AFBR-24x8xZ
DC-50MBd Miniature Link Fiber Optic Receiver
Data Sheet
Features
RoHS-compliant
Work with Avago HFBR-14xxZ (820nm LED) transmitter
Data transmission at signal rates from DC up to 50 MBd
Receiver: Integrated PIN diode and digitalizing IC with
CMOS/TTL output logic
Up to 2 km distance with Multimode Glass Fiber Cable
Operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C
3.3 V and 5 V supply voltage operation
RSSI output
Applications
Optical transmission from DC up to 50 MBd
Industrial control and factory automation
High voltage isolation
Elimination of ground loops
Reduces voltage transient susceptibility
Power substation automation
Description
The component is designed to provide cost eective, high
performance ber optic communication links for infor-
mation systems and industrial applications with link dis-
tances of up to 2 km. The receivers are directly compatible
with popular “industry-standard” connectors: ST and SMA.
They are designed for use with 50/125 μm, 62.5/125 μm,
and 200 μm multimode ber.
AFBR-24x8xZ Available Part Numbers
Part Number Description
AFBR-2408Z Receiver with SMA port
AFBR-2418Z Receiver with ST port
AFBR-2418TZ Receiver with threaded ST port
AFBR-2418MZ Receiver with metal ST port
Link Length
Data Rate
(MBd)
Max. Distance
(m)
Fiber Size
(µm) Transmitter
50 900 50/125 HFBR-1414Z
50 2000 62.5/125 HFBR-1414Z
50 100 200 HFBR-1414Z
Note:
Veried with PRBS7 pattern using HFBR-1414Z transmitter, respecting its
worst case LOP conditions but assuming a proper ber connection (direct
connection without add. connectors). Multiple or weak connections may
reduce the achievable link length.
2
Package and Handling Information
Package Information
The receiver is housed in a low-cost, dual-inline package
that is made of high strength, heat resistant, chemically
resistant, and UL 94V-O ame retardant ULTEM® plastic
(UL File #E121562). The receivers (sux Z, TZ) are easily
identied by the dark grey color connector port. A metal
port option is also available (sux MZ). The metal port op-
tion components have an internal electrical connection
between the metal port and the four grounding pins, as
shown in the package outline drawing. Signal ground is
separate from the four grounding pins to give exibility in
connecting the port to signal or chassis ground. The pack-
age is designed for auto-insertion and wave soldering so
it is ideal for high volume production applications.
Handling and Design Information
Each part comes with a protective port cap or plug cov-
ering the optics. These caps/plugs will vary by port style.
When soldering, it is advisable to leave the protective cap
on the unit to keep the optics clean. Good system per-
formance requires clean port optics and cable ferrules to
avoid obstructing the optical path. Clean compressed air
often is sucient to remove particles of dirt; methanol on
a cotton swab also works well.
AFBR-24x8xZ Low-Cost 50 MBd Receiver
Description
The AFBR-24x8xZ ber optic receiver is designed to oper-
ate with the Avago Technologies HFBR-14xxZ ber optic
trans-mitters and multimode glass ber cable. Consistent
coupling into the receiver is assured by the optical system
with lens. The receiver output is a digital CMOS/TTL signal.
The AFBR-24x8xZ receiver contains an IC with integrated
photodiode which directly converts the incoming opti-
cal signal to a digital output signal without the requisite
for additional external circuitry. Because of its integrated
design, the receiver has very high EMC resistance. A wide
receiver dynamic range and high sensitivity over tempera-
ture is achievable. The data rate typically goes from DC to
50MBd. A monitor (RSSI) output, which delivers an output
current proportional to the average incoming light power,
is available.
