The most common IR emitters are not fiber but 2 conductor wire. They usually
have an 1/8th inch mini plug on one end and and LED on the other end that
transmits visible light and IR. Xantech makes one we call Blasters.
www.homeautomation.com has them available.

They are used in many applications. Home theater control systems from
Crestron, AMX, Elan, etc. have the ability to learn IR codes and output them
to the various components used in a typical home theater. The controller can
then have macros programmed into it to turn on the components in the proper
sequence, as well as lower the screen, output RS-232 commands to a lighting
control system like our system (www.centralite.com).

Many high electronics stores now sell these emitters as well.

Mike Reid

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