MAX3668:+3.3V, 622Mbps SDH/SONET Laser Driver with Automatic Power Control

Lowest-Power 622Mbps Laser Driver

The MAX3668 is a complete, +3.3V laser driver with automatic power control (APC) circuitry for SDH/SONET applications up to 622Mbps. It accepts differential PECL inputs, provides bias and modulation currents, and operates over a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. An APC feedback loop is incorporated to maintain a constant average optical power over temperature and lifetime. The wide modulation current range of 5mA to 75mA and bias current of 1mA to 80mA are easy to program, making this product ideal for use in various SDH/SONET applications. The MAX3668 also provides enable control and a failure-monitor output to indicate when the APC loop is unable to maintain the average optical power. The MAX3668 is available in a 5mm 32-pin TQFP package as well as in dice.

Key Features
  • Single +3.3V or +5.0V Operation
  • 38mA Supply Current at +3.3V
  • Programmable Modulation Current from 5mA to 75mA
  • Programmable Bias Current from 1mA to 80mA
  • Rise/Fall Time < 200ps
  • Automatic Average Power Control with Failure Monitor
  • Complies with ANSI, ITU, and Bellcore SONET/SDH Specifications
  • Enable Control
MAX3668: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX3668: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • 622Mbps SDH/SONET Access Nodes
  • Laser Driver Transmitters
  • Section Regenerators
DataSheet
titleDownload file
MAX3668 Data SheetMAX3668.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberTarget Oper. Range
(Gbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
VSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
I/O TypeIMOD
(mA)
IBIAS
(mA)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
minmaxtypmaxmaxSee Notes
MAX3668<11556223.3
5
38PECL7580TQFP/32$5.74 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Related Products
  • MAX3669:+3.3V, 622Mbps SDH/SONET Laser Driver with Current Monitors and APC
  • MAX3693:+3.3V, 622Mbps SDH/SONET 4:1 Serializer with Clock Synthesis and LVDS Inputs
  • MAX3690:+3.3V, 622Mbps SDH/SONET 8:1 Serializer with Clock Synthesis and TTL Inputs
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3668E/DNo Longer AvailableMAX3735AETG+TDICE SALES,;NA pin;DICE;0°C to +70°CSee data sheet
MAX3668EHJNo Longer AvailableMAX3668EHJ+TQFP,;32 pin;51.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3668EHJ+ActiveTQFP,;32 pin;51.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3668EHJ+TActiveTQFP,;32 pin;51.8 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3668EHJ-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3668EHJ+TTQFP;32 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3668.pdf MAX3668
MAX3668.pdf MAX3668
MAX3668.pdf MAX3668
HFAN-02.2.0: Extinction Ratio and Power Penalty MAX3869
MAX3668.pdf MAX3668
MAX3668.pdf MAX3668