AVAGO HFBR-RXXYYYZ DATA SHEET
HFBR-RXXYYYZ Series (POF)
HFBR-EXXYYYZ Series (POF)
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable and Accessories
for V ersatile Link
Data Sheet
Cable Description
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 unconnectored or connectored
options. Refer to the Ordering Guide for part number
information.
500
400
300
Features
• Compatible with Avago Versatile Link family of
connectors and fiber 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
susceptibility
• High voltage isolation
200
– ATTENUATION – dB/km
R
α
100
620
Figure 1. Typical POF attenuation vs. wavelength.
660
λ – WAVELENGTH – nm
680640 700
Plastic Optical Fiber Specifications: HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Note
Storage and Operating Temperature T
Recommended Operating Temperature T
Installation Temperature T
Short Term Tensile Single Channel F
Force
Dual Channel F
S,O
O
I
T
T
-55 +85 °C
-40 +85 °C
-20 +70 °C1
50 N 2
100 N
Short Term Bend Radius r 25 mm 3, 4
Long Term Bend Radius r 35 mm
Long Term Tensile Load F
T
1N
Flexing 1000 Cycles 4
Mechanical/Optical Characteristics, TA = -40 to +85°C unless otherwise specified.
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ.
Cable Standard Cable, α
O
0.15 0.22 0.27 dB/m Source is HFBR-15XXZ
[5]
Max. Unit Condition
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
Diameter, Jacket D
C
J
0.94 1.00 1.06 mm
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
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 (3xl08 m/s) and n is the effective core index of refraction.
7. Note that αR 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 fiber attenuation versus wavelength at 25°C.
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Plastic Fiber Connector Styles
Connector Description
Four 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. If the POF cable/
connector will be used at extreme
operating temperatures or
experience frequent and wide
temperature cycling effects, the
cable/connector attachment can
be strengthened with an RTV
adhesive (see Plastic Connectoring Instructions for more detail).
The connectors are made of a
flame retardant VALOX UL94 V-0
material (UL file # E121562).
SIMPLEX CONNECTOR STYLES
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z – Simplex
, HFBR-4525Z
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z – Simplex Latching
HFBR-4525Z
The simplex latching connector is
designed for rugged applications
requiring a greater retention force
— 80 Newtons ( 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.
Misalignment 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 CONNECTOR STYLES
HFBR-4506Z – Duplex
latching connector is available in
parchment, off-white (HFBR4506Z).
HFBR-4516Z – Duplex Latching
HFBR-4526Z
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).
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Feedthrough/Splice
HFBR-4505Z/4515Z Bulkhead Adapter
The simplex connector provides a
quick and stable connection 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).
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HFBR-4526Z
Duplex connectors provide convenient duplex cable termination
and are keyed to prevent incorrect
insertion into duplex configured
modules. The duplex connector is
compatible with dual combinations of horizontal or vertical
Versatile Link components (e.g.,
two horizontal transmitters, two
vertical receivers, a horizontal
transmitter with a horizontal
receiver, etc.). The duplex non-
The HFBR-4505Z/4515Z adapter
mates two simplex connectors for
panel/bulkhead feedthrough of
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z terminated
plastic fiber cable. Maximum panel
thickness is 4.1 mm (0.16 inch).
This adapter can serve as a cable
in-line splice using two simplex
connectors. 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.
Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Note
Storage and Operating Temperature T
Recommended Operating Temperature T
Installation Temperature T
Nut Torque T
S,O
O
l
N
HFBR-4505Z/4515Z Adapter
Notes:
1. Storage and Operating Temperatures refer to the ranges over which the connectors can be used when not subjected to mechanical stress.
Installation Temperature refers to the ranges over which connectors may be installed onto the fiber and over which connectors can be connected
and disconnected from transmitter and receiver modules.
2. Recommended nut torque is 0.57 N-m.
-40 85 °C1
-40 85 °C1
070 °C1
0.7 N-m 2
100 OzF-in.
Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics
TA = -40 to +85°C, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Parameter Part Number Symbol Min. Typ.
Retention Force, Simplex, F
R-C
78 N +25 2
[1]
Max. Units Temp. °C Note
Connector to HFBR-4501Z/4511Z 3 -40 to +85
Versatile Link
Transmitters and
Receivers
Simplex Latching, 47 80 +25
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z 11 -40 to +85
Duplex, 7 12 +25
HFBR-4506Z 4 -40 to +85
Duplex Latching, 50 80 +25
HFBR-4516Z 15 -40 to +85
Tensile Force, Simplex, F
8.5 22 N 3
T
Connector to Cable HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
Simplex Latching, 8.5 22
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z
Duplex, HFBR-4506Z 14 35
Duplex Latching, 14 35
HFBR-4516Z
Adapter Connector HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with α
CC
0.7 1.5 2.8 dB 25 4, 5
to Connector Loss HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
Retention Force HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with F
R-B
78 N
Connector to Adapter HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
Insertion Force, Simplex, F
Connector to Versatile
Link Transmitters and
Receivers
HFBR-4501Z/4511Z
Simplex Latching, 16 35
HFBR-4503Z/4513Z
I
830N 6
Duplex, HFBR-4506Z 13 46
Duplex Latching 22 51
HFBR-4516Z
Notes:
1. Typical data are at +25°C.
2. No perceivable reduction in retention force was observed after 2000 insertions. Retention force of non-latching connectors is lower at elevated
temperatures. Latching connectors are recommended for applications where a high retention force at high temperatures is desired.
3. For applications where frequent temperature cycling over temperature extremes is expected, please contact Avago Technologies for alternate
connectoring techniques.
4. Minimum and maximum limit for αCC for 0°C to +70°C temperature range. Typical value of αCC is at +25°C.
5. Factory polish or field polish per recommended procedure.
6. Destructive insertion force was typically at 178 N (40 lb.).
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