MAXIM MAX3865EGJ

19-2247; Rev 1; 4/02
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
Features
♦ Single +3.3V or +5V Power Supply
♦ 68mA Supply Current
♦ Up to 2.5Gbps (NRZ) Operation
♦ Feedback Control for Constant Average Power
♦ Feedback Control for Constant Extinction Ratio
♦ Programmable Bias Current Up to 100mA
♦ Programmable Modulation Current Up to 60mA
♦ 84ps Rise/Fall Time
♦ Selectable Data Retiming Latch
♦ Bias and Modulation Current Monitors
♦ Failure Detector
♦ ESD Protection
Ordering Information
Applications
PART
SONET/SDH Transmission Systems
Add/Drop Multiplexers
TEMP. RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3865EGJ
-40°C to +85°C
32 QFN
MAX3865E/D
-40°C to +85°C
Dice*
*Dice are designed to operate from -40°C to +85°C , but are tested
and guaranteed at TA = +25°C only. Contact factory for availability.
Digital Cross-Connects
Section Regenerators
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
2.5Gbps Optical Transmitters
Typical Applications Circuit
+3.3V
+3.3V
LED
+3.3V
200Ω
200Ω
20Ω
DATA+
50Ω
DATA+
FAIL
EN1
MODMON
DATA-
BIASMON
50Ω
EN0
VCC
DATA-
RTEN
LP
LASER
LP
0.056µF
MODN
20Ω
MODQ
20Ω
15Ω
0.056µF
VDR
MAX3865
BIAS
BIAS_X
VCR
50Ω
CLK-
MD
MD_X
RMODMAX
RBIASMAX
APCSET
CLK-
BIASMAX
CLK+
MODMAX
50Ω
GND
2.5Gbps SERIALIZER
CLK+
AMCSET
+3.3V
MAX3892
RAPCSET
REPRESENTS A CONTROLLED-IMPEDANCE
TRANSMISSION LINE
RAMCSET
†Covered by U.S. Patent numbers 5,883,910, 5,850,409, and other patent pending.
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MAX3865†
General Description
The MAX3865 is designed for direct modulation of laser
diodes at data rates up to 2.5Gbps. It incorporates two
feedback loops, the automatic power-control (APC)
loop and the automatic modulation-control (AMC) loop,
to maintain constant average optical output and extinction ratio over temperature and laser lifetime. External
resistors or current output DACs may set the laser output levels. The driver can deliver up to100mA of laser
bias current and up to 60mA laser modulation current
with a typical (20% to 80%) edge speed of 84ps.
The MAX3865 accepts differential clock and data input
signals with on-chip 50Ω termination resistors. The inputs
can be configured for CML or other high-speed logic. An
input data-retiming latch can be enabled to reject input
pattern-dependent jitter when a clock signal is available.
The MAX3865 provides laser bias current and modulation
current monitors, as well as a failure detector, to indicate
the laser operating status. These features are all implemented on an 81mil ✕ 103mil die; the MAX3865 is also
available as a 32-pin QFN package.
