MAXIM MAX3665EUA

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622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
____________________________Features
The MAX3665 low-power transimpedance preamplifier
for 622Mbps SDH/SONET applications consumes only
70mW at VCC = 3.3V. Operating from a single +3.3V or
+5.0V supply, it converts a small photodiode current to a
measurable differential voltage. A DC cancellation circuit
provides a true differential output swing over a wide
range of input current levels, thus reducing pulse-width
distortion. The differential outputs are back-terminated
with 50Ω per side.
♦ +3.3V or +5.0V Single-Supply Operation
The overall transimpedance gain is nominally 8kΩ. For
input signal levels beyond approximately 50µAp-p, the
amplifier will limit the output swing to 250mV. The
MAX3665’s low 55nA input noise provides a typical
sensitivity of -33.2dBm in 1300nm, 622Mbps receivers.
The MAX3665 is designed to be used in conjunction
with the MAX3676 clock recovery and data retiming IC
with limiting amplifier. Together they form a complete
3.3V or 5.0V 622Mbps SDH/SONET receiver.
♦ Differential Output Drives 100Ω Load
In die form, the MAX3665 is designed to fit on a header
with a PIN diode. It includes a filter connection that provides positive bias for the photodiode through a 1.5kΩ
resistor to V CC. The device is available in an 8-pin
µMAX® package.
________________________Applications
♦ 55nARMS Input-Referred Noise
♦ 70mW Power Consumption at VCC = 3.3V
♦ 8kΩ Gain
♦ 450µA Peak Input Current
♦ 260ps (max) Deterministic Jitter
♦ 470MHz Bandwidth
_______________Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3665EUA
MAX3665E/D
-40°C to +85°C
(see Note)
8 µMAX
Dice
Note: Dice are designed to operate over a -40°C to +140°C
junction temperature (Tj) range, but are tested and guaranteed
at TA = +25°C.
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
SDH/SONET Receivers
PIN Photodiode Preamplifiers and Receivers
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Regenerators for SDH/SONET
__________________________________________________Typical Application Circuit
3.3V
0.01µF
RFILT
1.5kΩ
VCC
MAX3665
3.3V
FILT
CFILT
OUT+
50Ω
0.1µF
IN
50Ω
0.1µF
LIMITING
AMP
CLOCK
AND
DATA
RECOVERY
CLK
DATA
OUTMAX3676
GND
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MAX3665
________________General Description
MAX3665
622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VCC ........................................................................-0.5V to +6.5V
Continuous Current at IN ....................................................±5mA
Voltage at OUT+, OUT- ...................(VCC - 1.5V) to (VCC + 0.5V)
Voltage at FILT ...........................................-0.5V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +85°C)
8-Pin µMAX (derate 4.5mW/°C above +85°C) ...........295mW
Operating Junction Temperature (die) ..............-55°C to +150°C
Processing Temperature (die) .........................................+400°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-55°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3.3V ±10% or +5.0V ±10%, 100Ω load between OUT+ and OUT-, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V,
TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
PARAMETER
Input Bias Voltage
SYMBOL
VIN
Gain Nonlinearity
CONDITIONS
MIN
IIN = 0 to 300µA
IIN = 0
z21
Differential output
7
Output Common-Mode Voltage
Maximum Output Voltage
Filter Resistor
0.95
V
±5
%
30
mA
21
ICC
Small-Signal Transimpedance
Output Impedance (per side)
MAX
0.8
IIN = 0 to 10µAP-P
Supply Current
Differential Output Offset
TYP
∆VOUT
VOUT(MAX)
8
kΩ
VCC - 0.15
V
±5
IIN = 300µA
48
ZOUT
IIN = 450µAP-P
mV
50
52
Ω
260
450
mVP-P
1.5
RFILT
UNITS
kΩ
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3.3V ±10% or +5.0V ±10%, 100Ω load between OUT+ and OUT-, source capacitance = 0.5pF, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical
values are at VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes 1 and 2)
PARAMETER
Small-Signal Bandwidth
SYMBOL
BW-3dB
CONDITIONS
Relative to gain at 10MHz
MIN
TYP
404
470
MAX
UNITS
MHz
Low-Frequency Cutoff
-3dB with IIN = 5µA
20
40
Deterministic Jitter
JD
213 - 1 PRBS with 100 CIDs
100
260
ps
RMS Noise Referred to Input
in
55
72
nA
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
PSRR
f < 1MHz, differential referred to output,
∆VCC = 30mVP-P (Note 3)
36
47
Note 1: AC characteristics are guaranteed by design.
