
3.2 Gbps, 3.3 V, Low Noise,
FEATURES
Bandwidth: 2.5 GHz
Optical sensitivity: −24.2 dBm
Differential transimpedance: 4400 V/A
Power dissipation: 70 mW
Differential output swing: 260 mV p-p
Input overload current: 4.3 mA p-p
On-chip RSSI function
Low frequency cutoff: 20 kHz
On-chip PD filter: R
= 200 Ω, CF = 20 pF
F
Die size: 0.7 mm × 1.2 mm
APPLICATIONS
3.2 Gbps or below optical receivers
SONET/GbE/FC optical receivers
SFF-8472-compliant receivers
PIN/APD-TIA receive optical subassemblies (ROSA)
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Transimpedance Amplifier
ADN2880
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ADN2880 is a 3.3 V, high gain SiGe transimpedance
amplifier (TIA). The TIA converts the small signal current of a
photo detector into differential voltage output. The ADN2880
features a 315 nA typical input-referred noise, enabling an
optical sensitivity of −24.2 dBm (0.85 A/W PIN). With a
bandwidth of 2.5 GHz, the ADN2880 allows a data rate
operation up to 3.2 Gbps. Typical power dissipation is
approximately 70 mW.
To facilitate the assembly in small form factor packages, such
as TO-46 headers, the ADN2880 provides an on-chip RC filter
(200 Ω, 20 pF) and features a 20 kHz low frequency cutoff
without using an external capacitor. An on-chip RSSI circuit,
which generates a voltage proportional to the average photodiode current, is also available for power monitoring and
assembly alignment.
The ADN2880 is available in die form. With a chip area of
1.2 mm × 0.7 mm, the TIA layout is specifically optimized for
TO-Can-based packages.
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Based on 1550 nm PIN, responsivity = 0.85 A/W, ER = 9 dB, BER < 10
−10
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FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
3.3V
VCCFILTER VCC
FILTER
IN
20pF
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0.85V
GND GND CAP
50Ω200Ω 50Ω
1400Ω
Figure 1.
OUT
OUTB
5mA
RSSI
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ADN2880
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Pad Layout and Function Descriptions..........................................5
Applications....................................................................................... 1
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Electrical Specifications................................................................... 3
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................ 4
ESD Caution.................................................................................. 4
REVISION HISTORY
7/05—Revision 0: Initial Version
Typical Perform anc e Characte ristics ..............................................6
Assembly Recommendations...........................................................9
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 12
Die Information.......................................................................... 12
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 12
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ADN2880
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Minimum/maximum VCC = 3.3 V ± 0.3 V, T
Table 1.
Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Bandwidth (BW)
Total Input Referred RMS Noise (I
Total Input Referred RMS Noise (I
Small Signal Transimpedance (ZT)
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RMS
RMS
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−3 dB 1.9 2.5 GHz
) CD = 0.8 pF, dc to 2.1 GHz 315 485 nA
) CD = 0.6 pF, dc to 2.1 GHz 300 nA
100 MHz, differential 2700 4400 6200 V/A
100 MHz, single-ended 1350 2200 3100 V/A
Low Frequency Cutoff CAP = open, IIN = 20 μA 20 kHz
CAP = 1 nF, IIN = 20 μA 1.0 kHz
Output Return Loss DC to 3.5 GHz, differential −26 −20 dB
Input Overload Current ER = 10 dB, at 95°C
Maximum Differential Output Swing I
Output Data Transition Time I
PSRR IIN = 0 mA, <10 MHz 39 dB
Group Delay Variation 1.0 GHz to 3.0 GHz 50 ps
Transimpedance Ripple 50 MHz to 1.0 GHz, single-ended 0.93 dB
Deterministic Jitter 10 μA < I
100 μA < I
10 μA < I
Linear Output Range Differential, <1 dB compression 210 mV p-p
Linear Input Current Range Single-ended, <1 dB compression 53 μA p-p
DC PERFORMANCE
Power Dissipation I
Input Voltage Compliance voltage 0.85 V
Output Common-Mode Voltage DC (50 Ω) terminated to VCC VCC − 0.12 V
Output Impedance Single-ended 50 Ω
PD FILTER Resistance R
PD FILTER Capacitance CF 20 pF
RSSI Gain I
RSSI Offset I
RSSI Accuracy 5 μA < I
20 μA < I
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An equivalent I
= 13 μA current signal is applied to the TIA input. No input capacitor is applied.
IN, P-P
= −40°C to +95°C; typical VCC = 3.3 V, T
AMBIENT
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= 2.0 mA 170 260 375 mV p-p
IN, P- P
= 1.0 mA; 20% to 80% rise/fall time 60 ps
IN, P-P
≤ 100 μA, K28.5 @ 3.2 Gbps 16 ps p-p
IN, P- P
≤ 2.0 mA, K28.5 @ 3.2 Gbps 25 ps p-p
IN, P- P
≤ 2.0 mA, PRBS 231 − 1 at OC48 (FEC) 38 ps p-p
IN, P- P
= 0 mA 70 110 mW
IN, AVE
F
= 5 μA to 1 mA 0.85 V/mA
IN, AVE
= 10 μA 8.0 mV
IN, AVE
≤ 20 μA ±7 %
IN, P- P
≤ 1 mA ±3 %
IN, P- P
= 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
AMBIENT
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2.1
4.3 mA p-p
200 Ω
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ADN2880
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Table 2.
Parameter Rating
Supply Voltage (VCC to GND) 5 V
Maximum Voltage to All Input
and Output Signal Pins
Minimum Voltage to All Input
and Output Signal Pins
Maximum Input Current 10 mA
Storage Temperature Range −65°C to +125°C
Operating Ambient Temperature Range −40°C to +95°C
Maximum Junction Temperature 125°C
Die Attach Temperature (<30 sec) 410°C
VCC + 0.4 V
GND – 0.4 V
Stresses above those listed under Absolute Maximum Rating
may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress
rating only; functional operation of the device at these or any
other conditions above those indicated in the operational
section of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
ESD CAUTION
ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Electrostatic charges as high as 4000 V readily accumulate on the
human body and test equipment and can discharge without detection. Although this product features
proprietary ESD protection circuitry, permanent damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy
electrostatic discharges. Therefore, proper ESD precautions are recommended to avoid performance
degradation or loss of functionality.
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