The MAX3740A is a high-speed VCSEL driver for smallform-
factor (SFF) and small-form-factor pluggable (SFP)
fiber optic LAN transmitters. It contains a bias generator,
a laser modulator, and comprehensive safety features.
The automatic power control (APC) adjusts the
laser bias current to maintain average optical power
over changes in temperature and laser properties. The
driver accommodates common cathode and differential
configurations.
The MAX3740A operates up to 3.2Gbps. It can switch
up to 15mA of laser modulation current and source up
to 15mA of bias current. Adjustable temperature compensation
is provided to keep the optical extinction
ratio within specifications over the operating temperature
range. The MAX3740A interfaces with the Dallas
DS1858 to meet SFF-8472 timing and diagnostic
requirements. The MAX3740A accommodates various
VCSEL packages, including low-cost TO-46 headers.
The MAX3740A safety circuit detects faults that could
cause hazardous light levels and disables the VCSEL
output. The safety circuits are compliant with SFF and
SFP multisource agreements (MSA).
The MAX3740A is available in a compact 4mm ? 4mm,
24-pin thin QFN package and operates over the -40°C
to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
Multirate (1Gbps to 3.2Gbps) SFP/SFF Modules
Gigabit Ethernet Optical Transmitters
Fibre Channel Optical Transmitters
Infiniband Optical Transmitters