AD ADN2870ACPZ

3.3 V Dual-Loop, 50 Mbps to 3.3 Gbps
Laser Diode Driver
ADN2870
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SFP/SFF and SFF-8472 MSA-compliant
SFP reference design available
50 Mbps to 3.3 Gbps operation
Multirate 155 Mbps to 3.3 Gbps operation
Dual-loop control of average power and extinction ratio
Typical rise/fall time 60 ps
Bias current range 2 mA to 100 mA
Modulation current range 5 mA to 90 mA
Laser fail alarm and automatic laser shutdown (ALS)
Bias and modulation current monitoring
3.3 V operation
4 mm × 4 mm LFCSP package
Voltage setpoint control
Resistor setpoint control
The ADN2870 laser diode driver is designed for advanced SFP
and SFF modules, using SFF-8472 digital diagnostics. The device
features dual-loop control of the average power and extinction
ratio, which automatically compensates for variations in laser
characteristics over temperature and aging. The laser need only
be calibrated at 25°C, eliminating the need for expensive and
time consuming temperature calibration. The ADN2870 supports
single-rate operation from 50 Mbps to 3.3 Gbps or multirate
from 155 Mbps to 3.3 Gbps.
Average power and extinction ratio can be set with a voltage
provided by a microcontroller DAC or by a trimmable resistor.
The part provides bias and modulation current monitoring as
well as fail alarms and automatic laser shutdown. The device
interfaces easily with the ADI ADuC70xx family of microconverters and with the ADN289x family of limiting amplifiers
to make a complete SFP/SFF transceiver solution. An SFP
reference design is available. The product is available in a spacesaving 4 mm ×4 mm LFCSP package specified over the −40°C to
+85°C temperature range.
APPLICATIONS
Multirate OC3 to OC48-FEC SFP/SFF modules
1×/2×/4× Fibre channel SFP/SFF modules
LX-4 modules
DWDM/CWDM SFP modules
1GE SFP/SFF transceiver modules
VCC
VCC
VCC
Tx_FAULT
VCC
L
Tx_FAIL
VCC
FAIL
ALS
IMODN
R
MPD
LASER
IMODP
DATAP
PAVSET
ADI
MICROCONTROLLER
PAVREF
DAC
IBIAS
CONTROL
ADC
IBIAS
RPAV
1kΩ
DAC
DATAN
100Ω
IMOD
CCBIAS
GND ERREF
ADN2870
1kΩ
ERSET
GND
IBMON
IMMON
PAVCAP
ERCAP
VCC GND
1kΩ
GND
GND
470Ω
GND
04510-001
GND
Figure 1. Application Diagram Showing Microcontroller Interface
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Rev. 0
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ADN2870
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Voltage Setpoint Calibration..................................................... 12
SFP Timing Specifications............................................................... 5
Resistor Setpoint Calibration.................................................... 14
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 6
IMPD Monitoring ...................................................................... 14
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 6
Loop Bandwidth Selection ........................................................ 15
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions............................. 7
Power Consumption .................................................................. 15
Typical Operating Characteristics.................................................. 8
Automatic Laser Shutdown (TX_Disable).............................. 15
Optical Waveforms Showing Multirate Performance Using
Low Cost Fabry Perot Tosa NEC NX7315UA .......................... 8
Bias and Modulation Monitor Currents.................................. 15
Data Inputs.................................................................................. 15
Optical Waveforms Showing Dual-Loop Performance Over
Temperature Using DFB Tosa SUMITOMO SLT2486............ 8
Laser Diode Interfacing............................................................. 16
Performance Characteristics....................................................... 9
Alarms.......................................................................................... 17
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 11
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 18
Dual-Loop Control .................................................................... 11
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 18
Control......................................................................................... 12
REVISION HISTORY
8/04—Revision 0: Initial Version
Rev. 0 | Page 2 of 20
ADN2870
SPECIFICATIONS
VCC = 3.0 V to 3.6 V. All specifications TMIN to TMAX,1 unless otherwise noted. Typical values as specified at 25°C.
Table 1.
