MAX3869:+3.3V, 2.5Gbps SDH/SONET Laser Driver with Current Monitors and APC

High-Performance, Full-Featured Laser Driver

The MAX3869 is a complete, single +3.3V laser driver for SDH/SONET applications up to 2.5Gbps. The device accepts differential PECL data and clock inputs and provides bias and modulation currents for driving a laser. A synchronizing input latch can be used (if a clock signal is available) to reduce jitter. An automatic power control (APC) feedback loop is incorporated to maintain a constant average optical power over temperature and lifetime. The wide modulation current range of 5mA to 60mA and bias current of 1mA to 100mA are easy to program, making this product ideal for use in various SDH/SONET applications. The MAX3869 also provides enable control, two current monitors that are directly proportional to the laser bias and modulation currents, and a failure-monitor output to indicate when the APC loop is unable to maintain the average optical power. The MAX3869 is available in 32-pin TQFP and small 32-pin QFN packages as well as dice.

Key Features
  • Single +3.3V or +5V Power Supply
  • 64mA Supply Current at +3.3V
  • Programmable Bias Current from 1mA to 100mA
  • Programmable Modulation Current from 5mA to 60mA
  • Bias Current and Modulation Current Monitors
  • 87ps Rise/Fall Time
  • Automatic Average Power Control with Failure Monitor
  • Complies with ANSI, ITU, and Bellcore SDH/SONET Specifications
  • Enable Control
MAX3869: Typical Application Circuit
MAX3869: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • 2.5Gbps Optical Transmitters
  • Add/Drop Multiplexers
  • Digital Cross-Connects
  • Section Regenerators
  • SONET/SDH Transmission Systems
DataSheet
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MAX3869 Data SheetMAX3869.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
minmaxtypmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX38691 to 4.515524883.3
5
112PECL60100QFN/32
TQFN/32
TQFP-EP/32
$12.41 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3869E/DNo Longer AvailableMAX3735AETG+TDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3869EGJNo Longer AvailableMAX3869ETJ+QFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3869EGJ-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3869ETJ+QFN;32 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3869EGJEVKITNo Longer AvailableEVKIT;-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3869EHJNo Longer AvailableMAX3869EHJ+TQFP;32 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3869EHJ+ActiveTQFP-EP,;32 pin;51.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3869EHJ+TActiveTQFP-EP,;32 pin;51.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3869EHJ-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3869EHJ+TTQFP;32 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3869ETJ+ActiveTQFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3869ETJ+TNo Longer AvailableQFN;32 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
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