CMOS Fiber Optic Receivers

Description

CMOS Fiber Optic Receivers are devices that convert optical signals into electrical signals. They are integral components in fiber optic communication systems, enabling the transmission of data over long distances by receiving light signals and converting them into a form that can be processed by electronic devices.

Working Principle

CMOS Fiber Optic Receivers operate by utilizing a photodiode to detect incoming light signals. The photodiode converts these optical signals into electrical currents. The CMOS technology is employed to amplify and process these signals, allowing for efficient data transmission. The use of CMOS technology in these receivers is advantageous due to its low power consumption and high integration capability, making them suitable for high-speed data communication.

Applications

CMOS Fiber Optic Receivers are used in a variety of applications, including industrial control and factory automation. They are also employed in systems that require the extension of RS-232 and RS-485 communication standards, providing high voltage insulation and eliminating ground loops. These receivers are particularly useful in environments where electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a concern, as fiber optics do not pick up EMI, ensuring signal integrity.

Advantages over other Fiber Optic Receivers

One of the primary advantages of CMOS Fiber Optic Receivers is their low power consumption, which is a significant benefit in applications where energy efficiency is critical. Additionally, the integration capability of CMOS technology allows for compact designs, making these receivers ideal for space-constrained applications. The ability to handle high-speed data transmission with low input impedance and large bandwidth further distinguishes them from other types of fiber optic receivers.

Limitations

CMOS Fiber Optic Receivers may face limitations in terms of robustness against process and environmental variations. The phase-picking approach used in some designs can lead to increased power consumption and silicon area due to the need for complex logic and a large number of samplers. Additionally, the blind-sampling nature of phase-picking can limit the receiver's ability to handle variations effectively.

Considerations

When considering CMOS Fiber Optic Receivers, it is important to evaluate the initial costs and operating expenses. While CMOS technology offers low power consumption, the complexity of the design may lead to higher initial costs. Durability and accuracy are generally high, but maintenance and replacement costs should be considered, especially in environments with significant environmental variations. The choice of receiver should also take into account the specific data rate and distance requirements of the application to ensure optimal performance.

17 Results
10 MBd High Performance Link Receiver for Industrial Applications, Horizontal Package, 1x4, RoHS Compliant -- HFBR-2528Z
from Broadcom Inc.

The HFBR-0508Z Series consists of a fiber-optic transmitter and receiver operating at a 650 nm wavelength (red). The HFBR-1528Z transmitter is an LED in a low cost plastic housing designed to efficiently couple power into 200 μm diameter HCS and 1 mm diameter POF. The HFBR-2528Z receiver... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
  • Amplifier Type: Transimpedance
10 MBd Optical Receiver for PROFIBUS Applications, 1x4, RoHS Compliant -- HFBR-2515BZ
from Broadcom Inc.

All HFBR-X5X5XZ series transmitters and receivers are housed in a low-cost, dual-in-line package that is made of high strength, heat resistant, chemically resistant and UL 94 V-O (UL file # E121562) flame retardant plastic. The transmitters are easily identified by the light grey colored connector... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
  • Cable Type: Multimode
10MBd Metal Housing Optical Receiver for Industrial Applications with ST Port, RoHS Compliant -- HFBR-2515BFZ
from Broadcom Inc.

HFBR-2515BFZ is metal housing optical receiver suitable for opticalcommunication in industrial and harsh environment. It meets PROFIBUSapplication that allows data transmission from DC to 10MBd. The metalhousing provides robust design that prevents optical port breakage inthe harsh environment with... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
  • Cable Type: Multimode
12 Megabaud Versatile Link Fiber Optic Receiver -- HFBR-2525EZ
from Broadcom Inc.

The HFBR-1525EZ/HFBR-2525EZ links operate from DC to 12 MBd at distances up to 50 meters with 1 mm POF and up to 500 meters with 200 μm HCS®. No minimum link distances are required when using recommended circuits, simplifying design. [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Stand Alone: Stand Alone
  • Data Rate: 12
  • Operating Temperature: -40 to 185
16 MBd Optical Receiver for SERCOS Applications, 1x4, RoHS Compliant -- HFBR-2506AMZ
from Broadcom Inc.

The RoHS-compliant transmitters and receivers are housed in a low-cost, dual-in-line package that is made of high strength, heat resistant, chemically resistant and UL 94V-O (UL file # E121562) flame retardant plastic. Both the transmitter and receiver are coated. with a layer of conductive alloy... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
  • Cable Type: Multimode
16MBd Metal Housing Optical Receiver for SERCOS Applications with SMA Port, RoHS Compliant -- HFBR-2506AFZ
from Broadcom Inc.

HFBR-2506AFZ is metal housing optical receiver for SERCOSapplication that allows data rates of 2,4,8 and 16 MBd. The metalhousing provides robust design that prevent optical port breakage inthe harsh environment with excellence ESD performance. The optical datais transferred between numerical... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
  • Cable Type: Multimode
2 MBd Optical Receiver for INTERBUS-S Applications, 1x4, RoHS Compliant -- HFBR-2505CZ
from Broadcom Inc.

