The MICROSENS Fast Ethernet Bridge PC Card 10/100Base-TX/100Base-FX is a compact and versatile solution for seamlessly connecting copper and fiber optic networks. It enables network expansion over long distances while combining modern bridging functionalities with simple configuration. Supporting both multimode and singlemode fiber optic connections, the bridge offers impressive ranges of up to 2 km (multimode) or 15 km (singlemode) in full-duplex mode.

The Fast Ethernet Bridge PC Card is powered via an internal PC power supply or USB port and supports both crossed and uncrossed RJ-45 patch cables through its Autocrossing feature. The integrated Link Fault Pass Through functionality ensures reliable connection monitoring by automatically communicating link faults to the counterpart device. This feature, along with other operating modes and duplex settings, can be controlled using DIP switches.

With its compact design, including a low-profile option, the bridge is ideal for desktop installations and other space-saving applications.

Technical details:

Multimode version:

• Range: 2 km (full-duplex)
• Transmit power: ≥ -19 dBm
• Sensitivity: ≤ -31 dBm
• Wavelength: 1300 nm
• Connectors: SC (MS484160USB-V2, MS484160USB-LP), ST (MS484161USB-V2, MS484161USB-LP)

Singlemode version:

• Range: 15 km (full-duplex)
• Transmit power: ≥ -15 dBm
• Sensitivity: ≤ -31 dBm
• Wavelength: 1300 nm
• Connectors: SC (MS484162USB-V2, MS484162USB-LP)

Power supply:

• Internal PC power supply or USB port (5 V DC, max. 310 mA)

Connections:

• RJ-45 port: Supports 10/100Base-TX with Autocrossing
• Fiber optic port: Supports 100Base-FX

Features:

• Link Fault Pass Through: Automatic link fault detection and forwarding
• Configuration: 5 DIP switches for manual mode and duplex settings
• Autonegotiation: Enable/disable for twisted-pair connections

LED indicators:

• Status indicators for link and activity on fiber and copper ports

Dimensions:

• Compact design, also available as a low-profile version

Ordering information:

• MS484160USB-V2: Multimode SC connector, standard
• MS484161USB-V2: Multimode ST connector, standard
• MS484162USB-V2: Singlemode SC connector, standard
• MS484160USB-LP: Multimode SC connector, low profile
• MS484161USB-LP: Multimode ST connector, low profile
• MS484162USB-LP: Singlemode SC connector, low profile

Applications:

• Connecting copper and fiber optic networks
• Extending networks over long distances
• Use in desktop or space-constrained environments

Notes:

• DIP switches must only be configured in a powered-off state.
• Both sides must be connected for the Link Fault Pass Through feature to function correctly.