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POF — Plastic Optical Fiber Patchcord

Large PMMA core for easy alignment

PDR Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) Cable Assemblies provide cost-effective, EMI-immune connectivity with SI-POF cables, LC/RedLink™/VersaLink® patch cords, reel options for custom installation, UL VW-1 jackets, and compatibility with standard POF transceivers.
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Technical Specifications

Fiber StandardIEC 60793-2-40 Class A4a (SI-POF)
Numerical Aperture0.5
Attenuation at 650 nm≤0.19 dB/m
Fiber Diameter (incl. cladding)0.94 to 1.06 mm (nominal 1.0 mm)
Cable Diameter, Simplex2.13 to 2.27 mm (nominal 2.2 mm)
Cable Diameter, Duplex Minor Axis2.13 to 2.27 mm
Cable Diameter, Duplex Major Axis4.3 to 4.5 mm
Jacket MaterialFlame-resistant PE or PVC
Jacket ColorBlack; Duplex cable has white identifying bar on one strand
UL Flame RatingVW-1
Tensile Stress, Simplex / Duplex70 N / 140 N
Minimum Bend Radius25 mm
Repeat Bending Endurance≥10,000 cycles (≤1 dB additional loss)
Operating Temperature-40°C to +85°C

Key Features

  • 1 mm step-index SI-POF with numerical aperture 0.5, compliant with IEC 60793-2-40 Class A4a
  • Low attenuation: 0.19 dB/m at 650 nm, ideal for short-range links up to tens of metres
  • Simplex cable OD 2.2 mm; duplex (figure-of-8) minor axis 2.2 mm, major axis 4.4 mm
  • UL VW-1 flame-retardant jacket option available for building and equipment installations
  • Minimum bend radius 25 mm; repeat bending endurance ≥10,000 cycles (≤1 dB additional loss)
  • Tensile rating: 70 N simplex / 140 N duplex cable

Applications & Use Cases

  • Control links within high-voltage electrical control equipment requiring full galvanic isolation
  • Data communications systems in environments with extreme electromagnetic interference (EMI)
  • Industrial automation links between equipment requiring maintained electrical isolation
  • Rugged short-range optical links in harsh factory, process control, and automotive environments