| Short Survey of Signal Transmission Technologies
OWLink Technology's DLI is technically referred as Asymmetric Multi-mode fiber. It is unique in that seveal bundles of high speed data traffic can be carried on a single fiber in both directions without interfereing with each other. There are, of course, competing technologies in the market place.
Below is a brief survey of different technologies used to transmit HD level video images: one table with wireless technologies, the other, cabled technologies. Both tables have DLI / AMMF listed on the right hand column for comparison.
As you can see, most method transmits compressed contents, which increase the cost of terminal points at both ends, with the expected loss of image details. With limited raw bandwidth, many cannot accommodate full 1080p images, and many have severe limitations on the distance that can be covered.
You can study to draw your own conclusions, but in 3Q's opinion, as the demand for speed, image resolution and installation flexibility escalate, DLI is a clear winner and there is no close competition in sight.
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Competing Technologies (Wireless)
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Asymmetric Multi-Mode Fiber (AMMF)
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Content Protection
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Maximum Data Rate
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Max Distance at Max Data Rate
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Max Distance at 1080p@24Hz Uncompressed
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Max Distance at 1080p@60Hz Uncompressed
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Data Format (1080p@60Hz)
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Uncompressed w/ Reduced Quality
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Weight (10 meters of cable)
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Companies Involved
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Marvel, Broadcom, Amimon, etc.
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Tzero, PulseLink, Artimi, Radiospire, WiQuest
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Primary Applications
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Bluetooth, modems/PCs, baby monitors, cordless phones
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Modems, PC and component connections
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Consumer electronics, CCTV
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Competing Technologies (Copper Wire)
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Asymmetric Multi-Mode Fiber (AMMF)
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Content Protection
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Maximum Data Rate
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Max Distance at Max Data Rate
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Max Distance at 1080p@24Hz Uncompressed
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Max Distance at 1080p@60Hz Uncompressed
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Data Format (1080p@60Hz)
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Weight (10 meters of cable)
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Companies Involved
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Primary Applications
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PC and component connections
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Consumer electronics, CCTV
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