Product Overview
The ZH-U321M-T/R Mini USB 3.0 Fiber Optic Extender is a compact high-speed USB extension solution designed to transmit USB 3.0 SuperSpeed signals over optical fiber.
Supporting USB 3.0 bandwidth up to 5 Gbps, the system extends USB 3.0 connections up to 250 meters over single-mode fiber and up to 50 meters over multimode fiber, providing a practical solution for long-distance USB device connectivity.
The system uses LC optical interfaces and is available with either single-mode dual-fiber or single-mode single-fiber configurations. It can also be configured with a compact receiver box or a PCI Express receiver card, providing flexible installation options for desktop computers and professional systems.
The extender supports self-powered USB 3.0 devices and provides operating power for compatible USB 3.0 devices. It is designed for plug-and-play operation without additional driver software and supports Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, full Linux, and UNIX operating systems.
The ZH-U321M-T/R is specifically designed for USB 3.0 devices and does not support USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 devices.
Key Features
- USB 3.0 SuperSpeed:Supports USB 3.0 data transmission up to 5 Gbps.
- 250m Single-Mode Transmission:Extends USB 3.0 signals up to 250 meters over single-mode fiber.
- 50m Multimode Transmission:Supports up to 50 meters over compatible multimode fiber.
- LC Optical Interface:Supports LC fiber connections.
- Single- or Dual-Fiber Options:Available with single-mode single-fiber or dual-fiber configurations.
- Miniature Design:Compact transmitter and receiver housings for space-saving installation.
- PCIe Receiver Option:Available with a PCI Express receiver card for direct installation in a computer.
- USB 3.0 Device Power:Provides operating power for compatible USB 3.0 devices.
- Self-Powered Device Support:Supports self-powered USB 3.0 devices.
- Plug and Play:No additional driver software required.
- Wide OS Compatibility:Supports Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, full Linux, and UNIX systems.
- USB 3.0 Dedicated:Does not support USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 devices.
- PCI Express Compatibility:Complies with PCI Express Base 2.0 Specification.
- xHCI Compatibility:Complies with xHCI Specification Revision 1.0.
Configuration Options
| Configuration | Fiber Type | Receiver |
| Box-to-Box | Single-Mode Dual-Fiber LC | Mini Receiver Box |
| Box-to-Box | Single-Mode Single-Fiber LC | Mini Receiver Box |
| Box-to-PCIe | Single-Mode Dual-Fiber LC | PCI Express Receiver Card |
| Box-to-PCIe | Single-Mode Single-Fiber LC | PCI Express Receiver Card |
Applications
- Long-Distance USB 3.0 Device Extension
- USB 3.0 Cameras
- Industrial USB 3.0 Equipment
- Professional AV Systems
- Machine Vision Systems
- Data Acquisition Systems
- Remote USB Device Access
- Computer Peripheral Extension
- Control Rooms
- Industrial Automation
- Systems Requiring EMI-Resistant USB Transmission














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