Educational Fiber Optics
Speed of Light Apparatus
Centuries of scientific learning culminate in this low-cost
yet ingenious system which teaches students how to measure the
speed of light and to understand the "why" of their learning.
In operation, the system utilizes an oscilloscope to monitor
a light pulse in its passage between a transmitter and
receiver, coupled with 20 meters of fiber optic cable. At the receiver,
the oscilloscope displays the phase delay and basis for the
calculations which will determine the speed of light through the fiber.
An integral companion to the electronic and physical
components is an easily understood and often lighthearted manual which traces
the steps of pioneers in optics research. Assembly instructions are
included for those who purchase the Apparatus in kit form.
The Apparatus can be assembled in only a few moments for
student's use, but the curriculum first offers a fascinating academic journey
through the years of discovery leading to modern-day breakthroughs in
optics technology and to today's frontiers.
The Apparatus consists of an electronics circuit board in a
protective plastic en-closure, two fiber optic cables, test connections for all
outputs and a 110V AC-to-DC power adapter. The optical fibers terminate
in simple cinch connectors for easy assembly and efficient coupling.
A 20MHz dual-trace oscilloscope is required.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
Product Description |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-SL-K |
Kit Version |
$119.00 |
$ 94.00 |
$ 89.00 |
| IF-SL-A |
Assembled Version |
$159.00 |
$129.00 |
$122.00 |
Fiber Optic Courses
Intermediate Fiber Optic Classroom & Lab Course
An advanced fiber optics curriculum, for industrial arts, vocational school and university
levels. Courses can be tailored in length from 10 to 15 weeks. Recommended prerequisites: a
basic understanding of electronics and mathematics. Course includes a text for classroom
or lecture, lab course containing a comprehensive series of student experiments and lab kit
with all required components.
Part One of the classroom text places fiber optics into perspective as a transmission
medium and describes its advantages over other media. Part Two examines fiber sources,
detectors and connectors, in contrast to the distinctly different characteristics of their
electronic counterparts. Part Three explains in detail how fiber optic systems are assembled. It covers
link system design, installation, special fiber optic hardware, applications and
equipment.
"Instructor's Edition" contains the items above, plus an answer guide, different types of
optical cable, image guides, LEDs and detectors.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
Product Description |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-SC10 |
Student's Edition |
$79.00 |
$65.00 |
$60.00 |
| IF-SC10-INS |
Instructor's Edition |
$129.00 |
$129.00 |
$129.00 |
Fiber Optic Mini-Course
A short course covering the basic concepts of fiber optic communications and industrial
applications, intended as a supplement to other more general electronics classes. Class length is variable, to
meet instructor's time contraints: five to ten 1-hour periods, plus two 2-hour experimental sessions.
The course begins with, "The History of Fiber
Optics," followed by sections describing fiber optic
communications systems and their individual components. Also included are a list of additional reading
references and a helpful fiber optic glossary. Experimental sessions involve students in assembling and testing a
fully functional fiber optic digital communication link with separate transmitter and receiver modules.
Course comes complete with a classroom manual and kit containing all required electronic
components, including printed wiring boards, fiber optic emitter, detector and cable. No prior fiber optics
experience or special tools are needed for assembly and demonstration. The "Instructor's Edition" contains the
items above, plus an additional reference book, answer guide, overhead transparencies, assortment of
optical cable, image guides, LEDs and detectors.
|
Price Each |
| Cat No. |
Product Description |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-MC10 |
Student's Edition |
$ 29.00 |
$ 22.95 |
$ 21.25 |
| IF-MC10-INS |
Instructor's Edition |
$115.00 |
$115.95 |
$115.25 |
Fiber Optic Kits
Optical Voice Link
This Industrial Fiber Optics kit "favorite" may have earned more high grades and
scholastics honors for student science projects than any other. For students and experimenters alike,
the Optical Voice Link is the ideal introduction for those first learning about the marvels,
mysteries and science of light transmission through optical fiber. There is something
fascinating, indeed, about hearing your own voice, after it has been converted into light and
then coupled into, through and out of an optical fiber.
