LED's and Photodetectors
Fiber Optic LEDs & Photodetector Product Line
LED's
Industrial Fiber Optics produces a wide variety of low-cost, medium frequency fiber optic devices for use with plastic fiber cable. This product family contains 19 different devices – twelve LEDs and seven photodetectors. Each device consists of a PBT housing and cinch nut with an internal active element such as an LED or photodetector. The PBT housing holds the active element and optimizes the physical connection between the optical fiber and the active component. The cinch nut holds the fiber in place without requiring the expense and labor of a fiber connection or termination.
All devices in this product line are designed for use with industry-common "1.0 mm" or "1000 µm" core plastic optical fiber. The actual construction of a typical fiber cable is PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) core, thin fluorinated polymer cladding layer, and additional layer called the jacket, which results in an overall diameter of 2.2 mm. Jacket material varies with application, with polyethylene the most common.
Compared to many of the other fiber optic LEDs and photodetectors on the market, Industrial Fiber Optics devices are unique because they require no fiber connection or polishing procedure on the fiber end. No connection means reduced cost as a user. To prepare a fiber, simply use a sharp knife or razor blade to cut the fiber squarely.
FEATURES
- Mates with Standard, 1000 µm Core, Plastic Fiber Cable
- Requires No Optical Design
- Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Coupling
- Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing
- Connector-Less Interface
- Interference-Free Transmission from Light-Tight Housing
- Simple Fiber Termination and Connection
- Rugged Screw Attachment
Each of the twelve LEDs and seven photodetectors has its own special applications. If you have special requirements not addressed in the list, please contact us. We will be happy to discuss your custom application needs.
APPLICATIONS
- Educational Projects
- PC-to-Periphal Data Link
- Digitized Video
- Robotics Communications
- Household Appliances
- Motor Control Triggering
- Optical Networks
- Medical Instruments
- Automotive Electronics
- Audio Systems
- Electronic Games
- Electric Cars
- Reduction of Lightning and Voltage Transient Susceptibility
- Intra-Systems Links: Board-to-Board, Rack-to-Rack
SPECIFICATIONS
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