OMC, a specialist in fibre optic solutions, has published an insightful white paper titled “Industrial Fibre Optic Datalinks: Consider Your Optical Budget”. The paper explains why careful calculation of the optical budget is essential for designing reliable, long-life datalinks in industrial environments.
The publication explores the differences between glass and polymer fibre, as well as LEDs and laser transmitters, showing how each choice impacts cost, durability, and performance. It also addresses long-term challenges such as component aging, fibre attenuation, and environmental effects, and demonstrates how to design systems that maintain dependable performance over decades.
A detailed case study highlights how to calculate an optical budget for a 150m, 1.5 Mbit/s datalink, including real-world factors like transmitter degradation and end-of-life margins. The white paper also presents OMC’s proprietary Active Component Alignment (ACA™) technology, which ensures consistent transmitter and receiver performance within tight tolerances.
With more than 40 years of experience, OMC combines proven expertise with in-house manufacturing of transmitters, receivers, and connectors to deliver robust fibre optic solutions for demanding applications in transportation, aerospace, and industrial IoT.
Enjoy reading the full white paper here.
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