Parameter
LASER BIAS CURRENT (IBIAS)
Output Current IBIAS
Compliance Voltage
IBIAS when ALS is High
CCBIAS Compliance Voltage
MODULATION CURRENT (IMODP, IMODN)2
Output Current IMOD
Compliance Voltage
IMOD when ALS is High
Rise Time2, 3
Fall Time2, 3
Random Jitter2, 3
Deterministic Jitter2, 3
Pulse-Width Distortion2, 3
AVERAGE POWER SET (PAVSET)
Pin Capacitance
Voltage
Photodiode Monitor Current (Average Current)
EXTINCTION RATIO SET INPUT (ERSET)
Resistance Range
Voltage
AVERAGE POWER REFERENCE VOLTAGE INPUT (PAVREF)
Voltage Range
Photodiode Monitor Current (Average Current)
EXTINCTION RATIO REFERENCE VOLTAGE INPUT (ERREF)
Voltage Range
DATA INPUTS (DATAP, DATAN)4
V p-p (Differential)
Input Impedance (Single-Ended)
LOGIC INPUTS (ALS)
VIH
VIL
ALARM OUTPUT (FAIL)5
VOFF
VON
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
100
VCC
0.2
mA
V
mA
V
90
VCC
0.05
104
96
1.1
35
30
mA
V
mA
ps
ps
ps
ps
ps
rms
20 mA < IMOD < 90 mA
20 mA < IMOD < 90 mA
80
1.35
1200
pF
V
µA
Resistor setpoint mode
25
1.35
kΩ
V
Resistor setpoint mode
Resistor setpoint mode
0.12
1
V
120
1000
µA
Voltage setpoint mode
(RPAV fixed at 1 kΩ)
Voltage setpoint mode
(RPAV fixed at 1 kΩ)
0.1
1
V
Voltage setpoint mode
(RERSET fixed at 1 kΩ)
2.4
V
Ω
AC-coupled
2
1.2
1.2
5
1.5
60
60
0.8
1.1
50
1.2
1.1
1.2
1.2
0.4
50
2
0.8
V
V
> 1.8
V
< 1.3
V
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Conditions/Comments
Voltage required at FAIL for Ibias and
Imod to turn off when FAIL asserted
Voltage required at FAIL for Ibias and
Imod to stay on when FAIL asserted
ADN2870
Parameter
IBMON, IMMON DIVISION RATIO
IBIAS/IBMON3
IBIAS/IBMON3
IBIAS/IBMON STABILITY3, 6
IMOD/IMMON
IBMON Compliance Voltage
SUPPLY
ICC7
VCC (w.r.t. GND)8
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Conditions/Comments
85
92
100
100
115
108
±5
A/A
A/A
%
A/A
V
11 mA < IBIAS < 50 mA
50 mA < IBIAS < 100 mA
10 mA < IBIAS < 100 mA
mA
V
When IBIAS = IMOD = 0
50
0
1.3
30
3.3
3.0
3.6
1
Temperature range: –40°C to +85°C.
Measured into a 15 Ω load (22 Ω resistor in parallel with digital scope 50 Ω input) using a 11110000 pattern at 2.5 Gbps, shown in Figure 2.
3
Guaranteed by design and characterization. Not production tested.
4
When the voltage on DATAP is greater than the voltage on DATAN, the modulation current flows in the IMODP pin.
5
Guaranteed by design. Not production tested.
6
IBIAS/IBMON ratio stability is defined in SFF-8472 revision 9 over temperature and supply variation.
7
ICC min for power calculation in the Power Consumption section.
8
All VCC pins should be shorted together.
2
ADN2870
R
22Ω
VCC
L
C
IMODP
BIAS TEE
80kHz → 27GHz
TO HIGH SPEED
DIGITAL
OSCILLOSCOPE
50Ω INPUT
Figure 2. High Speed Electrical Test Output Circuit
Rev. 0 | Page 4 of 20
04510-034
VCC
ADN2870
SFP TIMING SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2.
Parameter
ALS Assert Time
Symbol
t_off
ALS Negate Time1
Time to Initialize, Including
Reset of FAIL1
FAIL Assert Time
ALS to Reset time
Typ
1
Max
5
Unit
µs
t_on
0.83
0.95
ms
t_init
25
275
ms
Conditions/Comments
Time for the rising edge of ALS (TX_DISABLE) to when the bias
current falls below 10% of nominal.
Time for the falling edge of ALS to when the modulation current
rises above 90% of nominal.
From power-on or negation of FAIL using ALS.
100
5
µs
µs
Time to fault to FAIL on.
Time TX_DISABLE must be held high to reset TX_FAULT.
t_fault
t_reset
Guaranteed by design and characterization. Not production tested.
VSE
SFP MODULE
1µH
VCC_Tx
DATAN
3.3V
0.1µF
0.1µF
10µF
SFP HOST BOARD
DATAP–DATAN
0V
V p-p DIFF = 2 × VSE
Figure 3. Signal Level Definition
Rev. 0 | Page 5 of 20
Figure 4. Recommended SFP Supply
04510-003
DATAP
04510-002
1
Min
ADN2870
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Table 3.
Parameter
VCC to GND
IMODN, IMODP
PAVCAP
ERCAP
PAVSET
PAVREF
ERREF
IBIAS
IBMON
IMMON
ALS
CCBIAS
RPAV
ERSET
FAIL
DATAP, DATAN
(single-ended differential)
TEMPERATURE SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature Range
Industrial
Storage Temperature Range
Junction Temperature (TJ max)
LFCSP Package
Power Dissipation1
θJA Thermal Impedance2
θJCThermal Impedance
Lead Temperature (Soldering 10 s)
Rating
4. 2 V
–0.3 V to +4.8 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
–0.3 V to +3.9 V
1.5 V
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Ratings
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those listed in the operational sections
of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
−40°C to +85°C
–65°C to +150°C
150°C
(TJ max – TA)/θJA W
30°C/W
29.5°C/W
300°C
___________________
1
Power consumption equations are provided in the Power Consumption
section.