MAX3865
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Voltage at Any Pin...............................................................+7.0V
Supply Voltage (VCC) ............................................-0.5V to +7.0V
Voltage at VCR, VDR, DATA+, DATA-,
CLOCK+, and CLOCK- Pins ..................-0.5V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Voltage at DATA+ and
DATA- Pins ..................................(VDR - 1.2V) to (VDR + 1.2V)
Voltage at CLK+ and CLK- Pins ......(VCR - 1.2V) to (VCR + 1.2V)
Voltage at MODQ and MODN Pins ................0V to (VCC + 1.5V)
Voltage at Any Other Pins (RTEN, EN0, EN1, FAIL,
MODMAX, BIASMAX, AMCSET, APCSET, MD_X, BIAS,
BIAS_X, BIASMON, MODMON) ............-0.5V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Current into BIAS Pin ......................................-20mA to +150mA
Current into MODQ and MODN Pins ..............-20mA to +100mA
Current into MD Pin...........................................-10mA to +10mA
Operating Junction Temperature .....................-55°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-55°C to +150°C
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +85°C)
32-Pin QFN (derate 21.2mW/°C above +85°C) ................1.3W
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
Processing Temperature (die) .........................................+400°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.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3.14V to +3.6V or +4.5V to +5.5V, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V, IBIAS = 50mA, IMOD = 30mA,
TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes 1, 2, 3)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
TYP
MAX
VCC = +3.14V to +3.6V (Note 4)
CONDITIONS
68
85
69
90
Power-Supply Current
ICC
VCC = +4.5V to +5.5V,
typical current at VCC = +5.0V (Note 4)
Differential Input Voltage
VID
Data and clock inputs (Figure 2)
MIN
mA
0.2
1.6
Vp-p
Data and clock inputs (Figure 2) (Note 5)
1.3
VCC +
0.4V
V
Single-Ended Input Resistance
Input to VDR, VCR
40
60
Ω
Input Return Loss, for Data+,
Data-, Clock+, and Clock-
f ≤ 2.7GHz
20
2.7GHz < f < 4GHz
17
Instantaneous Input Voltage
RLIN
Bias-Current Setting Range
EN0, EN1 = low
Bias-Current Setting Accuracy
APC off
IBIAS = 100mA
IBIAS = 1mA
(Note 5)
100
mA
0.1
mA
±15
%
mA
VCC +
0.4
1
48
IMOD
Modulation Off Current
5
EN0, EN1 = low
Modulation-Current Setting
Accuracy
AMC off
Compliance Voltage for MODQ
and MODN
(Note 5)
IMOD = 60mA
IMOD = 5mA
+3.14V ≤ VCC ≤ +3.6V
1.8
+4.5V ≤ VCC ≤ +5.5V
1.8
60
mA
0.1
mA
±15
%
mA
VCC +
1.2
5.5
32
Compliance Voltage for
BIASMON and MODMON
(Note 5)
VMD
1.0
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V
mA/mA
VCC +
0.4
1.8
V
mA/mA
±0.25
IMOD to IMODMON Ratio
Voltage at MD Pin
dB
±0.1
IBIAS to IBIASMON Ratio
Modulation-Current Setting
Range
50
1
Bias Off Current
Compliance Voltage for BIAS
and BIAS_X
2
UNITS
V
V
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
(VCC = +3.14V to +3.6V or +4.5V to +5.5V, TA = -40°C to +85°C. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V, IBIAS = 50mA, IMOD = 30mA,
TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Notes 1, 2, 3)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Bias-Setting Accuracy at
MD Pin
Modulation-Setting
Accuracy at MD Pin
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
IMD = 1mA
±15
%
IMD = 36µA
±10
µA
(Note 6)
IMD = 1mA
±15
%
IMD = 36µA
±10
µA
EN0, EN1, and RTEN Input High
2.0
V
EN0, EN1, and RTEN Input Low
0.8
FAIL Output High
UNITS
Source 50µA
2.4
V
V
FAIL Output Low
Sink 100µA
0.4
V
FAIL Current
Low state, VOL forced to VCC
5.0
mA
Setup/Hold Time
tSU, tHD
Output Edge Speed
t R , tF
(Figure 2) (Note 5)
100
ps
Load = 20Ω, 20% to 80% (Notes 5, 7)
84
Output Overshoot
(Notes 5, 7)
9
130
%
Enable/Startup
APC and AMC off
150
ns
Maximum CID
(Notes 2, 5)
Deterministic Jitter
(Notes 2, 5)
22
Random Jitter
(Notes 5, 7)
1.6
psRMS
1
MHz
AMC Pilot Tone Frequency
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
Note 6:
Note 7:
fAMC
80
ps
bit
50
psp-p
AC characterization performed using the circuit in Figure 1.
Measured using a 2.5Gbps 213 - 1 PRBS with 80 0’s and 80 1’s input data pattern.
Specifications at -40°C are guaranteed by design and characterization.
VCC current excludes the current into MODQ, MODN, BIAS, BIAS_X, MODMON, and BIASMON pins.
