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Supply Broadcom AFBR-2529Z DC To 50 Megabaud Versatile Link Fiber Optic Receiver For 1 mm POF

[Mingjiada Supply] Broadcom AFBR-2529Z — DC to 50MBd Versatile Link fibre optic receiver (1mm POF)
Model: AFBR-2529Z
Brand: Broadcom
Category: Fibre Optic Receiver | Versatile Link Series | Suitable for 1mm POF and 200μm PCS
Mingjiada Electronics maintains a long-term stock of genuine AFBR-2529Z units, supporting both small-batch purchases and bulk orders. Please feel free to enquire!

I. Product Overview
The AFBR-2529Z is a DC to 50MBd Versatile Link fibre optic receiver launched by Broadcom, specifically designed for 1mm plastic optical fibre (POF) and 200μm PCS fibre. The receiver incorporates an IC chip with a photodiode, capable of generating logic level outputs compatible with the TTL logic family. The AFBR-2529Z is housed in a 4-pin package within a Versatile Link enclosure. It supports the transmission of any type of signal from DC to 50 MBd, with a communication distance of up to 50 metres when using 1 mm POF.

II. Specifications (AFBR-2529Z)
Data Rate: DC – 50 MBd
Peak Sensitivity Wavelength: 685 nm
Typical Wavelength: 650 nm
Typical Rise Time: 5 ns
Typical Fall Time: 5 ns
Supply Voltage: 3.3 V ±5% or 5 V ±5%
Supply Current: Typically 20 mA
Number of Pins: 4
Mounting Type: Through-hole
Operating Temperature Range: –40°C to +85°C

Dimensions: 18.8 × 12.19 × 7.62 mm

III. Key Features of the AFBR-2529Z
Data Rate: DC (Direct Current) to 50 MBd; supports low-speed switching and high-speed serial signals
Integrated design: Built-in PIN photodiode + TTL-compatible output digitalisation chip
Transmission distance: Up to 50 m using 1 mm POF; up to 120 m (50 MBd) / 200 m (10 MBd) using 200 μm PCS
Centre wavelength: 650 nm (for use with a 650 nm LED transmitter)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C industrial-grade temperature range
Package Type: Versatile Link Horizontal package, snap-in mounting, interlockable and stackable with similar devices

IV. Application Areas
Thanks to its wide data rate range from DC to 50 MBd, TTL-compatible output and industrial-grade temperature characteristics, the AFBR-2529Z is widely used in the following fields:
Industrial control and factory automation (as a replacement for optocouplers between PLCs and I/O modules)
Fibre-optic extension of RS-232 / RS-485 buses, enabling interference-resistant long-distance communication
High-voltage isolation and elimination of system ground loops
Suppression of voltage surges and transients, enhancing system EMC performance
Short-distance optical links between boards or between racks

Mingjiada Electronics specialises in the distribution of genuine imported electronic components and maintains a long-term stock of Broadcom Versatile Link series products such as the AFBR-16xxZ and AFBR-25x9Z. For the latest quotations, stock availability or technical documentation for the AFBR-2529Z, please visit the Mingjiada Electronics website (https://www.integrated-ic.com/) for further supply details.