HFBR-5912EZ
850 nm VCSEL Small Form Factor MT-RJ Fiber Optic Transceivers
for Gigabit Ethernet
Data Sheet
Description Features
The HFBR-5912EZ transceiver from Avago RoHS Compliance
Technologies allows the system designer to
Compliant with Specifications for IEEE 802.3z/ Gigabit
implement a range of solutions for multimode and
Ethernet
single mode Gigabit Ethernet applications.
Multisourced 2 x 5 Package Style with Integral MT-RJ
The transceivers are configured in the new
Connector
multisourced industry standard 2 x 5 dual-in-line
Performance HFBR-5912EZ (1000 Base-SX)
package with an integral MT-RJ fiber connector.
220 m Links in 62.5/125 m MMF 160 MHz*km
Transmitter Section
Cables
The transmitter section of the HFBR-5912EZ
275 m Links in 62.5/125 m MMF 200 MHz*km
consists of an 850 nm Vertical Cavity Surface
Cables
Emitting Laser (VCSEL) in an optical subassembly
500 m Links in 50/125 m MMF 400 MHz*km Cables
(OSA), which mates to the fiber cable.
550 m Links in 50/125 m MMF 500 MHz*km Cables
Receiver Section
IEC 60825-1 Class 1/CDRH Class 1 Laser Eye Safe
The receiver of the HFBR-5912EZ includes a
Single +3.3 V Power Supply Operation with PECL Logic
GaAs PIN photodiode mounted together with a
I/O Interfaces, TTL Signal Detect and Transmit Disable
custom, silicon bipolar transimpedance preamplifier
Wave Solder and Aqueous Wash Process Compatible
IC in an OSA. This OSA is mated to a custom
silicon bipolar circuit that provides post-
Applications
amplification and quantization.
Switch to Switch Interface
The post-amplifier also includes a Signal Detect
Switched Backbone Applications
circuit which provides a TTL logic-high output
High Speed Interface for File Servers
upon detection of an optical signal.
High Performance Desktops
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Ethernet - SX AFBR-5601Z, LX AFCT-5611ZAPPLICATION SUPPORT Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
There are two design cases in which immunity
Package and Handling Instructions
to ESD damage is important.
Flammability
The first case is during handling of the transceiver
The HFBR-5912EZ transceiver housing consists
prior to mounting it on the circuit board. It is
of high strength, heat resistant, chemically
important to use normal ESD handling precautions
resistant, and UL 94 V-0 flame retardant plastic
for ESD sensitive devices. These precautions
and metal packaging.
include using grounded wrist straps, work
benches, and floor mats in ESD controlled areas.
Recommended Solder and Wash Process
The transceiver perform-ance has been shown
The HFBR-5912EZ is compatible with industry-
to provide adequate performance in typical
standard wave or hand solder processes.
industry production environments.
Process plug
The second case to consider is static discharges
This transceiver is supplied with a process plug to the exterior of the equipment chassis containing
for protection of the optical port within the the transceiver parts. To the extent that the
MT-RJ connector receptacle. This process plug MT-RJ connector receptacle is exposed to the
prevents contamination during wave solder and outside of the equipment chassis it may be
aqueous rinse as well as during handling, shipping subject to whatever system-level ESD test criteria
and storage. It is made of a high-temperature, that the equipment is intended to meet. The
molded sealing material that can withstand +80C transceiver performance is more robust than
and a rinse pressure of 110 lbs per square inch. typical industry equipment requirements of today.
Recommended Solder fluxes Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Solder fluxes used with the HFBR-5912EZ should Most equipment designs utilizing these high-
be water-soluble, organic fluxes. Recommended speed transceivers from Avago Technologies will
solder fluxes include Lonco 3355-11 from London be required to meet the requirements of FCC
Chemical West, Inc. of Burbank, CA, and 100 in the United States, CENELEC EN55022 (CISPR
Flux from Alpha-Metals of Jersey City, NJ. 22) in Europe and VCCI in Japan. Refer to
EMI section (page 5) for more details.
Recommended Cleaning/Degreasing Chemicals
Immunity
Alcohols: methyl, isopropyl, isobutyl.
Aliphatics: hexane, heptane Equipment utilizing these transceivers will be
Other: naphtha. subject to radio-frequency electromagnetic fields
in some environments. These transceivers have
Do not use partially halogenated hydrocarbons
good immunity to such fields due to their
such as 1,1.1 trichloroethane, ketones such as
shielded design.
MEK, acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methylene
dichloride, phenol, methylene chloride, or
Eye Safety
N-methylpyrolldone. Also, Avago Technologies
These laser-based transceivers are classified as
does not recommend the use of cleaners that
AEL Class I (U.S. 21 CFR(J) and AEL Class 1
use halogenated hydrocarbons because of their
per EN 60825-1 (+A11). They are eye safe
potential environmental harm.
when used within the data sheet limits per
Regulatory Compliance CDRH. They are also eye safe under normal
operating conditions and under all reasonably
(See the Regulatory Compliance Table for
foreseeable single fault conditions per EN60825-
transceiver performance) The overall equipment
1. Avago Technologies has tested the transceiver
design will determine the certification level. The
design for compliance with the requirements
transceiver performance is offered as a figure of
listed below under normal operating conditions
merit to assist the designer in considering their
and under single fault conditions where
use in equipment designs.
applicable. TUV Rheinland has granted
certification to these transceivers for laser eye
safety and use in EN 60950 and EN 60825-2
applications. Their performance enables the
transceivers to be used without concern for
eye safety up to 5.0 V transmitter V .
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