MAX3747A/MAX3747B
155Mbps to 3.2Gbps, Low-Power SFP
Limiting Amplifiers
Loss-of-Signal Indicator
Applications Information
Program the LOS Assert Threshold
Program the LOS assert threshold according to Figure
The MAX3747A/MAX3747B are equipped with LOS cir-
cuitry that indicates when the input signal is below a pro-
grammable threshold, set by a voltage on the TH pin
(see the Typical Operating Characteristics). The voltage
on the TH pin is set by two resistors, one connecting
5. The combination of R
and R
should be
TH2
TH1
greater than or equal to 5kΩ, see the Assert/Deassert
vs. V graph in the Typical Operating Characteristics.
TH
from the TH pin to V
and the other connecting from TH
(Figure 5). An RMS power detector compares
CC
to V
REF
Select the Coupling Capacitor
the input signal amplitude with this threshold and feeds
the signal-detect information to the LOS output, which is
open collector. To prevent LOS chatter in the region of
the programmed threshold, approximately 2dB of hys-
teresis is built into the LOS assert/deassert function.
Once asserted, LOS is not deasserted until the input
amplitude rises to the required level. Figure 6 shows the
LOS output circuit.
When AC-coupling is desired, coupling capacitors C
IN
and C
should be selected to minimize the receiv-
OUT
er’s deterministic jitter. Jitter is decreased as the input
low-frequency cutoff (f ) is decreased:
IN
f
IN
= 1/[2π(50)(C )]
IN
For all applications, the recommended value for C
IN
and C
is 0.1µF, which provides f equal to 32kHz.
OUT
IN
Refer to Application Note HFAN-1.1: Choosing AC-
Coupling Capacitors on the Maxim website
(www.maximintegrated.com).
V
CC
R
R
TH2
TH1
TH
V
REF
V
= (R x (V - V )) / (R + R
)
TH
TH2
REF
CC
TH1
TH2
V
TH
IS V REFERENCED
CC
R
TH1
+ R ≥ 5kΩ
TH2
Figure 5. MAX3747A/MAX3747B LOS Threshold Circuit
V
CC
*
LOS
ESD
STRUCTURE
*100kΩ PULLUP (MAX3747B ONLY)
Figure 6. MAX3747A/MAX3747B LOS Output Circuit
Maxim Integrated
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