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Description

The MAX3736 is a compact, +3.3V multirate laser driver for SFP/SFF applications up to 3.2Gbps. The device accepts differential data and provides 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 wide 5mA to 60mA (85mA AC-coupled) modulation current range and 1mA to 100mA bias current make the MAX3736 ideal for driving FP/DFB laser diodes in fiber optic modules. The laser current setting can be controlled by a current DAC, a voltage DAC, or a resistor. Very low power dissipation, small package size, and reduced component count, make this part an ideal solution for SFP-module applications. The MAX3736 is available in dice or in a small 3mm x 3mm, 16-pin thin QFN package. It operates over a -40° to +85° temperature range.

Key Features		Applications/Uses
Fully Compatible with SFP and SFF-8472 Specifications Programmable Modulation Current from 5mA to 60mA (DC-Coupled) Programmable Modulation Current from 5mA to 85mA (AC-Coupled) Programmable Bias Current from 1mA to 100mA 56ps Edge Transition Times 22mA (typ) Power-Supply Current Multirate Operation Up to 3.2Gbps On-Chip Pullup Resistor for DIS 16-Pin, 3mm x 3mm Thin QFN Package		10G Ethernet LX4 Modules 1G/2G Fibre Channel SFF/SFP Transceiver Modules Gigabit Ethernet SFF/SFP Transceiver Modules Multirate OC-3 to OC-48 FEC SFF/SFP Transceiver Modules

Diagram

Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 3257: Using DS3902 in Low Cost Optical Modules - MAX3736 Application Note 4222: DS1863; DS1865; DS1875: How to Interface to MAX3735 or MAX3741 Compact Laser Driver - MAX3736

Evaluation Kits

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Design Guides

FIBER (PDF)

Reliability Reports

Show FIT data for: MAX3736 Request Reliability Report for: MAX3736

Software/Models

MAX3736 SPICE Input/Output Model MAX3736ETE IBIS Model

Ordering Information
Notes: Other options and links for purchasing parts are listed at: http://www.maxim-ic.com/sales. Didn't Find What You Need? Ask our applications engineers. Expert assistance in finding parts, usually within one business day. Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel; + = RoHS/lead-free; # = RoHS/lead-exempt. More: SeeFull Data Sheet or Part Naming Conventions. * 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.
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MAX3736	Free Sample	Buy	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT   DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX3736EVKIT					See data sheet
MAX3736E/D			DICE SALES;0 pin; Use pkgcode/variation: DICE*		See data sheet
MAX3736ETE			THIN QFN;16 pin;10 mm² Dwg: 21-0136I (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T1633-2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX3736ETE-T			THIN QFN;16 pin;10 mm² Dwg: 21-0136I (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T1633-2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: No Materials Analysis
MAX3736ETE+			THIN QFN;16 pin;10 mm² Dwg: 21-0136I (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T1633+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis
MAX3736ETE+T			THIN QFN;16 pin;10 mm² Dwg: 21-0136I (PDF) Use pkgcode/variation: T1633+2*	-40°C to +85°C	RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free Materials Analysis

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