POF is a multimode fiber for short-distance data transmission that is used in applications such as home or small office computer networking, automotive entertainment and information systems, office automation, and factory automation. Compared to optical fibers made of quartz or glass, POF has a much larger core size (900 microns or more), which makes it easier to splice and install. Another advantage of POF is the lower cost of equipment associated with it, including photodetectors and transmitters.

POF can be used with PIN photodiodes, visible LEDs, and photo ICs. A photo IC is a small package that houses a single chip which contains both the optical component (emitter or receiver) and its signal processing electronics. A lens is integrated into the photo IC in order to simplify optical fiber coupling.

• L10063-01/S10064-01 photo IC: emitter/receiver pair for MOST automotive networks.
• L8045 photo IC: emitter for 50 Mbps optical link. Compatible receivers: S8046 and S7141-10.
• S7727 photo IC: receiver for 156 Mbps optical link in home networks, OA, or FA. Compatible emitters: L9534 and L9534.
• S5821 series PIN photodiodes: 1.2 mm active area, TO-18 package. Bandwidth up to 25 MHz.

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