Guaranteed by design and characterization.
Measured with low-frequency data. Instantaneous current into MD pin range is 36µA to 1000µA.
Measured using a 2.5Gbps repeating 0000 0000 1111 1111 pattern.
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MAX3865
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX3865
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
VCC
RTEN
DATA-
50Ω
VCC
VCC
33Ω
DATA-
OSCILLOSCOPE
0.1µF
MODN
DATA+
PATTERN GENERATOR
50Ω
DATA+
VCC
50Ω
MODQ
VDR
VCR
CLK+-
50Ω
33Ω
CLK+
MAX3865
50Ω
VCC
BIAS
CLK-
50Ω
0.1µF
CLK-
BIAS_X
GND
EN1
EN0
VCC
Figure 1. Test Circuit
VCC + 0.4V
CLK+
0.1V–0.8V
CLK1.3V
tSU
tHD
VCC + 0.4V
DATA+
0.1V–0.8V
DATA1.3V
(DATA+) - (DATA-)
IMODQ
VID = 0.2Vp-p–1.6Vp-p
5mA–60mA
Figure 2. Required Input Signal, Setup/Hold-Time Definition, and Output Polarity
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2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
OPTICAL EYE DIAGRAM
(EXTINCTION RATIO = 8.25dB,
213-1 PRBS AT 2.5Gbps, 1.87GHz FILTER)
MAX3865 toc01
PATTERN 213 - 1 PRBS
DATA RATE = 2.5Gbps
58ps/div
58ps/div
58ps/div
SUPPLY CURRENT (ICC) vs. TEMPERATURE
(EXCLUDES BIAS AND MODULATION CURRENTS)
DETERMINISTIC JITTER
vs. TEMPERATURE (IMODQ = 60mA)
TYPICAL DISTRIBUTION OF RISE TIME
(WORST-CASE CONDITIONS)
VCC = +3.3V
65
60
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
55
25
PERCENT OF UNITS (%)
VCC = +5.0V
70
90
DETERMINISTIC JITTER (ps)
75
30
MAX3865 toc05
MAX3865 toc04
100
20
MAX 3865 toc06
PATTERN 213 - 1 PRBS
DATA RATE = 2.5Gbps
80
ELECTRICAL
MEASUREMENT
IMODQ = 60mA
VCC = +3.14V
TA = +85°C
15
10
5
10
50
0
10
35
60
85
0
-40
-20
0
20
40
60
80
RISE TIME (ps)
TYPICAL DISTRIBUTION OF FALL TIME
(WORST-CASE CONDITIONS)
20
ELECTRICAL
MEASUREMENT
IMODQ = 60mA
VCC = +3.14V
TA = +85°C
DIFFERENTIAL |S11| vs. FREQUENCY
-15
15
10
MAX3865 toc08
30
25
100 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 116 118 120
TEMPERATURE (°C)
TEMPERATURE (°C)
-17
-19
-21
|S11| (dB)
-15
MAX 3865 toc07
-40
PERCENT OF UNITS (%)
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
MAX3865 toc03
ELECTRICAL EYE DIAGRAM
(IMODQ = 30mA)
MAX3865 toc02
ELECTRICAL EYE DIAGRAM
(IMODQ = 60mA)
-23
-25
-27
-29
-31
5
-33
0
-35
100 102 104 106 108 110 112 114 116 118 120
FALL TIME (ps)
0
500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
FREQUENCY (MHz)
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MAX3865
Typical Operating Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
MAX3865
Pin Description
6
PIN
NAME
1, 8, 19,
22, 28
VCC
FUNCTION
Positive Supply Voltage
2
DATA-
Complementary Data Input, with On-Chip Termination
3
DATA+
Data Input, with On-Chip Termination
4
VDR
Termination Reference Voltage for Data Inputs
5
VCR
Termination Reference Voltage for Clock Inputs
6
CLK+
Clock Input for Data Retiming, with On-Chip Termination
7
CLK-
Complementary Clock Input for Data Retiming, with On-Chip Termination
9, 16, 23,
24, 25
GND
No Internal Connection. Tie to ground.
