MAX3668

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

Lowest-Power 622Mbps Laser Driver

 Overview   Technical Documents   Ordering Info   Related Products   User Comments (0)   All   


Status Explanations for product status codes

Active: In Production.

Description

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.
 

Data Sheet

Download this datasheet in PDF formatDownload Rev 4 (PDF, 872kB)
Send this datasheet to any email addressE-Mail
An evaluation kit is available: MAX3668EVKIT

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
 

Applications/Uses

  • 622Mbps SDH/SONET Access Nodes
  • Laser Driver Transmitters
  • Section Regenerators
   

Key Specifications:

Laser Drivers
Part Number Target Oper. Range
(Gbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
VSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
I/O Type IMOD
(mA)
IBIAS
(mA)
EV Kit Package/Pins Budgetary Price
min max typ max max See Notes
MAX3668  <1 155 622
3.3
5
38 PECL 75 80 Yes
TQFP/32
$5.36 @1k
See All Laser Drivers (24)
Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX3668: Typical Operating Circuit
Typical Operating Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 596   HFAN-02.2.0: Extinction Ratio and Power Penalty

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report: MAX3668.pdf
Show FIT data for:

Software/Models

none

Ordering Information

Filters: Part Number: Package: Temperature: Tape and Reel Sample
Part Number Free
Sample
Buy Status Explanations for product status codes Package:
TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX3668E/D    
Active DICE SALES;NA pin;DICE;

Land Pattern: Not Applicable
Use pkgcode/variation: DICE12*
See data sheet
MAX3668EHJ    
Active TQFP;32 pin;51.8 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0110 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0149 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: H32-2F*
-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX3668EHJ+  
Active TQFP;32 pin;51.8 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0110 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0149 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: H32+2F*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX3668EHJ+T    
Active TQFP;32 pin;51.8 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0110 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0149 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: H32+2F*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX3668EHJ-T    
Active TQFP;32 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet

Notes:
  1. Other options and links for purchasing parts are listed at: http://www.maxim-ic.com/sales.
  2. Didn't Find What You Need? Ask our applications engineers. Expert assistance in finding parts, usually within one business day.
  3. Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel; + = RoHS/lead-free; # = RoHS/lead-exempt; -D = drypack; -U/+U on DS parts = cut tape. More: See Full Data Sheet or Maxim Product Naming Conventions.
  4. * Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.

Similar Products by Function

MAX3690 +3.3V, 622Mbps SDH/SONET 8:1 Serializer with Clock Synthesis and TTL Inputs
MAX3693 +3.3V, 622Mbps SDH/SONET 4:1 Serializer with Clock Synthesis and LVDS Inputs
MAX3669 +3.3V, 622Mbps SDH/SONET Laser Driver with Current Monitors and APC
See All Laser Drivers (26 Products)

Similar Products by Application

Laser Drivers > SDH/SONET
Telecom Switches (PBX and Central Office) > Laser Drivers
Transport Nodes, Access Nodes, Add/Drop Multiplexers, and Digital Cross-Connects > Laser Drivers

Evaluation Kits

MAX3668EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX3668

Products with Similar Part Numbers

MAX3668EVKIT Evaluation Kit for the MAX3668


Didn't Find What You Need?

Information Index

Document Ref.: 19-4799 Rev 4; 2005-03-16
This page last modified: 2010-05-06


 


Contact Us     |     Privacy Policy     |     Legal Notices
Copyright © 2012 by Maxim Integrated Products