OG-FiDO-4 Family

OG-FiDO-4 Family

4-Channel openGear SDI/LC Fiber Converters

OG-FiDO-4 Family

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Overview

The OG-FiDO-4 family delivers high-density, four-channel SDI and fiber conversion for broadcast, production, sports, live events, house of worship, campus installations, and Pro AV infrastructure. Designed for applications where growing camera counts and long SDI runs demand greater fiber density, OG-FiDO-4 supports up to 40 independent SDI/fiber channels in a single openGear frame. 

Built around a common four-channel architecture, the OG-FiDO-4 family offers nine configurations for 12G-SDI single-mode, 3G-SDI single-mode, and 3G-SDI multi-mode LC fiber. Choose from four-channel transmit, four-channel receive, or two-channel transmit/two-channel receive models to match the signal direction and fiber requirements of each installation.

All four SDI BNC connections are independent and fully isolated, allowing different supported SDI data rates to be carried simultaneously. Automatic data rate detection and reclocking help maintain signal integrity, while SDI ancillary data, including HDR metadata, passes transparently through the signal path. Remote monitoring via openGear DashBoard software provides centralized operational visibility, complemented by onboard Input Present and SMPTE Lock LEDs for fast local status verification. 

Features - OG-FiDO-4 Family

  • Four independent, fully isolated SDI channels 
  • Up to 40 SDI/fiber channels in a single openGear frame 
  • Nine configurations from a common, four-channel architecture 
  • 12G-SDI and 3G-SDI model options 
  • Single-mode and multi-mode LC fiber configurations 
  • Four-channel transmit, four-channel receive, and 2 Tx / 2 Rx configurations 
  • Different supported SDI data rates can be carried simultaneously 
  • Automatic SDI data rate detection and reclocking 
  • Support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) video 

      

  • Pass-through of SDI ancillary data 
  • Supports ASI signal transport over fiber 
  • Remote monitoring via openGear DashBoard software 
  • Input Present and Input SMPTE Lock LEDs 
  • Compatible with current AJA FIBERLC TX and RX SFP modules 
  • Hot-swappable 
  • Rear I/O card included 
  • Two openGear frame slots required per card 
  • 8.0 Watts maximum power consumption 
  • Five-year warranty 

OG-FiDO-4 Family Connections

Four Independent Channels. Nine Configurations.

The OG-FiDO-4 architecture combines four independent SDI BNC connections with four optical fiber channels in a compact two-slot openGear design to create nine fiber configurations. This common hardware architecture provides a consistent approach to building high-density fiber transport while allowing each card configuration to be matched to the requirements of the signal path.

OG-FiDO-4 Family - Individual Product Configurations

12G Single-Mode Configurations

High-density four-channel 12G-SDI transport over single-mode LC fiber.

OG-FiDO-4T-12G 

  • 4-Channel 12G-SDI to Single-Mode LC Fiber Transmitter 
  • $2695 US MSRP 
  • Provides four independent 12G-SDI-to-fiber transmit paths using two AJA FIBERLC-2TX-12G SFP modules. 

OG-FiDO-4R-12G 

  • 4-Channel Single-Mode LC Fiber to 12G-SDI Receiver 
  • $2695 US MSRP 
  • Provides four independent fiber-to-12G-SDI receive paths using two AJA FIBERLC-2RX-12G SFP modules. 

OG-FiDO-4X-12G

  • 4-Channel 12G-SDI / Single-Mode LC Fiber, 2 Tx / 2 Rx 
  • $2695 US MSRP 
  • Combines two 12G-SDI-to-fiber transmit paths and two fiber-to-12G-SDI receive paths on a single card for simultaneous bidirectional conversion using one FIBERLC-2TX-12G and one FIBERLC-2RX-12G. 

3G Single-Mode Configurations

Four-channel 3G-SDI transport over single-mode LC fiber.

OG-FiDO-4T 

  • 4-Channel 3G-SDI to Single-Mode LC Fiber Transmitter 
  • $2295 US MSRP 
  • Provides four independent 3G-SDI-to-fiber transmit paths using two AJA FIBERLC-2-TX SFP modules. 

OG-FiDO-4R 

  • 4-Channel Single-Mode LC Fiber to 3G-SDI Receiver 
  • $2295 US MSRP 
  • Provides four independent fiber-to-3G-SDI receive paths using two AJA FIBERLC-2-RX SFP modules. 

OG-FiDO-4X 

  • 4-Channel 3G-SDI / Single-Mode LC Fiber, 2 Tx / 2 Rx 
  • $2295 US MSRP 
  • Combines two 3G-SDI-to-fiber transmit paths and two fiber-to-3G-SDI receive paths for simultaneous bidirectional conversion using one FIBERLC-2-TX, and one FIBERLC-2-RX. 

3G Multi-Mode Configurations

Four-channel 3G-SDI transport for installations using multi-mode LC fiber.