2
θJA is defined when part is soldered on a 4-layer board.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on
the human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
Rev. 0 | Page 6 of 20
ADN2870
ERSET
IMMON
ERREF
VCC
IBMON
18
FAIL
PIN CONFIGURATION AND FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
13
12
19
GND
ALS
VCC
DATAN
IMODP
DATAP
ADN2870
IMODN
GND
PAVCAP
GND
ERCAP
IBIAS
7
6
04510-004
RPAV
VCC
PAVREF
GND
CCBIAS
1
PAVSET
24
Figure 5. Pin Configuration
Table 4. Pin Fuction Descriptions
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Mnemonic
CCBIAS
PAVSET
GND
VCC
PAVREF
RPAV
ERCAP
PAVCAP
GND
DATAP
DATAN
ALS
ERSET
IMMON
ERREF
VCC
IBMON
FAIL
GND
VCC
IMODP
IMODN
GND
IBIAS
Description
Control Output Current
Average Optical Power Set Pin
Supply Ground
Supply Voltage
Reference Voltage Input for Average Optical Power Control
Average Power Resistor when Using PAVREF
Extinction Ratio Loop Capacitor
Average Power Loop Capacitor
Supply Ground
Data, Positive Differential Input
Data, Negative Differential Input
Automatic Laser Shutdown
Extinction Ratio Set Pin
Modulation Current Monitor Current Source
Reference Voltage Input for Extinction Ratio Control
Supply Voltage
Bias Current Monitor Current Source
FAIL Alarm Output
Supply Ground
Supply Voltage
Modulation Current Positive Output, Connect to Laser Diode
Modulation Current Negative Output
Supply Ground
Laser Diode Bias (Current Sink to Ground)
Note: The LFCSP package has an exposed paddle that must be connected to ground.
Rev. 0 | Page 7 of 20
ADN2870
TYPICAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
VCC = 3.3 V and TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
OPTICAL WAVEFORMS SHOWING MULTIRATE
PERFORMANCE USING LOW COST FABRY PEROT TOSA
NEC NX7315UA
OPTICAL WAVEFORMS SHOWING DUAL-LOOP
PERFORMANCE OVER TEMPERATURE USING DFB TOSA
SUMITOMO SLT2486
Note: No change to PAVCAP and ERCAP values
(ACQ LIMIT TEST) WAVEFORMS 1001
04510-016
04510-047
(ACQ LIMIT TEST) WAVEFORMS 1000
Figure 9. Optical Eye 2.488 Gbps, 65 ps/div, PRBS 231-1
PAV = 0 dBm, ER = 9 dB, Mask Margin 22%, TA = 25°C
Figure 6. Optical Eye 2.488 Gbps,65 ps/div, PRBS 231-1
PAV = −4.5 dBm, ER = 9 dB, Mask Margin 25%
(ACQ LIMIT TEST) WAVEFORMS 1000
04510-048
04510-017
(ACQ LIMIT TEST) WAVEFORMS 1001
Figure 7. Optical Eye 622 Mbps, 264 ps/div, PRBS 231-1
PAV = −4.5 dBm, ER = 9 dB, Mask Margin 50%
Figure 10. Optical Eye 2.488 Gbps, 65 ps/div, PRBS 231-1
PAV = −0.2 dBm, ER = 8.96 dB, Mask Margin 21%, TA = 85°C
04510-020
(ACQ LIMIT TEST) WAVEFORMS 1000
Figure 8. Optical Eye 155 Mbps,1.078 ns/div, PRBS 231-1
PAV = −4.5 dBm, ER = 9 dB, Mask Margin 50%
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ADN2870
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
1.2
90
1.0
0.8
JITTER (rms)
RISE TIME (ps)
60
0.6
0.4
30
0
0
20
40
60
MODULATION CURRENT (mA)
80
04510-037
04510-022
0.2
0
0
100
Figure 11. Rise Time vs. Modulation Current, Ibias = 20 mA
20
40
60
MODULATION CURRENT (mA)
80
100
Figure 14. Random Jitter vs. Modulation Current, Ibias = 20 mA
250
80
TOTAL SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
220
0
0
20
40
60
MODULATION CURRENT (mA)
80
IBIAS = 20mA
100
40
0
100
Figure 12. Fall Time vs. Modulation Current, Ibias = 20 mA
45
60
40
55
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
20
40
60
80
MODULATION CURRENT (mA)
20
40
60
MODULATION CURRENT (mA)
80
100
Figure 15. Total Supply Current vs. Modulation Current
Total Supply Current = ICC + Ibias + Imod
04510-042
DETERMINISTIC JITTER (ps)
130
70
04510-025
20
IBIAS = 40mA
160
04510-038
40
IBIAS = 80mA
190
100
Figure 13. Deterministic Jitter vs. Modulation Current, Ibias = 20 mA
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50
45
40
35
30
25
20
–50
04510-027
FALL TIME (ps)
60
–30
–10
10
30
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
90
110
Figure 16. Supply Current (ICC) vs. Temperature with ALS Asserted,
Ibias = 20 mA
ADN2870
60
120
58
115
56
IMOD/IMMON RATIO
105
100
95
54
52
50
48
46
90
04510-028
80
–50
–30
–10
10
30
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
90
110
Figure 17. IBIAS/IBMON Gain vs. Temperature, Ibias = 20 mA
04510-031
44
85
42
40
–50
–30
–10
10
30
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
70
90
110
Figure 20. IMOD/IMMON Gain vs. Temperature, Imod = 30 mA
OC48 PRBS31
DATA TRANSMISSION
t_OFF LESS THAN 1µs
FAIL ASSERTED
FAULT FORCED ON PAVSET
04510-045
04510-029
ALS
