USB over Fiber?
USB over Fiber?
Hi Linus, here are some interesting gadgets you might like. I’m looking for a USB to Fiber → Fiber → USB Media Converter that can carry data over fiber while using a fiber cable. I reached out to two non-IT forums but got limited results. Two companies came up: 1) icron.com’s fiber USB extender and 2) Lindy.de (ID: 42707). Anyone else know other options? For my industrial project, I need something clean, noise-free, and reliable for secure data transfer. Thanks!
The USB 3 connection is limited to 5 gigabits per second. Perhaps you're approaching this issue incorrectly.
I don't know which band with the USB adapter is required. It seems to be using USB 2.0 now, and it's not intended for storage. These are special receivers.
Consider how fiber connections operate and whether your requirements align with their capabilities. Think carefully about the power source and signal interference issues before making a decision. Fiber is ideal for extended distances, but ensure it fits your overall needs.
That works well because the Server stays safe from any lightning, overpower, peaks, etc., coming through the antenna. Absolutely, an "industrial" power supply should give you clean power without interference. I still use a good one, but I notice some noise. It becomes noticeable when I start up devices like a Raspberry Pi2—noise spikes sharply and the signal quality drops. The same applies to other equipment. A lot of people who spend money buy optical isolation for USB connections. In my setup, I’m about 50 meters away from the receiver to the server. That distance is 50 meters between them, with 100% isolation even if a lightning strike occurs—so fiber transmission is completely transparent. Data travels safely from the receiver to a virtual PC and then over the LAN or to other virtual machines.
The 50m USB length is quite long, but after clarifying now it becomes obvious there isn’t a standard USB fiber connection—you need to stick to a specific brand. Just pick the one Linus used and try it out. See? If you’re serious, you can express your thoughts clearly in good English.
I meant to employ a Set on both ends—one for sending data and another for receiving it—as is standard with typical USB devices. The reason I chose Fiber is that it offers 100% electrical isolation. My server operates behind an online UPS providing clean power, so I don’t need any physical connection to the UPS. This setup keeps everything separate from any electrical noise generated by nearby equipment. For instance, my IT department in the basement relies on the UPS, and the receiver must also function in a clean environment since nearby electrical devices can introduce interference.