SRX48
Application Notes
The receiver converts the incident optical power to a is temperature compensated to ensure stable operation over
photocurrent via a high performance P-I-N photodiode (Short the entire operating temperature range.
and Intermediate Reach version) or an avalanche photodiode
The DATA outputs are differential signals designed to
(Long Reach version). For the Short and Intermediate Reach
be AC-coupled into 50 ohm load. Transmission lines are
version, the photocurrent can be monitored via the voltage
recommended for best performance.
drop across an external resistor connected between PM+
The Signal Detect circuit monitors the level of the incoming
and VCC. For the Long Reach version, the photocurrent can
optical signal and generates a TTL logic LOW signal at the
be monitored via the differential voltage across the two PM+
SIGNAL DETECT output when insufficient photocurrent is
and PM- output pins. It is important to note that the Common
produced. No termination resistor is required for the SIGNAL
Mode voltage of these two monitor outputs (i.e. DC voltages
DETECT output.
at PM+ and PM-) is high (- 60 V typical). The APD Bias Voltage
V
CC
External
Monitor Resistor
(3 Kohm recommended)
PM+
APD
10 KΩ
PM+
1 KΩ
10 KΩ
PM-
PD
PD Current
Monitor
APD Bias
Supply
SRX-48
SRX-48
SHORT & INTERMEDIATE REACH
LONG REACH
Interface Circuit
The AC coupling capacitor is typically
0.022 F for 2.48 Gb/s. If operation at
lower data rates is required, a parrallel
combination of 0.022 F &
0.22 F (or larger) is recommended
µ
1 µH coil or ferrite bead
(<0.2 ohm series resistance)
µ
µ
+5V
10
+
+
10
100
0.01
17,18
50 ohm line
50 ohm line
+
10
0.01
DATA+
to 50 ohm load
9
8
SRX-48
for LR only
DATA-
to 50 ohm load
PM-
22
for SR & IR only
+5V
3
SIGNAL DETECT
20
+
10
0.01
4,5,6,7,11,12,13
14,15,16,19,21
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