11.3 Gbps, Active Back-Termination,
Differential Laser Diode Driver
ADN2531
Data Sheet
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3.3 V operation
Up to 11.3 Gbps operation
Typical 26 ps rise/fall times
Bias current range: 10 mA to 100 mA
Differential modulation current range: 10 mA to 80 mA
Voltage input control for bias and modulation currents
Data inputs sensitivity: 150 mV p-p differential
Automatic laser shutdown (ALS)
Crosspoint adjustment (CPA)
VCSEL, FP, DFB laser support
SFF/SFP/XFP/SFP+ MSA compliant
Optical evaluation board available
Compact, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP
The ADN2531 laser diode driver can work with directly
modulated laser diodes, including vertical-cavity surface-emitting
laser (VCSEL), Fabry-Perot (FP) lasers, and distributed feedback
(DFB) lasers, with a differential loading resistance ranging from
5 Ω to 140 Ω. The active back-termination in the ADN2531
absorbs signal reflections from the laser diode side of the output
transmission lines, enabling excellent optical eye quality even when
the TOSA end of the output transmission lines is significantly
mismatched. The ADN2531 is a SFP+ MSA-compliant device,
and small package and enhanced ESD protection provides the
optimum solution for compact modules in which laser diodes
are packaged in low pin-count optical subassemblies.
The modulation and bias currents are programmable via the
MSET and BSET control pins. By driving these pins with control
voltages, the user has the flexibility to implement various average
optical power and extinction ratio control schemes, including a
closed-loop or a look-up table control. The automatic laser shutdown (ALS) feature allows turning the bias on and off while
simultaneously modulating currents by driving the ALS pin with
a low voltage transistor-to-transistor logic (LVTTL) source.
APPLICATIONS
Optical transmitters, up to 11.3 Gbps, for SONET/SDH,
Ethernet, and Fibre Channel applications
SFF/SFP/SFP+/XFP/X2/XENPAK/XPAK MSA compliant
300-pin optical modules, up to 11.3 Gbps
The product is available in a space-saving, 3 mm × 3 mm LFCSP
package and operates from −40°C to +100°C.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VCC
CPA
ALS
VCC
ADN2531
VCC
50Ω
IMODP
50Ω
100Ω
IMOD
IMODN
GND
VCC
DATAP
CROSSPOINT
ADJUST
DATAN
IBMON
IBIAS
400Ω
800Ω
MSET
200Ω
GND
BSET
200Ω
10Ω
07881-001
200Ω
Figure 1.
Rev. C
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ADN2531
Data Sheet
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Input Stage ................................................................................... 11
Applications ....................................................................................... 1
Bias Current ................................................................................ 11
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Automatic Laser Shutdown (ALS) ........................................... 12
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Modulation Current ................................................................... 12
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Load Mistermination ................................................................. 14
Specifications..................................................................................... 3
Crosspoint Adjust ....................................................................... 14
Package Thermal Specifications ................................................. 4
Power Consumption .................................................................. 14
Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................ 5
Applications Information .............................................................. 15
ESD Caution .................................................................................. 5
Typical Application Circuit ....................................................... 15
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions ............................. 6
Layout Guidelines....................................................................... 16
Typical Performance Characteristics ............................................. 7
Design Example .......................................................................... 16
Test Circuit ...................................................................................... 10
Outline Dimensions ....................................................................... 18
Theory of Operation ...................................................................... 11
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 18
REVISION HISTORY
4/2017—Rev. B to Rev. C
Changed CP-16-27 to CP-16-22 .................................. Throughout
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 18
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 18
9/2016—Rev. A to Rev. B
Changes to Figure 3 .......................................................................... 6
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 18
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 18
10/2013—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Updated Outline Dimensions ....................................................... 18
Changes to Ordering Guide .......................................................... 18
9/2009—Revision 0: Initial Version
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Data Sheet
ADN2531
SPECIFICATIONS
VCC = VCCMIN to VCCMAX, TA = −40°C to +100°C, 12 Ω differential load impedance, crosspoint adjust disabled, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are specified at 25°C and IBIAS = IMOD = 40 mA with crosspoint adjust disabled, unless otherwise noted.
Table 1.