For an almost noise-free RSSI-signal smoothing compo-
nents are recommended. A capacitor in parallel to the re-
sistor on the RSSI output reduces potential high frequency
signal parts. The use of a single 100 nF capacitor for signal
smoothing is sucient in most common applications, as
shown in the Recommended Receiver Circuitry section. If
this RSSI function is not required, the output pin can be
left oating. The RSSI-signal is derived from internal con-
trolling loops; therefore, the typical time constant of pure
RSSI output current without an external lter can be up to
1 ms. This time constant also depends on the actual aver-
age incoming light power.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min Max Unit Notes
Storage Temperature TS-40 +85 °C
Operating Temperature TA-40 +85 °C
Supply Voltage VCC -0.3 5.5 V
Maximum DC Output Current IO10 mA
Voltage at RSSI Output VRSSI -0.3 VCC+0.3 V
Lead Soldering Cycle - Temp TSOLD 260 °C 1.6 mm below seating plane
Lead Soldering Cycle - Time tSOLD 10 s
3
Electrical/Optical Characteristics
-40° C to +85° C, 3.135 V < VCC < 5.25 V
Parameter Symbol Min Typ [1] Max Unit Condition Notes
Optical Input Peak Power Range
(50 MBd proprietary)
PIN-50 -24 +1 dBm DR=50MBd 2, 3, 4
Optical Spectrum Range λIN 792 820 865 nm peak wavelength
Data Rate DR DC 50 MBd
Supply Voltage VCC 3.135 5.25 V
Supply Current ICC 20 30 mA RL=2kΩ
High Level Output Voltage VOH 2.4 VCC-0.3 VCC V RL=2kΩ
Low Level Output Voltage VOL 0.2 0.4 V RL=2kΩ
Output Rise Time (10-90%) tR5 ns CL=10pF 2, 4
Output Fall Time (90-10%) tF5 ns CL=10pF 2, 4
Pulse Width Distortion PWD -4 +4 ns 4, 8
Pulse Width Distortion
1st to 3rd pulse
PWDINIT -5 +8 ns 6, 7, 8
Propagation Delay tRD 40 ns 8
RSSI Output Responsivity IRSSI/PIN 0.72 A/W 5
Voltage at RSSI Output VRSSI 0 VCC-1 V
Notes:
1. Typical data are at 25° C, VCC = 5.0 V.
2. In recommended receiver circuit, with an optical signal from the recommended transmitter circuit, transmitted via 62.5/125μm MM ber.
3. Condition for sensitivity limit: Total Jitter ≤ 0.6 UI (unit intervals). The sensitivity was characterized by usage of transmitter HFBR-1414Z, an optical
attenuator for the particular power setting and a short piece of ber (a few meters). The use of long ber connections up to max. link length, as
specied in the table “Link Length” on page 1, may reduce the sensitivity.
4. Veried with a PRBS7 signal with mark ratio = ½ running at 50 MBd (in this case, the optical input average power levels are 3dB less than the
specied peak power levels).
5. Veried with an external resistor RRSSI=2 kΩ
6. If the data rate was below 1 MBd, the pulse width distortion would be equal to the pulse width distortion of the 1st to 3rd pulses for higher data
rates.
7. The threshold of the 1st pulse of a data sequence is dicult to adjust and therefore the pulse width distortion up to the 3rd pulse is higher than
for all other pulses (worst case for the 1st pulse). This strongly depends on the quality of the rising and falling edge of the optical input. The faster
the edges the smaller the pulse width variation. Furthermore lower data rates would result in the same issue as all the pulse become 1st pulses
8. The AFBR-24x8xZ is an inverting receiver, hence a logic high at the input (light on) causes a logic low at the electrical data output. Respectively, a
rising input edge causes a falling output edge and vice versa.
Note:
To provide a suitable monitoring voltage, choose the value of RRSSI according to the particular optical power situation. For the characterization of
the responsivity, 2 kΩ was used. The lower the power, the higher the resistor value should be. Do not, however, override the max. limit of VRSSI.
Figure 2. Typical Responsivity vs. Temperature
Figure 1. Typical RSSI output voltage across RRSSI = 2 k
V
RSSI
- mV
P
IN
- OPTICAL INPUT POWER - dBm
IRSSI/PIN - A/W
T - TEMPERATURE - °C
1
10
100
1000
-30 -20 -10 0
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
-50 0 50 100
85°C
25°C
-40°C
4
Recommended Circuitry
Recommended Transmitter Driver Circuitry for AFBR-24x8xZ receivers using HFBR-14x4xxZ
R1 R2 R3 C3
33 33 270 75 pF
Monitoring
PHY
10 µF
2k
1 µH
GND
100 nF
GND GND
GND GND
RXVCC
VCC 3
DO 2
GND 7
1
RSSI 6
4
5
8
AFBR-24x8xZ
C1
RRSSI
L1 C2
VRSSI
DO
LL
Rx
100 nF
GND
C3
Data
74ACTQ00MTC
GND
GND
TXVCC = 5.0V
GND GND
HFBR-14x4xxZ
AN2
2
AN7
7
CAT
3
1
AN6
6
4
5
8
1
23
IC1A
4
56
IC1B
9
10 8
IC1C
12
13 11
IC1D
R3
R1
R2
C3
C1 C2
LL
Tx
10 µF 100 nF
Pin Description
Pin Name Function Notes
1 NC NC 1
2 /DO Data Out inverted (CMOS/TTL logic) 2
3VCC 5V/3.3V Supply Voltage
4 NC NC 1
5 NC NC 1
6 RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator Output
7 GND Ground
8 NC NC 1
Notes
1. Pins 1, 4, 5 and 8 are connected together internally. The metal port option components (sux MZ) have an internal electrical connection between
