San Francisco Section March Meeting

Description

This month our presentation provides an overview of the practical applications for Fiber Optics in AV and Broadcast. The presentation begins with a short video and Powerpoint discussing the different types of fiber optic cables, connectors, and Media Converters used in Broadcast and AV applications, including SMPTE, opticalCON, and Tactical Fiber products.  We will also cover practical installation considerations and maintenance for inside plant, arenas and other venues, studios, and mobile use. Next, we will conduct a live demonstration of termination, cleaning and testing procedures including interferometry and insertion loss with the opportunity to ask any questions.

Benjamin Nemser founded Nemal Electronics in 1979 and is currently its CEO and is a SMPTE member. Ben graduated from University of Miami (BBA and JD) in 1981, and holds a FCC General Radio Telephone Certificate as well as an Amateur Extra Class License (WA4DZS). On weekends, Ben trains for marathons and gives flight instruction in business jets. Ben has more than 45 years of experience in the design, manufacture, installation, and troubleshooting of cable for AV, Broadcast, and RF.

Daniel Ritts is the VP of Engineering at Nemal and is a leading expert on broadcast fiber optic cables. Danny has more than 30 years of experience in designing, building, and testing all types of fiber optic cabling systems for AV and broadcast including SMPTE and opticalCON. He has conducted advanced hands-on training for engineers from around the world on the SMPTE and opticalCON product lines and has designed numerous devices to facilitate the termination and testing of fiber optic cable systems.

Nemal Electronics designs and manufactures a wide range of standard and custom AV, RF, and broadcast cables for most of the principal camera manufacturers and broadcast networks throughout the Americas. Nemal maintains its headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Miami, Florida as well as its Latin American sales and support facility in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Along with SMPTE and other organizations, Nemal Electronics International has been awarded a 2021 Technology and Engineering Emmy® Award for Standardization and Commercialization of Television - Broadcast, Hybrid Electrical and Fiber Optic Camera Cable and Connectors.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.