Fiber Optics - Transmitters - Discrete

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
HFE4383-522

HFE4383-522

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

FIBER OPTIC LED

0

SFH350

SFH350

IR (Infineon Technologies)

PHOTOTRANS DETECTOR FIBER OPTIC

0

V880-2257-004

V880-2257-004

Finisar Corporation

PHOTODIODE

0

OPF340D

OPF340D

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

LED PIBER OPTIC GAAIAS HS TO-46

0

HFE4070-500-BAA

HFE4070-500-BAA

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

LED 850NM GAALAS 1HOLE

0

V940-2259-004

V940-2259-004

Finisar Corporation

PHOTODIODE

0

V850-2174-002

V850-2174-002

Finisar Corporation

VCSEL ARRAY 850NM 1X12 10GBPS CC

0

V850-2239-001

V850-2239-001

Finisar Corporation

PHOTODIODE

0

V910-2258-004

V910-2258-004

Finisar Corporation

PHOTODIODE

0

V850-2225-002

V850-2225-002

Finisar Corporation

PHOTODIODE

0

HFBR-1506AM

HFBR-1506AM

Broadcom

XMITTER FIBER OPTIC SERCOS SMA

0

PDI-E525

PDI-E525

Luna Optoelectronics (Advanced Photonix)

EMITTER FIBER OPTIC 530NM PLASTC

0

20400093821

20400093821

HARTING

RECEPTACLE 16WAY 5X LED 660NM

0

PDI-E526

PDI-E526

Luna Optoelectronics (Advanced Photonix)

EMITTER FIBER OPTIC 660NM PLASTC

0

OPF395C

OPF395C

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

LED HIGH SPEED FO TO18

0

OPF370D

OPF370D

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

LED FIBER OPTC GAAIAS HS TO-18

0

V850-2102-901

V850-2102-901

Finisar Corporation

PHOTODIODE

0

AFBR-815RH1Z

AFBR-815RH1Z

Foxconn OE Technologies

MINIPOD 5G TX RND HEATSINK 100M

0

HFE4380-521/PTA

HFE4380-521/PTA

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

FIBER OPTIC LED

0

HFE4070-500

HFE4070-500

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

FIBER OPTIC LED

0

Fiber Optics - Transmitters - Discrete

1. Overview

Discrete fiber optic transmitters are optoelectronic devices that convert electrical signals into optical signals through individual component packages. They serve as fundamental building blocks in fiber communication systems, enabling data transmission via modulated light waves. These transmitters play critical roles in telecommunications, data centers, and sensing applications due to their high bandwidth efficiency and electromagnetic interference immunity.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

TypeFunctional CharacteristicsApplication Examples
LED TransmittersLow-cost, low-power, broad spectral widthShort-distance links ( 2km), premises networks
Laser Diodes (LD)High power, narrow linewidth, high speedLong-haul telecom, CATV systems
VCSELsLow divergence beam, low power consumptionData center interconnects (100G-400G)
Electro-absorption Modulated Lasers (EML)Integrated modulation, low chirpHigh-speed DWDM systems ( 100Gbps)

3. Structure & Components

Typical discrete transmitters consist of: (1) Light source (LED/LD/VCSEL chip), (2) Optical sub-assembly (OSA) with lens/filter, (3) Electrical interface (bonding wires/PCB), (4) Hermetic package (TO-can or surface-mount). Advanced designs integrate drivers/modulators in photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterSignificance
Wavelength (1270-1610nm)Determines fiber transmission window and dispersion characteristics
Output Power (-20 to +20dBm)Affects transmission distance and signal-to-noise ratio
Modulation Bandwidth (DC-67GHz)Limits maximum data rate capability
Chirp CharacteristicsImpacts dispersion penalty in high-speed systems
Operating Temperature (-40 to +85 C)Determines environmental deployment flexibility

5. Application Domains

Primary industries include: Telecommunications (DWDM networks), Data Centers (QSFP modules), Cable TV (HFC networks), Industrial Sensing (strain/temperature monitoring). Typical equipment: Optical line terminals (OLTs), active optical cables (AOCs), OTDR test instruments.

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

VendorRepresentative Product
II-VI Incorporated100G CFP EML transmitter
LumentumMulti-junction VCSEL arrays
Finisar (II-VI)TO-Can DFB lasers
BroadcomIntegrated TOSA assemblies
NeoPhotonicsHigh-power narrow-linewidth lasers

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations: (1) Match wavelength to system requirements (O-band/C-band), (2) Verify output power vs. link budget needs, (3) Ensure modulation bandwidth exceeds data rate requirements, (4) Evaluate thermal stability for operating environments, (5) Consider packaging form factor (TO/ROSA vs. SMT), (6) Balance cost/performance for volume deployments.

8. Industry Trends

Current development directions include: (1) 400G+ transmission through advanced modulation formats, (2) Silicon photonics integration for cost reduction, (3) Shortwave infrared (SWIR) sources for emerging applications, (4) AI-driven digital signal processing co-design, (5) Environmental compliance with RoHS/Green Photonics initiatives. Market growth in 5G fronthaul and automotive LiDAR applications is driving innovation in compact, low-power transmitters.

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