trol for constant output power over case temperature range
Offering multiple output power o ptio ns an d SONE T/SDH compatib ility, the 12 41/1243-Type U ncooled La se r Transmi t ter is
manufactured in a 20-pin, plastic DIP with a single-mode fiber
pigtail.
No thermoel ec tric cooler required; reduces size
■
and power consumption
Uses low-power dissipation CMOS technology
■
Qualified to meet the intent of Bellcore reliability
■
practices
Operates over data rates to 1062.5 Mbits/s (NRZ)
The 1241/1243/1245-type Laser Transmitters are
designed for use in transmission systems and highspeed data communication applications. Used in
intraoffice and intermediate-reach applications, the
transmitters are configured to operate at SONET rates
up to OC-12, as well as at ITU-T synchronous digital
hierarchy (SDH) rates up to STM-4. Specific versions
are also capable of operating up to 1062.5 Mbits/s.
The transmitter meets all present Bellcore GR-253CORE requirements, ANSI T1.117-1991 SONET single-mode, and the ITU-T G.957 and G.958 recommendations. (See Table 5 to select transmitters for the
various SONET/SDH segments.)
The transmitter requires a single power supply (+5 V or
–5 V) and operates over data rates of 1 Mbits/s to
622 Mbits/s (NRZ). Automatic power control circuitry
provides constant optical output power over the operating case temperature range. The automatic power control circuitry also compensates for laser aging. The
optical wavelength tolerance at 25 °C is 1310 nm. The
temperature coefficient of wavelength for 1.3 µm FabryPerot transmitters (1241-Type) is approximately
0.4 nm/°C. The temperature coefficient of wavelength
for 1.3 µm and 1.55 µm distributed-feedback (DFB)
transmitters (1243/1245-Type) is approximately
0.1 nm/°C.
Transmitters are available for operation over several dif-
ferent temperature ranges from –40 °C to +85 °C. Manufactured in a 20-pin DIP, the transmitter consists of a
hermetic, InGaAs laser and a single CMOS driver IC.
The low-power consumption circuit provides modulation, automatic optical output power control, and data
reference. The module can be driven by either ac- or
dc-coupled data in single-ended or differential configuration. (See Recommended User I nte rfaces section for
typical connection schemes.) The laser bias and backfacet monitor currents are electrically accessible for
transmitter performance monitoring. The transmitter
optical output may be disabled by a logic-level input.
Functional Overview
Transmitter Circuit Description and
Operation
Figure 1 shows a simplified schematic of the transmitter; pin information is listed in Table 1. The laser within
the transmitter is driven by a single CMOS integrated
circuit, which provides the input data signal re ference
level with automatic, temperature-compensated laser
bias, and modulation-current control. A back-facet pho-
todetector diode within the laser module provides an
indication of the laser's average optical output power.
The back-facet diode current is accessible as a voltage
proportional to photocurrent through pins 17 and 19 on
the transmitter. The back-facet diode also forms part of
the feedback control circuit, which helps maintain constant output power.
The laser bias current is accessible as a dc-voltage by
measuring the voltage developed across pins 2 and 4
of the transmitter. Dividing this voltage by 10 Ω will
yield the value o f the laser bias current. This valu e will
change up or down in response t o operati ng temperature, power supply voltage, data pattern, and laser
aging characteristics.
Table 1. Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Name
1No user connection
2Laser bias monitor (+)
3No user connection
4Laser bias monitor (–)
5V
6V
EE
CC
*
†
*
†
7Transmitter disable
8V
9V
10No user connection
CC
CC
†
11Case ground (RF ground)
12V
CC
13Case ground (RF ground)
14V
EE
15DATA
16DATA
17Laser back-facet monitor (–)
18V
CC
19Laser back-facet monitor (+)
20No user connection
* Pins d esignate d as no user co nnection should not be tie d to
ground or any other circuit potential.
† Lase r back-facet and bi as m on itor funct io ns a re cu stomer-use
optio ns that are not require d for normal operations of the transmitter. They are normally used during manufacture and for
diagnostics.
*
*
†
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1241/1243/1245-Type Uncooled Laser
Functional Overview
TRANSMITTER
(continued)
(2)
(+)
(4)
(–)
(19)
(+)
(17)
(–)
(16)
DATA
(15)
DATA
(7)
DISABLE
15 k•
LASER BIAS MONITOR VOLTAGE
15 k•
15 k•
LASER BACK-FACET MONITOR VOLTAGE
15 k•
30 k•
V
– 1.3 V
CC
30 k•
BAND GAP
REFERENCE
INPUT DATA
COMPARATOR
BACK-FACET
DETECTOR
AUTOMATIC POWER
CONTROL CIRCUITRY
MODULATION
CIRCUITRY
I
BF
TEMPERATURE
t
SENSOR
I
BIAS
V
CC
LASER
FIBER PIGTAIL
10 •
I
MOD
1-868(C).h
Figure 1. Simplified Transmitter Schematic Input Data
Input Data
Data enter s the transmitt er through a comparator.
