Telecom Receiver Applications
Medium and Long Haul SONET/SDH @ 155 Mb/s
High Performance Datacom Receiver Applications
ATM @ 155 Mb/s
Description
VI’s RXM-155 is an integrated fiber-optic receiver
module. It is powered by a single +5v power supply and
is housed in a 20 PiN DIL package.It is ideally suited for
SONET OC-3, SDH STM-1 and other 155 Mb/s fiberoptic transmission applications that demand superior
performance. It is available with a multi-mode fiber
pigtail with either FC/PC,ST or SC connector.
RXM-155 SONET/SDH Receiver Module
Product Data Sheet
Functional Overview
This highly integrated module converts a 155 Mb/s
fiber-optic NRZ signal to differential PECL data outputs.
A PECL flag alerts the user to a loss of signal condition
when the optical input falls below an acceptable level.
A single +5 Volt supply provides bias for the module’s
preamplifier, and Quantizer. The photodiode may be
biased with -5 Volts or Grounded. All elements are
integrated into fiber-coupled 1.3” X 0.635” 20 pin DIL
package. The RXM-155 footprint and pinout are
industry common for ease of integration.
The optical signal is coupled through a short length of
50.0 µm multimode or single mode optical fiber to a
hermetic module which encases an InGaAs PiNphotodiode and preamplifier. The PiN-photodiode
converts the optical signal to an electrical current. The
signal is then converted to a voltage and amplified by a
low noise transimpedance amplifier.
Further gain is provided by the quantizer, which also
provides a Flag output when the optical signal falls
below an acceptable level.
RXM-155 SONET/SDH Receiver Module
Product Data Sheet
10
Pin 1 Indicator
Top View
11
20
Figure 2. Pin Diagram (Top View)
Table 1. Pin Function
Pin
7DataPECL Data Output.
9DataPECL Complementary Data Output.
10V
11V
12FlagInput Signal Level Status. This PECL output switches low when the received
14FlagComplementary Input Signal Status. PECL complement of Flag.
1,2,3,6,8,13,15,16GNDGround.
4,5,17,18,19,20NCNo User Connection.
1. By connecting pin 10 to a -5 Volt bias through a series resistor (e.g. 1 kΩ) received optical power can be monitored as a voltage drop across the resistor.
Symbol
D
CC
Function
Detector Anode Bias. Connect to GND or a -5V biased series resistor for
received optical power monitoring.
5 Volt Supply Voltage.
optical power falls below the flag threshold.
1
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Absolute maximum ratings are provided here as
worst case and short duration exposure conditions
only. Exposure to conditions more severe than the
Absolute Maximum Ratings may result in permanent
damage. Exposure to conditions at the Absolute
Maximum Ratings for extended periods may also
adversely affect device performance or reliability.
Functional operation of the device is not implied at
these conditions.
-4085°C
0+6V
-150V
3
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RXM-155 SONET/SDH Receiver Module
Product Data Sheet
Performance Characteristics
Table 3. Electrical Performance
ParameterSymbolMinimumTypicalMaximumUnits
Input Signal Ratef
Operating TemperatureT
Power Supply VoltageV
pin Detector Bias Voltage (pin10)V
Power Supply CurrentI
Data Output Levels
1
Low
High
Data Output Rise and Fall Times
Received Power Level Flag
2
T
LOS
Decreasing Optical Power
Increasing Optical Power
O
CC
CC
V
OL
V
OH
R, TF
O
D
120155.52175Mb/s
-40+85°C
4.55.05.5V
-1500V
200mA
V
- 1.95
CC
VCC - 1.03
VCC - 1.63
V
- 0.88
CC
275375575ps
-37
-35
V
V
dBm
dBm
Flag HysteresisHyst2dB
1. Measured with a load of RL = 50Ω to VCC - 2 V. See figures 3 and 4. ECL levels are specified for dc measurement, an additional tolerance of 50 mV should be included for
dynamic measurements.
RXM-155 SONET/SDH Receiver Module
Product Data Sheet
Qualification
The RXM-155 has been designed to comply with the
requirements of Bellcore specifications GR-468CORE, Reliability Assurance for Optoelectronic
devices and will be subject to a complete qualification
test plan to demonstrate full compliance. All of the
technologies used in the assembly of the module
represent standard microelectronic and optical
technologies that are used in similar products, and
have extensive field reliability data.
All components and technologies used in the optical
receiver are backed by qualification data covering
mechanical and environmental tests along with
accelerated life tests. Typical tests, test conditions
and sample sizes are listed below.
Table 5. Qualification Plan
TestTest MethodSample Size
Physical DimensionsMIL-STD-883, Method 201611
Mechanical ShockMIL-STD-883, Method2002, Test B11
Vibration, variable frequencyMIL-STD-883, Method 2007, Test A11
Lead SolderabilityMIL-STD-883, Method 200322 Leeds
Lead IntegrityMIL-STD-883, Method 200415 Leeds
Temperature Cycling-40°C/85°C, 300 cycles11
High Temperature Aging85°C under bias, 2000 hours11
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