SY88053AL 3.3V, 12.5Gbps Limiting Post Amplifier with Programmable Decision Threshold General Description Features The SY88053AL, limiting post amplifier is designed for use in fiber-optic receivers for applications up to 12.5Gbps. It features a decision threshold control that can be used for offset compensation or to optimize the Bit Error Rate (BER) in noisy applications as WDM where optical amplifiers such as EDFAs and Raman amplifier are used. This device connects to typical transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs). The signal from TIAs can contain significant amounts of noise unevenly distributed between its top and bottom rails due to the Amplified Spontaneous Emission (ASE) noise generated by the optical amplifiers. In order to optimize the BER in such noisy conditions, the decision threshold between bit 1 and bit 0 needs to be moved to the rail that contains less noise. An external voltage applied at the VTHP pin on the SY88053AL will move the crossing point up and down, from 20% to 80%, to achieve the best BER. The SY88053AL operates from a single +3.3V power o o supply, over temperatures ranging from –40 C to +85 C, and can detect and amplify signals up to 12.5Gbps and amplitude as low as 15mVPP. The SY88053AL generates a Loss-of-Signal (LOS) open-collector TTL output. A programmable Loss-ofSignal level set pin (LOSLVL) sets the sensitivity of the input amplitude detection. LOS asserts high if the input amplitude falls below the threshold set by LOSLVL and de-asserts low otherwise. The enable input (/EN) deasserts the true output signal without removing the input signal. The LOS output can be fed back to the /EN input to implement the squelch function that maintains output stability under a loss-of-signal condition. All support documentation can be found on Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com. • • • • • • • Single 3.3V power supply Up to 12.5Gbps operation Programmable Decision Threshold Low-noise CML data outputs TTL /EN input Programmable LOS level (LOSLVL) Available in a tiny 3mm x 3mm MLF® package Applications • • • • WDM Systems 10xGigabit Ethernet, 8xFibre Channel SONET/SDH:OC192 – STM64 Low-gain TIA interface Markets • Datacom/telecom • Optical transceiver MLF and MicroLeadFrame are registered trademarks of Amkor Technology Micrel Inc. • 2180 Fortune Drive • San Jose, CA 95131 • USA • tel +1 (408) 944-0800 • fax + 1 (408) 474-1000 • http://www.micrel.com May 2010 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Typical Application Circuit Fixed Decision Threshold Programmable Decision Threshold Ordering Information Part Number SY88053ALMG SY88053ALMGTR (1) Package Type Operating Range Package Marking Lead Finish MLF-16 Industrial 053A with Pb-Free bar line indicator NiPdAu Pb-Free MLF16 Industrial 053A with Pb-Free bar line indicator NiPdAu Pb-Free Note: 1. Tape and Reel. Pin Configuration 16-Pin (3mm x 3mm) MLF® (MLF-16) May 2010 2 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Pin Description Pin Number Pin Name Type 2, 3 DIN, /DIN Data Input Differential data inputs. Each input is internally terminated to approximately VCC – 1.3V by a 50Ω resistor. AC-Couple input signals. 5 VTHN DC Input Tie this pin to pin 6 (VTHREF) and apply a DC voltage on pin 16 (VTHP) for signal crossing adjustment. Connect to ground if no crossing adjustment is needed. 6 VTHREF DC Output 1.25V Reference voltage (referenced to ground) for decision threshold adjustment. 7 LOS Open-collector TTL output Loss-of-Signal: asserts high when the data input amplitude falls below the threshold set by LOSLVL. 8 LOSLVL DC Input 10, 11 /DOUT, DOUT CML Output 13, 14 NC, NC No Connection 15 /EN TTL Input /Enable: This input enables the outputs when it is LOW. Note that this input is internally connected to a 25kΩ pull-up resistor and will default to a logic HIGH state if left open. 16 VTHP DC Input Apply a DC voltage from 0 to 2.4V to adjust the signal crossing level when pin 5 (VTHN) is tied to pin 6 (VTHREF). 