These inputs have internal pull-down resistors to a volt-
. Thi s conf igura-
age reference that is 1.3 V below V
CC
tion allows the transmitter to be dr iven from either a
input signal, the optical signal will be the complement
of the data input signal.
The differental inputs of the 1241 Gbit versions are terminated internally with 100 Ω between t he DATA and
DA TA
inputs.
single-ended or a differential input signal. Since the
input is a comparator instead of a gate, the absolute
input signal levels are not important when the inputs
are driven differentially. When driven sin gle-ended,
however, the input signal voltage should be centered
around V
– 1.3 V to eliminate pulse-width distortion.
CC
With a single-ended input, either input can be used and
the unused input can be left as an open circu i t due to
the internal reference shown in Figure 1. The optical
output signal will be in the same sense as the input
data—an input logic high turns the las er diode on and
Minimum Data Rate
Because the modulation and bias control circuitry are
influenced by the input data pattern, the standard
transmitter cannot be used in burst-mode type applications. For burst-mode applications, please contact your
Agere Account Man ager. The minimum data rate
(pseudorandom data, 50% average duty cycle) for the
1241/1243/1245-Type Transmitters is approximately
1 Mbit/s.
an input logic low turns the laser diode off. However, if
the nega tive input is used with a single-ended data
Since most applications operate at very high data
rates, high-frequency design techniques need to be
used to ensure optimum performance from the transmitter and interfacing circuitry. Input signal paths
should be kept as short and as straight as possible; differential signal lines should be equal in length, and
controlled-impedance stripline or microstrip construction should always be used when laying out th e printedwiring board traces for the data lines. The Recommended User Inter faces section of this data sheet
shows several methods of interfacing to the transmitter.
(continued)
Power Supplies
The transmitter is configured for operation from either a
single +5 V power supply or a single –5 V power supply . F or positive power supply operation, connect Vcc to
the +5 V power supply and c onnect V
circuit common. For operation from a –5 V power supply, connect V
power supply. Whichever option is chosen, the V
V
connection to the transmitter should be well filtered
EE
to prevent power supply noise from interfering with
transmitter operation.
to ground and connect VEE to the –5 V
CC
to ground or
EE
CC
or
Transmitter Specifications
Connector Opti ons
The standard optical fiber pigtail is 8 µm core singlemode fiber having a 0.036 in. (914 µm) diameter tightbuffered outer-jacket. The standard length is 39 in. ±
4 in. (1 m ± 10 cm) and c an be te rm inated with either
an SC or FC-PC optical connector. Other connector
options may be available on special order . Contact your
Agere Account Manager for ordering information.
Handling Precautions
CAUTION: This device is susceptible to damage as
a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Take proper precautions during b o th
handling and testing. Follow guidelines
such as JEDEC Publication No. 108-A
(Dec. 1988).
Although protection circuitry is designed into the
device, take proper precautions to avoid exposure to
ESD. Agere employs a human-body model (HBM) for
ESD-suscepti bility testing and protection-design evaluation. ESD voltage thresholds are dependent on the
critical parameters used to define the model. A stan dard HBM (resistance = 1.5 kΩ, capacitance = 100 pF)
is wi dely used and, there fore, can be used for comparison purposes. The HBM ESD withstand voltage established for the 1241-/1243- T yp e Transmitter is ±1000 V.
Optical Output Power
During manufacture, the optical output power of every
transmitter is tuned to the typical value specified in the
data sheet for that particular transmitter code. The tuning is performed at room ambient and a power supply
voltage of 5 V. The minimum and maximum values
listed in the data sheet for each code group reflect the
worst-case limits that the transmitter is expected to
operate within over its lifetime and over the allowed
power supply and the operating temperature range.
Every transmitter shipped receives a final test, which
includes a SONET eye-mask test at either the OC-3
(STM-1) data rate of 155.52 Mbits/s, the OC-12 (STM4)
data rate of 622.08 Mbits/s, or the fibre channel FC-0
data rate of 1062.5 Mbits/s. The eye-mask test is
meant to examine the performance of the transmitter's
output optical waveform relative to a minimum data pattern eye opening.
Transmitter Processing
The transmitter can withstand normal wave-soldering
processes. The complete transmitter module is not hermetically sealed; therefore, it should not be immersed
in or sprayed with any cleaning so lutio n or solvents.
