Plastic Fiber Optic Photologic Detectors

Applications

Digital Data Links

PC-to-Peripheral LInks

Process Control

Digitized Audio

Motor Controller Triggering

Intra-System Links: Board-to-Board, Rack-to-Rack

Medical Instruments

Automotive Electronics

Robotics Communications

EMC/EMI Signal Isolation

IF-D96: Plastic Fiber Optic Photologic Detectors

The IF-D96 is a medium-speed photologic detector housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. The detector contains an IC with a photodiode, linear amplifier and Schmitt trigger logic circuit. The IF-D96 features an inverted open-collector Schottky transistor (active low). The device can drive up to 5 TTL loads over output (pull-up) voltages ranging from 4.5 to 18V. Optical response extends from 400 to 1100 nm, making it compatible with a wide range of LED and laser diode sources. The detector package features an internal microlens and a precision-molded PBT housing to ensure efficient optical coupling with standard 1000µm core plastic fiber cable.

Application Highlights

The IF-D96 is suitable for digital data links at rates up to 5 Mbps. A Schmitt trigger improves noise immunity and TTL/CMOS logic compatibility greatly simplifes interfacing with existing digital circuits. The integrated design of the IF-D96 provides simple, cost-effective implementation in a variety of digital applications.

Features

High Optical Sensitivity

Mates with Standard 1000µm Core Jacketed Plastic Fiber Optic Cable

No Optical Design Required

Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing

Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Optical Coupling

Connector-Less Fiber Termination

Light-Tight Housing Provides Interference-Free Transmission

Open Collector Output