All HFBR-X5X5XZ series transmitters and receivers are housed in a low-cost, dual-in-line package that is made of high strength, heat resistant, chemically resistant and UL 94 V-O (UL file # E121562) flame retardant plastic. The transmitters are easily identified by the light grey colored connector... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
  • Cable Type: Multimode
2 MBd Optical Receiver for SERCOS Applications, 2x4, RoHS Compliant -- HFBR-2602Z
from Broadcom Inc.

The HFBR-0600Z components are capable of operation at symbol rates from DC to over 2 MBd and distances from 0 to over 20 metres. The HFBR-1602Z and HFBR-1604Z transmitters contain a 655-nm AlGaAs emitter capable of efficiently launching optical power into 1000 mm plastic optical fiber. The optical... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
  • Cable Type: Multimode
2MBd Metal Housing Optical Receiver for Industrial Applications with SMA Port, RoHS Compliant -- HFBR-2505CFZ
from Broadcom Inc.

HFBR-2505CFZ is metal housing optical receiver suitable for opticalcommunication in industrial and harsh environment. It meets INTERBUS-Sapplication that allows data transmission from DC to 2MBd. The metalhousing provides robust design that prevents optical port breakage inthe harsh environment with... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
  • Cable Type: Multimode
50MBd Miniature Link Fiber Optic Receiver with metal ST port -- AFBR-2419MZ
from Broadcom Inc.

The AFBR-2419MZ fiber optic receiver is designed to operate with the Avago Technologies HFBR-14xxZ/-1712TZ fiber optic transmitters and multimode glass fiber cable. Consistent coupling into the receiver is assured by the optical system with lens. The receiver output is a digital CMOS/TTL signal. The... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Cable Type: Multimode
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Connector Type: ST
50MBd Miniature Link Fiber Optic Receiver with ST port -- AFBR-2419Z
from Broadcom Inc.

The AFBR-2419Z fiber optic receiver is designed to operate with the Avago Technologies HFBR-14xxZ/-1712TZ fiber optic transmitters and multimode glass fiber cable. Consistent coupling into the receiver is assured by the optical system with lens. The receiver output is a digital CMOS/TTL signal. The... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Cable Type: Multimode
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Connector Type: ST
DC-50MBd Miniature Link Fiber Optic Receiver with Metal ST Port -- AFBR-2418MZ
from Broadcom Inc.

The AFBR-2418Z fiber optic receiver is designed to operate with the Avago Technologies HFBR-14xxZ fiber optic transmitters and multimode glass fiber cable. The receiver output is a digital CMOS/TTL signal. The AFBR-2418Z receiver contains an IC with integrated photodiode to convert the incoming... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Cable Type: Multimode
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Connector Type: ST
DC-50MBd Miniature Link Fiber Optic Receiver with SMA Port -- AFBR-2408Z
from Broadcom Inc.

The AFBR-2408Z fiber optic receiver is designed to operate with the Avago Technologies HFBR-14xxZ fiber optic transmitters and multimode glass fiber cable. The receiver output is a digital CMOS/TTL signal. The AFBR-2408Z receiver contains an IC with integrated photodiode to convert the incoming... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Cable Type: Multimode
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Connector Type: SMA
DC-50MBd Miniature Link Fiber Optic Receiver with Threaded ST Port -- AFBR-2418TZ
from Broadcom Inc.

The AFBR-2418TZ fiber optic receiver is designed to operate with the Avago Technologies HFBR-14xxZ fiber optic transmitters and multimode glass fiber cable. The receiver output is a digital CMOS/TTL signal. The AFBR-2418TZ receiver contains an IC with integrated photodiode to convert the incoming... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Cable Type: Multimode
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Connector Type: ST
Metal Housing 16MBd Optical Receiver for SERCOS Applications -- HFBR-2555AFZ
from Broadcom Inc.

HFBR-2555AFZ is a metal housing optical receiver for SERCOS applications that operates at data rates of 4, 8 and 16 MBd. The metal housing provides a robust design that prevent optical port breakage in the harsh environment with excellence ESD performance. The optical data is transferred between... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Rise Time: 4 to 15
  • Connector Type: SMA
  • Stand Alone: Stand Alone
MicroPOD 12x10G Receiver Module (300m) -- AFBR-78D13SZ
from Broadcom Inc.

The Avago AFBR-78D13SZ is a 12-channel pluggable, parallel fiber optics receiver module device that supports 12x10G bandwidth with OM3 link distance up to 300 meters. The AFBR-77D13SZ and AFBR-78D13SZ are a Tx/Rx module pair optimized for short-range parallel multi-lane data communication and... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Cable Type: Multimode
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Data Rate: 10000
MiniPOD™ 12x10G Receiver Module -- AFBR-821VxyZ
from Broadcom Inc.

The AFBR-811VxyZ and AFBR-821VxyZ are a set of 12-channel parallel optics transmitter and receiver modules optimized for short-range parallel multi-lane data communication and interconnect applications. These high-speed, high-density optical modules are designed to operate over multimode fiber... [See More]

  • Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic; Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Cable Type: Multimode
  • Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
  • Data Rate: 10312