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MAX3798 Description

The MAX3798 is a highly integrated limiting amplifier and VCSEL driver designed for 1x/2x/4x/8x Fibre Channel transmission systems at data rates up to 8.5Gbps as well as for 10GBASE-SR transmission systems at a data rate of 10.3125Gbps. Operating from a single +3.3V supply, this low-power integrated limiting amplifier and VCSEL driver IC enables a platform design for SFP MSA as well as for SFP+ MSA-based optical...

MAX3798 Key Features

  • Low Power Dissipation of 320mW at 3.3V Power Supply
  • Up to 10.32Gbps (NRZ) Operation
  • 3mVP-P Receiver Sensitivity at 10.32Gbps
  • 4psP-P DJ at Receiver Output at 8.5Gbps 8B/10B
  • 4psP-P DJ at Receiver Output at 10.32Gbps 231
  • 1 PRBS
  • 26ps Rise and Fall Time at Rx/Tx Output
  • Mode Select for High-Gain Mode and HighBandwidth Mode
  • CML Output Slew-Rate Adjustment for High-Gain Mode
  • CML Output with Continuous Level Adjustment