Maxim's latest SFP+ controller pairs with the MAX3798/MAX3799 to provide a low-cost solution for APC-loop and modulation-current control.
SUNNYVALE, CA—December 7, 2009—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the DS1874, an SFP+ controller with a digital LDD interface. This device controls and monitors all functions for SFF, SFP, and SFP+ optical modules and fully supports the SFF-8472 standard. The combination of the DS1874 with a MAX3798 or MAX3799 laser driver/limiting amplifier provides a low-cost solution for APC loop control, modulation current control, and eye-safety functionality. This chipset eliminates the need for software development, thus reducing cost and speeding time to market.
The DS1874 monitors six analog channels: temperature, VCC, and MON1–MON4, which can be used to meet all monitoring requirements. Laser modulation is controlled by a temperature-driven LUT to compensate for tracking error. Two DAC outputs with 36-entry LUTs are provided for additional monitoring and control functionality.
The DS1874 utilizes 0.35µm technology to enable the implementation of all SFF-8472 functionality in its small, 5mm x 5mm, 28-pin TQFN package with exposed pad. This SFP+ controller is fully specified over the -40°C to +95°C temperature range. Pricing begins at $1.33 (10,000-up, FOB USA).
Maxim Integrated Products is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance semiconductor products. The Company was founded over 25 years ago with the mission to deliver innovative analog and mixed-signal engineering solutions that add value to its customers' products. To date, it has developed over 6200 products serving the industrial, communications, consumer, and computing markets.
Maxim reported revenue in excess of $1.6 billion for fiscal 2009. A Fortune 1000 company, Maxim is included in the Nasdaq 100, the Russell 1000, and the MSCI USA indices. For more information, go to www.maxim-ic.com.