Intel Corporation Laser Drivers FAGD1657132BA

The FAGD1657132BA is a high-performance laser driver IC capable of operating at data rates up to 2.5 Gbit/s. It is designed to meet ITU-T STM-16 and SONET OC-48 standards, making it suitable for fiber optic communication systems. The device can sink a modulation current of up to 70 mA and a pre-bias current of up to 50 mA, with adjustable settings for both currents via dedicated pins. The GD16571 features optional on-chip retiming of the data signal, which can be bypassed if desired. It includes a mark-space monitor and symmetry adjustment capabilities, allowing for precise control over the output signal characteristics. The driver operates with a single +5 V or -5.2 V supply and is housed in a thermally enhanced 32-pin TQFP package. With a rise and fall time of less than 100 ps and low voltage overshoot (less than 2%) and undershoot (less than 5%), this laser driver is optimized for high-speed applications. It is particularly well-suited for telecommunication and datacom applications, including driving electro-absorption and direct modulation laser diodes.