Parameter
BIAS CURRENT (IBIAS)
Bias Current Range
Bias Current While ALS Asserted
Compliance Voltage 1
MODULATION CURRENT (IMODP, IMODN)
Modulation Current IMOD Range
Min
Typ
10
0.6
0.55
10
Max
Unit
Test Conditions/Comments
100
300
VCC
VCC
mA
µA
V
V
ALS = high
IBIAS = 80 mA
IBIAS = 10 mA
80
mA diff
mA diff
µA diff
%
ps
ps
ps rms
ps p-p
ps p-p
ps p-p
ps p-p
dB
dB
V
RLOAD = 5 Ω to 50 Ω differential
RLOAD = 100 Ω differential
ALS = high
NRZ
Differential ac-coupled
f < 10 GHz, Z0 = 100 Ω differential
Differential
70
IMOD While ALS Asserted
Crosspoint Adjust (CPA) Range 2
Rise Time (20% to 80%)2, 3, 4
Fall Time (20% to 80%)2, 3, 4
Random Jitter2, 3, 4
Deterministic Jitter2, 4, 5
35
26
26
0.6 V, which satisfies the requirement
Due to the high frequencies at which the ADN2531 operates,
care must be taken when designing the PCB layout to obtain
optimum performance. For example, use controlled impedance
transmission lines for high speed signal paths, and keep the
length of transmission lines as short as possible to reduce losses
and pattern-dependent jitter. In addition, the PCB layout must
be symmetrical, both on the DATAP and DATAN inputs and on
the IMODP and IMODN outputs, to ensure a balance between
the differential signals.
The maximum voltage at the IBIAS pin must be less than the
maximum IBIAS compliance specification as described by
Furthermore, all VCC and GND pins must be connected to solid
copper planes by using low inductance connections. When these
connections are made through vias, multiple vias can be connected
in parallel to reduce the parasitic inductance. Each GND pin must
be locally decoupled to VCC with high quality capacitors (see
Figure 40). If proper decoupling cannot be achieved using a single
capacitor, use multiple capacitors in parallel for each GND pin.
A 20 µF tantalum capacitor must be used as the general decoupling
capacitor for the entire module.
For recommended PCB layouts, including those suitable for the
SFP+ and XFP modules, contact sales. For guidelines on the
surface-mount assembly of the ADN2531, see the AN-772
Application Note, A Design and Manufacturing Guide for the
Lead Frame Chip Scale Package (LFCSP), on www.analog.com.
DESIGN EXAMPLE
Assuming that the impedance of the TOSA is 12 Ω, the forward
voltage of the laser at low current is VF = 1.5 V, IBIAS = 40 mA,
IMOD = 40 mA, and VCC = 3.3 V, this design example calculates
•
•
•
The headroom for the IBIAS, IMODP, and IMODN pins.
The typical voltage required at the BSET and MSET pins to
produce the desired bias and modulation currents.
The IBIAS monitor accuracy over the IBIAS current range.
Headroom Calculations
To ensure proper device operation, the voltages on the IBIAS,
IMODP, and IMODN pins must meet the compliance voltage
specifications in Table 1.
Considering the typical application circuit shown in Figure 40,
the voltage at the IBIAS pin can be written as
VCOMPLIANCE_MAX = VCC − 0.75 − 4.4 × IBIAS (A)
For this example,
VCOMPLIANCE_MAX = VCC − 0.75 − 4.4 × 0.04 = 2.374 V
Therefore, VIBIAS = 1.32 V < 2.374 V, which satisfies the
requirement.
To calculate the headroom at the modulation current pins
(IMODP and IMODN), the voltage has a dc component equal
to VCC due to the ac-coupled configuration and a swing equal to
IMOD × 50 Ω because RTOSA is less than 100 Ω. For proper operation
of the ADN2531, the voltage at each modulation output pin must
be within the normal operation region shown in Figure 36.
Assuming the dc voltage drop across L1, L2, L3, and L4 is 0 V
and IMOD is 40 mA, the minimum voltage at the modulation
output pins is equal to
VCC − (IMOD × 12)/2 = VCC − 0.24 V
Therefore, VCC − 0.24 > VCC − 1.1 V, which satisfies the
requirement.
The maximum voltage at the modulation output pins is equal to
VCC + (IMOD × 12)/2 = VCC + 0.24 V
Therefore, VCC + 0.24 < VCC + 1.1 V, which satisfies the
requirement.
Headroom calculations must be repeated for the minimum and
maximum values of the required IBIAS and IMOD ranges to ensure
proper device operation over all operating conditions.
BSET and MSET Pin Voltage Calculations
To set the desired bias and modulation currents, the BSET and
MSET pins of the ADN2531 must be driven with the appropriate
dc voltage. The voltage range required at the BSET pin to generate
the required IBIAS range can be calculated using the BSET voltage to
IBIAS gain specified in Table 1. Assuming that IBIAS = 40 mA and that
IBIAS/VBSET = 100 mA/V (which is the typical IBIAS/VBSET ratio), the
BSET voltage is given by
VBSET =
VIBIAS = VCC − VF − (IBIAS × RTOSA) − VLA
I BIAS (mA)
100 mA/V
=
40
= 0. 4 V
100
The BSET voltage range can be calculated using the required
IBIAS range and the minimum and maximum BSET voltage to
IBIAS gain values specified in Table 1.
where:
VCC is the supply voltage.
