DESCRIPTION

· The TZA3011 is a fully integrated laser driver for optical transmission systems, supporting data rates up to 3.2 Gbit/s.

· It includes all necessary control and protection functions for laser driver applications, requiring very few external components and featuring low power dissipation.

· The device utilizes a dual-loop control system for average monitor current (150 µA to 1300 µA) and extinction ratio (5 to 15 linear scale).

· Manufactured in Philips BiCMOS RF process, available in HBCC32 package or as bare die.

· TZA3011A is designed for AC-coupled laser diodes with a 3.3 V supply, while TZA3011B supports DC-coupled laser diodes with 3.3 V and 5 V supplies.

FEATURES

· Supports data rates from 30 Mbit/s to 3.2 Gbit/s.

· Bias and modulation currents up to 100 mA.

· Fast rise and fall times of 80 ps, jitter below 20 ps (peak-to-peak).

· Modulation output voltage up to 2 V dynamic range.

· Compatible with PECL, LVPECL, and CML data and clock inputs.

· Internal common mode voltage for AC-coupled data and clock inputs.

· Operates with a 3.3 V supply voltage.

APPLICATIONS

· Optical transmission systems requiring high-speed data transmission up to 3.2 Gbit/s.

· Systems utilizing AC-coupled or DC-coupled laser diodes with supply voltages of 3.3 V or 5 V.

· Applications needing precise control of laser bias and modulation currents.

· Environments where low power dissipation and minimal external components are critical.