CatalogFilm_12601. 12/20/01 4:30 PM Page 45 Plastic Fiber Optic Red LED IF-E96 DESCRIPTION The IF-E96 is a low-cost, high-speed, visible red LED housed in a “connectorless” style plastic fiber optic package. The output spectrum is produced by a GaAlAs die which peaks at 660 nm, one of the optimal transmission windows of PMMA plastic optical fiber. The device package features an internal microlens and a precision-molded PBT housing to maximize optical coupling into standard 1000 µm core plastic fiber cable. A P P L I C AT I O N H I G H L I G H T S The performance/price ratio of the IF-E96 is particularly attractive for high volume design applications. The visible red output has low attenuation in PMMA plastic fiber and aids in troubleshooting installations. When used with an IF-D96 photologic detector the IF-E96 can achieve data rates of 5 Mbps. Fast transition times and low attenuation make the IF-E96 an excellent device selection for low cost analog and digital data links up to 75 meters. A P P L I CAT I O N S Low Cost Analog and Digital Data Links ➤ Automotive Electronics ➤ Digitized Audio ➤ Medical instruments ➤ PC-to-Peripheral Data Links ➤ Robotics Communications ➤ Motor Controller Triggering ➤ EMC/EMI Signal Isolation ➤ Local Area Networks ➤ Intra-System Links: Board-toBoard, Rack-to-Rack ➤ M A X I M U M R AT I N G S (TA =25°C) F E AT U R E S ◆ High Performance at Low Cost ◆ Visible Red Output Aids Troubleshooting ◆ Low Transmission Loss with PMMA Plastic Fiber ◆ Fast Transition Times ◆ Mates with standard 1000 µm core jacketed plastic fiber cable ◆ No Optical Design required ◆ Internal Micro-Lens for Efficient Optical Coupling ◆ Inexpensive Plastic Connector Housing ◆ Connector-Less Fiber Termination ◆ Light-Tight Housing Provides Interference-Free Transmission C HA R A C T E R I S T I C S (TA=25°C) Parameter Operating and Storage Temperature Range (TOP,TSTG) .....................-40° to 85°C Junction Temperature (TJ) .............85°C Soldering Temperature (2 mm from case bottom) (TS) t ≤ 5s .................................240°C Reverse Voltage (VR).........................5 V Power Dissipation (PTOT) TA =25°C .....................60 mW De-rate Above 25°C ............1.1 mW/°C Peak Wavelength Spectral Bandwidth (50% of IMAX) Output Power Coupled into Plastic Fiber (1 mm core diameter). Distance Lens to Fiber ≤0.1 mm, 1 m polished fiber, IF=20 mA Switching Times (10% to 90% and 90% to 10%) (IF=20 mA) Capacitance (F=1 MHz) Forward Voltage (IF=20 mA) Temperature Coefficient, λPEAK Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit 650 – 660 20 670 – nm nm 125 -9.0 200 -7.0 300 -5.2 µW dBm tr, tf C0 – .1 – µs – 30 – pF Vf TCλ – – 1.8 λPEAK ∆λ Φ min 0.2 V nm/K Forward Current, DC (IF) ...........35 mA Surge Current (IFSM) t ≤ 10 µs ..................................150 mA Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc. • www.i-fiberoptics.com 49 CatalogFilm_12601. 12/20/01 4:30 PM Page 42 IF-E96 FIGURE 1. Plastic Fiber Optic Red LED Normalized power launched versus forward current. FIGURE 3. Cross-section of fiber optic device. F I B E R T E R M I NAT I O N I N S T R U C T IO N S 1. Cut off the ends of the optical fiber with a singleedge razor blade or sharp knife. Try to obtain a precise 90-degree angle (square). 2. Insert the fiber through the locking nut and into the connector until the core tip seats against the internal micro-lens. 3. Screw the connector locking nut down to a snug fit, locking the fiber in place. FIGURE 2. Typical spectral output versus wavelength. PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION: Blue housing w/ Pink dot • PIN 1. Cathode • PIN 2. Anode ◆ FIGURE 4. 50 Case outline. Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc. • www.i-fiberoptics.com