Note 2: Measured with a 3-pole filter at the output. CIN = 0.5pF, IIN = 0, CFILT = 1000pF.
Note 3: PSRR = -20log (∆VOUT / ∆VCC).
2
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kHz
dB
622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
SMALL-SIGNAL GAIN
vs. FREQUENCY
78
77
75
30
50
CIN = 1pF
73
CIN = 0.5pF
CIN IS SOURCE CAPACITANCE PRESENTED TO
DIE. IINCLUDES PACKAGE PARASITIC,
PIN DIODE, AND PARASITIC INTERCONNECT
CAPACITANCE.
0
20
15
71
10
70
5
69
-20
0
20
40
60
80
10k
100k
1M
10M
100M
1G
-40
20
40
60
80
100
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
INPUT-REFERRED NOISE
vs. DC INPUT CURRENT
SMALL-SIGNAL TRANSIMPEDANCE
vs. TEMPERATURE
PULSE-WIDTH DISTORTION
vs. TEMPERATURE (INPUT = 450µAP-P)
8100
MAX3665 toc04
150
100
VCC = 5.0V
8000
TRANSIMPEDANCE (Ω)
200
50
VCC = 3.3V
45
40
7900
35
7800
30
7700
25
20
VCC = 3.3V
15
7600
10
7500
0
7400
1
10
100
DC INPUT CURRENT (µA)
-40
1000
BANDWIDTH vs. TEMPERATURE
525
500
475
450
60
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
80
100
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
DATA-DEPENDENT JITTER
vs. INPUT SIGNAL AMPLITUDE
OUTPUT COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE
(REFERENCED TO VCC) vs. TEMPERATURE
60
40
0
-40
100
VCC = 5.0V
80
400
40
80
VCC = 3.3V
100
20
20
60
120
425
0
40
140
PEAK-TO-PEAK JITTER (ps)
550
20
-0.10
MAX3665-08
VCC = 3.3V or 5.0V
0
160
MAX2665 toc07
575
-20
-0.11
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
0
VCC = 5.0V
5
MAX3665 toc09
50
-20
0
FREQUENCY (Hz)
SOURCE CAPACITANCE = 0.5pF
-40
-20
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
250
0.1
VCC = 5.0V
VCC = 3.3V
0
100
PWD (ps)
-40
25
72
MAX3665 toc05
30
74
MAX3665 toc06
40
PWD (ps)
35
60
10
RMS NOISE CURRNENT (nA)
40
76
20
BANDWIDTH (MHz)
45
70
GAIN (dB)
RMS NOISE CURRENT (nA)
80
50
MAX3665 toc02
CIN = 1.5pF
90
79
MAX3665 TOC01
100
PULSE-WIDTH DISTORTION
vs. TEMPERATURE (INPUT = 100µAP-P)
MAX3665 toc03
INPUT-REFERRED NOISE
vs. TEMPERATURE
-0.12
-0.13
VCC = 3.3V
-0.14
-0.15
VCC = 5.0V
-0.16
-0.17
-0.18
-0.19
-0.20
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
PEAK-TO-PEAK AMPLITUDE (µA)
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
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MAX3665
__________________________________________Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +3.3V, includes off-chip filter, see Figure 3b, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
_____________________________Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, includes off-chip filter, see Figure 3b, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT AMPLITUDE
vs. TEMPERATURE (INPUT = 450µAP-P)
EYE DIAGRAM
(INPUT = 450µAP-P)
VCC = 5.0V
VCC = 3.3V
250
MAX3665-11
50mV/div
300
15mV/div
350
MAX3665-12
EYE DIAGRAM
(INPUT = 10µAP-P)
MAX3665 toc10
400
PEAK-TO-PEAK AMPLITUDE (mV)
MAX3665
622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
200
INPUT: 213 - 1 PRBS
CONTAINS 100 ZEROS
150
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
100
INPUT: 213 - 1 PRBS
CONTAINS 100 ZEROS
200ps/div
200ps/div
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
_____________________Pin Description
PIN
NAME
1
VCC
+3.3V or +5.0V Supply Voltage
2
IN
Signal Input (From Photodiode)
3
N.C.