The process cap and fiber pigtail jacket deformation
temperature is 85 °C. Transmitter pins can be wavesoldered at maximum temperature of 250 °C for
10 seconds.
Installation Considerations
Although the transmitter features a robust design, care
should be used during handling. The optical connector
should be kept free from dust, and the process cap
should be kept in place as a dust cover when the
device is not connected to a cable. If contamination is
present on the optical connector, canned air with an
exten sion tube can be used to remove any debris.
Other cleaning procedures are identified in the technical note, Cleaning Fiber-Optic As se mblies (TN95010LWP).
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1241/1243/1245-Type Uncooled Laser
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses in excess of the absolute maximum ratings can cause permanent damage to the device. These are absolute stress ratin gs onl y. Functional operation o f the device is not implied at thes e or any other conditions in excess
of those given in the operations sections of the data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings for extended
periods can adversely affect device reliability.
ParameterSymbolMinMaxUnit
Supply Voltage
Operating Case Temperat ure Range
*
†
Storage Case Temperature RangeT
Lead Soldering Temperature/Time——250/10°C/s
Relative Humidity (noncondensing)RH—85%
Minimum Fiber Bend Radius—1.00 (25.4)—in. (mm)
*With VEE connected to –5 V, VCC must be at 0 V; with VCC connected to +5 V, V
†
Specification depends upon the code ordered. The de vice is capable of a cold start at –40 °C; specifications are me t
after a warm-up time determined by the system thermal design.
——5.5V
T
C
stg
–4085°C
–4085°C
EE
must be at 0 V.
Characteristics
Minimum and maximum values specified over operating case temperature range at 50% duty cycle data signal and
end of life (EOL). Typical values ar e measured at beginning-of-life (BOL) room temperature unless otherwise noted.
Table 2. Electrical Characteristics
ParameterSymbolMinTypMaxUnit
Power Supply Voltage
Power Supply Current DrainI
Input Data Voltage:
Low
High
Input Transition Time
Transmitter Disable Voltage
Transmitter Enable VoltageV
Output Disable Time
Output Enable Time
Laser Bias Voltage
Laser M on it o r Voltage (50% duty cycle )
1. With V
2. Input measured from V
3. Between 10% and 90% (50% duty cycle) where t is the bit period in ns.
4. The tran smitter is normally enabled and only requires an external voltage to disable.
5. Time measured from rising edge of disable signal until optical output (laser diode) has turned off.
6. Time measured from falling edge of enable signal until optical output has stabilized at nominal output power level.
7. The laser bias current is obtained by dividing the bias voltage by the 10 Ω current-sensing resist ors. (See Figure 1.) W hen measuring these
8. The laser back-f acet monitor voltage is a scaled output that trac ks the trans m itter optical output power.
EE
connected to –5 V, VCC must be at 0 V; with VCC connecte d to +5 V, V
voltage s or using the m in conjunction with alarm circuits, use a high-inpu t impedance device.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
CC
with 50 Ω load to (VCC – 2 V). 10K, 10K H, an d 100K ECL c o mp atible.
V4.755.05.50V
TOTAL
VIL
V
IH
t
I
V
D
EN
t
D
t
EN
V
B
V
BF
—30130mA
–1.81
–1.16
—t/4—ns
VCC – 2.0—V
V
EE
——0.20µs
——2.00µs
0.010.060.70V
0.010.050.20V
EE
must be at 0 V.
—
—
–1.47
–0.88
CC
V
V
V
—VEE + 0.8V
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Data Sheet
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Characteristics
(continued)
Table 3. Optic al Characteristics
ParameterSymbolMinTypMaxUnit
Average Power Output Options
Extinctio n Ratio
2
Optical Rise and Fall Times
OC-3/STM-1
OC-12/STM4
1062.5 Mbits/s
1
3
:
P
r
t
R
tR, t
tR, t
O
E
, t
F
F
F
See Ordering Information.dBm
10——dB
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.0
0.5
0.37
ns
ns
ns
Center WavelengthλSee Ordering Information.nm
RMS Spectral Width
Side-mode Suppression Ratio
1. Output power definitions and measurement per ITU-T Recommenda tion G.957 and G.958.
2. Ratio of logic 1 to logic 0 power levels.
3. Be t w ee n 10% and 90% ( 50 % duty cycle) .
4. Roo t- m ean-squa r e spectra l wi dth accoun ts for modes up to and inclu ding thos e 20 dB down from the central mode.
(Applies to 1241-Type only. )
5. Ap pl ie s to 1243/124 5-Type only.
4
5
∆λ——4nm
SMSR30——dB
Recommended User Interfaces
V
EE
50 • MICROSTRIP OR STRIPLINE-
360 •
ECL
DRIVER
360 •
* Locate these comp o ne nt s a s cl os e to DATA/DATA inputs as possible.
