Broadcom Versatile Link DC-50MBd Transmitters & Receivers

Broadcom Versatile Link DC-50MBd Transmitters and Receivers are intended for use with 1mm Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) and Hard Clad Silica (HCS) Fiber. No optical design is required because the specifications include any connector losses at the transmitter and at the receiver. Versatile Link DC-50MBd Fiber Optic Transmitters each use a 650nm LED source with integrated optics and driver IC for efficient coupling. The Versatile Link Receivers each consist of an IC with an integrated photodiode to produce a logic compatible output. The transmitter input and receiver output are compatible with TTL logic families. These transmitters and receivers operate any type of signal from DC up to 50MBd at distances up to 50 meters with 1mm POF.

The Versatile Link DC-50MBd Transmitters and Receivers are offered with non-inverted or inverted data I/Os, providing a customized solution for various applications.

The compact, low-profile packages of the Versatile Link components are color coded, to easily distinguish Transmitters from Receivers. Horizontal, vertical, and 30° tilted package styles are available with standard 8-pin DIP pinouts. The packages can also be interlocked or stacked ("n-plexed") to decrease the required amount of PC-board space.

Features

Data transmission at signal rates from DC up to 50MBd
Up to 50 meters distance with 1mm Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)
Low current link of 6mA peak supply current
Wavelength of 660nm
-40°C to +85°C Extended temperature range
Enhanced EMI performance
Reduced design effort and PCB space
Low power consumption
td ≤ 30ns Short propagation delay

Horizontal, vertical, and 30° tilted package options
Interlocking feature
High noise immunity
Easy connection: simplex, duplex, and latching connectors
Compatible with standard TTL circuitry
Compatible with the Broadcom’s Versatile Link family of connectors, for easy termination of fiber
RoHS-compliant