Philips TZA3046 User Manual

Tza3046, General description, Features

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1.

General description

The TZA3046 is a transimpedance amplifier with Automatic Gain Control (AGC), designed
to be used in Fiber Channel/Gigabit Ethernet (FC/GE) fiber optic links. It amplifies the
current generated by a photo detector (PIN diode or avalanche photodiode) and converts
it to a differential output voltage. It offers a current mirror of average photo current for
RSSI monitoring to be used in SFF-8472 compliant modules.

The low noise characteristics makes it suitable for FC/GE applications, but also for
FTTx applications.

2.

Features

Low equivalent input noise current, typically 126 nA (RMS)

Wide dynamic range, typically 2.5

µ

A to 1.7 mA (p-p)

Differential transimpedance of 7.5 k

(typical)

Bandwidth from DC to 1050 MHz (typical)

Differential outputs

On-chip AGC with possibility of external control

Single supply voltage 3.3 V, range 2.97 V to 3.6 V

Bias voltage for PIN diode

On-chip current mirror of average photo current for RSSI monitoring

Identical ports available on both sides of die for easy bond layout and RF polarity
selection

3.

Applications

Digital fiber optic receiver modules in telecommunications transmission systems, in
high-speed data networks or in FTTx systems.

TZA3046

Fiber Channel/Gigabit Ethernet transimpedance amplifier

Rev. 01 — 19 May 2006

Product data sheet

CAUTION

This device is sensitive to ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD). Therefore care should be taken
during transport and handling.

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