Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA HDMI Optical Extender for Single Fiber - 91510015

Product Overview

The Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA is a multimode single-fiber HDMI optical receiver that reconstructs an HDMI signal transmitted over optical fiber and outputs it as a standard HDMI signal to a connected display or presentation system. It is the receiver half of Lightware's HDMI-3D-OPT optical extender system and pairs directly with the HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210 transmitter family. Supporting full 3D video formats and HDCP-compliant content, it is suited for long-distance HDMI distribution in auditoriums, large conference facilities, and broadcast environments. Integrators specifying HDMI fiber optic receiver for large venue display systems or single-fiber HDMI receiver with 3D support will find this unit appropriate.

Product Description

The RX150RA receives the optical HDMI signal from a matched Lightware transmitter and converts it back to an electrical HDMI output compatible with any standard display, projector, or video processor. The optical link is lossless and introduces no compression or scaling artifacts, preserving full signal quality across the extended run. The unit handles all HDMI 3D video formats defined in the HDMI specification, including frame packing and side-by-side, making it applicable in simulation, visualization, and immersive display installations.

The RA suffix indicates the unit includes a rack adapter, allowing clean 1RU installation in a standard equipment rack at the display end of the fiber run. It uses standard LC-terminated multimode fiber (50/125 µm) and is compatible with OM3 and OM4 fiber infrastructure. Available from Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Single Multimode Fiber HDMI Reception — reconstructs HDMI from a single multimode optical fiber strand, minimizing fiber infrastructure requirements.
• Rack Adapter Included (RA) — rack adapter kit allows 1RU installation in a standard 19-inch equipment rack at the display-end location.
• 3D Video Support — receives and outputs all HDMI 3D formats including frame packing, side-by-side, and top-and-bottom.
• Lossless Signal Reconstruction — the optical-to-HDMI conversion introduces no compression, scaling, or perceptible signal degradation.
• HDCP Compliant — maintains HDCP handshake through the optical link for protected content sources.
• OM3/OM4 Compatible — operates with standard 50/125 µm multimode fiber terminated with LC connectors.
• EMI Immunity — the optical fiber medium is inherently immune to electromagnetic interference, suitable for electrically noisy environments such as broadcast studios and industrial facilities.
• Pairs with TX210 Family — designed to work with Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210 and TX210RAK transmitters as a matched optical extender system.

Typical Applications

• Auditorium
• Broadcast studio
• Conference room
• All-hands room
• Government space
• Training room

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which transmitter pairs with the HDMI-3D-OPT-RX150RA?

This receiver is designed to pair with the Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210A or HDMI-3D-OPT-TX210RAK transmitters. The TX210A is the standard desktop version; the TX210RAK includes a rack adapter kit for rack installation of the transmitter.

What fiber cable is required?

Standard 50/125 µm multimode fiber with LC connectors. OM3 is the minimum recommended grade; OM4 provides additional headroom for longer runs.

What is the maximum fiber run distance?

Over OM3 fiber, distances of 300 meters or more are achievable depending on the specific optical budget of the system. Consult Lightware's optical link budget documentation for precise figures for your installation.

Does the RA rack adapter support standard 19-inch racks?

Yes. The rack adapter is designed for standard EIA 19-inch equipment racks and occupies 1RU.

Is the signal compressed at any point in the optical link?

No. The Lightware HDMI-3D-OPT system transmits the HDMI signal without applying any compression algorithm. The output at the receiver is identical in content to the source signal.

Can it be used in a broadcast studio environment?

Yes. The EMI immunity of optical fiber makes this system appropriate for broadcast facilities where copper extenders can suffer interference from RF sources, high-current equipment, and switching power supplies.