HFBR-0500ETZ Series
Versatile Link
The Versatile Fiber Optic Connection
Data Sheet
Description Features
The Versatile Link series is a complete family of fiber Extended temperature range -40 to +85 C
optic link components for applications requiring a low
RoHS-compliant
cost solution. The HFBR-0500ETZ series includes trans-
Low cost fiber optic components
mitters, receivers, connect ors and cable specified for
easy design. This series of compo nents is ideal for Enhanced digital links: dc-5 MBd
solving problems with voltage isolation/insula tion,
Link distance up to 43m at 1MBd and 20m at 5MBd
EMI/RFI immunity or data security. The optical link
Low current link: 6 mA peak supply current
design is simpli fied by the logic compat ible receivers
and complete specifi-cations for each component. The Horizontal and vertical mounting
key optical and electrical parameters of links configured
Interlocking feature
with the HFBR-0500ETZ family are fully guaranteed from
High noise immunity
-40 to 85 C.
Easy connectoring: simplex, duplex, and latching
A wide variety of package config u ra tions and connectors
connectors
provide the designer with numerous mechanical solutions
Flame retardant
to meet application requirements. The transmitter and
receiver compo nents have been designed for use in high
Transmitters incorporate a 660 nm red LED for easy
volume/low cost assembly processes such as auto inser-
visibility
tion and wave soldering.
Compatible with standard TTL circuitry
Transmitters incorporate a 660 nm LED. Receivers
Applications
include a monolithic dc coupled, digital IC receiver
with open collector Schottky output transistor. An
Reduction of lightning/volt age transient susceptibility
internal pullup resistor is avail able for use in the
Motor controller triggering
HFBR-25X1ETZ and HFBR-25X2ETZ receivers. A shield has
been integrated into the receiver IC to provide additional, Data communications and local area networks
localized noise immunity.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for regulated
systems: FCC, VDE, CSA, etc.
Internal optics have been optim ized for use with 1 mm
diameter plastic optical fiber. Versatile Link specifications
Tempest-secure data processing equipment
incorporate all connector interface losses. Therefore,
Isolation in test and measurement instruments
optical calculations for common link applications are
Error free signalling for industrial and manufactur ing
simplified.
equipment
Automotive communica tions and control networks
Noise immune communica tion in audio and video
equipmentHFBR-0500ETZ Series Part Number Guide
HFBR-X5XXETZ
1 = Transmitter
2 = Receiver ET = extended temperature range
Z = RoHS compliant
5 = 600 nm Transmitter and
Receiver Products
1 = 5 MBd High Performance Link
2 = 1 MBd High Performance Link
2 = Horizontal Package 6 = 155 MBd Receiver
3 = Vertical Package 7 = 155 MBd Transmitter
Link Selection Guide
(Links specified from -40 to 85 C, for plastic optical fiber unless specified.)
Signal Rate Distance (m) 25 C Distance (m) Transmitter Receiver
1 MBd 67 43 HFBR-15x2ETZ HFBR-25x2ETZ
5 Mbd 38 20 HFBR-15x1ETZ HFBR-25x1ETZ
Application Literature Package Orientation
Application Note 1035 (Versatile Link) Performance and pinouts for the vertical and hori-
zontal packages are identical. To provide addi tional
Package and Handling Information
attachment support for the vertical Versatile Link
housing, the designer has the option of using a self-
The compact Versatile Link pack age is made of a flame
tapping screw through a printed circuit board into a
retardant VALOX UL 94 V-0 material (UL file # E121562)
mounting hole at the bottom of the package. For most
and uses the same pad layout as a standard, eight pin
applications this is not necessary.
dual-in-line package. Vertical and horizontal mountable
parts are available. These low profile Versa tile Link pack-
Package Housing Color
ages are stackable and are enclosed to provide a dust
resistant seal. Snap action simplex, simplex latching, Versatile Link components and simplex connectors are
duplex, and duplex latching connectors are offered with color coded to eliminate confusion when making connec-
simplex or duplex cables. tions. Receivers are blue and transmit ters are gray.
VALOX is a registered trademark of the General Electric Corporation.
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