MAX3861

2.7Gbps Post Amp with Automatic Gain Control

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Description

The MAX3861 is a low-power amplifier with automatic gain control (AGC), designed for WDM transmission systems employing optical amplifiers and requiring a vertical threshold adjustment after the post amp. Operating from a single 3.3V supply, this AGC amplifier linearly amplifies/attenuates the input signal while maintaining a fixed output-voltage swing at data rates up to 2.7Gbps. The input and output are on-chip terminated to match 50Ω interfaces.

This amplifier has a small-signal bandwidth of 3.4GHz and an input-referred noise of 0.26mVRMS. Over an input signal range of 6mVP-P to 1200mVP-P (46dB), the MAX3861 delivers a constant output amplitude adjustable from 400mVP-P to 920mVP-P. Variation in output swing is controlled within 0.2dB over a 16dB input range. The MAX3861 provides a received-signalstrength indicator (RSSI) that is linear, within 2.5%, for input signal levels up to 100mVP-P and an input signal detect (SD) with programmable threshold.
 

Data Sheet

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Key Features

  • Single 3.3V Power Supply
  • 72mA Supply Current
  • 3.4GHz Small-Signal Bandwidth
  • 0.26mVRMS Input-Referred Noise
  • 6mVP-P to 1200mVP-P Input Range (46dB)
  • Input Signal Detect with Programmable Threshold
  • RSSI (Linear Up to 100mVP-P)
  • Adjustable Output Amplitude
  • 0.2dB Output Voltage Variation (Over 16dB Input Signal Variation)
 

Applications/Uses

  • Continuous Rate Receivers
  • Long-Reach Optical Receivers
  • OC-48/STM-16 Transmission Systems
  • WDM Optical Receivers
   

Key Specifications:

Limiting Amplifiers
Part Number Target Oper. Range
(Gbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
VSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
I/O Type Input Sens.
(mV)
LOS Sens.
(mV)
Edge Speed
(ps)
EV Kit Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Budgetary Price
min max typ min max max w/pins See Notes
MAX3861  1 to 4.5 2125 2500 3.3 72 CML 15 4.5 130 Yes
QFN/24
TQFN/24
16 $12.67 @1k
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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

MAX3861: Typical Application Circuit
Typical Application Circuit

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Document Ref.: 19-2342 Rev 3; 2005-02-25
This page last modified: 2008-03-12




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