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
5. The combination of R1 and R2 should be greater
The MAX3747/MAX3747A 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
than or equal to 5kΩ, see the Assert/Deassert vs. V
TH
graph in the Typical Operating Characteristics.
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
When AC-coupling is desired, coupling capacitors C
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.
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 and
IN
C
OUT
is 0.1µF, which provides f equal to 32kHz. Refer
IN
to Application Note HFAN-1.1: Choosing AC-Coupling
Capacitors on the Maxim website (www.maxim-ic.com).
V
CC
EMI Performance
The MAX3747/MAX3747A have been designed for bet-
ter EMI performance. To help reduce EMI, special care
has been taken to produce symmetrical signal outputs.
R1
R2
TH
Pin Configuration
V
REF
TOP VIEW
DISABLE
IN+
1
2
3
4
5
10
9
V
CC
V
= (R1 x (V - V )) / (R2 + R1)
REF CC
TH
V
IS V REFERENCED
TH
CC
OUT+
OUT-
LOS
R1 + R2 ≥ 5kΩ
MAX3747
MAX3747A
IN-
8
Figure 5. MAX3747/MAX3747A LOS Threshold Circuit
V
7
REF
TH
V
CC
6
GND
µMAX
Chip Information
LOS
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 443
PROCESS: SiGe Bipolar
ESD
STRUCTURE
Figure 6. MAX3747/MAX3747A LOS Output Circuit
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