the metal port and the four grounding pins
2. The data output provides an inverted signal, thus an electrical low in case of light on and vice versa.
PIN NO. 1 INDICATOR
81
3
5
2
4
6
7
BOTTOM VIEW
5
Mechanical Dimensions – SMA Port
AFBR-2408Z
Mechanical Dimensions – ST Port
AFBR-2418Z
6.35
(0.25)
2.54
(0.10)
3.81
(0.15)
6.4
(0.25) DIA.
12.7
(0.50)
12.7
(0.50)
22.2
(0.87)
5.1
(0.20)
10.2
(0.40)
3.6
(0.14)
1.27
(0.05)
2.54
(0.10)
PINS 1,4,5,8
0.51 X 0.38
(0.020 X 0.015)
PINS 2,3,6,7
0.46
(0.018) DIA.
8
13
5
24
6
7
PIN NO. 1
INDICATOR
1/4 - 36 UNS 2A THREAD
COUNTRY
AVAGO
RX YYWW
AFBR-2408Z
Note: Dimensions are in millimeters (inches).
Note: Dimensions are in millimeters (inches).
8.3
(0.32)
6.35
(0.25)
12.7
(0.50)
27.2
(1.07)
5.1
(0.20)
10.2
(0.40)
3.6
(0.14)
1.27
(0.05)
2.54
(0.10)
PINS 1,4,5,8
0.51 × 0.38
(0.020 × 0.015)
PINS 2,3,6,7
0.46
(0.018) DIA.
8
13
5
24
6
7
PIN NO. 1
INDICATOR
2.54
(0.10)
3.81
(0.15)
DIA.
12.7
(0.50)
7.0
(0.28)
COUNTRY
AVAGO
RX YYWW
AFBR-2418Z
4.9
(0.193) MAX.
5.1
(0.20)
3/8 - 32 UNEF - 2A
8.4
(0.33)
6.35
(0.25)
12.7
(0.50)
27.2
(1.07)
5.1
(0.20)
10.2
(0.40)
3.6
(0.14)
1.27
(0.05)
2.54
(0.10)
PINS 1,4,5,8
0.51 × 0.38
(0.020 × 0.015)
PINS 2,3,6,7
0.46
(0.018) DIA.
8
13
5
24
6
7
PIN NO. 1
INDICATOR
2.54
(0.10)
3.81
(0.15)
DIA.
12.7
(0.50)
7.1
(0.28)
DIA.
7.6
(0.30)
4.9
(0.193)
COUNTRY
AVAGO
RX YYWW
AFBR-2418TZ
MAX.
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AV02-4303EN - October 11, 2013
Mechanical Dimensions – Threaded ST Port
AFBR-2418TZ
Mechanical Dimensions – Metal ST Port
AFBR-2418MZ
PIN NO. 1
INDICATOR
PINS 1,4,5,8
0.51 × 0.38
(0.020 × 0.015)
PINS 2,3,6,7
0.46 DIA.
(0.018) DIA.
COUNTRY
AVAGO
RX YYWW
AFBR-2418MZ
4.9
(0.193)
8.4
(0.33)
6.35
(0.25)
5.1
(0.20)
10.2
(0.40)
3.6
(0.14)
1.27
(0.05)
2.54
(0.10)
12.7
(0.50)
27.2
(1.07)
12.7
(0.50)
2.54
(0.10)
3.81
(0.15)
DIA.
7.0
(0.28)
8
13
5
24
6
7
MAX.
Note: Dimensions are in millimeters (inches).
Note: Dimensions are in millimeters (inches).