MAX3798
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS1.0625Gbps to 10.32Gbps, Integrated, Low-Power SFP+ Limiting Amplifier and VCSEL Driver
Industry's First Combination VCSEL Driver and Limiting Amp for 10G SFP+ Ethernet and Fibre Channel
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Part Details
- Low Power Dissipation of 320mW at 3.3V Power Supply
- Up to 10.32Gbps (NRZ) Operation
- 3mVP-P Receiver Sensitivity at 10.32Gbps
- 4psP-P DJ at Receiver Output at 8.5Gbps 8B/10B
- 4psP-P DJ at Receiver Output at 10.32Gbps 231 - 1 PRBS
- 26ps Rise and Fall Time at Rx/Tx Output
- Mode Select for High-Gain Mode and High-Bandwidth Mode
- CML Output Slew-Rate Adjustment for High-Gain Mode
- CML Output with Continuous Level Adjustment
- CML Output Squelch
- Polarity Select for Rx and Tx
- LOS Assert Level Adjustment
- LOS Polarity Select
- Modulation Current Up to 12mA Into 100Ω Differential Load
- Bias Current Up to 15mA
- Integrated Eye Safety Features
- Selectable Deemphasis at Rx Output
- 3-Wire Digital Interface
- Eye-Crossing Adjustment of Modulation Output
- Programmable Deemphasis at Tx Output
- Fast Mode-Select Change Time of 10µs
The MAX3798 is a highly integrated limiting amplifier and VCSEL driver designed for 1x/2x/4x/8x Fibre Channel transmission systems at data rates up to 8.5Gbps as well as for 10GBASE-SR transmission systems at a data rate of 10.3125Gbps. Operating from a single +3.3V supply, this low-power integrated limiting amplifier and VCSEL driver IC enables a platform design for SFP MSA as well as for SFP+ MSA-based optical transceivers. The high-sensitivity limiting amplifier limits the differential input signal generated by a transimpedance amplifier into a CML-level differential output signal. The compact VCSEL driver provides a modulation and a bias current for a VCSEL diode. The optical average power is controlled by an average power control (APC) loop implemented by a controller that interfaces to the VCSEL driver through a 3-wire digital interface. All differential I/Os are optimally back-terminated for a 50Ω transmission line PCB design.
The use of a 3-wire digital interface reduces the pin count while enabling advanced Rx (mode selection, LOS threshold, LOS squelch, LOS polarity, CML output level, signal path polarity, slew-rate control, deemphasis, and fast mode-select change time) and Tx settings (modulation current, bias current, polarity, programmable deemphasis, eye-crossing adjustment, and eye safety control) without the need for external components. The MAX3798 provides multiple current and voltage DACs to allow the use of low-cost controller ICs.
The MAX3798 is packaged in a lead-free, 5mm x 5mm, 32-pin TQFN package.
Applications
- 10GBASE-LR SFP+ Optical Transceiver (1310nm VCSEL)
- 10GBASE-LRM SFP+ Optical Transceiver (1310nm VCSEL)
- 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Optical Transceiver
- 1x/2x/4x/8x SFF/SFP/SFP+ MSA Fibre Channel (FC) Optical Transceiver
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
Reliability Data 1
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| Part Model | Pin/Package Drawing | Documentation | CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX3798ETJ+ | 32-LFCSP-5X5X0.75 | ||
| MAX3798ETJ+T | 32-LFCSP-5X5X0.75 |
| Part Models | Product Lifecycle | PCN |
|---|---|---|
|
Aug 14, 2023 - 2275A WAFER FAB |
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| MAX3798ETJ+ | PRODUCTION | |
| MAX3798ETJ+T | PRODUCTION | |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
Tools & Simulations
Software Development 1
Evaluation Kits
Evaluation Kit for the MAX3798
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