AFL-200 Analog Fiber Optic Link is an OEM product designed especially for manufacturers who want to isolate analog signals inside or between their systems. The AFL-200 Analog Fiber Optic Link was designed for applications where low size, low power consumption and low cost are important. The unit transfers 1 analog signal and 2 digital signals to one direction. Analog signal may be within +/-10V @ DC-5KHz. bandwidth.The distance between the 2 boards can be from 0 to 1.6 mile (30 miles optional with Single Mode fiber).
Features Excellent signal isolation. Prevents
ground loops and computer noise effects on your Analog Signals. Transfers
analog signals to distances of up to 1.6 Km (50Km. Optional). Linearity:
better than +/-0.05%. Low
noise; S/N ratio: 72 dB. Input
signal: Up to ±10 Volt @ DC-5 KHz. Low
Offset Temperature Drift: Better than 50 ppm/deg.C Very small size: only
46 x 46 mm Low cost: $380.- per pair (Rx + Tx) (@ minimum 10 pcs.). Samples available at $456.- per pair. Differential Option with 1-100 gain for low level signals and better noise immunity.
Specifications:
Analog Bandwidth:
DC-5KHz.
Digital Bandwidth:
DC-20Kbps
Digital Bandwidth:
72dB
Supply Voltage:
12V+/-10%
Supply current:
RX: 90mA, TX:60mA
Input Voltage Range:
+/-10Vstd. or +/-5V
or +/- 0.1V
Output Voltage Range:
+/-10Vstd. or +/-5V
Non-Linearity Error:
0.05% @+/-10V range
Noise:
Better than 0.5mV RMS
Input Impedance:
143KOhms
Optical budget with Single Mode transceivers: 30 dB The transmitter can be modified to work at 5V@ 34mA instead of 12V@60mA with reduced optical budget (100m MM fiber), for "Power over fiber" and solar cell/battery powered applications.
Advantages Low
noise transfer of analog or digital data , particularly beneficial in electrically
noisy environments and for transmission over long distance. For medical tests:
the patient is isolated from data acquisition system and from any other high voltage
source. Optional
instrumentation amplifier input stage provides a differential input, with an adjustable
gain of 10-500,
for direct connection
of any sensor such as: strain gage, piezo,
EEG & ECG, temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. Isolates delicate
test equipment from computer-generated noise and spikes: noises from computer
do not
return into your system. Eliminates the formation
of "ground loops" (when two instruments are connected to separate power
lines or have a difference between their ground voltage potentials). Total protection of
signal processor's input stage from accidental sensor malfunction (e.g. short
to mains
voltage or a lightning shock). Replaces bulky coaxial
cables with compact fiber optic cables - especially important when rewiring existing
ducts. Transfers
analog signals to distances of up to 1.6 km - with very high accuracy.
Application example: Using the digital I/O as contact closure link: