>-----Original Message-----
>From: Luis Moreira [mailto:Luis.Moreira@JET.EFDA.ORG]
>Sent: 13 May 2004 07:50
>To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
>Subject: [EE:] fibre-optics TX/RXl
>
>
>Hi Guys
>I am trying to repair an old unit which uses half duplex
>serial communications to communicate with the other unit, it's
>used as a serial optic link. this system uses only one fibre
>as at the time it was built fibres were very expensive. Now
>the fibres are cheap so the requirement for the integrated RX
>and TX on the same module as disappear and is very hard to
>find. I normally use the Agilent HFBR series for single
>transmission but because I only have one fibre installed I
>have to use the same set-up. I am not looking for a module
>with all the other electronics as such, although I will
>consider it, but what I need is the SMA socket with the
>integrated Photodiodes for TX/RX in the same package. Does any
>of you seen this anywhere ? thanks for the help best regards
>                Luis
>


What wavelength, bit rate and optical connector type do you require?  You
can buy small transceiver modules that work at 100Mbs or 155Mbs fairly
cheaply in the industry standard 1x9 package, but you will need to deal with
the PECL interfaces.

http://www.lasermate.com/vcsel_transceivers.htm

Regards

Mike




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