19-1550; Rev 6; 11/04
to
3.0V 5.5V, 1.25Gbps/2.5Gbps
LAN Laser Drivers
General Description
Features
♦ 7ps Deterministic Jitter (MAX3296)
22ps Deterministic Jitter (MAX3286)
♦ +3.0V to +5.5V Supply Voltage
The MAX3286/MAX3296 series of products are high-
speed laser drivers for fiber optic LAN transmitters opti-
mized for Gigabit Ethernet applications. Each device
contains a bias generator, laser modulator, and com-
prehensive safety features. Automatic power control
(APC) adjusts the laser bias current to maintain aver-
age 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).
♦ Selectable Laser Pinning (Common Cathode or
Common Anode) (MAX3286/MAX3296)
♦ 30mA Laser Modulation Current
♦ Temperature Compensation of Modulation Current
♦ Automatic Laser Power Control or Constant
Bias Current
♦ Integrated Safety Circuits
♦ Power-On Reset Signal
♦ QFN and Thin QFN Packages Available
The MAX3286 series (MAX3286–MAX3289) is opti-
mized for operation at 1.25Gbps, and the MAX3296
series (MAX3296–MAX3299) 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.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
28 Thin QFN
(5mm x 5mm)****
MAX3286CTI+
0°C to +70°C
28 QFN
(5mm x 5mm)***
MAX3286CGI
MAX3286CHJ
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
32 TQFP
(5mm x 5mm)
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
*Dice are designed to operate from T = 0°C to +110°C, but
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.
J
are tested and guaranteed only at T = +25°C.
A
**Exposed pad.
***Package Code: G2855-1
****Package Code: T2855-7
+Denotes Lead-Free Package.
Pin Configurations
The MAX3286/MAX3296 are available in a compact, 5mm
TOP VIEW
✕
✕
5mm, 28-pin QFN or thin QFN package; a 5mm 5mm,
32-pin TQFP package; or in die form. The MAX3287/
MAX3288/MAX3289 and MAX3297/MAX3298/MAX3299
are available in a 16-pin TSSOP-EP package.
+
FAULT
FAULT
POR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
21 BIASDRV
20 SHDNDRV
19 GND
Applications
Gigabit Ethernet Optical Transmitter
Fibre Channel Optical Transmitter
ATM LAN Optical Transmitter
MAX3286
MAX3296
GND
18 MON
17 MD
EN
EN
16 POL
PORDLY
15 POL
Typical Application Circuits and Selector Guide appear at
end of data sheet.
THIN QFN*
*Exposed pad is connected to GND.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
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