Figure 18. ALS Assert Time, 5 µs/div
Figure 21. FAIL Assert Time,1 µs/div
OC48 PRBS31
DATA TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION ON
t_ON
ALS
04510-046
POWER SUPPLY TURN ON
04510-032
IBIAS/IBMON RATIO
110
Figure 19. ALS Negate Time, 200 µs/div
Figure 22. Time to Initialize, Including Reset, 40 ms/div
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ADN2870
THEORY OF OPERATION
Gm
Φ2
BIAS
SHA
Φ1
VCC
BIAS
CURRENT
1.2V
VBGAP
IPA
HIGH
SPEED
SWITCH
ERSET
P1
ER =
PO
P1 + PO
PAV =
2
PAVSET
Φ2
MOD
SHA
Φ2
MOD
CURRENT 100
∆P
PAV
LI =
PO
Ith
2
Figure 24. Dual-Loop Control of Average Power and Extinction Ratio
∆I
∆P
∆I
A dual loop is made up of an APCL (average power control
loop) and the ERCL (extinction ratio control loop), which are
separated into two time states. During time Φ1, the APC loop is
operating, and during time Φ2, the ER loop is operating.
04510-005
OPTICAL POWER
IEX
P1
OPTICAL COUPLING
MPD
INPUT
04510-039
Laser diodes have a current-in to light-out transfer function as
shown in Figure 23. Two key characteristics of this transfer
function are the threshold current, Ith, and slope in the linear
region beyond the threshold current, referred to as slope
efficiency, LI.
CURRENT
Figure 23. Laser Transfer Function
Average Power Control Loop
DUAL-LOOP CONTROL
Typically laser threshold current and slope efficiency are both
functions of temperature. For FP and DFB type lasers the
threshold current increases and the slope efficiency decreases
with increasing temperature. In addition, these parameters vary
as the laser ages. To maintain a constant optical average power
and a constant optical extinction ratio over temperature and
laser lifetime, it is necessary to vary the applied electrical bias
current and modulation current to compensate for the lasers
changing LI characteristics.
The APCL compensates for changes in Ith and LI by varying
Ibias. APC control is performed by measuring MPD current,
Impd. This current is bandwidth-limited by the MPD. This is
not a problem because the APCL must be low frequency since
the APCL must respond to the average current from the MPD.
The APCL compares Impd × Rpavset to the BGAP voltage,
Vbgap. If Impd falls, the bias current is increased until Impd ×
Rpavset equals Vbgap. Conversely, if the Impd increases, Ibias
is decreased.
Modulation Control Loop
Single-loop compensation schemes use the average monitor
photodiode current to measure and maintain the average
optical output power over temperature and laser aging. The
ADN2870 is a dual-loop device, implementing both this
primary average power control loop and, additionally, a
secondary control loop, which maintains constant optical
extinction ratio. The dual-loop control of average power and
extinction ratio implemented in the ADN2870 can be used
successfully both with lasers that maintain good linearity of LI
transfer characteristics over temperature and with those that
exhibit increasing nonlinearity of the LI characteristics over
temperature.
Dual Loop
The ADN2870 uses a proprietary patented method to control
both average power and extinction ratio. The ADN2870 is
constantly sending a test signal on the modulation current
signal and reading the resulting change in the MPD current as a
means of detecting the slope of the laser in real time. This
information is used in a servo to control the ER of the laser,
which is done in a time-multiplexed manner at a low frequency,
typically 80 Hz. Figure 24 shows the dual-loop control
implementation on the ADN2870.
The ERCL measures the slope efficiency, LI, of the LD, and
changes Imod as LI changes. During the ERCL, Imod is
temporarily increased by ∆Imod. The ratio between Imod and
∆Imod is a fixed ratio of 50:1, but during startup, this ratio is
increased in order to decrease settling time.
During ERCL, switching in ∆Imod causes a temporary increase
in average optical power, ∆Pav. However the APC loop is disabled during ERCL, and the increase is kept small enough so as
not to disturb the optical eye. When ∆Imod is switched into the
laser circuit, an equal current, Iex, is switched into the PAVSET
resistor. The user sets the value of Iex; this is the ERSET setpoint.
If ∆Impd is too small, the control loop knows that LI has
decreased and increases Imod and, therefore, ∆Imod accordingly
until ∆Impd is equal to Iex. The previous time state values of
the bias and mod settings are stored on the hold capacitors
PAVCAP and ERCAP.
