Industrial Fiber Optic Components and Accessories

Selection Guide
 Fiber Optic Components for
Industrial, Automotive
& Consumer Applications

Avago Technologies is the world’s leading provider of fiber optic transmitters, receivers, and
transceivers. Avago offers unmatched quality with high-volume, cost effective manufacturing
techniques. Industry leaders and small firms alike turn to Avago for their fiber optic needs.

Avago fiber optic components for Industrial, Automotive and Consumer applications are
available in 650nm and 820nm wavelengths, and in discrete forms.

Avago’s fiber optic components come in a selection of packages. The Versatile Link Package
(HFBR-0500 series) contains 650 nm discrete components that feature snap-in connector
parts. The SMA/ST Package (HFBR-0505 series) is a cost-effective family with transmitter
and receiver housed separately in a small footprint 1x4 simplex SMA or ST port package.
The Miniature Link Package (HFBR-0300/0400/0600 series) is available with 650nm, 820nm
and 1300nm technology. These are discrete components that can use SMA/ST/SC/FC
connectors.

Fundamentals of Digital Fiber Optic Links

The following reference designs concentrate on links built with Avago’s 650 nm and 820 nm
fiber optic components.

All the optical transmitters from these families include an LED without driver circuitry.
Cost effective driver ICs are available from many suppliers, and these application notes will
demonstrate easy integration of these ICs into a transmitter circuit.

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Typical link block diagram from DC to 10 MBd

Transmitter Receiver
Parallel Parallel
LED Quantizer
Driver
Serial Serial

The optical receivers from DC up to 10 MBd include a photodiode, preamp, and quantizer
circuit (shown in the block diagram below). These receivers have TTL outputs (dc coupled)
and can be used with arbitrary Transmitter Receiver
timing (no duty factor restriction). Typical applications are
RS232, RS485,
Parallel SERCOS, INTERBUS-S and PROFIBUS protocols. Parallel
LED Quantizer
Driver
The receivers for data rates from 1 MBd to 175 MBd include a photodiode,
Serial pre-amp and
Serial
analog outputs. They have to be ac coupled to a comparator or quantizer circuitry to provide
digital logic levels (I.e. ECL, TTL). The ac coupling requires encoding of the serial data (I.e.
Manchester, 4B/5B, scrambled coding), but provide better sensitivity than DC coupled
receivers.

The application notes describe cost-effective solutions for digital fiber optic data commun-
ication links that are compatible with TTL logic for different data rate up to 160 MBd.

Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Components

Avago Technologies is committed to the advancement of fiber optics technologies and
recognizes the importance of optical data transmission for today’s growing data networking
needs. Plastic Optic Fiber (POF) enables low cost applications with the advantages of optical
data transmission; perfect for automotive, industrial and consumer markets.
Transmitter Receiver
The tables on page 4 and 5 of this selection guide will help you select a part number for the data
Parallel Parallel
rate of your application. Please
LED search our website by the Avago part number for additional design
Quantizer
information at: www.avagotech.com/fiber
Driver or avagotech.com/pof.
Serial Serial

Typical link block diagram from 1 MBd to 175 MBd

Transmitter Receiver
Parallel Parallel
LED Quantizer
Driver
Serial Serial

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650 nm industrial fiber optic components

Components listed here are compatible with both Plastic (1 mm) and HCS (for higher data
rate/link length) optical fibers. Plastic fiber often specified in cost-effective solutions will
see implementations in frequency conversion, power electronics control and industrial
fieldbuses. Connectors include SMA and Versatile Link.

Applications
• Industrial Control Data Link
• Industrial Field Buses
• Audio-Visual Links and Datalinks up to 160Mbd

