TTL Fiber Optic Receivers
Description
TTL Fiber Optic Receivers are devices designed to convert optical signals into electrical signals compatible with TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) logic levels. These receivers are integral components in optical communication systems, enabling the interpretation of data transmitted over fiber optic cables by converting the light signals back into electrical form for further processing.
Working Principle
TTL Fiber Optic Receivers operate by utilizing a photodetector, typically a photodiode, which senses incoming light signals. The photodetector converts the variations in optical power into corresponding variations in electrical current. This electrical signal is then processed by integrated circuits to produce a TTL-compatible output. The use of TTL logic levels is advantageous because it allows for straightforward integration with digital circuits, providing a reliable means of data transmission and reception in optical communication systems. The receivers are particularly useful in environments where electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a concern, as fiber optics are immune to EMI, ensuring signal integrity.
Applications
TTL Fiber Optic Receivers are used in various applications, including industrial control and factory automation systems. They are also employed in the extension of RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols, providing high voltage insulation and eliminating ground loops. These receivers are suitable for optical systems operating at data rates up to 5MBd and distances up to 50 meters with 1mm 0.5NA POF and 500 meters with 200µm 0.37NA PCS, making them ideal for short to medium-range data transmission tasks in industrial settings.
Advantages over other Fiber Optic Receivers
One of the primary advantages of TTL Fiber Optic Receivers is their compatibility with TTL logic levels, which simplifies integration with existing digital systems. Additionally, their immunity to electromagnetic interference makes them preferable in environments with high EMI, ensuring reliable data transmission. The use of versatile link components allows for space-efficient designs and dual connections, enhancing their applicability in compact and complex systems.
Limitations
TTL Fiber Optic Receivers may have limitations in terms of data rate and distance compared to other types of fiber optic receivers. They are typically suited for lower data rates and shorter distances, which may not be adequate for all applications, particularly those requiring high-speed or long-distance communication.
Considerations
When considering TTL Fiber Optic Receivers, it is important to evaluate the initial costs, which can vary based on the specific components and configurations required. Operating expenses are generally low due to the minimal maintenance needs and durability of fiber optic systems. However, accuracy and performance must be assessed in the context of the specific application requirements, particularly regarding data rate and distance capabilities. Replacement and maintenance costs are typically low, but it is crucial to ensure that the receivers are compatible with the existing system infrastructure to avoid additional expenses.
from Broadcom Inc.
Avago ’s 1 MBd Robust Versatile Link Receiver series is a complete family of fiber optic link components for applications requiring a low-cost solution. The HFBR-252xETZ series includes transmitters, receivers, connectors and cable specified for easy design. This new 1 MBd Robust Versatile... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Rise Time: 20
- Data Rate: 5
- Stand Alone: Stand Alone
from Versitron, Inc.
VERSITRON F2900 Group dual channel isolators are designed for passing telemetry, clock, data or any async or serial data stream in one direction. As such, these fiber optic modems enhance datacomm/telecomm system flexibility and help lower hardware costs. Two different versions are available... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Connector Type: ST
- Cable Type: Single Mode / Multimode
- Data Rate: 5.00E-5 to 10
from Broadcom Inc.
Avago ’s 1 MBd Robust Versatile Link Receiver series is a complete family of fiber optic link components for applications requiring a low-cost solution. The HFBR-25xxETZ series includes transmitters, receivers, connectors and cable specified for easy design. This new 1 MBd Robust Versatile... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Stand Alone: Stand Alone
- Data Rate: 1
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 185
from Broadcom Inc.
The Versatile Link series is a complete family of fiber optic link components for applications requiring a low cost solution. The HFBR-0500Z series includes transmitters, receivers, connectors and cable specified for easy design. This series of components is ideal for solving problems with voltage... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
- Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
- Amplifier Type: Transimpedance
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
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
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
- Cable Type: Single mode
- Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
- Data Rate: 80
from Broadcom Inc.
HFBR-2505AFZ is metal housing optical receiver suitable for optical communication in industrial and harsh environment. It meets SERCOS application that allows data transmission from DC to 10MBd. The metal housing provides robust design that prevents optical port breakage in the harsh environment... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Cable Type: Single mode
- Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
- Connector Type: SMA
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
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
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
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
from Broadcom Inc.
The Avago HFBR-2532ETZ is a 1MBd Versatile Link ™ optical receiver component supporting a 660nm LED light source. The device incorporates a monolithic dc coupled, digital IC receiver with an open collector Schottky output transistor. The device is designed to pair with the Avago HFBR-1532ETZ... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 185
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
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
from Broadcom Inc.
MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) transmitters and receivers in clear mold package are high-end POF (Plastic Optical Fiber) components for in-car entertainment and information systems. The MOST multimedia fiber optic link is optimized for automotive applications and is EMI-proof. The... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Cable Type: Multimode
- Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
- Data Rate: 25
from Broadcom Inc.
Avago's 5 MBd Robust Versatile Link Receiver series is a complete family of fiber optic link components for applications requiring a low-cost solution. The HFBR-252xETZ series includes transmitters, receivers, connectors and cable specified for easy design. This new 5 MBd Robust Versatile Link... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Rise Time: 20
- Data Rate: 5
- Stand Alone: Stand Alone
from Broadcom Inc.
Avago's 5 MBd Robust Versatile Link Receiver series is a complete family of fiber optic link components for applications requiring a low-cost solution. The HFBR-25xxETZ series includes transmitters, receivers, connectors and cable specified for easy design. This new 5 MBd Robust Versatile Link... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Stand Alone: Stand Alone
- Data Rate: 5
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 185
from Broadcom Inc.
The Versatile Link series is a complete family of fiber optic link components for applications requiring a low cost solution. The HFBR-0500Z series includes transmitters, receivers, connectors and cable specified for easy design. This series of components is ideal for solving problems with voltage... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
- Photodiode Semiconductor: Silicon
- Amplifier Type: Transimpedance
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
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
from Broadcom Inc.
The AFBR-2644Z receiver consists of an IC with an integrated photodiode to produce a logic compatible output. The 30 ° Tilted Package provides assistance with cable routing by reducing cable/connector strain relief for systems that require cables to be bent upwards/downwards to route between... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Rise Time: 5
- Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
- Dynamic Range: 630 to 685
from Broadcom Inc.
The AFBR-2539Z receiver consists of an IC with an integrated photodiode to produce a logic compatible output. The receiver output is compatible with TTL logic families. The receiver operates any type of signal from DC up to 50 MBd at distances up to 50 meters with 1mm POF. The receiver is a 4-pin... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Packaging Type: Vertical Package
- Rise Time: 5
- Operating Temperature: -40 to 185
from Broadcom Inc.
The Avago ALM-2203 is a miniature highly-integrated LNA-filter RFIC module. The module is designed to enable Satellite Digital Audio Radio Service (SDARS) signal to coexist with cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS signals commonly present in modern automobiles. The module integrates three low-noise... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Rise Time: 10
- Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
- Packaging Type: Versatile Link Horizontal Package
from Broadcom Inc.
The Avago AFBR-2541CZ is a DC-5MBd Versatile Link POF receiver device in 30 °-tilted package, designed to operate with any type of signal from DC up to 5 MBd at link distances up to 50 meters using 1mm 0.5NA POF or 500 meters using 220 µm 0.37NA PCS. The receiver device consists of an IC... [See More]
- Signal Output:: Transistor-Transistor Logic
- Rise Time: 10
- Receiver Type: PIN Photodiode
- Packaging Type: Versatile Link Tilted (30°) Package
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