Internal optics have been optimized for use with 1-mm diameter polymer optical fiber. Versatile Link specifications incorporate all connector interface losses. Therefore, optical calculations for common link applications are simplified.
HFBR-0500Z Series Versatile Link Fiber-Optic Connection
Yes, you can insert a bare end POF cable into the Broadcom HFBR-0500 Series transceivers (e.g., HFBR-1521Z, HFBR-2521Z, etc.) — that’s one of their key advantages.
✅ Here's how it works:
The HFBR-0500 series is designed for tool-less, field-installable connections.
You can directly cut and insert a 1 mm core POF cable (typically with 2.2 mm jacket) into the transceiver.
No pre-attached connector is required.