The Optical Voice Link is designed to meet a wide variety of educational, commercial
and industrial applications, including: Science Projects, Home Projects for Hobbyists, Short
Audio Fiber Optic Curriculums for Schools, Inexpensive Classroom Demonstrations,
Hands-On Practical Industrial Training and Voice Transmission in Critical Electrical Isolation Applications.
The Optical Voice Link can be extended up to 60 meters.
Kit Includes: Printed Wiring Boards, Switches, Electronics, Microphone, 8ohm Speaker, Three Meters of Plastic Fiber
Cable, an Uncomplicated Tutorial and Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions. No prior Fiber Optics experience, special tools
or training are needed to build, use and enjoy the multiple applications of this kit. Some experience with soldering
is recommended for completion of the unassembled version.
|
Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
Unassembled
IF-OVL10-K |
$44.95 |
$36.95 |
$33.95 |
Assembled
IF-OVL10-A |
$87.00 |
$72.00 |
$67.00 |
Educational Communication Kit
Our most popular product for students in grades 9 and above. Also a favorite
among experimenters, due to its versatility. The Communication Kit is an easy-to-construct,
digital link which promotes learning about fiber optics the "hands-on" way. The completed
data link is suitable for simple science projects, high-voltage isolation and computer interfaces.
Kit Includes: Matched Fiber Optic Transmitter and Receiver, One Meter of Fiber, Printed Wiring Boards, Polishing Film
and all other required Electronic Components. Included is a Comprehensive Booklet which explains the Basics of
Fiber Optics, Theory of Operation, Kit Assembly and Instructions for Conducting Multiple Experiments. We do
recommend some soldering experience for assembly.
NEW LOWER PRICE!
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| ED-FIBER 1 |
$14.00 |
$12.00 |
$ 9.40 |
Science Project Kit
Learn about fiber optics the easy way by experimenting and building fascinating,
functional projects. No prior experience is needed. Our practical, 224-page text begins
with easily grasped discussions about fiber optics fundamentals. Next are eight lab
experiments, and a final section with five intriguing projects, including "Getting Acquainted with a
Light Pipe", "AM Fiber Optic Receiver", and "Fiber Optic Light-Pen Cable". Finished products
such as an analog voice link and a light pen have many daily uses and applications to further study.
Kit Includes: All necessary Fiber Optic Components, Connectors and Cable. Ideal for Science
Projects in advanced Junior High and High School Classrooms.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-E33 |
$44.00 |
$37.00 |
$34.00 |
Lab Course & Lab Kit
The core element of the Lab Course is a 60-page technical manual, written in
an easy-to-understand style. It fits well with any text or course on fiber optics,
and contains seven ready-to-use experiments:
- Making a Light Pipe
- Fiber Cable Transmission
- Splices, Connectors & Terminations
- Speed of Opto-Electronic Devices
- Fiber Optic Transmitters
- Fiber Optic Receiver Design
- Making a Star Coupler
- A Bonus "Final-Design Project" Rounds Out the Hands-On Study
The experiments permit students to work with state-of-the-art opto-electronic components and connectors unique to
fiber optics and later apply their new knowledge to a practical problem.
Kit Includes: Optical Light Pipe, Fiber Optic Cable, Splices, Connectors and Polishing Film, with LED's,
Photodetectors, Transmitter and Receiver Electronics. No special tools, training or prior experience with
fiber optics is required.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
Lab Manual
IF-LM |
$ 8.50 |
$ 6.50 |
$ 6.00 |
Lab Manual w/Kit
IF-LMH |
$39.95 |
$32.95 |
$30.00 |
Plastic Fiber Tool Kit
A tool kit exclusively for use with jacketed, 1000µm
core plastic fiber. It contains a No-Nick fiber stripper, hot
knife cutting tool, termination fixture and con-venient carrying
case. The hot knife and termination fixture aid in cutting fiber
and making the AMP, dry no-polish connectors. With this kit,
there will be no more nicked or damaged fibers from using
common wire strippers.
