50 MHz Plastic Fiber Optic Red LED

Applications

PC-to-Peripheral Data Links

Motor Controller Triggering

Local Area Networks

Medical Instruments

Automotive Electronics

Digitized Video

Electronic Games

Robotics Communications

Isolation from Lightning and Voltage Transients

IF-E98: 50 MHz Plastic Fiber Optic Red LED

Description

The IF-E98 is a high-speed red LED housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. The output spectrum of the IF-E98 is produced by a GaA1As die that peaks at a wavelength of 650 nm, one of the optical transmission windows of PMMA plastic optical fiber. The device package features an internal micro-lens and a precision-molded PBT housing to ensure efficient optical coupling with standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber cable.

Application Highlights

The fast transition times of the IF-E98 make it suitable for medium-speed analog and digital data links. Link distances in excess of 75 meters at data rates of 50 Mbps are possible using standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber when matched to an IF-D97 photologic detector. The drive circuit is simpler than required for laser diodes, making the IF-E98 a good low-cost alternative in a variety of analog and digital applications.

Features

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

Excellent Linearity

Visible Light Output