HFBR-RXXYYYZ Series (POF)
HFBR-EXXYYYZ Series (POF)
HFBR-CXXYYYZ Series (POF)
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable and Accessories
for Versatile Link
Data Sheet
Cable Description
Features
Compatible with Avago Versatile Link Family of con-
The HFBR-C/R/EXXYYYZ series of plastic fiber optic cables
are constructed of a single step-index fiber sheathed
in a black polyethylene jacket. The duplex fiber consists
of two simplex fibers joined with a zipcord web.
nectors and fiber optic components
1 mm diameter Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) in 3 grades:
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Ordinary POF with 0.22dB/m typical attenuation
(0C to 70C)
Standard (Type="R") and Extra Low Loss (Type="E")
cables comply with UL VW-1 flame retardant specifica-
tion (UL file # E89328) except for Ordinary (Type="C")
Standard POF with 0.22 dB/m typical attenuation
(-40C to 85C)
High performance Extra Low Loss POF with 0.19
dB/m typical attenuation (-40C to 85C).
Cables are available in unconnectored or connectored
options. Refer to the Ordering Guide for part number
information.
500
400
300
Applications
Industrial data links for factory automation and plant
control
Intra-system links; board-to-board, rack-to-rack
Telecommunications switching systems
Computer-to-peripheral data links, PC bus extension
Proprietary LANs
Digitized video
Medical instruments
Reduction of lightning and voltage transient suscep-
tibility
200
100
620
640
660
680
700
λ – WAVELENGTH – nm
High voltage isolation
Figure 1. Typical POF attenuation vs. wavelength.