The ERCL is constantly measuring the actual LI curve, therefore
it compensates for the effects of temperature and for changes in
the LI curve due to laser aging. Thus the laser may be calibrated
once at 25°C and can then automatically control the laser over
temperature. This eliminates expensive and time consuming
temperature calibration of the laser.
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ADN2870
Operation with Lasers with Temperature-Dependent
Nonlinearity of Laser LI Curve
The ADN2870 ERCL extracts information from the monitor
photodiode signal relating to the slope of the LI characteristics
at the optical 1 level (P1). For lasers with good linearity over
temperature, the slope measured by the ADN2870 at the optical
1 level is representative of the slope anywhere on the LI curve.
This slope information is used to set the required modulation
current to achieve the required optical extinction ratio.
4.0
OPTICAL POWER (mW)
RELATIVELY LINEAR LI CURVE AT 25°C
The ER correction scheme, while using the average nonlinearity
for the laser population, in fact, supplies a corrective measurement based on each laser’s actual performance as measured
during operation. The ER correction scheme corrects for errors
due to laser nonlinearity while the dual loop continues to adjust
for changes in the Laser LI.
For more details on maintaining average optical power and
extinction ratio over temperature when working with lasers
displaying a temperature dependant nonlinearity of LI curve,
see Application Note AN-743.
3.5
CONTROL
3.0
The ADN2870 has two methods for setting the average power
(PAV) and extinction ratio (ER). The average power and
extinction ratio can be voltage-set using a microcontroller’s
voltage DACs outputs to provide controlled reference voltages
PAVREF and ERREF. Alternatively, the average power and
extinction ratio can be resistor-set using potentiometers at the
PAVSET and ERSET pins, respectively.
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
NONLINEAR LI CURVE AT 80°C
VOLTAGE SETPOINT CALIBRATION
04510-008
0.5
0
0
20
40
60
CURRENT (mA)
80
100
Figure 25. Measurement of a Laser LI Curve Showing
Laser Nonlinearity at High Temperatures
Some types of laser have LI curves that become progressively
more nonlinear with increasing temperature (see Figure 25). At
temperatures where the LI curve shows significant nonlinearity,
the LI curve slope measured by the ADN2870 at the optical 1
level is no longer representative of the overall LI curve. It is
evident that applying a modulation current based on this slope
information cannot maintain a constant extinction ratio over
temperature. However, the ADN2870 can be configured to
maintain near constant optical bias and extinction ratio with a
laser exhibiting a monotonic temperature-dependant nonlinearity. To implement this correction, it is necessary to characterize
a small sample of lasers for their typical nonlinearity by
measuring them at two temperature points, typically 25°C and
85°C. The measured nonlinearity is used to determine the
amount of feedback to apply. Typically one must characterize 5
to 10 lasers of a particular model to get a good number. Then
the product can be calibrated at 25°C only, avoiding the expense
of temperature calibration. Typically the microcontroller
supervisor is used to measure the laser and apply the feedback.
This scheme is particularly suitable for circuits that already use
a microcontroller for control and digital diagnostic monitoring.
The ADN2870 allows interface to a microcontroller for both
control and monitoring (see Figure 26). The average power at
the PAVSET pin and extinction ratio at the ERSET pin can be
set using the microcontroller’s DACs to provide controlled
reference voltages PAVREF and ERREF. Note that during power
up, there is an internal sequence that allows 25 ms before
enabling the alarms; therefore the customer must ensure that
the voltage for PAVREF and ERREF are active within 20 ms.
PAVREF = PAV × RSP × RPAV (Volts)
ERREF = R ERSET ×
I MPD _ CW
PCW
×
ER − 1
× PAV (Volts)
ER + 1
where:
RSP is the monitor photodiode responsivity.
PCW is the dc optical power specified on the laser data sheet.
IMPD_CW is MPD current at that specified PCW.
PAV is the average power required.
ER is the desired extinction ratio (ER = P1/P0).
In voltage setpoint, RPAV and RERSET must be 1 kΩ resistors with
a 1% tolerance and a temperature coefficient of 50 ppm/°C.