| Cat No. |
Price |
| IF-TK1 |
$89.00 |
Designer's Kits
A "creativity-friendly" kit for techni-cians,
exper-imenters, scientists and enter-prising students who
require prototypes or special-purpose interfaces requiring
fiber optics capabilities. This very low-cost
"active-link" requires a single +5-volt supply and interfaces with
all TTL/CMOS logic. It includes 10 meters of 1000m
optical cable; efficient dry, non-polish connectors,
bulkhead interfaces and splices; integrated detector(s)
and emitter(s); and top-quality printed wiring boards.
Full instructions and technical data sheets complete the
package. The operable range of both kits can be extended
to 60 meters with additional cable purchased separately.
The Designer's Kits have been the basis of many fiber
optics "brainstorms".
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
Single Channel
IF-SD11 |
$89.95 |
$70.88 |
$62.00 |
Bi-Directional
IF-DD11 |
$169.95 |
$139.00 |
$122.00 |
Experimenter's Kit
Our least expensive kit ideal for designing
experiments, original science projects and short-distance
optical isolation applications. Included are one meter of
1000µm plastic optical fiber, matched LED and photodetector,
fiber optic connectors, instructional design information
and application hints. This kit is recommended for
beginning hobbyists, experi-menters and students.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-E10 |
$6.95 |
$5.95 |
$5.39 |
Executive Overview of Fiber Optics
An invaluable fi-ber optics primer for business people in sales, managerial positions, purchasing
and other non-technical professions linked to the financial potential of fiber optics
developments. This handbook approaches the subject non-mathematically and separates it into sections on
the principles of fiber optics, system components (such as
the fiber itself, receivers and transmitters), optical
inter-connects, completed systems, test equipment and
tools. Included are a list of references (books, magazines,
and professional organizations) and a glossary of terms
used in the handbook and the field of fiber optics. No
prior knowledge of the subject is needed to understand
and benefit from the business-potential discussions in
this handbook. Revisions to accommodate technological advances, are published regularly and constitute
an important market survey tool.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-EF01 |
$8.50 |
$6.90 |
$6.50 |
General Fiber Optic Supplies
Plastic Fiber Polishing Kit
A kit specifically formulated to ensure precise
polishing of plastic fiber ends. Contains full instructions with
diagrams and two sheets of 10 x 4cm of 600-grit and 3m polishing film.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-C-PK |
$6.99 |
$6.25 |
$5.78 |
Hot Knife
A special tool for producing clean cuts through
plastic fiber of all types and diameters. Used just like a
soldering iron or wood burning tool. No experience required.
Heating element has 4-ft. cord. Replacement blades are the
standard X-ACTO type.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-HK |
$19.95 |
$17.50 |
$15.95 |
Fiber Optic Assortment
An assortment of 6 different fibers that could cost
many dollars if purchased by themselves. Assortment includes
different types of grass fibers, jacketed and unjacketed plastic
fibers, multi-fiber light guides and coherent fiber bundles.
|
Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-FGB |
$5.99 |
$5.30 |
$5.00 |
Unjacketed Plastic Fiber
This versatile fiber is particularly suited to simple
illumination and demonstration applications such as illuminated maps, lights
for model railroads/airplanes, Christmas tree lighting and
embroidering into fabric. It is PMMA material, attenuation <400dB/km
@ 660nm, numerical aperture 0.65.
| Cat No. |
Product Description |
Price |
| IF-C-U250 |
250µm dia, 10m length |
$3.00 |
| IF-C-U500 |
500µm dia, 10m length |
$3.00 |
| IF-C-U1000 |
1000µm dia, 10m length |
$8.00 |
| IF-C-U2000 |
2000µm dia, 5m length |
$17.00 |
Fiber Bristles
Packages of 1-meter lengths of fiber for use in making
fiber optic lamps, map and modeling building, weaving and other
illumination type projects for which short lengths of fiber are ideal.