VF is the forward voltage across the laser at low current.
RTOSA is the resistance of the TOSA.
VLA is the dc voltage drop across L5, L6, L7, and L8.
The voltage required at the MSET pin to produce the desired
modulation current can be calculated using
For proper operation, the minimum voltage at the IBIAS pin
must be greater than 0.6 V, as specified by the minimum IBIAS
compliance specification in Table 1.
Assuming that the voltage drop across the 50 Ω transmission lines
is negligible and that VLA = 0 V, VF = 1.5 V, and IBIAS = 40 mA,
V MSET =
I MOD
K
where K is the MSET voltage to IMOD ratio.
VIBIAS = 3.3 − 1.5 − (0.04 × 12) = 1.32 V
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Data Sheet
ADN2531
The value of K depends on the actual resistance of the TOSA
and can be obtained from Figure 35. For a TOSA resistance of
12 Ω, the typical value of K is 110 mA/V. Assuming that IMOD =
40 mA and using the preceding equation, the MSET voltage is
given by
V MSET
I MOD (mA)
40
=
=
= 0.36 V
110 mA/V 110
The MSET voltage range can be calculated using the required
IMOD range and the minimum and maximum K values. These
values can be obtained from the minimum and maximum
curves in Figure 35.
IBIAS Monitor Accuracy Calculations
Referring to Figure 41, the IBMON output current accuracy is
±4.3% for the minimum IBIAS of 10 mA and ±3.0% for the
maximum IBIAS value of 80 mA.
The accuracy of the IBMON output current as a percentage of
the nominal IBIAS is given by
IBMON _ Accuracy MIN = 10 mA
4. 3
100
×
= ± 1.075%
100 40 mA
for the minimum IBIAS value, and by
6
IBMON _ Accuracy MAX = 80 mA
5
3. 0
100
×
= ± 6. 0%
100 40 mA
for the maximum IBIAS value. This gives a worse-case accuracy
for the IBMON output current of ±6.0% of the nominal IBIAS value
over all operating conditions. The IBMON output current accuracy
numbers can be combined with the accuracy numbers for the
750 Ω IBMON resistor (RIBMON) and any other error sources to
calculate an overall accuracy for the IBMON voltage.
4
3
2
1
0
0
20
40
60
80
IBIAS (mA)
100
07881-040
ACCURACY OF IBIAS TO IBMON RATIO (%)
This example assumes that the nominal value of IBIAS is 40 mA
and that the IBIAS range for all operating conditions is 10 mA to
80 mA. The accuracy of the IBIAS to IBMON ratio is given in Table 1
and is plotted in Figure 41.
Figure 41. Accuracy of IBIAS to IBMON Ratio
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ADN2531
Data Sheet
OUTLINE DIMENSIONS
PIN 1
INDICATOR
DETAIL A
(JEDEC 95)
0.30
0.23
0.18
0.50
BSC
13
PIN 1
INDICATOR AREA OPTIONS
16
12
1
1.75
1.60 SQ
1.45
EXPOSED
PAD
9
TOP VIEW
0.80
0.75
0.70
TOP VIEW
PKG-005138
SEATING
PLANE
0.50
0.40
0.30
(SEE DETAIL A)
4
8
5
BOTTOM VIEW
0.05 MAX
0.02 NOM
COPLANARITY
0.08
0.20 REF
0.20 MIN
FOR PROPER CONNECTION OF
THE EXPOSED PAD, REFER TO
THE PIN CONFIGURATION AND
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
SECTION OF THIS DATA SHEET.
COMPLIANT TO JEDEC STANDARDS MO-220-WEED-6.
02-23-2017-E
3.10
3.00 SQ
2.90
Figure 42. 16-Lead Lead Frame Chip Scale Package [LFCSP]
3 mm × 3 mm Body and 0.75 mm Package Height
(CP-16-22)
Dimensions shown in millimeters
ORDERING GUIDE
Model1
ADN2531ACPZ
ADN2531ACPZ-R7
EVAL-ADN2531-NTZ
1
Temperature Range
−40°C to +100°C
−40°C to +100°C
Package Description
16-Lead LFCSP
16-Lead LFCSP, 1,500-Piece Reel
Optical Evaluation Board Without Laser Populated
Z = RoHS Compliant Part.
Rev. C | Page 18 of 20
Package Option
CP-16-22
CP-16-22
Branding
F0K
F0K
Data Sheet
ADN2531
NOTES
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ADN2531
Data Sheet
NOTES
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registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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