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ADN2870
VCC
VCC
VCC
Tx_FAULT
VCC
L
Tx_FAIL
VCC
FAIL
ALS
IMODN
LASER
R
MPD
IMODP
DATAP
PAVSET
ADI
MICROCONTROLLER
DATAN
100Ω
IMOD
PAVREF
DAC
IBIAS
CONTROL
ADC
IBIAS
RPAV
1kΩ
CCBIAS
GND
ERREF
DAC
ADN2870
1kΩ
ERSET
GND
IBMON
IMMON
PAVCAP
ERCAP
VCC GND
GND
470Ω
GND
04510-009
1kΩ
GND
GND
Figure 26. ADN2870 Using Microconverter Calibration and Monitoring
VCC
VCC
VCC
VCC
L
FAIL
VCC
ALS
IMODN
R
LASER
VCC
IMODP
PAVREF
DATAP
MPD
RPAV
PAVSET
DATAN
100Ω
IMOD
IBIAS
CONTROL
IBIAS
GND
CCBIAS
ERSET
GND
ADN2870
VCC
ERREF
IMMON
1kΩ
470Ω
GND
PAVCAP
GND
ERCAP
GND
GND
Figure 27. ADN2870 Using Resistor Setpoint Calibration of Average Power and Energy Ratio
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04510-010
VCC GND
IBMON
ADN2870
RESISTOR SETPOINT CALIBRATION
Method 2: Measuring IMPD Across a Sense Resistor
In resistor setpoint calibration. PAVREF, ERREF, and RPAV
must all be tied to VCC. Average power and extinction ratio can
be set using the PAVSET and ERSET pins, respectively. A
resistor is placed between the pin and GND to set the current
flowing in each pin as shown in Figure 27. The ADN2870
ensures that both PAVSET and ERSET are kept 1.2 V above
GND. The PAVSET and ERSET resistors are given by the
following:
The second method has the advantage of providing a valid IMPD
reading at all times, but has the disadvantage of requiring a
differential measurement across a sense resistor directly in
series with the IMPD. As shown in Figure 29, a small resistor,
Rx, is placed in series with the IMPD. If the laser used in the
design has a pinout where the monitor photodiode cathode and
the lasers anode are not connected, a sense resistor can be placed
in series with the photodiode cathode and VCC as shown in
Figure 30. When choosing the value of the resistor, the user
must take into account the expected IMPD value in normal
operation. The resistor must be large enough to make a significant signal for the buffered A/Ds to read, but small enough so as
not to cause a significant voltage reduction across the IMPD.
The voltage across the sense resistor should not exceed 250 mV
when the laser is in normal operation. It is recommended that a
10 pF capacitor be placed in parallel with the sense resistor.
R ERSET =
1.23 V
PAV × RSP
(Ω)
1.23 V
I MPD _ CW ER − 1
+ PAV
×
P CW
ER + 1
(Ω)
where:
RSP is the monitor photodiode responsivity.
PCW is the dc optical power specified on the laser data sheet.
IMPD_CW is MPD current at that specified PCW.
PAV is the average power required.
ER is the desired extinction ratio (ER = P1/P0).
VCC
PHOTODIODE
µC ADC
DIFFERENTIAL
INPUT
IMPD MONITORING
IMPD monitoring can be implemented for voltage setpoint and
resistor setpoint as follows.
LD
200Ω
RESISTOR
10pF
PAVSET
04510-011
RPAVSET =
ADN2870
Voltage Setpoint
In voltage setpoint calibration, the following methods may be
used for IMPD monitoring.
Figure 29. Differential Measurement of IMPD Across a Sense Resistor
VCC
VCC
Method 1: Measuring Voltage at RPAV
200Ω
RESISTOR
The IMPD current is equal to the voltage at RPAV divided by
the value of RPAV (see Figure 28) as long as the laser is on and
is being controlled by the control loop. This method does not
provide a valid IMPD reading when the laser is in shut-down or
fail mode. A microconverter buffered A/D input may be connected to RPAV to make this measurement. No decoupling or
filter capacitors should be placed on the RPAV node because
this can disturb the control loop.
VCC
PAVSET
ADN2870
RPAV
04510-043
INPUT
R
1kΩ
INPUT
PHOTODIODE
ADN2870
04510-011
PAVSET
Figure 30. Single Measurement of IMPD Across a Sense Resistor
Resistor Setpoint
PHOTODIODE
µC ADC
LD
µC ADC
Figure 28. Single Measurement of IMPD RPAV in Voltage Setpoint Mode
In resistor setpoint calibration, the current through the resistor
from PAVSET to ground is the IMPD current. The recommended
method for measuring the IMPD current is to place a small
resistor in series with PAVSET resistor (or potentiometer) and
measure the voltage across this resistor as shown in Figure 31.
The IMPD current is then equal to this voltage divided by the
value of resistor used. In resistor setpoint, PAVSET is held to
1.2 V nominal; it is recommended that the sense resistor should
be selected so that the voltage across the sense resistor does not
exceed 250 mV.
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ADN2870
VCC
POWER CONSUMPTION
PHOTODIODE
The ADN2870 die temperature must be kept below 125°C. The
LFCSP package has an exposed paddle, which should be connected such that is at the same potential as the ADN2870 ground
pins. Power consumption can be calculated as follows:
PAVSET
ADN2870
µC ADC
INPUT
ICC = ICC min + 0.3 IMOD
04510-040
R
P = VCC × ICC + (IBIAS × VBIAS_PIN) + IMOD (VMODP_PIN +
VMODN_PIN)/2
Figure 31. Single Measurement of IMPD Across a
Sense Resistor in Resistor Setpoint IMPD Monitoring
TDIE = TAMBIENT + θJA × P
LOOP BANDWIDTH SELECTION
To ensure that the ADN2870 control loops have sufficient
bandwidth, the average power loop capacitor (PAVCAP) and
the extinction ratio loop capacitor (ERCAP) are calculated
using the lasers slope efficiency (watts/amps) and the average
power required.
