• Integrated Photodetector/Transimpedance
Amplifier Optimized for High-Speed Optical
Communications Applications
• Fibre Channel/Gigabit Ethernet Compatible
• High Bandwidth
Part NumberData Rate
VSC78091.25Gb/s8001.4100
Bandwidth
(MHz)
• Low Input Noise Equivalent Power
• Large Optically Active Area
• Single 3.3V Power Supply
Input Noise
µW rms)
(
Optically Active Area
µm diameter)
(
General Description
The VSC7809 integrated Photodetector/Transimpedance Amplifier provides a highly integrated solution
for converting light from a fiber optic communications channel into a differential output voltage. The benefits
of V itesse S emiconduct or’ s Galliu m Arsenide H- GaAs process ar e fully ut ilized to prov ide very high b andwidth
and low noise in a product with a large optically active area for easy alignment. The sensitivity, duty cycle distortion and jitter meet or exceed all Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet application requirements. Par ts are
available in either die form, flat-windowed packages or in ball-lens packag es.
By using a metal-semiconductor-metal (MSM) photodetector with a monolithic integrated transimpedance
amplifier , t he in put capac it ance is lowered which allows for a larger optica ll y act i ve ar ea t han in di scr et e phot odetectors. Integration also allows superior tracking over process, temperature and voltage between the photodetector and the amplifier, resulting in higher performance. This part can easily be used in developing Fibre
Channel Electro-Optic Receivers which exhibit very high performance and ease of use.
Rise Time--400ps20%-80% P = -5dBm
Fall Time--400ps20%-80% P = -5dBm
(1)
(2)
MaxUnitsConditions
Frequencies up to 40MHz
Use external filter to get
PSRR of -35dB
-3db, P
50MHz
-3db,
P = -15dBm @ 50MHz
P = -5dBm,
R
LOAD
R
LOAD
P = -15dBm @ 50MHz
P = -5dBm
+/-10% Voltage Window
VSC7809
(3)
.
(4)
= -15dBm @
-12(5)
= 100Ω differential
= 100Ω
Notes: (1) Specified over 0°C (ambient) to 70°C (case).
(2) Typical conditions 25°C and 3.3V power supply.
(3) See Note 1 in Application Note 48.
(4) P = Incident Optical Power
(5) See Note 2 In Application Note 48.
Power Supply6V Required
Storage Temperature-55°C to 125°C (case temperature under bias)
Storage Humidity5 to 95% R.H. (including condensation )
Operating Humidity8 to 80% R.H. (excluding condensation)
Incident Optical P ower+3dBm
500 G. Half Sine Wave
Pulse Duration 1 +/-0.5 ms
3 blows in each direction
20 > 2000 > 20Hz, 10 Minutes
Vibration
10 G. Peak Acceleration
4 Complete Cycles, 3 Perpendicular Axes
Table 3: Recommended Operating Conditions
SymbolParameterLimits
V
T
P
SS
OP
MAX
Power Supply3.0VP-3.6V (3.3V nominal)
Operating Temperature0°C (ambient) to 70°C (case)
Maximum Optical Power0dBm
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