ATEN CE680 KVM Audio USB Serial Extender over Fiber Optic, DVI Dual Link, 600 m, 1310/1550 nm

The ATEN CE680 KVM Extender transmits DVI video, USB 2.0, stereo audio, and RS-232 serial signals over duplex fiber optic cabling up to 600 meters. It supports DVI-D Dual Link resolutions up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz, making it ideal for high-detail medical imaging, broadcasting, and control room applications where signal integrity and distance are critical.

Advantages

Fiber optic transmission provides complete electrical isolation, immunity to electromagnetic interference, and secure data transfer. Dual Link DVI support ensures full bandwidth for high-resolution displays. The extender includes EDID emulation for seamless display compatibility and HDCP compliance for protected content. A local and remote unit pair is included, with flexible SFP slots for multimode or singlemode fiber at 1310 nm or 1550 nm wavelengths.

Suitable for

• Medical imaging and diagnostic workstations
• Broadcast and post-production studios
• Industrial control rooms and NOC environments
• Secure government and financial facilities
• Digital signage over long distances

Key specifications

• Extension distance: up to 600 m over fiber optic cable
• Video interface: DVI-D Dual Link, max resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz
• USB support: USB 2.0 for keyboard, mouse, and peripherals
• Audio: stereo line in/out
• Serial: RS-232 bidirectional
• HDCP and EDID emulation supported
• Connectors: local unit has 1x DVI-D, 1x USB Type-B, 2x audio jack, 1x RS-232, 2x SFP slot; remote unit has 1x DVI-D, 2x USB Type-A, 2x audio jack, 1x RS-232, 2x SFP slot
• Power supply: DC 5.3V
• Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C

Recommendations

For mission-critical setups requiring lossless DVI Dual Link video and full USB/audio/serial extension over long distances, the ATEN CE680 delivers reliable performance with fiber optic flexibility.