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MAX3735, MAX3735A

2.7Gbps, Low-Power SFP Laser Drivers

Multirate 3.3V Laser Driver for SFP Modules Meets All Requirements for SFF-8472 Digital Diagnostics

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Part Number Status
MAX3735 This product is No Longer Available.
MAX3735A Active: In Production. See Ordering Information for details.

Description

The MAX3735/MAX3735A are +3.3V laser drivers for SFP/SFF applications from 155Mbps up to 2.7Gbps. The devices accept differential input data and provide bias and modulation currents for driving a laser. DC-coupling to the laser allows for multirate applications and reduces the number of external components. The MAX3735/MAX3735A are fully compliant with the SFP MSA timing and the SFF-8472 transmit diagnostic requirements.

An automatic power-control (APC) feedback loop is incorporated to maintain a constant average optical power over temperature and lifetime. The wide modulation current range of 10mA to 60mA (up to 85mA AC-coupled) and bias current of 1mA to 100mA make this product ideal for driving FP/DFB laser diodes in fiber-optic modules. The resistor range for the laser current settings is optimized to interface with the DS1858 SFP controller IC.

The MAX3735/MAX3735A provide transmit-disable control, a single-point latched transmit-failure monitor output, photocurrent monitoring, and bias-current monitoring to indicate when the APC loop is unable to maintain the average optical power. The MAX3735A also features improved multirate operation. The MAX3735/MAX3735A come in package and die form, and operate over the extended temperature range of -40°C to +85°C.
 

Data Sheet

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An evaluation kit is available: MAX3735AEVKIT

Key Features

  • SFP Reference Design Available
  • Fully Compliant with SFP and SFF-8472 MSAs
  • Programmable Modulation Current from 10mA to 60mA (DC-Coupled)
  • Programmable Modulation Current from 10mA to 85mA (AC-Coupled)
  • Programmable Bias Current from 1mA to 100mA
  • Edge Transition Times <51ps
  • 27mA (typ) Power-Supply Current
  • Multirate 155Mbps to 2.7Gbps Operation
  • Automatic Average Power Control
  • On-Chip Pullup Resistor for TX_Disable
  • 24-Pin 4mm x 4mm QFN package
 

Applications/Uses

  • 1G/2G Fibre Channel SFF/SFP Optical Transceiver Modules
  • Gigabit Ethernet SFF/SFP Transceiver Modules
  • Modules
  • Multirate OC-3 to OC-48 FEC SFF/SFP Transceiver Modules
   

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
MAX3735  1 to 4.5 155 2700 3.3 27 CML 60 100 Yes
QFN/24
TQFN/24
$1.24 @1k
MAX3735A 
QFN/24
TQFN/24
$1.24 @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

MAX3735, MAX3735A: Typical Application Circuit
Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 596   HFAN-02.2.0: Extinction Ratio and Power Penalty
Application Note 985   HFAN-09.0.2: Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio and the Q-Factor in Fiber-Optic Communications Systems
Application Note 1747   MAX3735: Choosing the APC Loop Capacitors Used with MAX3735/MAX3735A SFP Module Designs
Reference Design 1766   HFRD-03.0: Multi-Rate (1Gbps - 2.7Gbps) Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transmitter
Application Note 1908   MAX3735: Using the MAX3735 in a Small Form Factor (SFF) Transceiver Module
Application Note 1937   HFAN-02.3.3: Optimizing the Resolution of Laser Driver Current Settings Using a Linear Digital Potentiometer
Application Note 2111   MAX3735A: Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 1: DC-Coupled Optimization Techniques
Reference Design 2135   HFRD-04.0: 2.7Gbps, 1310nm Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver
Application Note 2703   MAX3735A: Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 3: Differential Drive
Application Note 2930   HFAN-02.4.0: Over-Voltage Protection for SFP Laser Drivers [Application Brief]
Application Note 3015   MAX3735A: MAX3735A Laser Driver Output Configurations, Part 4: Driving VCSELS
Application Note 3239   HFAN-02.5.0: Single-Ended vs Differential Methods of Driving a Laser Diode
Reference Design 3376   HFRD-15.3: High-Frequency SFP Host Board (Includes Integrated RS-232 to I²C Conversion)
Application Note 3427   Interfacing the DS1859 Digitally Controlled Resistors to the MAX3735 Laser Driver
Reference Design 3600   HFRD-21.0: 2.5Gbps Cooled TOSA Evaluation Board (Includes MAX3735A Laser Driver and MAX8521 TEC Controller)
Application Note 3725   HFAN-02.6.0: Reducing Noise and Wander in Low-Speed (<622Mbps) Optical Transmitters
Application Note 3742   MAX3735A: Special Considerations When Interfacing the MAX3735A to the DS1859
Application Note 3766   HFTA-12.0: Measuring Crosstalk Penalty in High-Speed Bidirectional Serial Communication Modules

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report: MAX3735.pdf MAX3735A.pdf
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Software/Models

MAX3735AETG IBIS Model
MAX3735ETG SPICE Input/Output Model

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
MAX3735AE/D     N/A No Longer Available DICE SALES;NA pin;DICE;

Land Pattern: Not Applicable
Use pkgcode/variation: DICE*
See data sheet
MAX3735AEGG    
Active QFN;24 pin;16 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0106 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0219 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: G2444-1*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX3735AEGG-T    
Active QFN;24 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX3735AETG    
Active TQFN;24 pin;16.8 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0139 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0021 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T2444-3*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: No
Materials Analysis
MAX3735AETG+  
Active TQFN;24 pin;16.8 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0139 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0021 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T2444+3*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX3735AETG+T    
Active TQFN;24 pin;16.8 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0139 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0021 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: T2444+3*
-40°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX3735AETG-T    
Active QFN;24 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

-40°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX3735E/D     N/A No Longer Available DICE SALES;NA pin;DICE;

Land Pattern: Not Applicable
Use pkgcode/variation: DICE*
See data sheet

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