MAX3738
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS155Mbps to 4.25Gbps SFF/SFP Laser Driver with Extinction Ratio Control
Multirate Laser Driver with Extinction Ratio Control Designed for Multirate Transceiver Modules with Data Rates from 1Gbps to 4.25Gbps
- Part Models
- 2
- 1ku List Price
- Starting From $1.83
Part Details
- Single +3.3V Power Supply
- 47mA Power-Supply Current
- 85mA Modulation Current
- 100mA Bias Current
- Automatic Power Control (APC)
- Modulation Compensation
- On-Chip Temperature Compensation
- Self-Biased Inputs for AC-Coupling
- Ground-Referenced Current Monitors
- Laser Shutdown and Alarm Outputs
- Enable Control and Laser Safety Feature
The MAX3738 is a +3.3V laser driver designed for multirate transceiver modules with data rates from 1Gbps to 4.25Gbps. Lasers can be DC-coupled to the MAX3738 for reduced component count and ease of multirate operation.
Laser extinction ratio control (ERC) combines the features of automatic power control (APC), modulation compensation, and built-in thermal compensation. The APC loop maintains constant average optical power. Modulation compensation increases the modulation current in proportion to the bias current. These control loops, combined with thermal compensation, maintain a constant optical extinction ratio over temperature and lifetime.
The MAX3738 accepts differential data input signals. The wide 5mA to 60mA (up to 85mA AC-coupled) modulation current range and up to 100mA bias current range, make the MAX3738 ideal for driving FP/DFB lasers in fiber optic modules. External resistors set the required laser current levels. The MAX3738 provides transmit disable control (TX_DISABLE), single-point fault tolerance, bias-current monitoring, and photocurrent monitoring. The device also offers a latched failure output (TX_FAULT) to indicate faults, such as when the APC loop is no longer able to maintain the average optical power at the required level. The MAX3738 is compliant with the SFF-8472 transmitter diagnostic and SFP MSA timing requirements.
The MAX3738 is offered in a 4mm x 4mm, 24-pin thin QFN package and operates over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
- 1Gbps/2Gbps/4Gbps Fibre Channel SFF/SFP and GBIC Transceivers
- Gigabit Ethernet SFF/SFP and GBIC Transceivers
- Multirate OC-24 to OC-48 FEC Transceivers
Documentation
Data Sheet 1
Reliability Data 1
Design Note 1
Technical Articles 1
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| Part Model | Pin/Package Drawing | Documentation | CAD Symbols, Footprints, and 3D Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAX3738ETG+ | 24-LFCSP-4X4X0.75 | ||
| MAX3738ETG+T | 24-LFCSP-4X4X0.75 |
This is the most up-to-date revision of the Data Sheet.
Hardware Ecosystem
| Parts | Product Life Cycle | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product 1 | ||
| MAX3737 | NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS | Multirate Laser Driver with Extinction Ratio Control |
Tools & Simulations
IBIS Model 1
Evaluation Kits
Evaluation Kit for the MAX3738
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