10
RTEN
11
EN0
Data Retiming Enable Input, TTL Compatible, Active-High
Operating Mode Input, TTL Compatible
12
EN1
Operating Mode Input, TTL Compatible
13
FAIL
Fault Warning, TTL Compatible. Low for fault condition.
14
BIASMON
15
MODMON
17
BIAS_X
18
BIAS
Bias-Current Monitor. Open-collector type, tie to VCC if not used.
Modulation-Current Monitor. Open-collector type, tie to VCC if not used.
Bias Shunt. Always tie to the BIAS pin.
Laser Bias-Current Output. Connect to the laser via an inductor.
20
MODN
21
MODQ
Modulation-Current Output to Dummy Load
Modulation-Current Output to Laser
26
MD
Feedback Input from Monitor Diode
27
MD_X
29
AMCSET
Monitor Diode Modulation-Current (Peak-to-Peak) Set Point
30
APCSET
Monitor Diode Bias-Current (Average) Set Point
31
MODMAX
32
BIASMAX
EP
Exposed
Paddle
Monitor Diode Shunt. Connect to GND when laser diode to monitor current gain ≤ 0.005. Connect to
the MD pin for gain ≥ 0.02. For 0.005 < gain < 0.02 connect to either GND or the MD pin.
Connect an external resistor to ground to program IMOD in the MANUAL and APC modes. The
resistor sets the maximum IMOD in AMC mode. The AMC loop may reduce IMOD from its maximum
but cannot add to it.
Connect an external resistor to ground to program IBIAS in the MANUAL mode. The resistor sets the
maximum IBIAS in the APC and AMC modes. The APC loop may reduce IBIAS from its maximum but
cannot add to it.
The exposed paddle and corner pins must be soldered to ground.
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2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
EN0
EN1
OPERATING MODE
0
0
Shutdown
DESCRIPTION
0
1
Manual
BIASMAX programs laser bias, MODMAX programs modulation
1
0
APC
APCSET programs laser bias, MODMAX programs modulation
1
1
AMC
AMCSET programs modulation current and APCSET programs bias
Bias and modulation currents off
Detailed Description
The MAX3865 laser driver consists of two main parts: a
high-speed modulation driver and biasing block as
shown in Figure 4. Outputs to the laser diode are a
switched modulation current and a steady bias current.
Two servo loops may be enabled to control bias and
modulation currents for constant optical power and
extinction ratio.
The MAX3865 requires a laser with a built-in monitor
diode to provide feedback about the optical output.
The average laser power, as sensed by the monitor
diode, is controlled by the APC servo loop. Peak-topeak modulation current is controlled by the AMC servo
loop. The modulation output stage uses a programmable current source with a maximum current of 60mA. A
high-speed differential pair switches this source to the
laser diode. The clock and data inputs to the modulation driver may use CML, PECL, and other logic levels.
The optional clock signal can be used to synchronize
data transitions for minimum pattern-dependent jitter.
Clock/Data Input Logic Levels
The MAX3865 is directly compatible with VCC-referenced CML. Other logic interfaces are possible. For
VCC-referenced CML or AC-coupled logic, tie VDR and
VCR to VCC. For other DC-coupled differential signals,
float VDR and VCR (Figure 5). To prevent excess power
dissipation in the input matching resistors, keep the
instantaneous input voltage within 1.2V of VDR or VCR
as specified in the electrical characteristics.
Optional Input Data Retiming
To eliminate pattern-dependent jitter in the input data, a
synchronous differential clock signal should be connected to the CLK+ and CLK- inputs, and the RTEN
control input should be tied high. Input data retiming
occurs on the rising edge of CLK+. If RTEN is tied low,
the retiming function is disabled and the input data is
directly connected to the output stage. When no clock
is available, tie CLK+ to VCC, ground CLK- through a
1.5kΩ resistor, and leave VCR open.