| Cat No. |
Product Description |
Price |
| IF-C-U250 |
250µm dia, 10m length |
$3.00 |
| IF-C-FB250 |
250µm dia, 50per bndl |
$10.00 |
| IF-C-FB500 |
500µm dia, 50per bndl |
$10.00 |
| IF-C-FB1000 |
1000µm dia, 25per bndl |
$17.00 |
| IF-C-FB2000 |
2000µm dia, 10per bndl |
$29.00 |
Fluorescent Fiber
red, green, blue
This is a unique fiber that glows in the presence of light. It
is useful for decorative displays and Christmas displays as well as
conventional communications applications. Fiber color extends
through the entire fiber core. Standard stock item is .5mm in diameter and
is available in three fluorescent colors.
| Cat No. |
Product Description |
Price |
| IF-C-U250 |
250µm dia, 10m length |
$3.00 |
| IF-C-R500 |
Red, 2m Length |
$6.95 |
| IF-C-G500 |
Green, 2m Length |
$6.95 |
| IF-C-B500 |
Blue, 2m Length |
$6.95 |
Coherent Light Guide
This fiber optic component is approximately 1
inch long and 1/4 inch square is composed of thousands of small fiber
that transmits a coherent optical image from one end to the other. Ideal
for demonstrating the miniaturization of fiber optics and also how
coherent fiber optics bundles can be used to transfer an image from one point
to another.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-CLG |
$5.99 |
$5.30 |
$5.00 |
Fiber Sampler Kit
Variable-size optical fibers for the creative
model builder, student or experimenter with varying cable needs. Contains
5m of 250µm, 5m of 500µm, 0.3m of 16, 32, 48 and 64 fiber jacketed
light guides.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-E44 |
$14.00 |
$12.00 |
$ 9.50 |
LC Splice Kit
The solution for extending/mending
jacketed 1000µm plastic fiber. Kit contains all the retention clips, fiber
sleeve and assembly instructions to complete 10 splices. No polishing,
adhesives or special tools required.
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Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-C-S10 |
$6.90 |
$6.25 |
$5.75 |
LC Connector Kit
All components and complete instructions
needed to forge two bulkhead connections for jacketed 1000m
core, plastic fiber. No polishing, adhesives or special tool required.
|
Price Each |
| Cat No. |
1 |
5 |
10 |
| IF-C-C10 |
$8.25 |
$7.40 |
$6.79 |
Communication Fiber
Polyethylene-jacketed PMMA plastic
fiber, attenuation <400dB/km @ 660nm, numerical aperture 0.65.
|
Price Per Meter |
| Cat No. |
1 |
10 |
100 |
1000 |
Simplex
SH-4001 |
$1.80 |
$1.20 |
$ .99 |
$ .79 |
Duplex
SH-4002 |
$3.50 |
$2.40 |
$2.12 |
$1.43 |
Industrial Fiber Optics
IF-D93
Plastic Fiber Optic Photodarlington |
IF-D92
Plastic Fiber Optic Phototransistor |
IF-D91
Plastic Fiber Optic Photodiode |
IF-E91
Plastic Fiber Optic Emitter |
IF-D95
Plastic Fiber Optic Photologic Detector |
IF-D93 & IF-D92
1. Emitter, 2. Collector
IF-D92 White dot on pkg.
IF-D93 Red dot on pkg. |
IF-D91 & IF-E91
1. Cathode, 2. Anode
IF-D91Orange dot on pkg.
IF-E91 A Blue dot on pkg.
IF-E91 B Green dot on pkg. |
IF-D95
1. Ground, 2. Output, 3. Vcc
IF-D95T Yellow dot on pkg.
IF-D95OC Chestnut dot on pkg. |
Features
- Mates with Standard, 1000 µm Core, Plastic Fiber Cable
- 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
- Excellent Linearity
- Large current gain (IF-D93 ONLY)
- Totem-Pole and Open Collector Output Options (IF-D95 ONLY)
Applications
- Household Appliances
- Power Electronics
- Optical Networks
- Medical Instruments
- Automotive Electronics
- Audio Systems
- Electronic Games
Introduction
These devices are in Industrial Fiber Optics' family of low-cost, medium-frequency,
short-distance fiber optic emitters and detectors.