650nm Industrial Fiber Optic Components

Reach Application Connector/ Standard RoHS Part Number* Legacy Part Number
Voltage Package Data Rate
POF HCS Note Package Transmitter Receiver Transmitter Receiver
DC-15kBd 50m AN 5341 2 or 3-pin insert SFH757 SFH350
AN5342 Connectorless SFH757V SFH350V
HFBR-1523Z HFBR-2523Z HFBR-1523 HFBR-2523
DC-40 kBd 110m AN 1035 Versatile Link
HFBR-1533Z HFBR-2533Z HFBR-1533 HFBR-2533
HFBR-1522Z HFBR-2522Z HFBR-1522 HFBR-2522
DC-1 MBd 45m AN 1035 Versatile Link
HFBR-1532Z HFBR-2532Z HFBR-1532 HFBR-2532
DC-2 MBd 50m 400m SMA HFBR-1505CZ HFBR-2505CZ HFBR-1505C HFBR-2505C
DC-4 MBd 40m SMA HFBR-1604Z HFBR-2602Z HFBR-1604 HFBR-2602
HFBR-1521Z HFBR-2521Z HFBR-1521Z HFBR-2521Z
20m AN 1035 Versatile Link
HFBR-1531Z HFBR-2531Z HFBR-1531Z HFBR-2531Z
DC-5 MBd
AN 5341 2 or 3-pin insert SFH757 SFH551/1-1
45m
AN5342 Connectorless SFH757V SFH551/1V-1
5V Simplex
SMA HFBR-1505AZ HFBR-2505AZ HFBR-1505A HFBR-2505A
40m 200m AN 1080
DC-10 MBd ST HFBR-1515BZ HFBR-2515BZ HFBR-1515B HFBR-2515B
40m 300m AN 1080 Versatile Link HFBR-1528Z HFBR-2528Z HFBR-1528 HFBR-2528
DC-16 MBd 40m 200m AN 5006 SMA HFBR-1506AMZ HFBR-2506AMZ HFBR-1506AM HFBR-2506AM
DC-32 MBd 40m 1000m AN 1121
HFBR-1527Z HFBR-2526Z HFBR-1527 HFBR-2526
32 MBd 75m 400m AN 1066 Versatile Link
HFBR-1537Z HFBR-2536Z HFBR-1537 HFBR-2536
55 MBd 60m 240m AN 1066
AN 5341 2 or 3-pin insert SFH757 SFH250
100 MBd 50m
AN5342 Connectorless SFH757V SFH250V
125 MBd 30m 100m AN 1066
HFBR-1527Z HFBR-2526Z HFBR-1527 HFBR-2526
160 MBd Versatile Link
50m 50m AN 1123 HFBR-1537Z HFBR-2536Z HFBR-1537 HFBR-2536
(N.A. = 0.375)
* For new designs, Avago Technologies recommends using the RoHS parts. Legacy parts will undergo obsolescence

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820 nm/1300 nm industrial fiber optic components
These cost effective components can be used to build high-performance ethernet
transceivers. Typical applications include FDDI, Token Ring, FOIRL, 10Base-FL and 100Base-
SX. Glass fiber specified in the following selection guide are multimode fiber (62.5/125 µm),
though 50/125 µm multi-mode glass fiber can be used.

Applications
• LAN applications such as 10Base-FL
• FDDI
• Token Ring
• 100Base-SX
• Audio Video Links and Industrial Datalinks

820nm/1300nm Industrial Fiber Optic Components

Standard RoHS Part Number* Legacy Part Number
Voltage Package Data Rate Reach Application Note Connector
Transmitter Receiver Transmitter Receiver
DC-5 MBd 2000m ST, SMA, FC HFBR-14X4Z HFBR-24X2Z HFBR-14X4 HFBR-24X2
20 MBd 2700m AN 1038
32 MBd 2200m AN 1065
55 MBd 1400m AB 78
ST, SC, SMA HFBR-14X4Z HFBR-24X6Z HFBR-14X4 HFBR-24X6
125 MBd 700m AB 78/AN 5003
155 MBd 600m AB 78/AN 5003
5V Simplex 160 MBd 500m AN 1123/AN 5003
20 MBd 5000m AN 1038
32 MBd 3200m AN 1065
55 MBd 3200m AB 78
ST HFBR-1312TZ HFBR-2316TZ HFBR-1312T HFBR-2316T
125 MBd 2800m AB 78
155 MBd 2700m AB 78
160 MBd 2000m AN 1123
* For new designs, Avago Technologies recommends using the RoHS parts. Legacy parts will undergo obsolescence

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Plastic Optical Fiber Cables

The HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ series of plastic fiber optic cables are constructed of a single step-index
fiber sheathed in a black polyethylene jacket. The duplex fiber consists of two simplex fibers
joined with a zipcord web. Standard attenuation and extra low loss POF cables are identical
except for attenuation specifications. Polyethylene jackets on all plastic fiber cables comply with
UL VW-1 flame retardant specification (UL file #E89328) Cables are available in unconnectorized
or connectorized options.

Compatible with Avago Versatile Link family of connectors and Fiber Optic components. 1mm
diameter Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) offered in 2 grades: Standard POF with 0.22 dB/m typical
attenuation, or High Performance Extra Low Loss POF with 0.19 dB/m typical attenuation.

