2.5Gb/s High Speed Limiting Post Amplifier
for OC-48/SDH-16 Applications
Features
• 2.5Gb/s Data Rates (OC-48/SDH-16)
• Input Offset Error Cancellation
• Single 5V Power Supply
• Fully Differential Architecture
General Description
The Vitesse high speed limiting amplifier is intended for use as a post amplifier in wide band fiber optic
links with data rates up to 2.5 Gb/s. Thi s amplifi er provi des ver y high sensit ivity an d broadband op erat ion wit h a
fully differential architecture. Additional features include on-chip, offset-correction circuitry to provide excellent pulse width distortion characteristics.
All min and max values are tested at VSS = -4.5V and -5.5V, unless otherwise noted. All min and max values are guaranteed from
T
= 0°C to 85°C, unless otherwise noted.
CASE
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnitsConditions
(1)
VIN±
+) - (VIN-)
(V
IN
+) - (V
(V
REF
(V
+) - (V
OUT
V
OFFSET
PW%Output Pulse Width90100110%
, t
t
R
F
GSmall Signal Gain263045 dB
(1)
f
MAX
(1)
f
MIN
(1)
S
11
(1)
S
22
I
SS
(1)
NF
(1)
V
NR
θ
JC
NOTE:(1) These values are not measured during production test. These values are results of engineering characterization.
Input Voltage Swing--800mV
(1)
Input Voltage Swing--1600mV
-)Input Offset Voltage Swing-1025mVVIN = 0
REF
Single-ended source
p-p
Differential source
p-p
Differential Output Swing.
-) Output Voltage Swing3205001200mV
OUT
p-p
V
IN
Input peak-to -peak
Output DC Offset Voltage--0.5-VMeasured to ground
Rise and Fall Time-100-ps
20%-80%, 25°C,
V
IN
V
IN
ended
Small Signal -3dB Bandwidth-3-GHz25°C, VIN = 4mV
Low Frequency -3dB Cutoff-30-kHz25°C, VIN = 4mV
Input Return Loss Reference to 50Ω-15-dBAt 1. 5GHz
Output Return Loss Reference to 50Ω-15-dBAt 1.5 GHz
Supply Current-80100mA
Noise Figure-15-dB8kHz to 18GHz
Total single-ended output
Input Referred Wide Band Noise-170-µV
Figure 1: Typical Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage of Limiting Amplifier
1000
100
10
Single-Ended Output Voltage (mV)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Output Voltage vs. Input Voltage
1
1
13
Single-Ended Input Voltage (mV)
(1)
(at TA = 25°C unless otherwise specified)
2.5Gb/s High Speed Limiting Post Amplifier
for OC-48/SDH-16 Applications
20100260500
Power Supply Voltage (VSS) ...............................................................................................................-7V to -0.5V
Power Dissipation.............................................................................................................................................. 1W
All Pins............................................... ........ .........................................................................................V
)................................................................................................ -40°C to 125°C
STG
Operating Temperature Range ............................................................................................................0°C to 100°C
NOTE: (1) CAUTION: Stresses listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may be applied to devices one at a time without caus-
ing permanent damage. Functionality at or above the values listed is not implied. Exposure to these values for extended
periods may affect device reliability.
to + .5V
Recommended Operating Conditions
Case Temperature Range (TC)..............................................................................................................0°C to 85°C
Negative Voltage Rail (V
Bit Rate = 2.488Gb/s NRZ and data pattern = 2
G52184-0, Rev 3.0Page 3
05/14/01
).............................................................................................................-5.5V to -4.7V
2VOUT+POSITIVE DATA OUTPUT
3VOUT-NEGATIVE DATA OUTPUT
7VSSNEGATIVE DC SUPPLY
8VBR
9VREF-
10VIN-NEGATIVE DATA INPUT
11VIN+POSITIVE DATA INPUT
12VREF+
13VBF
14VBS
GND
2.5Gb/s High Speed Limiting Post Amplifier
for OC-48/SDH-16 Applications
DEVICE GROUND
The package bottom heat spreader should be connected to ground for the optimum thermal
and electrical performance.
DEVICE REFERENCE VOLTAGE
This pin can either float or be set to an external -1.5V supply.
NEGATIVE DATA INPUT REFERENCE
This pin should be bypassed to ground with a 0.1µF cap and a 5Ω series resistor.
POSITIVE DATA INPUT R EFERENCE
This pin should be bypasSed to ground with a 0.1µF cap and a 5Ω series resistor.
INTERNAL TEST POINT
Do not connect.
INTERNAL TEST POINT
Do not connect.
Ordering Informatio n
The order number for this product is formed by a combination of the device number, and package style.
VSC7958
Device Type
VSC7958: 2.5Gb/s Limiting Amplifier
Notice
Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (“Vitesse”) provides this document for informational purposes only. This document contains pre-production
information about Vitesse products in their con ce pt , development and/or testing phase . All i nformation in this document , inc lu d in g de scriptions of
features, functions, performan ce, technical specifications and availability, is subject to change wi th out notice at any ti me. Nothing contained in this
document shall be c ons trued as e xten ding an y w arran ty or pr omise , e xp ress or imp lied , th at a ny Vitesse produ ct wi ll b e av ail able as described or
will be suitable for or will accomp lis h any particular task.
Vitesse products are not intended for use in life support applia nc es, devices or systems. Use of a Vitesse product in such applications without written consent is prohibited.