Abstract: The purpose of this design note is to show how the MAX3735 laser driver can be used in Small Form Factor (SFF) transmitter applications. The SFF Multisource Agreement (MSA) specifies two versions — 10 pin and 20 pin. The MAX3735 can be easily adapted to either. Also, the MAX3735 allows DC coupling of the laser diode and other features that enable multi-rate operation over 155Mbps to 2.7Gbps without any modifications or adjustments. The application note you have requested is available in Acrobat PDF format: APPLICATION NOTE 1908: MAX3735: Using the MAX3735 in a Small Form Factor (SFF) Transceiver Module (PDF, 33kB) A free Acrobat PDF reader is available from: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Related Parts   APP 1908: Mar 04, 2003 MAX3735 2.7Gbps, Low-Power SFP Laser Drivers Full Data Sheet (PDF, 1.1MB) Free Samples Automatic Updates Would you like to be automatically notified when new application notes are published in your areas of interest? Sign up for EE-Mail™. We Want Your Feedback!   Download, PDF Format (33kB)  AN1908, AN 1908, APP1908, Appnote1908, Appnote 1908