For resistor point control:
PAVCAP = 3.2 E − 6 ×
ERCAP =
LI
(Farad)
PAV
PAVCAP
(Farad)
2
ERCAP =
ICC min = 30 mA, the typical value of ICC provided in the
Specifications with IBIAS = IMOD = 0.
TDIE is the die temperature.
TAMBIENT is the ambient temperature.
VBIAS_PIN is the voltage at the IBIAS pin.
VMODP_PIN is the voltage at the IMODP pin.
VMODN_PIN is the voltage at the IMODN pin.
ALS (TX disable) is an input that is used to shut down the
transmitter optical output. The ALS pin is pulled up internally
with a 6 kΩ resistor, and conforms to SFP MSA specification.
When ALS is logic high or when open, both the bias and
modulation currents are turned off.
LI
(Farad)
PAV
PAVCAP
(Farad)
2
BIAS AND MODULATION MONITOR CURRENTS
where PAV is the average power required and LI (mW/mA) is
the typical slope efficiency at 25°C of a batch of lasers that are
used in a design. The capacitor value equation is used to get a
centered value for the particular type of laser that is used in a
design and average power setting. The laser LI can vary by a
factor of 7 between different physical lasers of the same type
and across temperature without the need to recalculate the
PAVCAP and ERCAP values. In ac coupling configuration the
LI can be calculated as follows:
LI =
where:
AUTOMATIC LASER SHUTDOWN (TX_DISABLE)
For voltage setpoint control:
PAVCAP = 1.28 E − 6 ×
Thus, the maximum combination of IBIAS + IMOD must be
calculated.
P1 − P0
(mW/mA)
Imod
IBMON and IMMON are current-controlled current sources
that mirror a ratio of the bias and modulation current. The
monitor bias current, IBMON, and the monitor modulation
current, IMMON, should both be connected to ground through
a resistor to provide a voltage proportional to the bias current
and modulation current, respectively. When using a microcontroller, the voltage developed across these resistors can be
connected to two of the ADC channels, making available a
digital representation of the bias and modulation current.
DATA INPUTS
where P1 is the optical power (mW) at the one level, and P0 is
the optical power (mW) at the zero level.
These capacitors are placed between the PAVCAP and ERCAP
pins and ground. It is important that these capacitors are low
leakage multilayer ceramics with an insulation resistance
greater than 100 GΩ or a time constant of 1000 sec, whichever
is less. The capacitor tolerance may be ±30% from the calculated
value to the available off the shelf value including the capacitors
own tolerance.
Data inputs should be ac-coupled (10 nF capacitors are
recommended) and are terminated via a 100 Ω internal resistor
between the DATAP and DATAN pins. A high impedance
circuit sets the common-mode voltage and is designed to allow
maximum input voltage headroom over temperature. It is
necessary to use ac coupling to eliminate the need for matching
between common-mode voltages.
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ADN2870
LASER DIODE INTERFACING
The schematic in Figure 32 describes the recommended circuit
for interfacing the ADN2870 to most TO-Can or Coax lasers.
These lasers typically have impedances of 5 Ω to 7 Ω, and have
axial leads. The circuit shown works over the full range of data
rates from 155 Mbps to 3.3 Gbps including multirate operation
(with no change to PAVCAP and ERCAP values); see the
Typical Operating Characteristics for multirate performance
examples. Coax lasers have special characteristics that make
them difficult to interface to. They tend to have higher
inductance, and their impedance is not well controlled. The
circuit in Figure 32 operates by deliberately misterminating the
transmission line on the laser side, while providing a very high
quality matching network on the driver side. The impedance of
the driver side matching network is very flat versus frequency
and enables multirate operation. A series damping resistor
should not be used.
VCC
L (0.5nH)
VCC
C
100nF
IMODP
IBIAS
CCBIAS
Tx LINE
30Ω
Tx LINE
30Ω
R 24Ω
C 2.2pF
L
04510-014
ADN2870
BLMI8HG60ISN1D
Figure 32. Recommended Interface for ADN2870 AC Coupling
Care should be taken to mount the laser as close as possible to
the PC board, minimizing the exposed lead length between the
laser can and the edge of the board. The axial lead of a coax
laser are very inductive (approximately 1 nH per mm). Long
exposed leads result in slower edge rates and reduced eye margin.
Recommended component layouts and gerber files are available
by contacting the factory. Note that the circuit in Figure 32 can
supply up to 56 mA of modulation current to the laser, sufficient
for most lasers available today. Higher currents can be accommodated by changing transmission lines and backmatch values;
contact factory for recommendations. This interface circuit is
not recommended for butterfly-style lasers or other lasers with
25 Ω characteristic impedance. Instead, a 25 Ω transmission line
and inductive (instead of resistive) pull-up is recommended;
contact the factory for recommendations.
The ADN2870 also supports differential drive schemes. These
can be particularly useful when driving VCSELs or other lasers
with slow fall times. Differential drive can be implemented by
adding a few extra components. A possible implementation is
shown in Figure 33.
