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Bluetooth Transmitter vs Receiver: Differences Discussed

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Bluetooth Transmitter vs Receiver: Differences Discussed

Bluetooth technology is one of the popular communication technologies. This wireless technology allows data transmission without the use of physical media. It will be fair to say that Bluetooth technology allows the transmission of data from transmitter to receiver via air medium. Certainly, being a wireless technology, it requires no physical deployment of transmission media such as copper cables, fiber optics cables, etc. Also, this technology is capable of transmitting multimedia data signals which makes it more popular as compared to wired communication techniques. Since transmission takes place between the transmitter and the receiver, these devices become the primary resources of this technology, and thus understanding their working and differences is essential. This post introduces fiber optic Bluetooth transmitters and fiber optic Bluetooth receivers followed by the difference between them.

 

An Overview of Wireless Bluetooth Technology

Bluetooth is a wireless transmission technology. This technology enables the exchange of data between the stationary and remote device i.e.; transmitter and receiver. The data transmission takes place in the form of ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) radio waves. In fiber optic Bluetooth transmission, the Radio over Fiber (RoF) transmission standards are adapted to transmit signals. Ideally, fiber optic Bluetooth transmission takes place over the ISM band between 2.402 GHz to 2.4 GHz. This technology is utilized to transmit data over personal area networks (PANs). Bluetooth communication technology enables the exchange of data between the transmitter and receiver in compliance with IEEE 802.15.1.

 

Ideally, Bluetooth is short-distance communication technology, however, by integrating Bluetooth with fiber optics, the efficiency and signal quality are enhanced. Since the transmission takes place between the transmitter and receiver, it is important to understand these devices.

Let us introduce fiber optic Bluetooth transmitters and receivers.

 

Introduction to Fiber Optic Bluetooth Transmitters

The fiber optic Bluetooth transmitters are the devices that act as a data source. These are fiber optic-integrated devices that send signals over Bluetooth transmission protocol. These transmitters send UHF radio signals which are transmitted over Radio over Fiber (RoF) transmission protocol.

 

The transmitter operates on a recurrence of the ISM band with 2.302 GHz to 2.4 GHz of bandwidth range. As the transmitter initiates operation, it generates a private area network (PAN) between receiving devices that are located within 10 meters of the area. As Bluetooth transmission requires permission from the receiving device, a pairing or handshake protocol is used by the fiber optic Bluetooth transmitter. By using this mechanism, the transmitter sends permission signals, and once approved by the Bluetooth-competent receiver, the signal transmission begins between the pair devices i.e.; transmitter and receiver.

Now let us introduce the device on receiving end.

Introduction to Fiber Optic Bluetooth Receivers

The Bluetooth receiver is a device at the signal delivery end of the private area network (PAN). This device is activated only when the pairing between the transmitter and the receiver is completed. It receives 2.4 GHz data. The Bluetooth receiver can be a Bluetooth-competent access device such as speakers, computers, mobile phones, TVs, etc.  

 

Now let us discuss a few significant differences between the Bluetooth transmitters and receivers. 

Differences between Fiber Optic Bluetooth Transmitters and Receivers

Although Bluetooth transmitters and receivers are parts of the same transmission system, both the devices are different in several aspects. Here are the differences between both devices.

Bluetooth Transmitters

Bluetooth Receivers

The Bluetooth transmitters assemble and disentangle data packets. This ensures the transmission of data when the devices are paired over private area networks (PANs).

The Bluetooth receiver displays data in separate audio and visual formats so that the user can view or listen to the data.

The transmitters feature an oscillator, modulator, and intensifiers for radio/sound frequencies. All these devices are integrated with the help of fiber optic cables in fiber-based transmitters.  

The receivers consist of decoders and intensifiers for radio frequencies.

Generally, the transmitters allow dual or multi-connectivity.

The receivers may or may not support multiple receptions.

The transmitters are compatible with RCA connectors.

The receivers are compatible with RCA and AUX outputs.

The signal quality remains intact when the signals are transmitted by a transmitter. The Bluetooth transmitters are capable of sending data without any hindrance or distortion.

The receivers may lower the signal quality at the moment of reception, however, the intensifiers are integrated into these devices to raise the signal quality.

 

Notes:

  • Since Bluetooth data communication takes place in the form of ultrahigh radio frequencies (UHF), the transmission of audio to optical signals takes place in fiber optic Bluetooth transmitters and receivers.
  • Integration of fiber optic technology with Bluetooth transmission protocols enhances the speed of transmission and reliability of signal quality.

 

Now that the Bluetooth technology is introduced and differences between the transmitters and receivers are discussed, it is recommended to invest in a high-quality Fiber optic transmitter-receiver. These devices are used in industrial systems like factory automation, surveillance control systems, etc. Therefore, investing in quality devices certainly enhances the efficiency of transmission. The VERSITRON VersiVision High Definition Fiber Optic Video Transmitters & Receivers support 1, 2, or 4-channels of 8-bit digitally encoded HD-CVI, AHD, or HD-TVI video.

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