1.25V sets the crossing close to 50%. Connect to ground if no crossing adjustment is needed. 1,4 GND Ground 9, 12 VCC Power Supply May 2010 Pin Function Loss-of-Signal Level Set. A resistor from this pin to VCC sets the threshold for the data input amplitude at which LOS will be asserted. Differential data outputs. Unused output should be terminated 50Ω-toVCC. Unused pins. Device ground. Exposed pad must be soldered (or equivalent) to the same potential as the ground pins. Positive power supply. Bypass with 0.1µF||0.01µF low ESR capacitors. 0.01µF capacitors should be as close as possible to VCC pins. 3 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Absolute Maximum Ratings(1) Operating Ratings(2) Supply Voltage (VCC) ....................................... 0V to +4.0V Input Voltage (DIN, /DIN) ............(VCC-1.0V) to (VCC+0.5V) Output Current (IOUT) ............................................... ±25mA EN Voltage .............................................................0 to VCC LOSLVL Voltage.......................................... VCC-1.3V to VCC Lead Temperature (soldering, 20sec.) ..................... 260°C Storage Temperature (Ts) ....................... –65°C to +150°C Supply Voltage (VCC) ........................... +3.0V to +3.6V Ambient Temperature (TA).................. –40°C to +85°C Package Thermal Resistance(3) MLF® (θJA) Still-air ............................................... 60°C/W (ψJB)........................................................... 33°C/W DC Electrical Characteristics VCC = 3.0 to 3.6V; TA = –40°C to +85°C, typical values at VCC = 3.3V, TA = 25°C. Symbol Parameter Condition ICC Power Supply Current Note 4 LOSLVL LOSLVL Voltage Min Typ Max Units 50 70 mA VCC V VCC V VCC -1.3 VOH DOUT, /DOUT HIGH Voltage VCC-0.020 VCC-0.005 VOL DOUT, /DOUT LOW Voltage VCC-0.400 VCC-0.350 VCC-0.300 VOFFSET Differential Output Offset VTHREF Decision Threshold Reference Voltage Z0 Single-Ended Output Impedance 45 50 55 Ω ZI Single-Ended Input Impedance 45 50 55 Ω Min Typ Max Units 20 % VTHP and VTHN tied to GND ±80 1.25 V mV V TTL DC Electrical Characteristics VCC = 3.0 to 3.6V; TA = –40°C to +85°C, typical values at VCC = 3.3V, TA = 25°C. Symbol Parameter Output Signal Crossing Range Lower Limit Output Signal Crossing Range Upper Limit Condition Note 5 80 % VIH /EN Input HIGH Voltage VIL /EN Input LOW Voltage 2.0 V IIH /EN Input HIGH Current VIN = 2.7V VIN = VCC IIL /EN Input LOW Current VIN = 0.5V -0.3 mA VOH LOS Output HIGH Level Sourcing 100µA 2.4 V VOL LOS Output LOW Level Sinking 2mA 0.8 V 20 100 µA 0.5 µA V Notes: 1. Permanent device damage may occur if absolute maximum ratings are exceeded. This is a stress rating only and functional operation is not implied at conditions other than those detailed in the operational sections of this data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. 2. The data sheet limits are not guaranteed if the device is operated beyond the operating ratings. 3. Package Thermal Resistance assumes exposed pad is soldered (or equivalent) to the devices most negative potential on the PCB. ψJB uses a 4-layer and θJA in still air unless otherwise stated. 4. VTHN and VTHP are both at GND potential and with outputs Q and /Q loaded and with the device enabled. 5. VTHN connected to VTHREF and DC voltage between 0V and 2.4V applied to VTHP. Input at DIN is between 15mVpp to 60mVpp. See Figure on page 7 May 2010 4 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL AC Electrical Characteristics VCC = 3.0 to 3.6V; RLoad = 50Ω to VCC; TA = –40°C to +85°C, typical values at VCC = 3.3V, TA = 25°C. Symbol Parameter Condition tr, tf Output Rise/Fall Time (20% to 80%) tJITTER Typ Max Units Note 6 25 35 ps Deterministic Note 7 10 Random Note 8 VID Differential Input Voltage Swing VOD Differential Output Voltage Swing Min psPP 1 15 Note 6 600 psRMS 1800 700 800 mVPP mVPP TOFF LOS Release Time Note 11 100 500 ns TON LOS Assert Time Note 11 100 500 ns LOSAL Low LOS Assert