19-1249; Rev 0b; 10/97
6 2 2 Mb p s LAN/WAN La s e r Drive r w it h
Au t o m a t ic P o w e r Co n t ro l a n d S a fe t y S h u t d o w n
MAX376
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♦ 60mA Modulation Current
The MAX3766 is a complete, easy-to-program laser
driver for fiber optic LAN transmitters, optimized for
operation at 622Mbps. It includes a laser modulator,
automatic power control (APC), and a failure indicator
with latched shutdown.
♦ 80mA Bias Current
♦ 200ps Edge Speed
♦ Modulation-Current Temperature Compensation
♦ Automatic Power Control
Laser modulation current can be programmed up to
60mA at 622Mbps. A programmable modulation tem-
perature coefficient can be used to keep the transmit-
te d e xtinc tion ra tio ne a rly c ons ta nt ove r a wid e
temperature range. The modulator operates at data
rates up to 1.25Gbps at reduced modulation current.
APC circuitry uses feedback from the laser’s monitor
photodiode to adjust the laser bias current, producing
constant output power regardless of laser temperature
or age. The MAX3766 supports laser bias currents up
to 80mA.
♦ Laser-Fail Indicator with Latched Shutdown
♦ Smooth Laser Start-Up
Ord e rin g In fo rm a t io n
The MAX3766 provides extensive laser safety features,
including a failure indicator with latched shutdown and
a smooth start-up bias generator. These features help
ensure that the transmitter output does not reach haz-
ardous levels. The MAX3766 is available in a compact
20-pin QSOP and dice.
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
20 QSOP
MAX3766EEP
MAX3766E/D
Dice*
*Dice are designed to operate over this range, but are tested and
guaranteed at T = +25°C only. Contact factory for availability.
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622Mbps ATM Transmitters
1.25Gbps Fiber Optic LAN Transmitters
1.25Gbps Ethernet Transmitters
P in Co n fig u ra t io n
TOP VIEW
BIASMAX
TC
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
20 REF1
19 POWERSET
18 MD
REF2
MOD
GND
IN-
17 GNDOUT
16 BIAS
Typical Application Circuits appear at end of data sheet.
MAX3766
15 OUT+
14 OUT-
IN+
GND
13 V
CCOUT
V
CC
12 FAIL
ENABLE 10
11 SAFETY
QSOP
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