MAXIM MAX3600RCTL+

ABRIDGED DATA SHEET
19-4720; Rev 0; 7/09
Laser Driver for Projectors
The MAX3600B/R/G are monochrome drivers for blue,
red, and green lasers. The MAX3600A guarantees higher full-scale output currents than the MAX3600.
Applications
Features
S Integrates Four Current-Output Laser Drivers
S Compatible with Red, Blue, and Green Lasers
S 10-Bit Video DACs, fCLK = 1MHz to 160MHz
S 8-Bit Gain and Offset DACs
S 2ns Output Switching Time
S Serial Port Control
S Laser Enable
S Random-Noise Generator and Periodic Off
S 5mm x 5mm, 40-Pin TQFN Package (0.4mm Pitch)
Ordering Information
RGB Pico Laser Projector
Up to WXGA and 1080p Resolution Projectors
Monochrome Blue, Green, or Red Pico Laser
Projector
Typical Operating Circuits and Pin Configuration appear at
end of data sheet.
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3600CTL+
0NC to +70NC
40 TQFN-EP*
MAX3600ACTL+†
0NC to +70NC
40 TQFN-EP*
MAX3600RCTL+†
0NC to +70NC
40 TQFN-EP*
MAX3600GCTL+†
0NC to +70NC
40 TQFN-EP*
MAX3600BCTL+†
0NC to +70NC
40 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
†Future product—contact factory for availability.
Simplified Functional Diagram
10-BIT VIDEO
3-WIRE BUS
OUTPUT ENABLE
SYNC
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
CLK
PO
REF
CS
SDA
SCL
VM
EN_MAIN
VA1
VA2
VA3
VA4
VIDEO DEMULTIPLEXER
VIDEO1
OUTPUT 1
+VRED
+VGREEN
+VBLUE
+VNOISE
OUT1
RED LASER
VIDEO2
PERIODIC OFF
PRBS NOISE
GENERATOR
VIDEO3
OUTPUT 2
OUT2
GREEN LASER
OUTPUT 4
OUTPUT 3
OUT4
OUT3
NOISE DIODE
BLUE LASER
VCCA
SERIAL PORT
VCCD
MAX3600
MAX3600A
CONTROL LOGIC
+VCC
VEE_T, VEE
EP
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MAX3600
General Description
The MAX3600 laser driver for projectors supports video
imaging with red, blue, and green lasers. Each output
includes a 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
with programmable gain and offset. For operation with
synthetic green lasers, the driver includes a periodic off
function and a fourth output with a random-noise generator.