OG-FiDO-4T-MM 

  • 4-Channel 3G-SDI to Multi-Mode LC Fiber Transmitter 
  • $2695 US MSRP 
  • Provides four independent 3G-SDI-to-fiber transmit paths using two AJA FIBERLC-2TX-MM SFP modules. 

OG-FiDO-4R-MM 

  • 4-Channel Multi-Mode LC Fiber to 3G-SDI Receiver 
  • $2695 US MSRP 
  • Provides four independent fiber-to-3G-SDI receive paths using two AJA FIBERLC-2RX-MM SFP modules. 

OG-FiDO-4X-MM 

  • 4-Channel 3G-SDI / Multi-Mode LC Fiber, 2 Tx / 2 Rx 
  • $2695 US MSRP 
  • Combines two 3G-SDI-to-fiber transmit paths and two fiber-to-3G-SDI receive paths for simultaneous bidirectional conversion over multi-mode LC fiber using one FIBERLC-2TX-MM and one FIBERLC-2RX-MM.

Workflows

OG-FiDO-4X-12G — Bidirectional 12G-SDI and Fiber Transport

Production workflows often require signals to move in both directions over the same fiber infrastructure. OG-FiDO-4X-12G combines two transmit and two receive channels on a single openGear card, providing four independent signal paths for simultaneous, bidirectional conversion.

In this workflow, two 12G-SDI camera signals are converted to fiber for transport into production, while two 12G-SDI production outputs are simultaneously converted to fiber for delivery to remote 4K projectors. At each endpoint, AJA FiDO Mini-Converters provide the corresponding SDI/fiber conversion. The 2 Tx / 2 Rx configuration consolidates both directions into a single two-slot openGear card, simplifying bidirectional 12G-SDI fiber transport while increasing channel density within production environments.

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OG-FiDO-4R-12G — Bringing Camera Feeds Back to Production

Large live productions can place cameras far beyond the practical reach of copper SDI cabling. In this workflow, four 12G-SDI camera signals from a live event stage are transported over single-mode fiber for distances up to 10 km (32,808 ft). Installed in the OB truck, the OG-FiDO-4R-12G receives all four optical signals and converts them to independent 12G-SDI outputs for the production switcher. Four receive channels on a single card provide a high-density way to bring remote camera feeds back to production while preserving uncompressed 12G-SDI signal quality.

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HDR Pass-Through Support

HDR or High Dynamic Range, provides the ability to display a wider and richer range of colors, much brighter whites, and much deeper, darker blacks than SDR or Standard Dynamic Range signals allow. This gives your imagery a more ‘dynamic’ look and allows for natural true to life colors to be communicated to your audience.

openGear Compatibility

The openGear standard ensures that AJA cards will be compatible with other openGear products from certified openGear partners. With a growing list of products, openGear is the standard for professional rackframe solutions.

Flexible I/O

The modular rear panel allows custom I/O connections per card (included with individual cards).

Failsafe

The optional redundant power supply provides a secondary power source in the event of a primary power failure.

Ethernet Access

A standard Ethernet connection allows the frame to be accessed via the Ross DashBoard software application for overall frame communication. Optional per-card Ethernet access can be installed in the frame for advanced communication with compatible openGear cards.

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DashBoard Software

Ross DashBoard software offers quick and convenient configuration of openGear cards on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Industry Leading Support

AJA’s technical support is recognized as among the best in the industry and is available to all AJA customers. If you need assistance with any aspect of your openGear installation, configuration, operation, or encounter any technical issues, AJA Support will work with you to get up and running.

openGear products are covered by a generous five year warranty.  Please see the individual Product Manual for additional specifics regarding warranty conditions for the product itself.

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Tech Specs

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OG-FiDO-4T-12G

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 12 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 4-channel independent 12G-SDI BNC connectors, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082

 

  • Video Output Digital
    • 4-channel independent 12G-SDI Single Mode LC Fiber connectors, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082
    • Nominal Wavelength: Tx 1260 nm (Min), 1310 nm (Typ), 1360 nm (Max)
    • Optical Power: -5 dBm (Min), 0.5 dBm (Max)
    • Extinction Ratio: 3.5 (Min)

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.967 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps, 5.934 Gbps, 5.940 Gbps, 11.868 Gbps, 11.880 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4R-12G

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 12 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 4-channel independent 12G-SDI Single Mode LC Fiber connectors, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082
    • Nominal Wavelength: Rx 1260 nm (Min), 1620 nm (Max)
    • Optical Sensitivity: -9 dBm (Max) for 12 Gbps, -10 dBm (Max) for 270 Mbps, 1.5 Gbps, 3 Gbps & 6 Gbps
    • Overload Power: -2 dBm (Min)

 

  • Video Output Digital
    • 4-channel independent 12G-SDI BNC Outputs, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.967 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps, 5.934 Gbps, 5.940 Gbps, 11.868 Gbps, 11.880 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4X-12G