Each emitter and detector consists of a PVC housing, an internal active element such as
an LED or photodetector and a cinch nut to hold the fiber in place. The PVC housing retains
the active element and the cinch nut while optimizing coupling between the active
element and the jacketed 1000 µm plastic fiber.
Working with this family of fiber optics is simple:
No special tools or training required. Only a sharp knife or razor blade is needed
to terminate the plastic fiber. When the fiber is inserted in the emitter or detector, tighten
the cinch nut. Thereafter, the fiber can be
removed simply by loosening the nut.
The IF-95T contains a photologic detector with
a totem-pole output and the 95OC is a similar detector with an open-collector option.
Both versions contain an IC with a photodiode,
linear amplifier, voltage regulator, and Schmitt trigger.
The devices feature TTL/CMOS compatible logic level output which can drive upto 5 TTL
over supply voltages ranging from 4.5 to 16 volts.
Maximum Ratings (TA=25°C)
Operating and Storage
Temperature Range (TOP,TSTG) |
-40° to 85°C |
| Junction Temperature (TJ) |
85°C (IF-D93, IF-D92, IF-D91, IF-E91 only) |
Soldering Temperature
(2mm from case bottom) (TS) t£5 s |
240°C |
| Collector Emitter Voltage (VCEO) |
15 V (IF-D93); 30V (IF-D92) |
| Reverse Voltage (VR) |
3 V (IF-E91 only) |
| Emitter Collector Voltage (VECO) |
5 V (IF-D93, IF-D92 only) |
| Collector Current (IC) |
50 mA (IF-D93, IF-D92 only) |
| Collector Peak Current (ICM) t=1ms |
100 mA (IF-D93, IF-D92 only) |
| Power Dissipation (PTOT) TA=25°C |
100 mW |
| De-rate Above 25°C |
1.33 mW/°C |
|
IF-E91A |
IF-E91B |
| Forward Current |
50mA |
100mA |
| Surge Current (IFSM) t£10µsec |
2A |
2A |
| IF-D95 ONLY |
| Supply Voltage (VS) |
18V |
| Voltage at Output Lead (IF-D95OC only) |
35V |
| Sinking Current (IC) |
50mA |
| Source Current (IO) (IF-D95T only) |
10mA |
Characteristics (TA=25°C)
(IF-D93, IF-D92, IF-D91, IF-E91)
| Parameter |
Symbol |
Value |
Unit |
Maximum Photosensitivity
(IF-D93, IF-D92, IF-D91) |
lPEAK |
850 |
nm |
Spectral Bandwidth (S=10% of SMAX)
(IF-D93, IF-D92, IF-D91) |
Dl |
400-1100 |
nm |
Switching Times (10% to 90% and
90% to 10%) (RL=1K, VCE=5 V,
l=880 nm) See Figure 2. (IF-D93 only) |
tr,tf |
5, 2.5 |
ms |
Responsivity
@ 880 nm
@ 623 nm |
R |
400*, 100**, 0.4***
200, 50, 0.2 |
µA/µW
µA/µW |
Collector Dark Current (VCE=15 volts) |
ICEO |
< 100 |
nA |
Breakdown Voltage (IC=100 µA)
(IF-D93) |
BVCEO |
³15 |
V |
| Breakdown Voltage (IC=100 µA) |
BVECO |
³5 |
V |
Breakdown Voltage (IC=100 µA)
(IF-D92) |
BVCEO |
³30 |
V |
Saturation Voltage
(IC=0.4 µA, H=10 µW) (IF-D93)
(IC=250 µA, H=100 µW) (IF-D92) |
VCE(sat)
VCE (sat) |
1.10
0.15 |
V
V |
| IF-D91 ONLY |
Rise & Fall Times (10% to 90% &
90% to 10%) (RL=50W, VR=20V, l=850nm) |
tr,tf |
5 |
ns |
| Total Capacitance |
CT |
4 |
pF |
