The SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) optical module ULTIMODE POF-100SFP converts electrical signals (Fast Ethernet) into POF (Plastic Optical Fiber) 100 Base-FX optical signals and vice versa. The optical signals can be transmitted in the POF network over distances up to 100 m, at speeds up to 100 Mb/s.

View of the module

The opposite side view

Distinguishing features:

The SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) optical module ULTIMODE POF-100SFP converts electrical signals (Fast Ethernet) into POF (Plastic Optical Fiber) 100 Base-FX optical signals and vice versa. The optical transmission is performed via two plastic optical fibers, at speed up to 100 Mb/s. Thanks to Plug and Play technology, the installation is very simple.

The module uses OptoLock connector that allows for easy installation of plastic optical fibers without special tools. The procedure is safe due to the operating parameters and the fact that the light (650 nm) is visible to the human eye. The maximum transmission distance is 100 m.

The decisive advantage of POF cables is their small size. The external diameter of one fiber is only 2.2 mm, which makes it easy to hide it behind skirting boards and pull through conduits. Plastic optical fibers can be installed by anyone - the installation is simpler and quicker than in the case of coaxial or twisted pair cables. All optical fibers are immune to electromagnetic interference and pulses.

POF networks are ideal for home, SOHO, and small office/business applications.

Name	ULTIMODE POF-100SFP
Code	L6261
Standards	SFP, 100 Base-FX
Optical port	OptoLock
Tx/Rx wavelength	650 nm
Data transfer rate	up to 100 Mb/s
Transmission range	100 m
Power	3.3 VDC (from SFP port)
Operating temperature	0...40 oC

 

The optical module ULTIMODE POF-100SFP can cooperate only with mother devices with Fast Ethernet SFP slot, e.g. ULTIMODE M-102M/SFP L1305.

Simple and quick installation

POF cables, similarly to all optical fibers, are completely immune to electromagnetic interference and pulses, crosstalk etc. Looking the other way, they do not generate any interference. The electromagnetic neutrality allows for running the POF cables in common conduits, together with electric or telecommunications cabling.

As isolators, optical fibers do not carry any power or lightning surges, in opposite to the copper wiring. So, there is no need for any additional protection against lightning surges. It is especially important in the case of outdoor installations (overhead links between buildings, to IP intercoms etc).

The decisive advantage of POF cables is their small size. The external diameter of one fiber is only 2.2 mm, which makes it easy to hide it behind skirting boards and pull through conduits. The core of the fiber is made of PMMA ("acrylic glass"), which provides high strength, resistance to UV and visible light transparency. The cable jacket is made of PE (polyethylene), which is suitable for outdoor applications.

The speed and ease of installation is provided by OptoLock connectors. The user should only cut the POF cable(s) to length as needed (with a dedicated POF cutter), and simply insert the fibers to the ports. It eliminates the need to pay for specialized services, which is necessary in the case of optical glass fibers.