FUNCTION
FILT
On-Chip Resistor for Filtering
Photodiode Supply Voltage
5, 8
GND
Ground
6
OUT+
Noninverting Voltage Output. Current
flowing into IN causes VOUT+ to
increase.
OUT-
Inverting Voltage Output. Current flowing into IN causes VOUT- to decrease.
1.5kΩ
D2
VCC
RF
R1
50Ω
VCC
OUT+
Q2
VCC
IN
Q1
VCC
PARAPHASE
AMP
R2
50Ω
Q3
R6
The MAX3665 is a transimpedance amplifier designed
for 622Mbps SDH/SONET applications. It comprises a
transimpedance amplifier, a paraphase amplifier with
CML differential outputs, and a DC cancellation loop.
Figure 1 shows a functional diagram of the MAX3665.
The signal current at IN flows into the summing node of a
high-gain amplifier. Shunt feedback through RF converts
this current to a voltage. Diodes D1 and D2 clamp the
output voltage for large input currents.
Q5
REFERENCE AMP
R4
Q4
R3
DC
CANCELLATION
AMP
MAX3665
GND
Figure 1. Functional Diagram
4
R5
OUT-
R7
________________Detailed Description
Transimpedance Amplifier
FILT
D1
No Connection. Not internally connected.
4
7
VCC
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622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
DC Cancellation Loop
The DC cancellation loop removes the DC component
of the input signal by using low-frequency feedback.
This feature centers the signal within the MAX3665’s
dynamic range, reducing pulse-width distortion on
large input signals.
The output of the transimpedance amplifier is sensed
through resistors R3 and R4 and then filtered, amplified,
and fed back to the base of transistor Q4. The transistor
draws the DC component of the input signal away from
the transimpedance amplifier’s summing node.
Connect a 400pF or larger capacitor (CFILT) between
FILT and case ground for TO header, die-mounted operation. Increasing CFILT improves PSRR. The DC cancellation loop can sink up to 300µA of current at the input.
The MAX3665 minimizes pulse-width distortion for data
sequences that exhibit a 50% mark density. A mark
density other than 50% causes the device to generate
pulse-width distortion.
375MHz and 622MHz. Lower bandwidth causes pattern-dependent jitter and a lower signal-to-noise ratio,
while higher bandwidth increases thermal noise. The
MAX3665 typical bandwidth is 470MHz, making it ideal
for 622Mbps applications.
The preamplifier’s transimpedance must be high
enough to ensure that expected input signals generate
output levels exceeding the sensitivity of the limiting
amplifier (quantizer) in the following stage. The
MAX3676 clock recovery and limiting amplifier IC has an
input sensitivity of 3.6mV P-P , which means that
3.6mVP-P is the minimum signal amplitude required to
produce a fully limited output. Therefore, when used
with the MAX3665, which has an 8kΩ transimpedance,
the minimum detectable photodetector current is
450nAP-P.
It is common to relate peak-to-peak input signals to
average optical power. The relationship between optical input power and output current for a photodetector
is called the responsivity (ρ), with units amperes per
watt (A/W). The photodetector peak-to-peak current is
related to the peak-to-peak optical power as follows:
IP-P = (PP-P)(ρ)
Based on the assumption that SDH/SONET signals
maintain a 50% mark density, the following equations
relate peak-to-peak optical power to average optical
power and extinction ratio (Figure 2):
Average Optical Power = PAVG = (P0 + P1) / 2
Extinction Ratio = re = P1 / P0
Peak-to-Peak Signal Amplitude = PP-P = P1 - P0
DC cancellation current is drawn from the input and
adds noise. For low-level signals with little or no DC
component, this is not a problem. Preamplifier noise will
increase for signals with a significant DC component.
___________Applications Information
The MAX3665 is a low-noise, wide-bandwidth transimpedance amplifier that is ideal for 622Mbps SDH/
SONET receivers. Its features allow easy design into a
fiber optic module, in three simple steps.
Step 1: Selecting a Preamplifier for a 622Mbps
Receiver
Fiber optic systems place requirements on the bandwidth, gain, and noise of the transimpedance preamplifier. The MAX3665 optimizes these characteristics for
SDH/SONET receiver applications that operate at
622Mbps.
