MAX3646:155Mbps to 622Mbps SFF/SFP Laser Driver with Extinction Ratio Control

Low-Cost 155Mbps Laser Driver with Extinction Ratio Control

The MAX3646 is a +3.3V laser driver designed for multirate transceiver modules with data rates from 155Mbps to 622Mbps. Lasers can be DC-coupled to the MAX3646 for reduced component count and ease of multirate operation. Laser extinction ratio control (ERC) combines the features of automatic power control (APC), modulation compensation, and built-in thermal compensation. The APC loop maintains constant average optical power. Modulation compensation increases the modulation current in proportion to the bias current. These control loops, combined with thermal compensation, maintain a constant optical extinction ratio over temperature and lifetime. The MAX3646 accepts differential data input signals. The wide 5mA to 60mA (up to 85mA AC-coupled) modulation current range and up to 100mA bias current range, make the MAX3646 ideal for driving FP/DFB lasers in fiber optic modules. External resistors set the required laser current levels. The MAX3646 provides transmit disable control (TX_DISABLE), single-point fault tolerance, bias-current monitoring, and photocurrent monitoring. The device also offers a latched failure output (TX_FAULT) to indicate faults, such as when the APC loop is no longer able to maintain the average optical power at the required level. The MAX3646 is compliant with the SFF-8472 transmitter diagnostic and SFP MSA timing requirements. The MAX3646 is offered in a 4mm x 4mm, 24-pin thin QFN package and operates over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • Single +3.3V Power Supply
  • 47mA Power-Supply Current
  • 85mA Modulation Current
  • 100mA Bias Current
  • Automatic Power Control (APC)
  • Modulation Compensation
  • On-Chip Temperature Compensation
  • Self-Biased Inputs for AC-Coupling
  • Ground-Referenced Current Monitors
  • Laser Shutdown and Alarm Outputs
  • Enable Control and Laser Safety Feature
MAX3646: Typical Application Circuit
MAX3646: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • 125Mbps Ethernet SFP, GBIC, and 1 x 9 Transceivers
  • Multirate OC-3 to OC-12 FEC Transceivers
DataSheet
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MAX3646 Data SheetMAX3646.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTarget Oper. Range
(Gbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
VSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
I/O TypeIMOD
(mA)
IBIAS
(mA)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
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MAX3646<11556223.347CML85100TQFN/24$2.56 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3646ETGNo Longer AvailableMAX3646ETG+TQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3646ETG+ActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3646ETG+TActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3646ETG+TC86ActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3646ETG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3646ETG+TTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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