19-1550; Rev 3; 7/02
3.0V to 5.5V, 1.25Gbps/2.5Gbps
LAN Laser Drivers
General Description
The MAX3286/MAX3296 series of products are high-
speed laser drivers for fiber optic LAN transmitters,
optimized for Gigabit Ethernet applications. Each
device contains a bias generator, laser modulator, and
comprehensive safety features. Automatic power con-
trol (APC) adjusts the laser bias current to maintain
average optical power at a constant level, regardless of
changes in temperature or laser properties. For lasers
without a monitor photodiode, these products offer a
constant-current mode. The circuit can be configured
for use with conventional shortwave (780nm to 850nm)
or longwave (1300nm) laser diodes, as well as vertical-
cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs).
The MAX3286 series (MAX3286鈥揗AX3289) is opti-
mized for operation at 1.25Gbps, and the MAX3296
series (MAX3296鈥揗AX3299) is optimized for 2.5Gbps
operation. Each device can switch 30mA of laser mod-
ulation current at the specified data rate. Adjustable
temperature compensation is provided to keep the opti-
cal extinction ratio within specifications over the operat-
ing temperature range. This series of devices is
optimized to drive lasers packaged in low-cost TO-46
headers. Deterministic jitter (DJ) for the MAX3286 is
typically 22ps, allowing a 72% margin to Gigabit
Ethernet DJ specifications.
These laser drivers provide extensive safety features to
guarantee single-point fault tolerance. Safety features
include dual enable inputs, dual shutdown circuits, and
a laser-power monitor. The safety circuit detects faults
that could cause dangerous light output levels. A pro-
grammable power-on reset pulse initializes the laser
driver at startup.
The MAX3286/MAX3296 are available in a compact, 5mm
鉁?/div>
5mm, 28-pin QFN package; a 5mm
鉁?/div>
5mm, 32-pin
TQFP package; or in die form. The MAX3287/MAX3288/
MAX3289 and MAX3297/MAX3298/MAX3299 are avail-
able in a 16-pin TSSOP-EP package.
o
7ps Deterministic Jitter (MAX3296)
22ps Deterministic Jitter (MAX3286)
o
+3.0V to +5.5V Supply Voltage
o
Selectable Laser Pinning (Common Cathode or
Common Anode) (MAX3286/MAX3296)
o
30mA Laser Modulation Current
o
Temperature Compensation of Modulation
Current
o
Automatic Laser Power Control or Constant Bias
Current
o
Integrated Safety Circuits
o
Power-On Reset Signal
o
QFN Package Available
Features
MAX3286鈥揗AX3289/MAX3296鈥揗AX3299
Ordering Information
PART
MAX3286CGI
MAX3286CHJ
TEMP RANGE
0掳C to +70掳C
0掳C to +70掳C
PIN-PACKAGE
28 QFN (5mm x 5mm)**
32 TQFP (5mm x 5mm)
MAX3286C/D
0掳C to +70掳C
Dice*
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*Dice
are designed to operate from T
J
= 0掳C to +110掳C, but are
tested and guaranteed only at T
A
= +25掳C.
**Exposed
pad.
Pin Configurations
OUT+
OUT-
V
CC
V
CC
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
GND
TC
V
CC
TOP VIEW
MODSET
GND
FAULT
FAULT
POR
GND
EN
EN
PORDLY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
21
20
19
BIASDRV
SHDNDRV
GND
MON
MD
POL
POL
Applications
Gigabit Ethernet Optical Transmitter
Fibre Channel Optical Transmitter
ATM LAN Optical Transmitter
MAX3286
MAX3296
18
17
16
15
10
11
12
13
GND
14
GND
8
FLTDLY
LV
9
IN+
V
CC
IN-
Typical Application Circuits and Selector Guide appear at
end of data sheet.
QFN*
*Exposed
pad is connected to GND.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
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