MAX3738 - 155Mbps to 4.25Gbps SFF/SFP Laser Driver

Maxim Integrated (now Analog Devices)

Datasheet Details

Part number	MAX3738
Manufacturer	Maxim Integrated (now Analog Devices)
File Size	321.97 KB
Description	155Mbps to 4.25Gbps SFF/SFP Laser Driver
Datasheet	MAX3738 Datasheet

The MAX3738 is a +3.3V laser driver designed for multirate transceiver modules with data rates from 155Mbps to 4.25Gbps.

Lasers can be DC-coupled to the MAX3738 for reduced component count and ease of multirate operation.

Laser extinction ratio control (ERC) combines the

19-3162; Rev 2; 12/08 KIT ATION EVALU E L B A IL AVA www.DataSheet4U.com 155Mbps to 4.

of automatic power control (APC), modulation compensation, and built-in thermal compensation. The APC loop maintains constant average optical power. Modulation compensation increases the modulation current in proportion to the bias current. These control loops, combined with thermal compensation, maintain a constant optical extinction ratio over temperature and lifetime. The MAX3738 accepts differential data input signals. The wide 5mA to 60mA (up to 85mA AC-coupled) modulation current range and.

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