Plastic Fiber Optic Green LED

Applications

Local Area Networks (LANs)

Optical Sensors

Medical Instruments

Automotive Displays

Audio Systems

Electronic Games

Robotics Communications

Fiber Optic Modems

Fluorescent Instruments

Wavelength Multiplexing

IF-E93: Plastic Fiber Optic Green LED

Description

The IF-E93 is a high-output, high-speed, green LED housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. The output spectrum of the green LED is produced by a Gallium Nitride die which peaks at a wavelength of 530 nm, ideally mapping to the lowest attenuation window of PMMA plastic core optical fiber. The device package features an internal LED micro-lens, and the PBT plastic housing ensures efficient optical coupling with standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber cable.

Application Highlights

The high output and fast transition times of the IF-E92 make it suitable for low-cost digital data links. When coupled to PMMA plastic optical fiber, attenuation is less than .1 dB/m, as compared to .16 dB/m with commonly used 650nm LEDs. Using standard 1 mm core plastic fiber, the IF-E93 LED is capable ot distances in excess of 150 meters at data rates of 5 Mbps. The drive circuit design is simpler than required for laser diodes, making the IF-E93 a good, low-cost alternative in a variety of analog and digital applications.

Features

Ultra-Low Loss in Plastic Optical Fiber

No Optical Design Required

Mates with Standard 1000 µm 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

Visible Light Output

Fast Rise and Fall Times