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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 (sux Z, TZ) are easily
identied by the dark grey color connector port. A metal
port option is also available (sux 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 sucient 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 sucient 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