Plastic Fiber Optic IR LEDs

Applications

PC-to-Peripheral Data Links

Motor Controller Triggering

Ethernet LANs

Medical Instruments

Automotive Electronics

Digitized Video and HDTV

Sonet/SDH Receivers

Robotics Communications

Isolation from Lightning and Voltage Transients

IF-E91A: Plastic Fiber Optic IR LEDs

The IF-E91A is a high-output medium-speed infrared LED in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. The output spectrum peaks at 950 nm for the IF-E91A. The device package features an internal micro-lens, and a precision-molded PBT housing ensures efficient optical coupling with standard 1000µm plastic fiber cable.

Application Highlights

The high output and fast transition times of the IF-E91A is suitable for low-cost analog and digital data links. Used with an IF-D96 photologic detector, the IF-E91A can achieve data rates of 500 kbps at link distances up to 7m. The drive circuit design is simpler than required for laser diodes, making the IF-E91A an excellent low-cost alternative in a variety of analog and digital applications.

Features

Excellent Linearity

No Optical Design Required

Mates with Standard 1000µm Core Jacketed Plastic Fiber Cable

Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Coupling

Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing

Connector-Less Fiber Termination and Connection

Interference-Free Transmission from Light-Tight Housing