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Oki Semiconductor
10-GHz GaAs Family
fT (GHz)
Gate Delays
(ps)
Application
High-Speed Optical Communications Systems
INTRODUCTION
Oki’s 10-GHz logic devices are manufactured using a 0.2-µm, ion-implanted process, which is similar to
Oki’s familiar 0.5-µm telecommunications process. However, the 0.2-µm process uses a phase-shifting
edge line (PEL) masking method for gate fabrication. Gold-based, three-level metal interconnections are
used for high density and shorter wiring paths. Layers 1 and 2 are signal lines. Layer 3, which is formed
by electroplating, is used for ground or power supply lines because of its lower resistance. An optional
buried “p” channel structure is adopted for reducing short channel effects.
The following table shows the digital GaAs logic processes of the 10-GHz GaAs family.
GaAs Logic Processes
Basic FET Process
MESFETDCFL or SBFLI-line printing0.53025< 2.4 Gbps standard cell
MESFETDCFL or SBFLPEL< 0.2609>12-Gbps hand-routed logic
Pseudomorphic-inverted HEMT DCFL or SBFLPEL0.2> 607> 20-Gbps low-density logic
The key to operating reliably at 10 Gbps is logic circuitry that can easily manipulate data at over 13 Gbps.
The higher frequency overhead is required to meet the different clock skews encountered when designing and routing 10-Gbps data management hardware.
The logic is either direct-coupled FET logic (DCFL) or source-coupled FET logic (SCFL). The low-drive
disadvantage of DCFL can be improved by using super-buffer FET logic (SBFL). The basic speed of SBFL
is slower than DCFL, but SBFL is faster with higher fanouts and longer metal runs. A designer selects the
best performing logic for each logic element application. SBFLs used for clock distribution, output buffers, etc. Typical gate delays of 9 ps and power of 2 mW per gate are achieved. Register logic elements like
D-flip flops are assembled using memory cell flip flops (MCFF) as shown in Figure 1 .The operation speed
of a MCFF, which is about twice that of a conventional 6 NOR-gate circuit, operates at very low power.
To simplify device interconnections, AC-coupled clock and data input lines are created using the circuit
shown in Figure 2 .
Gate Length
(µm)
FEATURES
• 10-Gbps operation: highest speed available
• ECL level logic swings: easy interface to other
logic
• Inputs internally terminated: reduces noise and
phase jitter
• 50-Ω I/Os: easy to interconnect hardware
1Oki Semiconductor
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Data
Data
MasterSlave
ClockClock
Data
ClockClock
Figure 1. Memory Cell Flip-Flops
Data or Clock In
Master/Slave Flip-Flop
Flip-Flop
Out
Q
■
Q
50Ω
Reference
Dummy Gate
Figure 2. AC-Coupled, Self-Biased Logic Input
Many 10-Gbps inputs are self-biased and 50coupled to drive 50-
Ω
ground terminated lines.
Ω
terminated, for capacitance coupling. The outputs are DC-
DATA SHEETS
This document contains data sheets for the KGL4201, KGL4202, GHDD4411, and GHDD4414 10-Gbps
GaAs High-Speed Optical Communication Systems.
Data sheets for other communication devices may be obtained from the Oki Semiconductor WEB site,
www.okisemi.com or from the local sales office.
2Oki Semiconductor
KGL4201
10-GHz 8:1 Multiplexer
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Oki’s KGL4201 is a 10-GHz 8:1 multiplexer designed to operate in 10-Gbps communication links. This
circuit synchronously merges eight 1.25-Gbps data streams, clocked at low frequency rates into a single
10-Gbps stream, clocked at the higher frequency. In the KGL4201 multiplexer, the 10-GHz master clock is
first divided by two, then by four. The lower frequency components are first multiplexed by four, then
the two groups are merged into a single data stream using the master 10-Gbps clock. Complementary
1/8 synchronous clock outputs are made available from the KGL4201 for use in synchronizing lower frequency logic.
All signal interfaces are 50-
1.25-Gbps clock outputs. The 10-Gbps data output and 10-GHz clock input are AC-capacitively-coupled
for ease of interfacing at microwave speeds and reducing ground noise induced phase jitter. All package
clock and data pins are separated by either ground or supply voltage pins to control the I/O impedance,
maintain signal isolation and reduce phase noise.
The KGL4201 is shipped in a 40-pin ceramic flat-package with impedance-controlling ground plane and
flush mounting bottom heat sink.
Ω
with direct DC coupling on the 1.25-Gbps data inputs and phase-locked
FEATURES
• AC-coupled 10 Gbps I/O: eliminates DC
coupled phase jitter
• 1/8 clock generated on chip: easy to
synchronize downstream logic
• 2 V, 2.4 W
• Isolated I/O pins: minimize noise and
impedance variation
• Packaged in 40-pin ceramic flat-package with
ground plane and heat sink.