| Dark Current (VR=30 volts, EE=0) |
ID |
<60 |
nA |
| Reverse Breakdown Voltage |
V(BR)R |
60 |
V |
| Forward Voltage |
Vf |
1.2 |
V |
| IF-E91 ONLY |
| Parameter |
Symbol |
IF-E91A |
IF-E91B |
Unit |
| Peak Wavelength |
lPEAK |
950 |
880 |
nm |
| Spectral Bandwidth, 50% IMAX |
Dl |
40 |
80 |
nm |
Output Power Coupled into Plastic Fiber
(1mm core diameter). Distance lens to fiber
£0.1mm, 10cm polished fiber, 1F=10mA) |
Fmin |
50 |
100 |
µw |
Switching Times (10% to 90% &
90% to 10%) (RL=47W, IF=10mA) |
tr, tf |
1.0 |
0.5 |
µs |
| Capacitance |
C0 |
25 |
25 |
pF |
| Forward Voltage (IF=50mA) |
Vf |
1.5max |
1.7max |
V |
| Temperature Coefficient, lPEAK |
TCl |
0.3 |
0.3 |
nm/K |
*IF-D93, **IF-D92, ***IF-D91
Characteristics (TA=25¡C)
(IF-D95 ONLY)
| Parameter |
Symbol |
Value |
Unit |
| Peak Sensitivity |
lPEAK |
800 |
nm |
| Spectral Sensitivity (S=10% of SMAX) |
Dl |
400-1100 |
nm |
| Operating Voltage (max) |
VCC |
16 |
V |
| Supply Current (max) |
ICC |
12 |
mA |
| Light required to trigger VCC=5 V, RL=1 K |
|
|
µW |
| IF-D95T |
| High Level Output Voltage (IOH= -1.0 µA) |
VOH |
VCC-2.1 |
V |
| Low Level Output Voltage (IOH= 16 mA) |
VOL |
0.34 |
V |
Output Rise and Fall Times (f= 10.0 KHZ,
RL= 10 TTL Loads) (max) |
tr, tf |
70 |
ns |
Propagation Delay, Low-High, High-Low
(f= 10.0 KHZ, RL= 10 TTL Loads) |
tPLH, tPHL |
8.0 |
µS |
| IF-D95OC |
| High Level Output Current (VOH=30 V) |
IOH |
100 |
µA |
| Low Level Output Voltage (IOL=16 mA) |
VOL |
0.4 |
V |
Output Rise and Fall Times (f= 10.0 KHZ,
RL=300½) (max) |
tr, tf |
100 |
nS |
Propagation Delay, Low-High, High-Low
(f= 10.0 KHZ, RL=300½) |
tPLH, tPHL |
8.0 |
µS |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| IF-D91 - Circuit diagram for measuring rise and fall times. |
IF-D91 - Typical detector response versus wavelength. |
IF-D92 - Typcial detector response versus wavelenght. |
IF-D92 - Rise and fall times of phototransistor. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| IF-D93 - Typical detector response versus wavelenght. |
IF-D93 - Rise and fall times versus load resistance. |
IF-D95 - Typical detector response versus wavelenght. |
IF-D95 - Normalized threshold irradience vs. amb. temp. |
 |
 |
|
|
| IF-E91 - Normalized power launched versus forward current. |
IF-E91 - Typical spectral output versus wavelength. |
|
|
Figure 3. Cross-section of fiber optic device.
Fiber termination instructions:
- Cut off the ends of the cable with a single-edge razor
blade or sharp knife. Try to obtain a precise 90-degree
angle (square).
- Insert the fiber through the locking nut and into the
connector until the core tip seats against the internal micro-lens.
- Screw the connector locking nut down to a snug
fit, locking the fiber in place.
Figure 4. Case outline.
Figure 5. Case outline. (IF-D95 ONLY)
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