded on the front side wall of the shell (1), and the OLED display screen (72) is electrically connected with the lamp plate adapter plate (71).