Single +5V, Fully Integrated,
155Mbps Laser Diode Driver
MAX3263
In this case, set the initial bias value to 34mA (which is
the midpoint of the two extremes). The 40mA adjust-
ment range of the MAX3263 maintains the average
laser power at either extreme.
The
Typical Operating Characteristics
show that
R
BIASSET
= 1.8kΩ delivers the required bias current.
must determine the level of fault tolerance required by
their application, recognizing that Maxim products are
not designed or authorized for use as components in
systems intended for surgical implant into the body, for
applications intended to support or sustain life, or for
any other application where the failure of a Maxim
product could create a situation where personal injury
or death may occur.
Laser Safety and IEC 825
Using the MAX3263 laser driver alone does not ensure
that a transmitter design is compliant with IEC 825 safe-
ty requirements. The entire transmitter circuit and com-
ponent selections must be considered. Each customer
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