Fiber Optics - Transmitters - Discrete

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
OPF395B

OPF395B

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

LED HIGH SPEED FO TO18

0

AFBR-811RMZ

AFBR-811RMZ

Foxconn OE Technologies

12X10G TX ROUND CBL PKG MECH

0

HFE4383-522/PTA

HFE4383-522/PTA

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

FIBER OPTIC LED

0

V850-2173-900

V850-2173-900

Finisar Corporation

PHOTODIODE

0

HFE4026-313/BBA

HFE4026-313/BBA

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

FIBER OPTIC

0

HFBR-1523

HFBR-1523

Broadcom

XMITTER VERSATILE LINK HORZ

0

OPF693-1

OPF693-1

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

LED HS IN LOW PROFILE ST

0

OPF397D

OPF397D

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

LED FIBR OPTC HS GAAIAS TO-18 ST

0

HFBR-772BHWZ

HFBR-772BHWZ

Broadcom

XMITTER FO 12X2.7GBD

0

KFOX-T-1N-E-GRN2

KFOX-T-1N-E-GRN2

Kycon

OPTIC AUDIO, TRANSMITTER, GREEN

0

HFBR-772BEWZ

HFBR-772BEWZ

Broadcom

XMITTER FO 12X2.7GBD EXT SHIELD

0

OPF694-1

OPF694-1

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

LED PLASTIC TO-18

0

HFE8500-020/XBA

HFE8500-020/XBA

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

DETECTOR 1300NM LEDR

0

HFBR-1521

HFBR-1521

Broadcom

XMITTER VERSATILE LINK HORZ

0

HFM5500-BAM

HFM5500-BAM

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

HOST MODEM RS232 FIBER OPTIC

0

HFBR-1533

HFBR-1533

Broadcom

XMITTER OPTICAL LOW CURR VERT

0

IF-E96R

IF-E96R

Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc.

LED EMITTER FIB OPT 660NM RED

0

20400033821

20400033821

HARTING

RECEPTACLE 3WAY 1X LED 660NM

0

AFBR-811FH1Z-CP1

AFBR-811FH1Z-CP1

Foxconn OE Technologies

MINIPOD TX FLAT HEATSINK 100M

0

OPF340B

OPF340B

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

LED FIBER OPTIC GAAIAS HS TO-46

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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