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MAXIM INTEGRATED / ANALOG DEVICES MAX3646ETG Laser Driver

The MAX3646 is a 155Mbps to 622Mbps laser driver designed for multirate SFP and SFF transceivers. It features automatic power control, extinction ratio control, thermal compensation, and monitors bias and photocurrent. The device operates from a single +3.3V supply, with modulation currents up to 85mA and bias currents up to 100mA. It includes safety circuitry with fault detection, laser shutdown, and compliance with SFP MSA standards, making it ideal for high-speed fiber optic communication modules.

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MAXIM INTEGRATED / ANALOG DEVICES MAX3646ETG Laser Driver Specifications:

  • Supply Voltage: +3.3V
  • Data Rate: 155Mbps to 622Mbps
  • Modulation Current: Up to 85mA
  • Bias Current: Up to 100mA
  • Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
  • Package: 24-pin thin QFN
  • Power Dissipation: 2222mW at Ta=+70°C
  • Differential Input Swing: 0.2 to 2.4V p-p
  • Supply Current: Typical 47mA
  • Output Voltage: Vcc - 0.75V minimum at 85mA
  • Extinction Ratio Control: Uses internal and external resistors
  • Fault Detection: TX_FAULT pin, laser shutdown, and thermal protection
  • Monitoring: Bias current and photocurrent with ground-referenced output
  • Compliance: SFP MSA, IEC 825 safety standards
  • Thermal Management: Exposed pad soldered to circuit board ground

Buy the Maxim Series MAX3646 Laser Driver: 155-622Mbps Extinction Ratio Control

Purchase the Maxim MAX3646 laser driver online today and enhance your fiber optic modules with precision control, thermal compensation, and fault monitoring. Designed for 155 to 622Mbps data rates, it ensures high-speed performance with auto power, extinction ratio control, and safety features like fault detection and laser shutdown. Easy to integrate with a compact 24-pin thin QFN package, the MAX3646 offers reliable operation over the extended -40°C to +85°C temperature range. Ideal for SFP, SFF, and multi-rate transceiver applications needing consistent, safe optical output.

Get Maxim MAX3646 today—built for high-speed laser modulation, safety, and reliable optical communication.

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