CONTROLLED IMPEDANCE TRACES
V
EE
50 •*
0.1 µF
50 •*
16
D
TRANSMITTER
15
D
1-496(C).c
Note: The 1241 gigab it version does not requ i r e the external 50 Ω termi nations since this terminatio n is included inside t he module.
Figure 2. dc-Coupled, Differential Input
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1241/1243/1245-Type Uncooled Laser
Recommended User Interfaces
Note: Input ca n als o be c on ne c ted to DATA; unuse d input pin remains unconnected.
(622 M bits/s a nd below only.)
Figure 3. dc -coupled, Single-End e d Input
(continued)
50 • COAX
OR 50 •
STRIPLINE
VCC – 2 V
(CUSTOMER
SUPPLIED)
1.0 µF
50 •
15
16
D
TRANSMITTER
D
1-497(C)
V
CC
*
50 • COAX
OR 50 •
STRIPLINE
1.0 µF
1.0 µF
* This network introduces a slight offset between DATA and DATA, which tur ns the laser
619 •
15
D
TRANSMITTER
16
D
1960 •
*
27 •
*
EE
V
50 •
1-498(C)
transmitter off wh en t h er e is no data present at t he inputs. ( 62 2 Mb its/s and bel ow o nly.)
Figure 4. ac-Coupled, Single-Ended Input
Qualification and Reliability
To help ensure high product reliability and customer satisfaction, Agere Systems is committed to an intensive quality program that starts in the design phase and proceeds through the manufacturing proc ess. Optoelectronics modules are qualified to Agere Systems internal standards using MIL-STD-883 test methods and procedures and using
sampling techniques consistent with Bellcore requirements. The 1241/1243/1245 series of transmitters have
undergone an extensive and rigorous set of qualification tests. This qualification program fully meets the intent of
Bellcore reliability practices TR-NWT-000468 and TA-NWT-00 0983. In addition, the desi gn, development, and manufacturing facility of the Op toel ectronics unit at Agere Systems has been ce rtified to be in full complia nce with the
latest ISO-9001 Quality System Standards.
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Data Sheet
1241/1243/12 45-Type Uncooled Las er Transmitter
September 1999
Outline Diagram
Dimensions are in inches and (millimeters). Unless ot herwise noted, tolerances are ±0.005 in (±0.127 mm).
0.635
(16.14)
0.350 (8.89)
0.125
(3.18)
0.110
(2.80)
(34.01)
0.100
(2.54)
0.900
(22.86)
1.339
TOP VIEW
PIN 20PIN 11
0.950
(24.13)
PIN 1 INDICATOR
0.144
(3.66)
0.018
(0.46)
0.400
(10.16)
PIN 1PIN 10
BOTTOM VIEW
1-987C).a
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1241/1243/1245-Type Uncooled Laser
Laser Safety Information
Class I Las e r Product
All versions of the 1241/1243/1245-Type transmitters are Class I laser products per CDRH, 21 CFR 1040 Laser
Safety requirements. The 1241/1243/1245-Type transmitters have been classified with the FDA under accession
number 8720009. All versions are Class I laser products per IEC 825-1:1993.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, and procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous laser radiation exp osure.
This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11.
8.8 µm single-mode pigtail with connector
Wa v el ength = 1.3 µm
Maximum power = 1.6 mW
Notice
Unterminated optical connectors may emit laser radiation.
Do not view with optical instruments.
Table 4. A gere Transmitters for SONET/SDH Ap pl ications
* ∆λ for these codes is 2.5 nm maximum. All other 1241-type codes are 4 nm maximum.
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1241/1243/1245-Type Uncooled Laser
Part Numbering for the 1241/1243/1245-Type Transmitter
1 2 4 X XXX XField D escription
Laser Type:
1 = 1.3 µm Fabry-Perot laser, 3 = 1.3 µm DFB laser, 5 = 1.55 µm DFB laser
Optical Connector:
C = SC, F = FC/PC
Data Rate:
A = 155 Mbits/s, B = 622 Mbits/s, C = 1062.5 Mbits/s
Typical Power :
D = 0 dBm, F = –2 dBm, L = –5 dBm, P = –8 dBm, U = –11 dBm
Customer Options:
A—F
Table 6. Related Produc ts
DescriptionDevice NumberDocument Number
155 Mbits/s and 622 Mbits/s for SONET/
SDH Applications
155 Mbits/s and 622 Mbits/s Receivers
with Clock and Data Recovery for
SONET/SDH Applications
1340-Type Pin Rece iverDS99-072LWP
1345-Type Pin Rece iver with Clock and
Data Recovery
DS99-071LWP
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