ASAHI KASEI
[AK2573A]
Ⅵ. Circuit Description
1. Parameter Notation
1.1 Parameter Definition
In the AK2573A Circuit Description, in order to distinguish various pre-set parameter sources from EEPROM,
Registers or Device pins, “Identifier - Main name” notation is used as shown in Table 1-1. For ease of operational
description, small letters sometimes expresses internal signals.
Table 1-1 Parameter Definitions
Identifier Main Name
Remark
Example
Register
R_
REGISTER name Indicates register
(All Capital)
R_APC_FB
R_DAC1
EEPROM
E_
EEPROM name
(All Capital))
REGISTER /
EEPROM name
(All Capital)
Indicates EEPROM
E_PDGAIN
E_DAC1_FF_TC
Ether or both Register
or /and EEPROM
RE_
Indicates either register RE_DAC1_GAIN
or EEPROM
RE_APC_TRGT
PIN
P_
PIN name
(All Capital)
P_PDMON
BLOCK
None
BLOCK name
(All Capital))
I-DAC1
APC_COMP
Internal Node
None
signal name
(small letter)
vpd
1.2 Operation Overview
The AK2573A has 3 primary functions; 125M / 156M Laser diode driver part, APC (Automatic Power Control) part
which supplies adequate bias current and modulation current to a Laser Diode, and the Control part to control
operation modes of the AK2573A operation.
There are 3 operation modes in the AK2573A. Since each adjusting function is controlled through I2CTM Interface, it
realizes an automatic parameter adjustment.
(1) Self-running Mode
Self-running mode is ready for normal operation after all adjustments are completed. In this mode, temperature
detection, EEPROM access and feeding current are automatically performed using the on-chip oscillator. The
AK2573A works in this mode after power-on.
(2) Adjustment Mode
Adjustment mode is designed for training the LD characteristics. The AK2573A operates according to the register
settings set through the I2CTM I/F.
(3) EEPROM Mode
EEPROM modeis used for storing LD characteristics into EEPROM via I2CTM I/F.
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2004/5
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