Fiber Optics - Transmitters - Discrete

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
LTDL-TA25A/L3

LTDL-TA25A/L3

Lite-On, Inc.

TRANSMITTER PHOTOLINK 650NM

0

OPF1412T

OPF1412T

TT Electronics / Optek Technology

TRANSMITTER FIBER OPTIC HS ST

0

P1TX6A-SX51V-01M-DC

P1TX6A-SX51V-01M-DC

Omron Electronics Components

HDMI XMITTER MODULE V VER

0

LNA4501FV

LNA4501FV

Panasonic

IR LED 680NM 30 DEG FLAT TOP

0

IF-E99

IF-E99

Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc.

LED FIBER OPTIC 155MBPS 650NM RD

0

SFH756

SFH756

IR (Infineon Technologies)

DIODE TRANSMITTER FIBER OPTIC

0

LTDL-TA16A

LTDL-TA16A

Lite-On, Inc.

TRANSMITTER PHOTOLINK 650NM

0

AFBR-1310Z

AFBR-1310Z

Broadcom

FIBER OPTIC TRANSMITTER 1310NM

0

HOD2236-111/BBA

HOD2236-111/BBA

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

MODULE FBR 1300NM LASER 850NMPIN

0

LTDL-TA25B-T1

LTDL-TA25B-T1

Lite-On, Inc.

TRANSMITTER PHOTOLINK 650NM

0

LTDL-TA25A/L4

LTDL-TA25A/L4

Lite-On, Inc.

TRANSMITTER PHOTOLINK 650NM

0

LTDL-TA25B-T

LTDL-TA25B-T

Lite-On, Inc.

TRANSMITTER PHOTOLINK 650NM

0

HFBR-1119TZ

HFBR-1119TZ

Broadcom

XMITTER FIBER OPTIC 266MBD ST

0

HFX7000-200

HFX7000-200

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

FIBER OPTIC PRODUCTS HEINL

0

HFE4020-313/BBA

HFE4020-313/BBA

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions

DETECTOR 850NM LED

0

LNA4402L

LNA4402L

Panasonic

IR LED 680NM 80 DEG METAL CAN

0

HFBR-1712TZ

HFBR-1712TZ

Broadcom

XMITTER OPT VCSEL HI PERF IND ST

0

LTDL-TA50A

LTDL-TA50A

Lite-On, Inc.

TRANSMITTER PHOTOLINK 650NM

0

IF-E96

IF-E96

Industrial Fiber Optics, Inc.

LED FIBER OPTIC 660NM RED

0

P1TX6A-SX51D-01M-DC

P1TX6A-SX51D-01M-DC

Omron Electronics Components

HDMI XMITTER MODULE D VER

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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