Applications
• Industrial Data Links for Factory • Digitized Video
Automation and Plant Control • Medical Instruments
• Intra-System Links; Board-to-Board, • Reduction of Lightning and
Rack-to-Rack Voltage Transient Susceptibility
• Telecommunications Switching Systems • High Voltage Isolation
• Computer-to-Peripheral Data Links, PC
Bus Extension • Gaming Equipment
• Proprietary LANs • Data communications

Plastic Optical Fiber Specifications: HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max Unit Condition
Standard Cable Type “R” 0.15 0.22 0.27
Cable Attenuation ao dB/m Source is HFBR-15XX (660nm LED, 0.5NA) L=50meters
Extra Low Loss Type “E” 0.15 0.19 0.23
Standard Cable Type “R” 0.12 0.19 0.24
Reference Attenuation aR dB/m Source is 650nm, 0.5NA monochrometer, L=50meters
Extra Low Loss Type “E” 0.12 0.16 0.19
Numerical Aperture NA 0.46 0.47 0.5 >2meters
Diameter, Core and Cladding Dc 0.94 1 1.06 mm

HFBR- Z
Cable Code
R = Standard Attenuation POF RoHS Compliant
E = Extra Low Loss POF
Length Code (measured from tip of
Connector Code connector to tip of connector)
U = Unconnectorized Maximum 500 meters
L = Latching Simplex Connectors (not in 1 meter increments.)
M = Standard Duplex Connectors Go to: www.avagotech.com/fiber/cables
T = Latching Duplex Connectors e.g. 015 = 15 meters

Channel Code
S = Simplex Cable
D = Duplex Zipcord Cable

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POF and HCS Connectors and Accessories

Crimp Style
The HFBR-4501Z, HFBR-4503Z and HFBR-4506Z connector styles are available for termination
of plastic optical fiber: simplex, simplex latching, duplex and duplex latching. All connectors
provide a snap-in action when mated to Versatile Link components. Simplex connectors
are color coded to facilitate identification of transmitter and receiver connections. Duplex
connectors are keyed so that proper orientation is ensured during insertion. The connectors
are made of a flame retardant VALOX UL94 V-0 material (UL file # E121562).

Crimpless Style
The HFBR-453XZ series connectors are an enhanced version of the HFBR-4501Z and
HFBR-4503Z connectors for plastic optical fiber, compatible with Avago’s versatile link
series transmitters and receivers. This design uses a simple, snap-together concept, which
eliminates the need for crimping. User labor and tool cost are reduced together with the
yield loss due to installation error. The HFBR-453XZ series connectors are available in
two-styles: latching and non-latching. For a duplex connector, two nonlatching simplex
connectors can be snapped together. The connectors are made of a rugged, flame resistant
plastic which is good for industrial and other harsh environments. The HFBR-453XZ series
connectors are for use with Plastic Optical Fiber only.

POF and HCS Connectors and Accessories

Plastic Optical Fiber Connectors
Standard RoHS Part Number* Legacy Part Number Description
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z HFBR-4501/4511 Gray/Blue Simplex Connector/Crimp Ring
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z HFBR-4503/4513 Gray/Blue Simplex Latching Connector with Crimp Ring
HFBR-4506Z/4516Z HFBR-4506/4516 Parchment/Gray Duplex Connector with Crimp Ring
HFBR-4505Z/4515Z HFBR-4505/4515 Gray/Blue Adapter (Bulkhead/Feedthrough)
HFBR-4531Z/4532Z HFBR-4531/4532 Black Crimpless Simplex Non-latching/Latching Connector
HFBR-4533Z/4535Z HFBR-4533/4535 Blue/Gray Crimpless Simplex Non-latching Connector
* For new designs, Avago Technologies recommends using the RoHS parts. Legacy parts will undergo obsolescence

Plastic Optical Fiber Accessories

Standard RoHS Part Number* Legacy Part Number Description
HFBR-4522Z HFBR-4522 500 HFBR-0500 Products Port Plugs
HFBR-4525Z HFBR-4525 1000 Simplex Crimp Rings
HFBR-4526Z HFBR-4526 500 Duplex Crimp Rings
HFBR-4593Z HFBR-4593 Polishing Kit (one polishing tool, two pieces 600 grit abrasive paper, and two pieces 3 μm pink lapping film)
HFBR-4597Z HFBR-4597 Plastic Fiber Crimping Tool
* For new designs, Avago Technologies recommends using the RoHS parts. Legacy parts will undergo obsolescence

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 About Avago Technologies

Avago Technologies is a leading supplier of analog interface components for

communications, industrial and consumer applications. By leveraging its core
competencies in III-V compound and silicon semiconductor design and processing,
the company provides an extensive range of analog, mixed signal and optoelectronics
components and subsystems to more than 40,000 customers. Backed by strong customer
service support, the company’s products serve four diverse end markets: industrial and
automotive, wired infrastructure, wireless communications, and computer peripherals.
Avago has a global employee presence and heritage of technical innovation dating back
40 years to its Hewlett-Packard roots. Information about Avago is available on the Web at
www.avagotech.com

For product information and a complete list of distributors, For technical support please email a Technical Response Center in
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