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Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Symbol

Min.

Max.

Unit

Note

Storage and Operating Temperature

-40

85

°C

1

Recommended Operating Temperature

-40

85

°C

1

Installation Temperature

0

70

°C

1

Nut Torque

HFBR-4505Z/4515Z Adapter

0.7

N-m

2

100

OzF-in.

Notes:

1. Storage and Operating Temperatures refer to the ranges over which the connectors can be used when not subjected to mechanical stress.

Installation Temperature refers to the ranges over which connectors may be installed onto the fiber and over which connectors can be

connected and disconnected from transmitter and receiver modules.

2. Recommended nut torque is 0.57 N-m.

Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Mechanical/Optical Characteristics

Parameter

Part Number

Symbol

Min.

Max.

Units

Temp. °C

Note

Retention Force,

Connector to Versatile

Link Transmitters

and Receivers

Simplex,

HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

7

3

8

N

+25

-40 to +85

2

Simplex Latching,

HFBR-4503Z/4513Z

47

11

80

+25

-40 to +85

Duplex,

HFBR-4506Z

7

4

12

+25

-40 to +85

Duplex Latching,

HFBR-4516Z

50

15

80

+25

-40 to +85

Tensile Force,

Connector to Cable

Simplex,

HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

8.5

22

N

3

Simplex Latching,

HFBR-4503Z/4513Z

8.5

22

Duplex, HFBR-4506Z

14

35

Duplex Latching,

HFBR-4516Z

14

35

Adapter Connector

to Connector Loss

HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with

HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

0.7

1.5

2.8

dB

25

4, 5

Retention Force

Connector to Adapter

HFBR-4505Z/4515Z with

HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

7

8

N

Insertion Force,

Connector to Versatile

Link Transmitters and

Receivers

Simplex,

HFBR-4501Z/4511Z

8

30

N

6

Simplex Latching,

HFBR-4503Z/4513Z

16

35

Duplex, HFBR-4506Z

13

46

Duplex Latching

HFBR-4516Z

22

51

Notes:

1. Typical data are at +25°C.

2. No perceivable reduction in retention force was observed after 2000 insertions. Retention force of non-latching connectors is lower at elevated

temperatures. Latching connectors are recommended for applications where a high retention force at high temperatures is desired.

3. For applications where frequent temperature cycling over temperature extremes is expected, please contact Broadcom Ltd. for alternate

connectoring techniques.

4. Minimum and maximum limit for

5. Factory polish or field polish per recommended procedure.

6. Destructive insertion force was typically at 178 N (40 lb.).