Features
Compatible with Avago Versatile Link Family of con-
nectors and ber optic components
1 mm diameter Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) in two
grades: low cost 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 automation and plant
control
Intra-system links; board-to-board, rack-to-rack
Telecommunications switching systems
Computer-to-peripheral data links, PC bus extension
Proprietary LANs
Digitized video
Medical instruments
Reduction of lightning and voltage transient suscep-
tibility
High voltage isolation
Figure 1. Typical POF attenuation vs. wavelength.
α
R
– ATTENUATION – dB/km
620
500
100
λ – WAVELENGTH – nm
660
300
HFBR-RXXYYY fig p2
400
680640 700
200
Cable Description
The HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ series of plastic ber optic cables
are constructed of a single step-index ber sheathed
in a black polyethylene jacket. The duplex ber consists
of two simplex bers joined with a zipcord web.
Standard attenuation and extra low loss POF cables are
identical except for attenuation specications.
Polyethylene jackets on all plastic ber cables com-
ply with UL VW-1 ame retardant specication (UL le
# E89328).
Cables are available in unconnectored or connectored
options. Refer to the Ordering Guide for part number
information.
HFBR-RXXYYYZ Series (POF)
HFBR-EXXYYYZ Series (POF)
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable and Accessories
for Versatile Link
Data Sheet
2
Notes:
1. Installation temperature is the range over which the cable can be bent and pulled without damage. Below -20°C the cable becomes brittle
and should not be subjected to mechanical stress.
2. Short Term Tensile Force is for less than 30 minutes.
3. Short Term Bend Radius is for less than 1 hour nonoperating.
4. 90° bend on 25 mm radius mandrel. Bend radius is the radius of the mandrel around which the cable is bent.
5. Typical data are at 25°C.
6. Propagation delay constant is the reciprocal of the group velocity for propagation delay of optical power. Group velocity is v=c/n where c is
the velocity of light in free space (3xl0
8
m/s) and n is the eective core index of refraction.
7. Note that α
R
rises at the rate of about 0.0067 dB/°C, where the thermal rise refers to the LED temperature changes above 25°C. Please refer to
Figure 1 which shows the typical plastic optical ber attenuation versus wavelength at 25°C.
Mechanical/Optical Characteristics, T
A
= -40 to +85°C unless otherwise specied.
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.
[5]
Max. Unit Condition
Cable Standard Cable, α
O
0.15 0.22 0.27 dB/m Source is HFBR-15XX
Attenuation Type "R" (660 mm LED, 0.5 NA)
Extra Low Loss, 0.15 0.19 0.23 = 50 meters
Type "E"
Reference Standard Cable, α
R
0.12 0.19 0.24 dB/m Source is 650 nm,
Attenuation Type "R" 0.5 NA monochrometer,
Extra Low Loss, 0.12 0.16 0.19 = 50 meters
Type "E" Note 7, Figure 1
Numerical Aperture NA 0.46 0.47 0.50 >2 meters
Diameter, Core and Cladding D
C
0.94 1.00 1.06 mm
Diameter, Jacket D
J
2.13 2.20 2.27 mm Simplex Cable
Propagation Delay Constant l/v 5.0 ns/m Note 6
Mass per Unit Length/Channel 5.3 g/m Without Connectors
Cable Leakage Current I
L
12 nA 50 kV, = 0.3 meters
Refractive Index Core n 1.492
Cladding 1.417
Plastic Optical Fiber Specications: HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Note
Storage and Operating Temperature T
S,O
-55 +85 °C
Recommended Operating Temperature T
O
-40 +85 °C
Installation Temperature T
I
-20 +70 °C 1
Short Term Tensile Single Channel F
T
50 N 2
Dual Channel F
T
100 N
Short Term Bend Radius r 25 mm 3, 4
Long Term Bend Radius r 35 mm
Long Term Tensile Load F
T
1 N
Flexing 1000 Cycles 4
Force
3
HFBR-4526Z
, HFBR-4525Z
HFBR-4525Z
Plastic Fiber Connector Styles
Connector Description
Four connector styles are available for termination of plastic
optical ber: 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 identication of transmitter
and receiver connections. Duplex connectors are keyed
so that proper orientation is ensured during insertion. If
the POF cable/connector will be used at extreme operat-
ing temperatures or experience frequent and wide tem-
perature cycling eects, the cable/connector attachment
can be strengthened with an RTV adhesive (see Plastic
Connectoring Instructions for more detail). The connectors
are made of a ame retardant VALOX UL94 V-0 material
(UL le # E121562).
SIMPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z – Simplex
DUPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES
HFBR-4506Z – Duplex
The simplex connector provides a quick and stable con-
nection for applications that require a component-to-
connector retention force of 8 Newtons (1.8 lb.). These
connectors are available in gray (HFBR-4501Z) or blue
(HFBR-4511Z).
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z – Simplex Latching
The simplex latching connector is designed for rugged
applications requiring a greater retention force 80 New-
tons ( 18 lb.) than provided by a simplex nonlatching
connector. When inserting the simplex latching connector
into a module, the connector latch mechanism should be
aligned with the top surface of the horizontal modules,
or with the tall vertical side of the vertical modules. Mis-
alignment of an inserted latching connector into either
module will not result in a positive latch. The connector is
released by depressing the rear section of the connector
lever, and then pulling the connector assembly away from
the module housing.
The simplex latching connector is available in gray (HFBR-
4503Z) or blue (HFBR-4513Z).
Duplex connectors provide convenient duplex cable
termination and are keyed to prevent incorrect insertion
into duplex congured modules. The duplex connector is
compatible with dual combinations of horizontal or vertical
Versatile Link components (e.g., two horizontal transmit-
ters, two vertical receivers, a horizontal transmitter with a
horizontal receiver, etc.). The duplex non-latching connec-
tor is available in parchment, o-white (HFBR-4506Z).
HFBR-4516Z – Duplex Latching
The duplex latching connector is designed for rugged
applications requiring greater retention force than the
nonlatching duplex connector. When inserting the duplex
latching connector into a module, the connector latch
mechanism should be aligned with the top surface of the
dual combination of horizontal or vertical Versatile Link
components. The duplex latching connector is available
in gray (HFBR-4516Z).
Feedthrough/Splice
HFBR-4505Z/4515Z Bulkhead Adapter
The HFBR-4505Z/4515Z adapter mates two simplex
connectors for panel/bulkhead feedthrough of HFBR-
4501Z/4511Z terminated plastic ber cable. Maximum
panel thickness is 4.1 mm (0.16 inch). This adapter can
serve as a cable in-line splice using two simplex connec-
tors. The adapters are available in gray (HFBR-4505Z) and
blue (HFBR-4515Z). This adapter is not compatible with
POF duplex, POF simplex latching, or HCS connectors.
DUPLEX
CRIMP RING
HFBR-4526Z

HFBR-RTD001

Mfr. #:
Manufacturer:
Broadcom / Avago
Description:
FIBER OPTIC CBL LC-LC POF 1M
Lifecycle:
New from this manufacturer.
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