An Ultimate Guide to Media Converter

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Media converters are simple devices that connect two dissimilar media such as copper and fiber. These cost-effective networking devices improve fiber interfaces in a wide range of networks. One of the most common types of media converters is a transceiver that converts an electric signal in a copper cable into light waves.

When the distance between two networks exceeds the transmission limit of copper cabling, fiber cabling connectivity is used. Media converters enable network devices to connect, it connects copper ports with the extended fiber optic cables and performs optical to fiber conversion.

Media converters are protocol specific and allow users to connect two multimode networks. These outstanding network devices have been used by leading data centers, enterprises, Telecom network for its ability to integrate technologies. 

Benefits of media converters


Network complexity, growing demand for bandwidth and the surging long-distance requirements have made media convertors the best choice for the enterprises.

  • Converters support the long-distance transmission by converting an electric signal to light waves
  • Provide management equipment that allows you to upgrade and diagnose the system
  •  Increase the bandwidth capacity
Convertors are Cost-effective, there is no need to install new infrastructure with it
They not only support copper to fiber conversion but also convert different fiber types. They perform 10/100 and 10/100/100 rate switching.

Provide the benefits of optical fiber cables


Fiber cable light waves reach long-distances and immune to electrical interference. They provide high security as compare to copper cable and an ideal medium for transmitting data of government and financial companies. Fiber optic long-distance capacity only gets limited by its brightness or power provided by an optical interface device. 

Types of the media converter 


There are broadly two types of media convertors-copper to fiber and fiber to fiber. These networks support different protocols, cables, and connectors.

Copper to fiber converter


Copper to fiber converters provides connectivity for ethernet, fast ethernet and 10 Gigabit ethernet devices. These network devices support IEEE 802.3 Standard. These converters provide a switching rate of 10/100 and 10/100/100.

Fiber to fiber converter


These media converters provide connectivity for single and multi-mode fiber. Along with this, they also convert one wavelength to another. The best thing about fiber to fiber converter is that they are protocol independent.

What protocol does fiber to fiber converter supports?


  • 10G OTN
  • SONET
  • RS-232 / 422 / 530
  • Support approx. data rates up to 11 Gbps

What types of connectors and fiber cable does it support?

  • SFP+
  • Single and dual fiber
  • MT-RJ Connectors
  • Single-mode and multimode fiber

Where media converters are being used?


Almost every industry and sector need media converters to send data to long distances. Broadly these industries are using media converters:

  •  Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Government
  • Telecom
  • IT sector
  • Data centers

We have here tried to cover some basics about media convertors. We hope this blog will help you understand the function of media converters. If you want to increase the capacity of your current network, get in touch with Swedish Telecom OPTO. We will help you build a strong network.

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  1. DINTEK Electronic LimitedAugust 2, 2022 at 12:09 AM

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  2. DINTEK Electronic LimitedOctober 13, 2022 at 10:13 PM

    Thank you for giving this useful information about the media converter system. It is greatly appreciated. It decrease the network complexity by using patch cords.

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  3. AshtonMay 29, 2024 at 7:36 AM

    Seriously, it is ultimate guide of buy media converter. Great information in details.

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