Operating Mode
The MAX3865 can be set in four operating modes,
depending on applications requirements. Mode selection is by two TTL-compatible inputs (see Table 1).
APC Loop
In APC mode, a servo loop maintains the average
current from the monitor diode at a level set by the
APCSET input. Laser bias current is varied in this mode
to maintain the monitor diode current. The BIASMAX
input must be set to a value larger than the maximum
expected bias current. In this mode, BIASMAX limits the
maximum bias current to the laser if the control loop
fails. The FAIL pin will go low if average IMD ≠ IAPCSET.
Mark-Density Compensation
Average power control assumes 50% mark density for
times greater than about 100ns. For long patterns or situations where 50% mark density does not apply, the
MAX3865 provides mark-density compensation. The
APCSET reference is increased by an amount proportional to the mark density multiplied by the modulation
amplitude. The AMCSET input is used as an estimate of
the peak-to-peak modulation current when the mark
density is not 50%. Mark-density compensation is
active in both APC and AMC control modes.
AMC Loop
In AMC mode, a servo loop maintains the peak-to-peak
current from the monitor diode at a level set by the
AMCSET input. Laser modulation current is varied in
this mode to maintain the monitor diode current. The
MODMAX input must be set to a value larger than the
maximum expected modulation current. In this mode,
MODMAX limits the maximum modulation current to the
laser if the control loop fails. The FAIL pin will go low if
peak-to-peak IMD ≠ IAMCSET. The APC loop is active
when in the AMC mode. In AMC mode, mark-density
compensation is automatic.
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MAX3865
Table 1. Mode Selection
Warning Outputs
A TTL-compatible, active-low warning flag, FAIL, is set
when:
• One or more of the programmable currents is set at
greater than 150% of the rated maximum for the
chip. A shorted programming resistor would cause
this warning. In this case, the bias and modulation
outputs are shut down to protect the laser.
Table 2. Optical Power Relations
• Average IMD ≠ IAPCSET in the APC or AMC mode. This
could be caused by too low a setting for maximum
IBIAS or by a laser that has exceeded its useful life.
The FAIL flag also is set for a few microseconds following power-up, until the servo loops settle. The BIASMON
and MODMON pins can be used to monitor the laser
current and predict the end of the useful laser life before
a failure occurs.
Design Procedure
When designing a laser transmitter, the optical output is
usually expressed in terms of average power and
extinction ratio. Table 2 gives relationships that are
helpful in converting between the optical power and the
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Average Power
PAVG
Extinction Ratio
re
r e = P1 / P 0
Optical Power of a
“1”
P1
P1 = 2PAVG ✕ re/( re + 1)
Optical Power of a
“0”
P0
P0 = 2PAVG/( re + 1)
Optical Amplitude
Pp-p
Pp-p = P1 - P0
η
η = Pp-p/IMOD
Laser Slope
Efficiency
• Peak-to-peak IMD ≠ IAMCSET in the AMC mode. This
could be caused by too low a setting for IMODMAX or
by a laser which has exceeded its useful life.
Laser to Monitor
Diode Transfer
ρMON
EN0
ρMON = IMD / PAVG
modulation current. These relationships are valid if the
mark density and duty cycle of the optical waveform
are 50%.
For a desired laser average optical power, PAVG, and
optical extinction ratio, re, the required modulation current can be calculated based on the laser slope efficiency, η, using the equations in Table 2.
+5V
VCC
EN1
RTEN
RELATION
PAVG = (P0 + P1)/2
Note: Assuming a 50% average input duty cycle and mark density.
+5V
20Ω
MODN
DATA-
20Ω
IMODQ
15Ω
20Ω
MODQ
DATA+
IBIAS
MAX3865
BIAS
BIAS_X
CLK+
IMD
MD
RMODMAX
APCSET
BIASMAX
RBIASMAX
AMCSET
CLKMODMAX
MAX3865
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
RAPCSET
RAMCSET
Figure 3. DC-Coupled Laser Circuit
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2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
P
r −1
IMOD = 2 × AVG × e
re + 1
η
• For DC-coupled laser diodes:
IBIAS > ITH
Droop =
Number _ CID
Data _ Rate × LP × C
If droop = 6.7%, number_CID = 100 and data_rate =
2.5Gbps, then possible values for LP and C may be
LP = 6µH and C = 0.056µF. Both L and C must be
increased in value to reduce droop without ringing.
