HFBR-1412TZ

The HFBR-1412TZ is a fiber optic transmitter from Broadcom Limited (formerly Avago Technologies). It is part of the HFBR-x4xxTZ series, which features miniature link components with ST, SMA, SC, and FC port options. This specific model, HFBR-1412TZ, operates at a wavelength of 820 nm and is designed for use in various applications including 100Base-SX Fast Ethernet, media/fiber conversion, switches, routers, hubs, NICs, local area networks, computer to peripheral links, computer monitor links, digital cross connect links, central office switch/PBX links, video links, modems, multiplexers, and industrial control links.

The HFBR-1412TZ offers a transmission distance of up to 1.5 km (or 2.7 km in some configurations) and is compatible with 50/125 μm, 62.5/125 μm, 100/140 μm, and 200 μm HCS® fiber. It has a maximum DC forward current of 100 mA and a typical forward voltage of 1.7 V (with a maximum of 1.84 V to 3.8 V). The device is also auto-insertable and wave solderable, requiring no board mounting hardware.

In terms of its physical characteristics, the HFBR-1412TZ features a unique optical port design for efficient coupling and repeatable ST connections within 0.2 dB. It operates over a wide temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C and is RoHS compliant.

Additionally, Broadcom offers complete evaluation kits for their ST product offerings, including transmitters, receivers, connectored cables, and technical literature. These kits can be useful for evaluating the performance of the HFBR-1412TZ in various applications.

Overall, the HFBR-1412TZ is a versatile and reliable fiber optic transmitter suitable for a wide range of applications in the telecommunications and data communication industries.