Level RLOSLVL = 10kΩ, Note 9 LOSDL Low LOS De-assert Level RLOSLVL = 10kΩ, Note 9 HSYL Low LOS Hysteresis RLOSLVL = 10kΩ, Note 10 LOSAM Medium LOS Assert Level RLOSLVL = 5kΩ, Note 9 LOSDM Medium LOS De-assert Level RLOSLVL = 5kΩ, Note 9 HSYM Medium LOS Hysteresis RLOSLVL = 5kΩ, Note 10 LOSAH High LOS Assert Level RLOSLVL = 100Ω, Note 9 LOSDH High LOS De-assert Level RLOSLVL = 100Ω, Note 9 HSYH High LOS Hysteresis RLOSLVL = 100Ω, Note 10 B-3dB 3dB Bandwidth 10 GHz AV(Diff) Differential Voltage Gain 38 dB S21 Single-Ended Small-Signal Gain 32 dB 5 14 mVPP 20 25 2 3.0 6 10 21 40 2 3.0 6 35 55 26 dB mVPP 30 2 mVPP mVPP dB mVPP 76 85 mVPP 3.0 6 dB Notes: 6. Amplifier in limiting mode. Input is a 200MHz square wave. 7. Deterministic jitter measured using 10 Gbps K28.5 pattern, VID = 60mVPP. 8. Random jitter measured using 10Gbps K28.7 pattern, VID = 60mVPP. 9. See “Typical Operating Characteristics” for a graph showing how to choose a particular RLOSLVL for a particular LOS assert and its associated deassert amplitude. 10. This specification defines electrical hysteresis as 20log (LOS De-Assert/LOS Assert). The ratio between optical hysteresis and electrical hysteresis is found to vary between 1.5 and 2 depending upon the level of received optical power and ROSA characteristics. Based on that ratio, the optical hysteresis corresponding to the electrical hysteresis range 1dB-4.5 dB, shown in the AC characteristics table, will be 0.5dB-3dB Optical Hysteresis. 11. In real world applications, the LOS Release/Assert time can be strongly influenced by the RC time constant of the AC-coupling cap and the 50Ω input termination. To keep this time low, use a decoupling cap with the lowest value that is allowed by the data rate and the number of consecutive identical bits in the application (typical values are in the range of 0.001µF to 1.0µF). May 2010 5 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Typical Functional Characteristics VCC = 3.3V, TA = 25°C, VTHN tied to VTHREF, RL = 50Ω to VCC-2V, unless otherwise stated. May 2010 6 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Typical Operating Characteristics VCC = 3.3V, TA = 25°C, RL = 50Ω to VCC-2V, unless otherwise stated. LOS Hysteresis LOS Assert/De-Assert Levels 6 5 Hysteresis (dB) Signal Amplitude (mV) 100 10 4 3 2 1 1 0.1 1 10 100 0.1 1 LOSLVL Resistor (KOhm) 10 100 LOSLVL Resistor (KOhm) Crosspoint Adjustment 85 Signal Crosspoint (%) 75 65 55 45 35 60mV Input 25 20mV Input 15 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 VTHP Voltage (V) May 2010 7 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. Detailed Description The SY88053AL is a high-sensitivity limiting post amplifier that operates from a single +3.3V power supply over temperatures from –40°C to +85°C. Signals with data rates up to 12.5Gbps, and as small as 15mVpp, can be amplified. Figure 1 shows the allowed input voltage swing. The SY88053AL generates a LOS output signal that can be fed back to /EN for output stability in the absence of a signal at the input. LOSLVL sets the sensitivity of the input amplitude detection. In the situations where the noise in not evenly distributed between the high and the low levels of the signal, such in links using EDFA amplifiers, the offset of the signal can be adjusted, using VTHN and VTHP pins to optimize the performance of the link. Input Amplifier/Buffer Figure 2 shows a simplified schematic of the input stage. The high-sensitivity of the input amplifier allows signals as small as 15mVpp to be detected and amplified. The input amplifier allows input signals as large as 1800mVpp. Input signals are amplified with a typically 38dB differential voltage gain. Since it is a limiting amplifier, the SY88053AL outputs typically 700mVpp voltage-limited waveforms for input signals that are greater than 10mVpp. Output Buffer The SY88053AL’s CML output buffer is designed to drive 50Ω lines and is internally terminated with 50Ω to VCC. Figure 3 shows a schematic of the