4-Port USB 2.0 Fiber Extender PCBA

USB 2.0 RG2324 Turnkey PCBAIcron’s Turnkey solutions are complete USB extension solutions without enclosures. With the Turnkey systems, OEM customers can quickly and easily embed ExtremeUSB® into their end applications or custom enclosures. The USB 2.0 RG2324 Turnkey extends high-speed USB 2.0 connections up to 500m using multimode fiber (pictured right), whereas the RG2344 Turnkey extends up to 10km over singlemode fiber optics. To find out more about shared and unique turnkey features, simply click on the Features tab below.

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Overview

The USB 2.0 RG2324/2344 Extender Turnkey are sold separately as printed circuit boards in Local Extender and Remote Extender configurations for easy integration into a custom enclosure. OEM customers can choose from two variants. The USB 2.0 RG2324 Turnkey allows users to extend USB 2.0/1.1 connections up to 500 meters over multimode fiber optics in a point-to-point fashion. Similarly, the USB 2.0 RG2344 Turnkey allows users to extend USB 2.0/1.1 connections in a point-to-point fashion, up to 10 kilometers using singlemode fiber optics.

The OEM 4-port USB 2.0 Series Turnkey supports data rates at up to 480Mbps and is plug and play – no software drivers required – for all major operating systems: Windows®, macOSTM, and Linux®. Additionally, this ExtremeUSB® based solution is FCC/CE Class B certified (compliance tested in Icron black enclosures with Icron power adapters) and is ideal for use with all USB peripherals including: keyboards, mice, interactive white boards, flash drives, hard drives, audio devices, web cameras and any other USB 2.0 or 1.1 device. Product is sold as Local or Remote Extender PCBA and regional power cords and 24V 1A or 5V 3A power supplies may be purchased separately.

Features

TURNKEY FEATURES RG2324 RG2344
USB 2.0 throughput up to 480Mbps
Four USB 2.0 ports available, use hubs to add up to 30 devices
Up to 1A of current to each Remote USB port, 2.5A total shared bewteen all four ports
Mass Storage Acceleration of USB 2.0 device bulk transfers
Quick install, no software drivers required
Windows®, macOS™ and Linux® compatible
500m of extension over multimode fiber
10km of extension over singlemode fiber
  • Compliance: FCC/CE Class B and RoHS (compliance tested in RG2324/2344 enclosure with Icron Power Adapter)
  • Two year warranty
  • ExtremeUSB® suite of features:
    • Transparent USB extension
    • True plug and play; no software drivers required
    • Works with all major operating systems:  Windows®, macOSTM, and Linux®

Specifications

RANGE

  • Direct Connect: up to 500m (1640 ft) over multimode fiber (OM2+)
  • Network Connect: up to 10km (6 miles) over singlemode fiber

USB DEVICE SUPPORT:

  • Max Throughputs: USB 2.0: up to 480Mbps; USB 1.1: up to 12Mbps
  • Traffic/Device Types: All USB 2.0/1.1 traffic and device types (Control, Interrupt, Isochronous and Bulk)
  • Maximum Number: Up to 30 devices

Local Extender

  • USB Connector: 1 x USB Type B Receptacle
  • Link Connector: 1 x RJ45
  • PCB Footprint: 85.0mm x 71.5mm (3.4″x 2.8″)
  • Input Power: USB VBUS

Remote Extender

  • USB Connector: 4 x USB Type A Receptacles
  • Link Connector: 1 x RJ45
  • PCB Footprint: 85.0mm x 71.5mm (3.4″x 2.8″)
  • Available Current: Up to 1 Amp to each USB port; 2.5A total shared
  • Input Power:
    • Default: 24V 1A (2.1mm center positive barrel)
    • Optional: 5V 3A (1.7mm center positive barrel)

ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F)
  • Operating Humidity: 20% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
  • Storage Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

COMPLIANCE

  • EMC: FCC (Class B), CE (Class B)
  • Environmental: RoHS2

SUPPORT

  • Warranty: 2-year

In the BoxView Page

The USB 2.0 RG2324/2344 Series Turnkey is sold as either a Local Extender PCBA or Remote Extender PCBA in 24V (default) or 5V (optional) configurations and includes a 2-year warranty. Power supplies and country specific power cords are available for purchase as accessories.

Applications

The USB 2.0 RG2324/2344 Turnkey can be embedded into custom solutions or enclosures and may extend the following applications:

Diagram below shows an applications with Local and Remote PCBA inside black enclosures.

USB 2.0 RG2324/2344 Turnkey PCBA application diagram