HFBR-5601 and HFCT-5611
Product Description Gigabit Interface Converters (GBIC)
for Gigabit Ethernet
Data Sheet
Description
Features
The HFBR-56xx/HFCT-56xx family of interface converters
meet the Gigabit Interface Converter specification Rev.
5.4, an industry standard. The family provides a uniform
form factor for a wide variety of standard connections to
transmission media. The converters can be inserted or
removed from a host chassis without removing power
from the host system.
• CompliantwithGigabitInterfaceConverterspecification
Rev. 5.4 (1)
• HFBR-5601 is compliant with proposed specifications
for IEEE 802.3z/D5.0 Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Base-SX)
• HFCT-5611 is compliant with the ANSI 100-SM-LC-L
revision 2 10 km link specification
• Performance:
The converters are suitable for interconnections in the
Gigabit Ethernet hubs and switches environment. The
design of these converters is also practical for other high
performance, point-to-point communication requiring
gigabit interconnections. Since the converters are hot-
pluggable, they allow system configuration changes
simply by plugging in a different type of converter.
HFBR-5601:
500 m with 50/125 µm MMF
220 m with 62.5/125 µm MMF
HFCT-5611:
550 m with 50/125 µm MMF
550 m with 62.5/125 µm MMF
10 km with 9/125 µm SMF
The mechanical and electrical interfaces of these convert-
ers to the host system are identical for all implementa- • Horizontal or vertical installation
tions of the converter regardless of external media type.
A 20-pin connector is used to connect the converter to
the host system. Surge currents are eliminated by using
• AEL Laser Class 1 eye safe per IEC 60825-1
• AEL Laser Class I eye safe per US 21 CFR
pin sequencing at this connector and a slow start circuit. • Hot-pluggable
Two ground tabs at this connector also make contact
Applications
before any other pins, discharging possible component-
damaging static electricity. In addition, the connector
itself performs a two-stage contact sequence. Operational
signals and power supply ground make contact in stage 1
while power makes contact in stage 2.
• Switch to switch interface
• High speed I/O for file servers
• Bus extension applications
The HFBR-5601 has been developed with 850 nm short
wavelength VCSEL technology while the HFCT-5611 is
based on 1300 nm long wavelength Fabry Perot laser
technology.
Related Products
• 850 nm VCSEL, 1 x 9 and SFF transceivers for 1000 base
SX applications (HFBR-53D5, HFBR-5912E)
• 1300 nm, 1 x 9 Laser transceiver for 1000 base-LX
applications (HFCT-53D5)
• Physical layer ICs available for optical interface
(HDMP-1636A/46A)
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