GaAs MMICs GN8062
■ 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 waveform distortion. (See the pulse
output current control example).
To use another curr ent 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) When the power supply is turned ON and OFF, set the
current value of the current source connected to the V
IP
pin to zero. This is important to prevent the large current flow through the semiconductor laser during power
ON/OFF.
When the power supply is ON, be sure to turn ON VDD,
after VSS is completely equal to – 5V. When the power
supply is OFF, be sure to turn OFF VSS, after VDD is
completely 0V.
7) Pay attention to release the heat.
Example of pulse output current control circuit
Connection example of pin protection circuit
V
IN
GND
NC
NC
OUT
OUT
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
V
SS
V
SS
V
SS
V
SS
V
SS
V
IN
V
DD
V
IP
V
DD
V
DD
V
IP
+
5V
LASER DIODE
OUTSIDE GN8062
INSIDE GN8062
from CONTROL
CIRCUIT
–5.0V
200Ω to 2kΩ 50Ω
5.0V
GN8062
MA3068(V
Z
=6.8V,Cd=85pF,RZ=6Ω)
GND
NC
NC
OUT
V
SS
V
IN
V
DD
V
IP
GND
NC
I
B
V
EE
=–
5 to 0V
I COLLECTOR
NC
OUT
V
SS
V
IN
V
DD
V
IP
5Ω
0.22mF
–
+
GN8062