GaAs MMICs GN8061
■ Block Diagram
■ Caution for Handling
1) The recommended VIN voltage is 2.5 to 3V for [H] and
0 to 0.4V for [L].
2) Do not apply VIN while the power supply is OFF.
3) For the current source to be connected to the VIP pin,
use a Si bipolar transistor as shown in the circuit diagram.
(Example: 2SD874)
To connect a resistor to the emitter or collector, use a
resistor of a few ohm. The use of higher resistor may
cause large change in the voltage at the VIP pin, and
may make the output wav eform distortion. (See the pulse
output current control example).
To use another current control circuit, set so that the V
IP
pin voltage becomes around 2V.
4) When mounting, minimize the connection distance be-
tween the semiconductor laser and IC, and use the chip
parts (C, R) of less parasitic effects.
5) Attention to damage by the power surge (see the ex-
ample connection of the pin protection circuit).
During handling, take care to ground the human body
and solder iron tip.
6) The current value of the current source connected to the
VIP pin should be zero to protect the semiconductor laser when the power supply is turned ON and OFF.
When the power supply is ON, mak e VSS to rise earlier
than VDD. When the po wer supply is OFF, make VDD to
fall earlier than VSS. When VDD= 5V, VSS= 0 even
transitionary, the current of about 30mA flows through
the semiconductor laser.
7) Pay attention to release the heat.
Example of pulse output current control circuit
Connection example of pin protection circuit
VIN
V
SS
VSSV
IP
V
SS
V
SS
V
SS
V
Ib1
(0 to 5V)
V
DD
V
DD
+
5V
OUT
LASER DIODE
OUTSIDE GN8061
INSIDE GN8061
from CONTROL
CIRCUIT
V
DD
V
Ib2
(–5 to 0V)
–5.0V
100 to 200W
3k to 5kW
200 to 2kΩ 50Ω
5.0V
GN8061
GND
V
Ib1
V
Ib2
OUT
V
SS
V
IN
V
DD
V
IP
MA3068(VZ=6.8V,Cd=85pF,RZ=6Ω)
GN8061
GND
V
Ib1
I
B
V
EE
=–
5 to 0V
I COLLECTOR
V
Ib2
OUT
V
SS
V
IN
V
DD
V
IP
5Ω
0.22mF
–
+