Programming the Maximum Bias Current
where ITH is the laser threshold current.
• For AC-coupled laser diodes:
I
IBIAS > ITH + MOD
2
Given the desired parameters for operation of the laser
diode, the programming of the MAX3865 is explained
in the following text.
Current Limits
To keep the modulation current in compliance with the
programmed value, the following constraint on the total
modulation current must be made:
DC-Coupled Laser Diodes:
VCC - VDIODE - IMOD ✕ (RD + RL) - IBIAS ✕ RL ≥ 1.8V
• For VDIODE—Laser diode bias point voltage
(1.2V typ)
RL—Laser diode bias-point resistance (5Ω typ)
RD—Series matching resistor (15Ω typ)
AC-Coupled Laser Diodes:
To allow larger modulation current, the laser can be
AC-coupled to the MAX3865 as shown in the Typical
Application Circuit. In this configuration, a constant current is supplied from the inductor LP. The requirement
for compliance in the AC-coupled circuit is as follows:
I
VCC − MOD × (RD + RL ) ≥ 1.8V
2
The AC-coupling capacitor and bias inductor form a
second-order high-pass circuit. Pattern-dependent jitter
results from the low-frequency cutoff of this high-pass
circuit. To prevent ringing:
(RD + RL ) ≥ 2 ×
formed by the LC circuit must be low enough to limit
the droop.
LP
C
For deviation from 50% duty cycle or for runs of consecutive identical digits (CID), the low-frequency corner
In AMC (or APC) mode, the bias current needs a limit if
the loop becomes open. RBIASMAX sets the maximum
allowed bias current. The bias current is proportional to
the current through RBIASMAX. An internal current regulator maintains the band-gap voltage of 1.2V across the
programming resistors. Select the maximum IBIAS programming resistor as follows:
IBIASMAX = 480 ×
1.2V
RBIASMAX + 2kΩ
Alternatively, a current DAC forcing I DAC from the
BIASMAX pin may set the current maximum:
IBIASMAX = 480 ✕ IDAC
When the AMC or APC loop is enabled, the actual bias
current is reduced below the maximum value to maintain a constant average current from the monitor diode.
With closed-loop control, the bias current will be determined by the transfer function of the monitor diode to
laser-diode current. For example, if the transfer function
to the monitor diode is 10.0µA/mA, then setting IMD for
500µA will result in IBIAS equal to 50mA.
In manual mode, the bias current IBIAS is IBIASMAX as
set by RBIASMAX.
Programming the Average Monitor
Diode-Current Set Point
The APCSET pin controls the set point for the average
monitor diode current when in AMC or APC mode. The
APCSET current is externally established in the same
manner as the BIASMAX pin. The average monitor
diode current IMD can be programmed with a resistor
as follows:
average _ IMD = 5 ×
1.2V
RAPCSET + 2kΩ
Alternatively, a current DAC at the APCSET pin can set
the monitor diode current by:
average IMD = 5 ✕ IDAC
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MAX3865
Laser Current Requirements
Bias and modulation current requirements can be
determined from the laser threshold current and slope
efficiency. The modulation and bias currents under a
single operating condition are:
MAX3865
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
Mark-Density Compensation
in APC Mode
When mark density is expected to deviate from 50% for
periods exceeding 5% of the APC time constant, the
AMCSET pin should be programmed to compensate
the APC set point. The time constant is determined by
the laser to monitor diode gain.
