The FOA21002A2 is the industrys first STM64/OC-192 Laser Diode Driver for SDH/SONET systems in Silicon Germanium technology. This new device is a key component for leading-edge high speed optical communication systems for regional, metropolitan and backbone transport data networks at the highest speeds of up to 10.7 Gbit/s over one single fiber. It is a member of the complete 10 Gbit/s chipset in the Silicon Germanium technology with the industry’s lowest power consumption.

Features
■ Nominal data rate up to 10.7 Gbit/s
■ Suitable for driving electroabsorption modulators (EAM)
■ Suitable for direct modulation of 50 or 25 Ω matched laser diodes
■ Adjustable output current swing up to 60 mA (3 V across 50 Ω)
■ Pulse shape adjustment: duty cycle, output voltage undershoot
■ Fully differential design
■ Low power consumption

Typical Applications
■ Fiber optics telecom and datacom applications
■ SONET/SDH OC-192/STM-64 with and without FEC
■ Driver for EAM, laser diode modules, transmission lines
■ Test and Measurement equipment: Clock driver, buffer