iT6154
9.9 – 12.5 Gb/s NRZ Modulator Driver
The iT6154 is a high-performance NRZ modulator driver for metro and long-haul LiNbO3
optical transmitters. The device consists of a wideband iTerra pHEMT amplifier in a
surface-mount package. This component is typically used to amplify the data signal
between the transmitter’s MUX and an optical modulator. Its wide output amplitude
range allows the iT6154 to properly drive either electro-absorption (EA) or Mach-
Zehnder modulators.
Description
For system designers requiring a fully functional driver solution the iT6154 includes
essential features such as MSA-compatible supply voltages, low power dissipation,
medium gain, low jitter degradation, and the ability to precisely set the output amplitude
and eye cross point. Additional external components are required for proper operation
such as input and output coupling capacitors, bias choke network, and control circuitry to
adjust the output amplitude and cross point. For lower voltage applications, the iT6154
provides positive bias with an on-chip resistor, which avoids the need for a bias tee or
external choke network. The iT6154 is RoHS compliant and backward compatible with
SnPb soldering.
¾Optimized for NRZ bit rates up to 12.5 Gb/s
¾Inverting polarity
Features
¾Low RMS jitter degradation
¾25 ps typical 20% - 80% transition times
¾Adjustable output amplitude
¾Adjustable eye cross point
¾Power dissipation: 700 mW typ. at 6 V output amplitude
¾MSA compatible supply voltages
¾Small form factor: 0.350 x 0.350 x 0.078 in.
Device Diagram
VD1
VCTRL1
IN
OUT/VD2
Gain
VG
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact GigOptix at (650) 424-1937,
e-mail: sales@gigoptix.com, or visit our site at www.GigOptix.com.
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