τ APC =
GMD =
1.5ns
GMD
Set the estimated peak-to-peak monitor diode current
by the following equation:
1.2V
RAMCSET + 2kΩ
Alternatively, a current DAC at the AMCSET pin can set
the monitor diode current by:
Estimated IMD(p-p) = 5 ✕ IDAC
Programming the Maximum
Modulation Current
In AMC mode, the modulation current needs a limit if
the loop becomes open. RMODMAX sets the maximum
allowed modulation current. The modulation current is
proportional to the current through RMODMAX. Select
the maximum IMOD programming resistor as follows:
1.2V
<0.005
GND or Open
0.005 to 0.02
(Open or GND) or MD
>0.02
MD
IMD(p−p) = 5 ×
1.2V
RAMCSET + 2kΩ
Alternatively a current DAC at the AMCSET pin can set the
monitor diode current by:
IMD(p-p) = 5 ✕ IDAC
Laser Gain Compensation
The MAX3865 may be used in closed-loop operation
with a wide variety of laser-to-monitor diode gains.
Table 3 shows the connection of the MD_X pin for different current-gain ranges.
Current Monitor Outputs
The MAX3865 provides bias and modulation current
monitors. The BIASMON output sinks a current proportional to the bias current:
I
IBIASMON = BIAS
48
RMODMAX + 2kΩ
Alternatively, a current DAC forcing I DAC from the
MODMAX pin may set the current maximum
IMODMAX = 320 ✕ IDAC
When the AMC loop is enabled, the actual modulation
current is reduced from the maximum value to maintain
constant peak-to-peak current from the monitor diode.
With closed-loop control, the modulation current will be
determined by the transfer function of the monitor diode
to laser diode current. For example, if the transfer function to the monitor diode is 10.0µA/mA, then setting IMD
for 500µA will result in IMOD equal to 50mA.
In manual mode, the modulation current IMOD is set by
RMODMAX.
10
MD_X SHUNT
CONNECTION
The AMCSET pin controls the set point for the peak-topeak monitor diode current in AMC mode. The peak-topeak value of the monitor diode current can be
programmed with a resistor as follows:
(For example, τAPC = 150ns for GMD = 0.01mA/mA.)
IMODMAX = 320 ×
LASER-TO-MONITOR
DIODE-CURRENT GAIN
Programming the Peak-to-Peak Monitor
Diode-Current Set Point
∆IMONITOR
∆ILASER
Estimated IMD(p−p) = 5 ×
Table 3. Connection of the MD_X Pin
The MODMON pin sinks a current proportional to the
laser modulation current:
I
IMODMON = MOD
32
The BIASMON and MODMON pins should not be
allowed to drop below 1.8V. They should be tied to VCC
when not in use.
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2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
MAX3865
VCC
RTEN
20Ω
MODN
o
DATA
MUX
D
MODQ
1
Q
IMODO
CD
CLK
BIAS
MONITOR DIODE
FEEDBACK
CONTROL LOGIC
EN1
LOOP
MONITOR
FAIL
OVERCURRENT
+
∑
-
BIAS
CONTROL
x5
VBG
RAMCSET
+
x5
VBG
RAPCSET
x320
MAX3865
IMD
∑
-
MODULATION
CONTROL
SHUTDOWN
EN0
MD
RD
IBIAS
x480
VBG
VBG
RMODMAX
RBIASMAX
Figure 4. Functional Diagram
VCC
VCC
MODQ
MODN
GND
VDR
50Ω
50Ω
DATA+
DATA-
IMOD
DATA AND CLOCK INPUT CIRCUITS ARE EQUIVALENT
GND
GND
Figure 5. Equivalent Input Circuit
Figure 6. Equivalent Modulation Output Circuit
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Applications Information
Layout Considerations
To minimize loss and crosstalk, keep the connections
between the MAX3865 output and the laser diode as
short as possible. Use good high-frequency layout
techniques and multilayer boards with uninterrupted
ground plane to minimize EMI and crosstalk. Circuit
boards should be made using low-loss dielectrics. Use
controlled-impedance lines for the clock and data
inputs as well as the modulation output.
References
For further information, refer to the application notes for
fiber optic circuits, HFAN-02, on the Maxim web page.
recognizing that Maxim products are not designed or
authorized for use as components in systems intended
for surgical implant into the body, for applications
intended to support or sustain life, or for any other application where the failure of a Maxim product could create
a situation where personal injury or death may occur.
