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Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Storage and Operating Temperature
Recommended Operating Temperature
Installation Temperature
Nut Torque
HFBR-4505/4515 Adapter
Symbol
T
S,O
T
O
T
l
T
N
Min.
-40
-40
0
Max.
85
85
70
0.7
100
Unit
°C
°C
°C
N-m
OzF-in.
Note
1
1
1
2
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.
Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics
T
A
= -40 to +85°C, Unless Otherwise Specified.
Parameter
Retention Force,
Connector to
Versatile Link
Transmitters and
Receivers
Part Number
Symbol Min. Typ.
[1]
Max.
Simplex,
F
R-C
7
8
HFBR-4501/4511
3
Simplex Latching,
47
80
HFBR-4503/4513
11
Duplex,
7
12
HFBR-4506
4
Duplex Latching,
50
80
HFBR-4516
15
Simplex,
F
T
8.5
22
HFBR-4501/4511
Simplex Latching,
8.5
22
HFBR-4503/4513
Duplex, HFBR-4506
14
35
Duplex Latching,
14
35
HFBR-4516
HFBR-4505/4515 with
α
CC
0.7
1.5
2.8
HFBR-4501/4511
HFBR-4505/4515 with
F
R-B
7
8
HFBR-4501/4511
Simplex,
F
I
8
30
HFBR-4501/4511
Simplex Latching,
16
35
HFBR-4503/4513
Duplex, HFBR-4506
13
46
Duplex Latching
22
51
HFBR-4516
Units
N
Temp.
°
C Note
+25
2
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
+25
-40 to +85
3
Tensile Force,
Connector to Cable
N
Adapter Connector
to Connector Loss
Retention Force
Connector to Adapter
Insertion Force,
Connector to
Versatile Link
Transmitters and
Receivers
dB
N
N
25
4, 5
6
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 Agilent Technologies for
alternate connectoring techniques.
4. Minimum and maximum limit for
α
CC
for 0°C to +70°C temperature range. Typical value of
α
CC
is at +25°C.
5. Factory polish or field polish per recommended procedure.
6. Destructive insertion force was typically at 178 N (40 lb.).