In general, the bandwidth of a fiber optic preamplifier
should be 0.6 to 1 times the data rate. Therefore, in a
622Mbps system, the bandwidth should be between
POWER
P1
PAVG
P0
TIME
Figure 2. Optical Power Definitions
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MAX3665
Paraphase Amplifier
The paraphase amplifier converts single-ended inputs to
differential outputs, and introduces a voltage gain. This
signal drives a differential pair of transistors, Q2 and Q3,
which form the output stage. Resistors R1 and R2 provide
back-termination at the output, absorbing reflections
between the MAX3665 and its load.
The differential outputs are designed to drive a 100Ω
load between OUT+ and OUT-. They can also drive
higher output impedances, resulting in increased gain
and output voltage swing.
MAX3665
622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
Therefore,
PAVG = PP-P (1 / 2)[(re + 1) / (re - 1)]
Sensitivity is a key specification of the receiver module.
The ITU/Bellcore specifications for SDH/SONET
receivers require a link sensitivity of -27dBm with a bit
error rate (BER) of 10-10. There is an additional 1dB
power penalty to accommodate various system losses;
therefore, the sensitivity of a 622Mbps receiver must be
better than -28dBm.
Although several parameters affect sensitivity (such as
the quantizer sensitivity and preamplifier gain, as previously discussed), most fiber optic receivers are designed
so that noise is the dominant factor. Noise from the highgain transimpedance amplifier, in particular, determines
the sensitivity. The noise generated by the MAX3665 can
be modeled with a Gaussian distribution. In this case, a
BER of 10 -10 corresponds to a peak-to-peak signal
amplitude to RMS noise ratio (SNR) of 12.7. The
MAX3665’s typical input-referred noise, in, (bandwidthlimited to 470MHz) is 55nARMS. Therefore, the minimum
input for a BER of 10-10 is (12.7 · 55nA) = 699nAP-P.
Rearranging the previous equations in these terms
results in the following relationship:
Optical Sensitivity (dBm) =
10log[(in / ρ)(SNR)(1/2)(re + 1) / (re - 1)(1000)]
At room temperature, with re = 10, SNR = 12.7, in =
55nA, and ρ = 0.9A/W, the MAX3665 sensitivity is
-33.2dBm. For worst-case conditions, noise increases
to 72nA and sensitivity decreases to -32.1dBm. The
MAX3665 provides 5.1dB margin over the SDH/SONET
specifications, even at +85°C.
The MAX3665’s overload current (IMAX) is greater than
450µAP-P. The pulse-width distortion and input current are
closely related. If the clock recovery circuit can accept
more pulse-width distortion, a higher input current might
be acceptable. For worst-case responsivity and extinction
ratio, ρ = 1A/W and re = ∞, the input overload is:
Overload (dBm) = -10log (IMAX)(1 / 2)(1000)
For IMAX = 450µA, the MAX3665 overload is -6.5dBm.
Step 2: Designing Filters
The MAX3665’s noise performance is a strong function
of the circuit’s bandwidth, which changes over temperature and varies from lot to lot. The receiver sensitivity
can be improved by adding filters to limit this bandwidth. Filter designs can range from a one-pole filter
using a single capacitor, to more complex filters using
inductors. Figure 3 illustrates two examples: the simple
filter provides moderate roll-off with minimal compo-
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nents, while the complex filter provides a sharper rolloff. Parasitics on the PC board will affect the filter characteristics. Refer to the MAX3665 EV kit data sheet for a
layout example of the filter shown in Figure 3b.
Supply voltage noise at the cathode of the photodiode
produces a current I = CPHOTO (∆V/∆t), which reduces
the receiver sensitivity. C PHOTO is the photodiode
capacitance.
The FILT resistor of the MAX3665, combined with an
external capacitor (see Typical Operating Circuit) can
be used to reduce this noise. The external capacitor
(C FILT ) is placed in parallel with the photodiode.
Current generated by supply noise is divided between
CFILT and CPHOTO. The input noise current due to supply noise is (assuming the filter capacitor is much larger
than the photodiode capacitance):
INOISE =
(VNOISE )(CPHOTO )
(RFILT )(CFILT )
a) SIMPLE, 1-POLE, 530MHz FILTER
MAX3665
50Ω
C1
5pF
1.2pF
RL
100Ω
50Ω
b) 3-POLE, 515MHz FILTER
MAX3665
22nH
50Ω
1.2pF
4pF
5pF
RL
100Ω
50Ω
22nH
REFER TO THE MAX3665 EV KIT DATA SHEET
FOR THE FILTER LAYOUT EXAMPLE.
