Omron announces much anticipated SX51 TOSA and ROSA for the
High-Definition Video Market
Pleasanton, CA (March 22, 2007) – Omron announced today the introduction of the P1TX4CSX51 Transmitter Optical Subassembly (TOSA) and the P1RX4C-SX51 Receiver Optical
Subassembly (ROSA) to serve the high-definition video market.
Omron Electronic Components’ SX51 TOSA / ROSA pair is the ideal solution to addressing the
long-distance data transfer challenges inherent in the bandwidth-intensive, high-speed data
applications associated with HDMI rev1.3 compliant high-definition video and audio formats.
The capacious throughput of the SX51 is designed to fully support HDMI rev1.3 requirements.
HDMI rev1.3 specifications allow for advanced Deep Color support, which utilizes up to 16 bits
per pixel effectively providing a dynamic spectrum of colors ranging in the billions of shades, as
well as for true lossless audio playback through Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD audio formats.
Also, the incorporation of bi-directional channels provides a level of control unique to the SX
family of OSAs. This additional aspect of flexibility positions the SX51 as an attractive
alternative for solutions in applications such as broadcast, in-flight entertainment or any video /
data application where bi-directional communication along a common optical fiber is desirable.
“The SX51 will help video engineers address the pressing need of moving deep-color and other
high-speed video protocols between boxes” says Brian Peters, President of Omron Network
Products LLC. “By enabling a single link that carries bi-directional communication in parallel to
the high-speed data, the SX51 makes upgrading equipment to HDMI 1.3, Display Port, and highdefinition protocols significantly easier.”
With an efficient package design measuring merely 10.8Wx15.7Dx7.9H(mm), the AfterburnerTM
SX51 family of products is a CWDM-based optical subassembly (OSA) utilizing four channels,
which provide a transmission (TOSA) / receiving (ROSA) bit rate of up to 3.5Gbps per channel,
with an additional two channels for low speed bi-directional applications.
Martin Smith, Omron Product Manager for the SX51 added “The SX51 is bringing advanced
fiber optic capabilities to many customers who operate solely in the copper realm. By making
high speed fiber solutions easier to implement Omron is leading the way towards mass-adoption
of fiber optics across the entire spectrum of video distribution customers.”
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As advances in high-definition video and audio formats drive increasing demand for higher bit
rates over significant distances, video system designers will realize the limitations of copperbased transmission lines and appreciate the advantages that a fiber optic-based network provides.
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Omron Electronic Components LLC is a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced
electronic components. Extensive product groups include relays, switches, connectors, MEMS
flow and pressure sensors, touch sensing IC’s, and optical components. Omron Electronic
Components LLC is the Americas subsidiary of Omron Corporation, a $5.5 billion global
leading supplier of electronics and control system components and services. Their broad product
offering can be found in applications for the communications, transportation, medical, HVAC,
appliance, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and test & measurement markets around
the world. Omron Electronic Components LLC has an extensive sales network consisting of
regional sales engineers, inside sales representatives, technical sales assistants, customer service
staff, and an authorized Distributor network, all ready to serve your needs.
Omron Network Products LLC (ONP) is a subsidiary of Omron’s Electronic Components
Business Unit based in the Silicon Valley and manufacturer of precision high-speed optical
subassemblies. By offering products which include TOSA/ROSA devices, ONP serves the highspeed video market and Ethernet markets by continuing to develop and provide high-quality,
next-generation solutions. All North and South American sales are directly supported by the
sales and distribution network of Omron Electronic Components LLC.
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