Abstract— Study on a multimode plastic optical fiber as a cost
effective alternative for expensive glass fiber is presented. An
analysis of PMMA (Polymethylmetacrylate) and PFBVE
(Perfluoro-butenylvinylether) plastic fibers was carried out in
order to evaluate their characteristics and to evaluate their
capability to be used in some specific applications. Based upon
the results, two copper to fiber media converters for RS232
and E1 standards, which support the characteristics of the
considered media, were developed. These converters address
very effectively for converting electrical signals to optical
plastic fiber medium. The results reveal that these optical fiber
converters function very satisfactorily and prove its usability
in an effective and low cost manner in data communication
ranging up to the maximum possible bit rate. These media
converters can overwhelm the existing media converters due to
their low cost, high reliability, simplicity, ability to plug and
play, reduction of delays and reduction of size.