19-3116; Rev 2; 9/10
3.2Gbps, Low-Power, Compact,
SFP Laser Driver
MAX736
General Description
Features
The MAX3736 is a compact, +3.3V multirate laser driver
for SFP/SFF applications up to 3.2Gbps. The device
accepts differential data and provides bias and modula-
tion currents for driving a laser. DC-coupling to the laser
allows for multirate applications, and reduces the num-
ber of external components.
♦ Fully Compatible with SFP and SFF-8472
Specifications
♦ Programmable Modulation Current from 5mA to
60mA (DC-Coupled)
♦ Programmable Modulation Current from 5mA to
85mA (AC-Coupled)
The wide 5mA to 60mA (85mA AC-coupled) modulation
current range and 1mA to 100mA bias current make the
MAX3736 ideal for driving FP/DFB laser diodes in fiber-
optic modules. The laser current setting can be con-
trolled by a current DAC, a voltage DAC, or a resistor.
Very low power dissipation, small package size, and
reduced component count, make this part an ideal solu-
tion for SFP-module applications.
♦ Programmable Bias Current from 1mA to 100mA
♦ 56ps Edge Transition Times
♦ 22mA (typ) Power-Supply Current
♦ Multirate Operation Up to 3.2Gbps
♦ On-Chip Pullup Resistor for DIS
♦ 16-Pin, 3mm × 3mm Thin QFN Package
The MAX3736 is available in a small 3mm x 3mm, 16-pin
thin QFN package. It operates over a -40°C to +85°C
temperature range.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
16 Thin QFN-EP*
16 Thin QFN-EP*
Applications
Gigabit Ethernet SFP/SFF Transceiver Modules
MAX3736ETE
MAX3736ETE+
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
1G/2G Fibre-Channel SFP/SFF Transceiver
Modules
Multirate OC-3 to OC-48 FEC SFP/SFF
Transceiver Modules
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
10G Ethernet LX-4 Modules
Typical Application Circuit
HOST BOARD
SFP OPTICAL TRANSMITTER
+3.3V
HOST FILTER
VCC_RX
SUPPLY FILTER
0.01μF
15Ω
56Ω
8.2pF
0.1μF
0.1μF
OUT-
IN+
IN-
50Ω
10Ω
SERDES
OUT+
BIAS
MAX3736
50Ω
FERRITE
BEAD
TX_DISABLE
MOD-DEF1
MOD-DEF2
LASER CONTROLLER
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