Figure 3. Filter Design Examples
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622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
CFILT =
(VNOISE )(CPHOTO )
(RFILT )(INOISE )
For example, with maximum noise voltage = 100mVP-P,
CPHOTO = 0.5pF, RFILT = 1.5kΩ, and INOISE selected
to be 6nA (1/10 of MAX3665 input-referred noise):
( )(
)
(
)(
)
CFILT = 0.1 0.5 ⋅ 10−12 /  1500 6 ⋅ 10−4  = 5.6nF


Figure 4 shows the suggested layout for a TO-46 header
Step 3: Designing a Low-Capacitance Input
Noise performance and bandwidth are adversely
affected by stray capacitance on the input node. Select
a low-capacitance photodiode and use good high-frequency design and layout techniques to minimize
capacitance on this pin. The MAX3665 is optimized for
0.5pF of capacitance on the input—approximately the
capacitance of a photodetector diode sharing a common header with the MAX3665 in die form.
Photodiode capacitance changes significantly with bias
voltage. With a +3.3V supply voltage, the reverse voltage
on the PIN diode is only 2.5V. If a higher voltage supply
is available, apply it to the diode to significantly reduce
capacitance.
Take great care to reduce input capacitance. With the
µMAX version of the MAX3665, the package capacitance is about 0.3pF, and the PC board between the
MAX3665 input and the photodiode can add parasitic
capacitance. Keep the input line short, and remove
power and ground planes beneath it. Packaging the
MAX3665 into a header with the photodiode provides
the best possible performance. It reduces parasitic
capacitance to a minimum, resulting in the lowest noise
and the best bandwidth.
Wire Bonding
For high current density and reliable operation, the
MAX3665 uses gold metallization. Make connections to
the die with gold wire only, and use ball-bonding techniques (wedge-bonding is not recommended). Die-pad
size is 4 mils square. Die thickness is 16 mils.
VCC and Ground
Use good high-frequency design and layout techniques. The use of a multilayer circuit board with separate ground and VCC planes is recommended. Take
care to bypass VCC and to connect the GND pin to the
ground plane with the shortest possible traces.
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MAX3665
If the amount of tolerable noise is known, then the filter
capacitor can be easily selected:
MAX3665
622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
TOP VIEW OF TO-46 HEADER
VCC
GND
PHOTODIODE
CFILT
CVCC
OUT+
IN
FILT
OUT-
MAX3665
PHOTODIODE IS MOUNTED
ON CFILT.
CASE IS GROUND.
Figure 4. Suggested Layout for TO-46 Header
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622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
FILT
IN
TOP VIEW
VCC 1
8
GND
IN 2
7
OUT-
6
OUT+
5
GND
N.C. 3
MAX3665
FILT 4
MAX3665
___________________Pin Configuration ___________________Chip Topography
VCC
µMAX
GND
GND
0.05"
(1.27mm)
IN
OUT+
OUT0.03"
(0.76mm)
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 443
SUBSTRATE CONNECTED TO GND
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Package Information
(The package drawing(s) in this data sheet may not reflect the most current specifications. For the latest package outline information,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages.)
4X S
8
E
Ø0.50±0.1
8
INCHES
DIM
A
A1
A2
b
H
c
D
e
E
H
0.6±0.1
1
L
1
α
0.6±0.1
S
BOTTOM VIEW
D
MIN
0.002
0.030
MAX
0.043
0.006
0.037
0.014
0.010
0.007
0.005
0.120
0.116
0.0256 BSC
0.120
0.116
0.198
0.188
0.026
0.016
6°
0°
0.0207 BSC
8LUMAXD.EPS
MAX3665
622Mbps, Ultra-Low-Power, 3.3V
Transimpedance Preamplifier for SDH/SONET
MILLIMETERS
MAX
MIN
0.05
0.75
1.10
0.15
0.95
0.25
0.36
0.13
0.18
2.95
3.05
0.65 BSC
2.95
3.05
4.78
5.03
0.41
0.66
0°
6°
0.5250 BSC
TOP VIEW
A1
A2
e
A
α
c
b
L
SIDE VIEW
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