OMC has introduced an hermetically-sealed infra-red transmitter diode for multi-mode optical fibres. Called FDE851HLBF, it emits at 850nm and comes in a TO-can with glass window to protect the device from the atmosphere. Long-term reliability is the reason for the sealed package. “Many fibre-optic emitters make use of a clear plastic cap which is pressed on to ...

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