Chip Information
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1690
Substrate Connected To GND
PROCESS: Bipolar
DIE SIZE: 81mil ✕ 103mil
Laser Safety and IEC 825
Using the MAX3865 laser driver alone does not ensure
that a transmitter design is compliant with IEC 825. The
entire transmitter circuit and component selections must
be considered. Each customer must determine the
level of fault tolerance required by their application,
BIASMAX
MODMAX
APCSET
AMCSET
VCC
MD_X
MD
GND
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
TOP VIEW
32
Pin Configuration
VCC
1
24
GND
DATA-
2
23
GND
DATA+
3
22
VCC
VDR
4
21
MODQ
VCR
5
20
MODN
CLK+
6
19
VCC
CLK-
7
18
BIAS
VCC
8
17
BIAS_X
12
13
14
15
16
EN1
BIASMON
MODMON
GND
11
EN0
FAIL
9
10
GND
MAX3865
RTEN
MAX3865
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
THE EXPOSED PADDLE MUST BE SOLDERED TO
SUPPLY GROUND ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD
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2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
N.C.
GND
BIASMAX
MODMAX
APCSET
AMCSET
VCC
MD_X
MD
GND
N.C.
N.C.
BP9
BP10
BP11
BP12
BP13
BP14
BP15
BP16
BP17
BP18
BP19
BP20
VCC
BP8
BP21
N.C.
DATA-
BP7
BP22
N.C.
DATA+
BP6
BP23
VCC
VDR
BP5
BP24
MODQ
81mil
2.06mm
BP34
BP33
BP32
BP31
BP30
BP29
GND
FAIL
BIASMON
MODMON
GND
GND
BIAS_X
BP35
BP28
GND
BP1
BP36
VCC
EN1
BIAS
BP37
BP27
EN0
BP2
BP38
CLK-
RTEN
VCC
BP39
BP26
GND
BP3
CLK+
BP40
MODN
BP4
GND
BP25
VCR
103mil
2.62mm
Note: N.C. means no external connection permitted. Leave these pads unconnected.
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MAX3865
Chip Topography
MAX3865
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
Pad Coordinates
NAME
PAD
VCC
BP1
COORDINATES (µm)
46, 46
NAME
N.C.
PAD
BP21
COORDINATES (µm)
2382, 1423
CLK-
BP2
46, 241
N.C.
BP22
2382, 1229
CLK+
BP3
46, 435
VCC
BP23
2382, 1034
VCR
BP4
46, 629
MODQ
BP24
2382, 840
VDR
BP5
46, 824
MODN
BP25
2382, 646
DATA+
BP6
46, 1018
VCC
BP26
2382, 451
DATA-
BP7
46, 1213
BIAS
BP27
2382, 257
2382, 62
VCC
BP8
46, 1407
BIAS_X
BP28
N.C.
BP9
151, 1607
GND
BP29
2287, -153
GND
BP10
346, 1607
GND
BP30
2093, -153
1898, -153
BIASMAX
BP11
540, 1607
MODMON
BP31
MODMAX
BP12
735, 1607
BIASMON
BP32
1704, -153
APCSET
BP13
929, 1607
FAIL
BP33
1510, -153
AMCSET
BP14
1123, 1607
GND
BP34
1315, -153
VCC
BP15
1318, 1609
GND
BP35
1121, -153
MD_X
BP16
1512, 1609
EN1
BP36
926, -153
732, -153
MD
BP17
1707, 1607
EN0
BP37
GND
BP18
1901, 1607
RTEN
BP38
538, -153
N.C.
BP19
2095, 1607
GND
BP39
343, -153
N.C.
BP20
2290, 1607
GND
BP40
149, -153
Coordinates are for the center of the pad.
Coordinate 0, 0 is the lower left corner of the passivation opening for pad 1.
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2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
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MAX3865
Package Information
2.5Gbps Laser Driver with Automatic
Modulation Control
MAX3865
Package Information (continued)
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