VCC
L4 = BLM18HG601SN1
L1 = 0.5nH
R1 = 15Ω
L3 = 4.7nH
C1 = C2 = 100nF
TOCAN/VCSEL
IMODN
20Ω TRANMISSION LINES
ADN2870
R3
C3
SNUBBER
LIGHT
IMODP
CCBIAS IBIAS
R1 = 15Ω
(12 TO 24Ω)
L5 = 4.7nH
L2 = 0.5nH
L6 = BLM18HG601SN1
VCC
SNUBBER SETTINGS: 40Ω AND 1.5pF, NOT OPTIMIZED,
OPTIMIZATION SHOULD CONSIDER PARASITIC.
Figure 33. Recommended Differential Drive Circuit
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04510-041
RP
24Ω
The 30 Ω transmission line used is a compromise between drive
current required and total power consumed. Other transmission
line values can be used, with some modification of the component values. The R and C snubber values in Figure 32, 24 Ω and
2.2 pF, respectively, represent a starting point and must be tuned
for the particular model of laser being used. RP, the pull-up
resistor is in series with a very small (0.5 nH) inductor. In some
cases, an inductor is not required or can be accommodated with
deliberate parasitic inductance, such as a thin trace or a via,
placed on the PC board.
ADN2870
•
ALARMS
The ADN2870 has a latched active high monitoring alarm (FAIL).
The FAIL alarm output is an open drain in conformance to SFP
MSA specification requirements.
The ADN2870 has a 3-fold alarm system that covers
•
Use of a bias current higher than expected, probably as a
result of laser aging.
•
Out-of-bounds average voltage at the monitor photodiode
(MPD) input, indicating an indicating an excessive amount
of laser power or a broken loop.
Undervoltage in IBIAS node (laser diode cathode) that
would increase the laser power.
The bias current alarm trip point is set by selecting the value of
resistor on the IBMON pin to GND. The alarm is triggered
when the voltage on the IBMON pin goes above 1.2 V.
FAIL is activated when the single-point faults in Table 5 occur.
Table 5. ADN2870 Single-Point Alarms
Alarm Type
1. Bias Current
2. MPD Current
3. Crucial Nodes
Pin Name
IBMON
PAVSET
ERREF
IBIAS
Over Voltage or Short to VCC Condition
Alarm if > 1.2 V
Alarm if > 1.7 V
Alarm if shorted to VCC
Ignore
Under Voltage or Short to GND Condition
Ignore
Alarm if < 0.9 V
Alarm if shorted to GND
Alarm if < 600 mV
Table 6. ADN2870 Response to Various Single-Point Faults in AC-Coupled Configuration as Shown in Figure 32
Pin
CCBIAS
PAVSET
PAVREF
Short to VCC
Fault state occurs
Fault state occurs
Voltage mode: Fault state occurs
Resistor mode: Tied to VCC
Voltage mode: Fault state occurs
Resistor mode: Tied to VCC
Short to GND
Fault state occurs
Fault state occurs
Fault state occurs
Open
Does not increase laser average power
Fault state occurs
Fault state occurs
Fault state occurs
ERCAP
PAVCAP
DATAP
DATAN
ALS
ERSET
IMMON
ERREF
Does not increase laser average power
Fault state occurs
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Output currents shut off
Does not increase laser average power
Does not affect laser power
Voltage mode: Fault state occurs
Resistor mode: Tied to VCC
IBMON
FAIL
IMODP
IMODN
IBIAS
Fault state occurs
Fault state occurs
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Fault state occurs
Does not increase laser average power
Fault state occurs
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Normal currents
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Voltage mode: Does not increase
average power
Resistor mode: Fault state occurs
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Fault state occurs
Voltage mode: Fault state occurs
Resistor mode: Does not increase
average power
Does not increase laser average power
Fault state occurs
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Output currents shut off
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
RPAV
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Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser average power
Does not increase laser power
Fault state occurs
ADN2870
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
0.60 MAX
4.00
BSC SQ
PIN 1
INDICATOR
0.60 MAX
TOP
VIEW
3.75
BSC SQ
0.50
BSC
0.50
0.40
0.30
1.00
0.85
0.80
12° MAX
PIN 1
INDICATOR
19
18
24 1
2.25
2.10 SQ
1.95
BOTTOM
VIEW
13
12
7
6
0.25 MIN
2.50 REF
0.80 MAX
0.65 TYP
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
SEATING
PLANE
0.30
0.23
0.18
0.20 REF
COPLANARITY
0.08
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-VGGD-2
Figure 34. 24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
(CP-24)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
Note: The LFCSP package has an exposed paddle that must be connected to ground.
ORDERING GUIDE
Model
ADN2870ACPZ1
ADN2870ACPZ-RL1
ADN2870ACPZ-RL71
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
−40°C to +85°C
Package Description
24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package
24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package
24-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package
Z = Pb-free part.
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Package Option
CP-24
CP-24
CP-24
Preliminary Technical Data
ADN2870
NOTES
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ADN2870
NOTES
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