Plastic Optical Fibre (POF) uses a PMMA core to guide visible light over short distances — typically up to 50 m. Unlike glass fibre, POF can be cut and terminated with simple tools, making it ideal for industrial automation and home networking.
Advantages of POF
- No specialist cleaving tools required
- Large core diameter simplifies alignment
- Immune to electromagnetic interference
- Lightweight and flexible
Typical Applications
Industrial fieldbus (PROFIBUS, CAN), automotive MOST networks, home audio/video (TOSLINK) and decorative lighting are all common POF application areas.
