AFBR-2624Z

• V-Link Fiber Optic Component for Plastic Optical Fiber from Broadcom
• 50M Bd Data Rate Over 50m Distance at 658nm Wavelength
• 5ns Rise Time and 5ns Fall Time
• 3.3V Operation (3.135V to 3.465V); 20mA Operating Supply current; 10mA Output Current
• 4-Pin Horizontal Snap-in Through-Hole mounting, 18.8mm X 12.19mm X 7.6mm
• -40°C to 85°C Operating Temperature range; RoHS Compliant

The AFBR-2624Z from Broadcom is a V-Link fiber optic component for plastic optical fiber (POF) links, listed at 50M Bd over a 50m sensing distance at a 658nm wavelength. It has 5ns rise and fall times, operates from 3.3V across a 3.135V to 3.465V range at 20mA operating supply current with 10mA output current, and is rated for -40°C to 85°C. The AFBR-2624Z uses a horizontal 4-pin snap-in through-hole mounting and measures 18.8mm long by 12.19mm wide by 7.6mm high. It is RoHS compliant.

Plastic optical fiber links are used where an electrical connection would carry noise, ground loops, or hazardous potential between two points that must exchange data: motor drives and inverters, high-voltage switchgear and protection relays, industrial networks running near power cabling, and medical equipment requiring galvanic separation. POF is chosen over glass fiber for short runs because it terminates with simple tooling and tolerates handling on the factory floor. At 50M Bd over 50m the AFBR-2624Z covers control and telemetry links inside and between cabinets. Buyers are typically industrial drive, power distribution, and factory automation OEMs.