EA/MZ Modulator Driver 1.25Gb/s to 11.3Gb/s

Overview

The PMCC_EAMD12G is designed to directly drive the inputs of EA or MZ Modulators or EML devices at data-rates up-to 11.3Gbps. The driver features programmable output voltage swing as well as monitoring, crossing point control, and programmable output DC offset (bias). The IP block is designed using Jazz SiGe120 (SBC18HX) process. Modulator driver features fully differential architecture. I/O signal levels, control functions and features can be customized upon special agreement.

Key Features

Data-rates from 1.25Gb/s to 11.3Gb/s.
Single –5.2V Power Supply
Programmable output voltage from

1Vp-p to 3Vp-p Single ended and from
2Vp-p to 6Vp-p differential

Programmable EAM bias voltage up to 1V
Crossing point control
Selectable data retiming
90deg at 11.3Gb/s clock phase stepping
25ps typical rise/fall-time
Data polarity invert
Output Level Monitoring
Selectable NRZM encoding
Power consumption: 1W

Benefits

EA/MZ Modulator Driver is intended for Electro Absorption and MZ Modulators and DFB lasers in Fiber optic communications. The driver can also find application in as a broadband high output swing Limiting Amplifiers from DC to 12Gb/s.

Deliverables

GDS II file
Netlist for Spectre simulation
Layout and Schematic (DRC & LVS) verification reports
Complete macro datasheet
Macro integration/application notes
Design kit and software related information
Optional deliverables are:

Library containing entire hierarchy of macro schematic and layout cells
Extracted views containing parasitic components from layout
Verilog-A model replicating macro functionally
Simulation test-benches
Optional components specific to macro: biasing, specialized I/Os, glue-logic, transmission lines etc.

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node

SERDES for OC-192, 10Ge Ethernet. EA and MZ Modulator Drivers.

Maturity

GDS II is ready.

Availability