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 12 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 2-channel independent 12G-SDI BNC connectors, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082
    • 2-channel independent 12G-SDI Single Mode LC Fiber connectors, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082
    • Nominal Wavelength: Rx 1260 nm (Min), 1620 nm (Max)
    • Optical Sensitivity: -9 dBm (Max) for 12 Gbps, -10 dBm (Max) for 270 Mbps, 1.5 Gbps, 3 Gbps & 6 Gbps
    • Overload Power: -2 dBm (Min)

 

  • Video Output Digital
    • 2-channel independent 12G-SDI BNC Outputs, SMPTE 259/292/424/2081/2082
    • 2-channel independent 12G-SDI Single Mode LC Fiber connectors, SMPTE 297/259/292/424/2081/2082
    • Nominal Wavelength: Tx 1260 nm (Min), 1310 nm (Typ), 1360 nm (Max)
    • Optical Power: -5 dBm (Min), 0.5 dBm (Max)
    • Extinction Ratio: 3.5 (Min)

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.967 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps, 5.934 Gbps, 5.940 Gbps, 11.868 Gbps, 11.880 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4T

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 3 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 4-channel independent 3G-SDI BNC Inputs, SMPTE 259/292/424

 

  • Video Output Digital
    • 4-channel independent Single Mode LC Fiber Outputs, SMPTE 297
    • Nominal Wavelength: 1310 nm
    • Optical Power: -5dBm (Min), 0dBm (Max)
    • Extinction Ratio: 7.5dB (Typ)

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.966 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4R 

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 3 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 4-channel independent Single Mode LC Fiber Inputs, SMPTE 297
    • Nominal Wavelength: 1260 - 1620 nm
    • Optical Sensitivity: -18dBm (Max)
    • Overload Power: -3dBm (Min)

 

  • Video Output Digital
    • 4-channel independent 3G-SDI BNC Outputs, SMPTE 259/292/424

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.966 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4X

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 3 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 2-channel independent 3G-SDI BNC Inputs, SMPTE 259/292/424
    • 2-channel independent Single Mode LC Fiber Inputs, SMPTE 297
    • Nominal Wavelength: 1260 - 1620 nm
    • Optical Sensitivity: -18dBm (Max)
    • Overload Power: -3dBm (Min)

 

  • Video Output Digital
    • 2-channel independent 3G-SDI BNC Outputs, SMPTE 259/292/424
    • 2-channel independent Single Mode LC Fiber Outputs, SMPTE 297
    • Nominal Wavelength: 1310 nm
    • Optical Power: -5dBm (Min), 0dBm (Max)
    • Extinction Ratio: 7.5dB (Typ)

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.966 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4T-MM

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 3 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 4-channel independent 3G-SDI BNC Inputs, SMPTE 259/292/424

 

  • Video Output Digital
    • 4-channel independent Multi-Mode LC Fiber Outputs, SMPTE 297
    • Nominal Wavelength: 850 nm
    • Optical Power: -7dBm (Min), -2dBm (Max)
    • Extinction Ratio: 7.5dB (Typ)

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.966 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4R-MM

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 3 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 4-channel independent Multi-Mode LC Fiber Inputs, SMPTE 297
    • Nominal Wavelength: 850 nm
    • Optical Sensitivity: 0dBm (Min), -15dBm (Max)
    • Overload Power: -3dBm (Min)

    

  • Video Output Digital
    • 4-channel independent 3G-SDI BNC Outputs, SMPTE 259/292/424

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.966 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4X-MM

  • Video Formats
    • 270 Mbps - 3 Gbps, format agnostic (150 Mbps MADI)

 

  • Video Input Digital
    • 2-channel independent 3G-SDI BNC Inputs, SMPTE 259/292/424
    • 2-channel independent Multi-Mode LC Fiber Inputs, SMPTE 297
    • Nominal Wavelength: 850 nm
    • Optical Sensitivity: 0dBm (Min), -15dBm (Max)
    • Overload Power: -3dBm (Min)

 

  • Video Output Digital
    • 2-channel independent 3G-SDI BNC Outputs, SMPTE 259/292/424
    • 2-channel independent Multi-Mode LC Fiber Outputs, SMPTE 297
    • Nominal Wavelength: 850 nm
    • Optical Power: -7dBm (Min), -2dBm (Max)
    • Extinction Ratio: 7.5dB (Typ)

 

  • Reclocking
    • 150 Mbps, 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.966 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps - Auto Select
    • All other rates are passed through and not reclocked

OG-FiDO-4 Family, User Interface

  • openGear DashBoard network control software via Windows, macOS, or Linux

OG-FiDO-4 Family, Size

  • openGear standard form factor, front slot and rear card
  • Two slots required for each card

OG-FiDO-4 Family, Weight

  • 0.5 lb (0.3 kg)

OG-FiDO-4 Family, Power

  • openGear frame compatible, 8.0 watts max per card

OG-FiDO-4 Family, Environment

  • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
  • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
  • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

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