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Plastic Optical Fiber Connector Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Symbol

Min.

Max.

Unit

Note

Storage and Operating Temperature

-40

85

°C1

Recommended Operating Temperature

-40

85

°C1

Installation Temperature

070

°C1

Nut Torque

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

Units

Temp.

Retention Force,

Simplex,

7

8

N

+25

2

Connector to

HFBR-4501/4511

3

-40 to +85

Simplex Latching,

47

80

+25

HFBR-4503/4513

11

-40 to +85

Duplex,

7

12

+25

HFBR-4506

4

-40 to +85

Duplex Latching,

50

80

+25

HFBR-4516

15

-40 to +85

Tensile Force,

Simplex,

8.5

22

N

3

Connector to Cable

HFBR-4501/4511

Simplex Latching,

8.5

22

HFBR-4503/4513

Duplex, HFBR-4506

14

35

Duplex Latching,

14

35

HFBR-4516

Adapter Connector

HFBR-4505/4515 with

α

CC

0.7

1.5

2.8

dB

25

4, 5

to Connector Loss

HFBR-4501/4511

Retention Force

HFBR-4505/4515 with

78

N

Connector to Adapter

HFBR-4501/4511

Insertion Force,

Simplex,

830

N

6

HFBR-4501/4511

Simplex Latching,

16

35

HFBR-4503/4513

Duplex, HFBR-4506

13

46

Duplex Latching

22

51

HFBR-4516

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 Agilent Technologies for

alternate connectoring techniques.

4. Minimum and maximum limit for

α

5. Factory polish or field polish per recommended procedure.

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

HFBR-4505/4515 Adapter

Versatile Link

Transmitters and

Receivers

Connector to

Versatile Link

Transmitters and

Receivers