Highly integrated 76V current monitor provides bias and significantly faster settling times for APDs in PON-OLT and PON-ONT equipment.
SUNNYVALE, CA—March 24, 2010—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the DS1842A 76V APD (avalanche photo diode), bias-output-stage and current-monitoring IC. By employing Maxim's state-of-the art CMOS process technology, the device integrates a high-voltage current source; several current mirrors for monitoring APD current; and a FET switch configured to work in conjunction with an external DC-DC controller to implement a boost DC-DC converter. The result is a significantly faster settling time for GPON modules and a very competitive cost in a small package. The DS1842A is ideal for providing bias to, and current monitoring for APDs in PON-OLT and PON-ONT equipment.
The DS1842A is fully specified over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range, and is available in a small 3mm x 3mm 14-pin TDFN with exposed pad. Pricing begins at $0.90 (1000-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 6300 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.