Abstract: Passive optical networks (PON) use burst type optical transmitters that transmit data (have optical output power) for a very short period of time. These transmitters are only active (bursting data) a small percentage of the time and the burst time will vary from one burst to another. These factors lead to difficulties in implementing a low-cost burst TX power monitor. This application note illustrates a simple and low-cost method for generating a burst TX power monitor using the MAX3643 laser driver and the DS1863 or DS1865 controllers. Test data is also provided illustrating the operation and performance of the monitor circuit. The application note you have requested is available in Acrobat PDF format: APPLICATION NOTE 3927: MAX3643: Generating a TX Power Monitor in Burst Mode Applications (Using MAX3643 and the DS1863 or DS1865) (PDF, 71kB) A free Acrobat PDF reader is available from: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Related Parts   APP 3927: Sep 21, 2006 DS1863 Burst-Mode PON Controller With Integrated Monitoring Full Data Sheet (PDF, 672kB) Free Samples DS1865 PON Triplexer Control and Monitoring Circuit Full Data Sheet (PDF, 532kB) Free Samples MAX3643 155Mbps to 2.5Gbps Burst-Mode Laser Driver Full Data Sheet (PDF, 264kB) 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 (71kB)  AN3927, AN 3927, APP3927, Appnote3927, Appnote 3927