M02044CG-31
3.3/5V Limiting Amplifier for Applications from 100 Mbps to
622 Mbps
The M02044 is a highly integrated high-gain limiting amplifier that can be used with the same board layout and foot-
print as the MC2044C (refer to 02044-APP-001-A where A is the revision which will change if the application note is
revised). Featuring PECL outputs, the M02044 is intended for use in applications from 100 Mbps to 622 Mbps. Full
output swing is achieved even at minimum input sensitivity. The M02044 can operate with a 3.3V or 5V supply.
Included in the M02044 is a programmable signal-level detector, allowing the user to set thresholds at which the
logic outputs are enabled. The signal detect function has typically 2 dB (optical) of hysteresis which prevents chatter
at low input levels. A squelch function, which turns off the output when no signal is present, is provided by externally
connecting the LOS Status output to the JAM input.
The M02044 has CMOS Status and LOS outputs.
Other available solutions: M02046-15 3.3/5V Limiting Amplifier for Applications to 1.25 Gbps (PECL outputs)
M02040-15 3.3/5V Limiting Amplifier for Applications to 2.125 Gbps (PECL outputs)
M02050-15 3.3/5V Limiting Amplifier for Applications to 2.5 Gbps (PECL outputs)
M02049-15 3.3/5V Limiting Amplifier for Applications to 4.3 Gbps (CML outputs)
M02043-15 3.3/5V Limiting Amplifier for Applications to 4.3 Gbps (CML outputs)
Features
Applications
• Pin compatible with the MC2044C
• Operates with a 3.3V or 5V supply
• 2.8 mV typical input sensitivity at 622 Mbps
• Programmable input-signal level detect
• On-chip DC offset cancellation circuit
• CMOS Signal Detect and LOS outputs
• Output Jam Function
• 622 Mbps SDH/SONET
• 100 Mbps Ethernet
• SDH/SONET 155 Mbps Transceivers
• FTTx and Media Converters
• Fast Ethernet Receivers
• FDDI 125 Mbps Receivers
• ESCON Receivers
• Low power (< 200 mW at 3.3V including PECL load)
Typical Applications Diagram
12.1 kΩ
optional
Jam
I
REF
+3.3 V
V
TT
AC-Coupled
to TIA
Biasing
100nF
PECLP
PECLN
DINP
Clock Data
Recovery
Unit
Limiting
Amplifier
Output
Buffer
M
T
02
I
0
A
11
6.8pF*
DINN
Photodiode
100nF
MON
Offset cancel
Level
Detect
* The shunt capacitance is optional
but can improve receiver sensitivity
by ~0.5 dB
AC or DC Coupled
(as described in
Applications Information)
Comparator
Regulator
Threshold
Setting
Circuit
ST
LOS
V
CC
ST
SET
V
CC3
R
ST
02044-DSH-002-A
Mindspeed Technologies™
Mindspeed Proprietary and Confidential
March 2008