output stage. Loss-of-Signal The SY88053AL generates a chatter-free loss-of-signal (LOS) open-collector TTL output as shown in Figure 4. LOS is used to determine that the input amplitude is too small to be considered as a valid input. LOS asserts high if the input amplitude falls below the threshold set by LOSLVL and de-asserts low otherwise. LOS can be fed back to the enable (/EN) input to maintain output stability under a loss of signal condition. /EN de-asserts May 2010 SY88053AL low the true output signal without removing the input signals. Typically, 3dB LOS hysteresis is provided to prevent chattering. Loss-of-Signal-Level Set A programmable LOS level set pin (LOSLVL) sets the threshold of the input amplitude detection. Connecting an external resistor between VCC and LOSLVL sets the voltage at LOSLVL. This voltage ranges from VCC to VCC-1.3V. The external resistor creates a voltage divider between VCC and VCC-1.3V, as shown in Figure 5. Hysteresis The SY88053AL provides typically 3dB LOS electrical hysteresis, which is defined as 20log (VINLOS-Assert / VINLOS-De-Assert). Since the relationship between the voltage out of the ROSA to optical power at its input is linear, the optical hysteresis will be typically half of the electrical hysteresis reported in the datasheet, but in practice the ratio between electrical and optical hysteresis is found to be within the range 1.5-1.8. Thus 3dB electrical hysteresis will correspond to an optical hysteresis within the range 1.7dB - 2dB. Signal Crossing Adjustment In order to optimize the BER of the optical link where the noise is unevenly distributed between the high and the low levels, the SY88053AL provides two pins for output signal crossing control. The output crossing can be adjusted by connecting pins VTHN and VTHREF together while applying a DC voltage at VTHP pin. By varying the DC signal at VTHP from 1V to 1.5V while the input signal to the post amplifier is less than 60mVpp, the crossing of the output signal will change from 20% to 80%. The output crossing is at 50% when VTHP = 1.25V. If the crossing control function is not needed, VTHN and VTHP should be connected to ground. 8 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Functional Block Diagram May 2010 9 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Figure 1. VIS and VID Definition May 2010 Figure 2. Input Structure Figure 3. Output Structure Figure 4. LOS Output Structure Figure 5. LOSLVL Setting Circuit Note: Recommended value for RLOSLVL is 15kΩ or less. 10 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Related Product and Support Documentation Part Number Function Data Sheet Link AN-45 Notes on Sensitivity and Hysteresis in Micrel Post Amplifiers http://www.micrel.com/productinfo/app_hints+notes.shtml May 2010 11 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690 Micrel, Inc. SY88053AL Package Information 16-Pin (3mm x 3mm) MLF® (MLF-16) MICREL, INC. 2180 FORTUNE DRIVE SAN JOSE, CA 95131 USA TEL +1 (408) 944-0800 FAX +1 (408) 474-1000 WEB http://www.micrel.com The information furnished by Micrel in this data sheet is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Micrel for its use. Micrel reserves the right to change circuitry and specifications at any time without notification to the customer. Micrel Products are not designed or authorized for use as components in life support appliances, devices or systems where malfunction of a product can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems that (a) are intended for surgical implant into the body or (b) support or sustain life, and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in a significant injury to the user. A Purchaser’s use or sale of Micrel Products for use in life support appliances, devices or systems is a Purchaser’s own risk and Purchaser agrees to fully indemnify Micrel for any damages resulting from such use or sale. © 2010 Micrel, Incorporated. May 2010 12 M9999-052610-A [email protected] or (408) 955-1690