The HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ and HFBR-EXXYYYZ series are plastic optical fiber (POF) cables designed for data communication. They are compatible with Broadcom Versatile Link connectors and components, utilizing a 1 mm diameter POF available in standard and high-performance (Extra Low Loss) grades. These cables are suitable for various industrial, telecommunications, and computer-related applications requiring reliable data links, intra-system connections, and isolation from electrical transients.
| Parameter | Symbol | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Unit | Condition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Storage Temperature | Ts | -55 | +85 | C | Recommended Storage Temperature (HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ) | ||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Operating Temperature | To | -40 | +85 | C | Recommended Operating Temperature (HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ) | ||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Installation Temperature | Ti | -20 | +70 | C | Recommended Installation Temperature (HFBR-R/EXXYYYZ) | ||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Short Term Tensile Force (Single Channel) | FT | 50 | N | Less than 30 minutes | |||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Short Term Tensile Force (Dual Channel) | FT | 100 | N | Less than 30 minutes | |||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Short Term Bend Radius | r | 25 | mm | Less than 1 hour non-operating; 90 bend on 25 mm radius mandrel | |||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Long Term Bend Radius | r | 35 | mm | ||||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Long Term Tensile Load | FT | 1 | N | ||||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Flexing | 1000 | Cycles | |||||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Connector Storage and Operating Temperature | TS,O | -40 | 85 | C | When not subjected to mechanical stress | ||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Connector Recommended Operating Temperature | TO | -40 | 85 | C | |||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Connector Installation Temperature | Tl | 0 | 70 | C | For installation and connection/disconnection | ||
| Absolute Maximum Ratings - Adapter Nut Torque | TN | 0.7 | N-m | (100 OzF-in.) | HFBR-4505Z/4515Z Adapter | ||
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Cable Attenuation (Standard) | aO | 0.15 | 0.22 | 0.27 | dB/m | TA=-40C to +85C | Source: 660nm LED, 0.5 NA; Length: 50m |
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Cable Attenuation (Extra Low Loss) | aO | 0.15 | 0.19 | 0.23 | dB/m | TA=-40C to +85C | Source: 660nm LED, 0.5 NA; Length: 50m |
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Reference Attenuation (Standard) | aR | 0.12 | 0.19 | 0.24 | dB/m | TA=-40C to +85C | Source: 650nm, 0.5 NA (monochrometer); Length: 50m |
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Reference Attenuation (Extra Low Loss) | aR | 0.12 | 0.16 | 0.19 | dB/m | TA=-40C to +85C | Source: 650nm, 0.5 NA (monochrometer); Length: 50m |
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Numerical Aperture | NA | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.50 | >2 meters | ||
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Diameter, Core and Cladding | DC | 0.94 | 1.00 | 1.06 | mm | ||
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Diameter, Jacket | DJ | 2.13 | 2.20 | 2.27 | mm | ||
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Propagation Delay Constant | l/v | 5.0 | ns/m | Reciprocal of group velocity | |||
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Mass per Unit Length/Channel | 5.3 | g/m | Without Connectors | ||||
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Cable Leakage Current | IL | 12 | nA | 50 kV, l = 0.3 meters | |||
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Refractive Index (Core) | n | 1.492 | |||||
| Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Refractive Index (Cladding) | n | 1.417 | |||||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Retention Force (Simplex) | FR-C | 7 | 8 | N | +25C | Connector to Versatile Link Transmitters and Receivers | |
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Retention Force (Simplex Latching) | FR-C | 47 | 80 | N | +25C | Connector to Versatile Link Transmitters and Receivers | |
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Retention Force (Duplex) | FR-C | 7 | 12 | N | +25C | Connector to Versatile Link Transmitters and Receivers | |
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Retention Force (Duplex Latching) | FR-C | 50 | 80 | N | +25C | Connector to Versatile Link Transmitters and Receivers | |
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Tensile Force (Simplex) | FT | 8.5 | 22 | N | Connector to Cable | ||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Tensile Force (Simplex Latching) | FT | 8.5 | 22 | N | Connector to Cable | ||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Tensile Force (Duplex) | FT | 14 | 35 | N | Connector to Cable | ||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Tensile Force (Duplex Latching) | FT | 14 | 35 | N | Connector to Cable | ||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Adapter Connector to Connector Loss | CC | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.8 | dB | 25C | HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with HFBR-4501Z/4511Z |
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Retention Force (Adapter) | FR-B | 7 | 8 | N | Connector to Adapter | ||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Insertion Force (Simplex) | FI | 8 | 30 | N | Connector to Versatile Link Transmitters and Receivers | ||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Insertion Force (Simplex Latching) | FI | 16 | 35 | N | Connector to Versatile Link Transmitters and Receivers | ||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Insertion Force (Duplex) | FI | 13 | 46 | N | Connector to Versatile Link Transmitters and Receivers | ||
| Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics - Insertion Force (Duplex Latching) | FI | 22 | 51 | N | Connector to Versatile Link Transmitters and Receivers |
