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title: HFBR-2531Z
url: https://www.broadcom.com/products/fiber-optic-modules-components/industrial/industrial-control-general-purpose/650nm/hfbr-2531z
description: 5 MBd High Performance Link Transmitter for Industrial Applications, Vertical Package, 1x4, RoHS Compliant
---
# HFBR-2531Z
## 5 MBd High Performance Link Transmitter for Industrial Applications, Vertical Package, 1x4, RoHS Compliant
The Versatile Link series is a complete family of fiber optic link components for applications requiring a low cost solution. The HFBR-0500Z series includes transmitters, receivers, connectors and cable specified for easy design. This series of components is ideal for solving problems with voltage isolation/insulation, EMI/RFI immunity or data security. The optical link design is simplified by the logic compatible receivers and complete specifications for each component. The key optical and electrical parameters of links configured with the HFBR-0500Z family are fully guaranteed from 0° to 70°C.
| Title | Date | Download | Alert |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| HFBR-0500Z Series: Versatile Link Fiber-Optic Connection
Version:
NA
Language:
English | 05/31/2023 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/AV02-1501EN)
(785.1 KB) | |
### Features
- RoHS-compliant
- Low cost fiber optic components
- Enhanced digital links: dc-5 MBd
- Extended distance links up to 120 m at 40 kBd
- Low current link: 6 mA peak supply current
- Horizontal and vertical mounting
- Interlocking feature
- High noise immunity
- Easy connectoring: simplex, duplex, and latching connectors
- Flame retardant
- Transmitters incorporate a 660 nm red LED for easy visibility
- Compatible with standard TTL circuitry
- 3D model available on request
### Lifecycle Status
Active
### Substance Compliance
**RoHS6**
Y
| Specification | Value |
|-------------------------------------|---------------------|
| Lifecycle | Active |
| Distributor Inventory | Yes |
| Connector Type | Versatile Link |
| Data Rate | DC-5 MBd |
| Electrical Interface | open collector |
| Emitter | LED |
| Fiber Type | Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) |
| Housing | VL-Vertical |
| Maximum Distance (m) | 20 |
| Nominal Optical Wavelength (nm) | 650 |
| Operating Temperature | 0° C to 70° C |
| Pwr Supply In V | 5 |
| RoHS6 Compliant | Y |
| Supply Voltage | 5V |
| Transmitter/Receiver | Receiver |
### Application Notes
| Title | Date | Download | Alert |
|---------------------------------------------------|------------|--------------------------------------|-----------|
| Application Note 1035: Versatile Link Family | 09/18/2015 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/AV02-0730EN) (7.7 MB) | |
### Data Sheet
| Title | Date | Download | Alert |
|---------------------------------------------------|------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------|
| HFBR-0500Z Series: Versatile Link Fiber-Optic Connection | 05/31/2023 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/AV02-1501EN) (785.1 KB) | |
### White Papers
| Title | Date | Download | Alert |
|---------------------------------------------------|------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Galvanic isolation for IGBT-Driver | 07/16/2013 | [Download](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/AV02-4115EN) (557.5 KB) | |
## More
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- [Contact Sales](https://www.broadcom.com/company/contact/sales)
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