155 MHz Plastic Fiber Optic Red LED

Applications

PC-to-Peripheral Data Links

Motor Controller Triggering

Ethernet LANs

Medical Instruments

Automotive Electronics

Digitized Video and HDTV

Sonet/SHD Transmitters

Robotics Communications

Isolation from Lightning and Voltage Transients

IF-E99: 155 MHz Plastic Fiber Optic Red LED

Description

The IF-E99 is a very high-speed red LED housed in a "connector-less" style plastic fiber optic package. The output spectrum of the IF-E99 is produced by a GaA1As die that peaks at a wavelength of 650 nm, one of the optimal transmission windows of PMMA plastic optical fiber. The device package features an internal micro-lens, and a precision-molded PBT housing ensures efficient optical coupling with standard 1000µm core plastic fiber cable.

Application Highlights

The fast transition times of the IF-E99 make it suitable for high-speed digital data links. Link distances in excess of 75 meters at data rates of 155 Mbps are possible using standard 1000µm core plastic fiber and an IF-D98 photologic detector. The wide analog bandwidth permits direct modulation at RF frequencies exceeding 100 MHz. Drive circuit design for the IF-E99 requires good RF and digital design techniques, but is much simpler than required for laser diodes, making it a good low-cost solution in a variety of high frequency POF 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