HFBR-RXXYYY Series (POF)
HFBR-EXXYYY Series (POF)
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable and Accessories
for Versatile Link
Data Sheet
Cable Description
The HFBR-R/EXXYYY 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 com-
ply 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.
Features
•
Compatible with Avago Versatile Link Family of con-
nectors and fiber optic components
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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
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Industrial data links for factory automation and plant
control
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Intra-system links; board-to-board, rack-to-rack
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Telecommunications switching systems
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Computer-to-peripheral data links, PC bus extension
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Proprietary LANs
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Digitized video
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Medical instruments
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Reduction of lightning and voltage transient suscep-
tibility
•
High voltage isolation
500
α
R
– ATTENUATION – dB/km
400
300
200
100
620
640
660
680
700
λ
– WAVELENGTH – nm
Figure 1. Typical POF attenuation vs. wavelength.
HFBR-RXXYYY fig p2