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Optoelectronic Sensors, Switches and Receivers
News Release from: SiGe Semiconductor | Subject: SE1030, SE1031 and SE1230
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 09 April 2002
Licence brings first trio of opto
interface range
SiGe Semiconductor has entered the optoelectronics market with the first three products in its LightCharger portfolio of optical interface ICs.
SiGe Semiconductor has entered the optoelectronics market with the first three products in its LightCharger portfolio of optical interface ICs The SE1030 and SE1031 transimpedance amplifiers (TIAs), and the SE1230 automatic gain control (AGC) amplifier improve sensitivity and noise performance of fibre-optic modules used in crossconnects, routers and modems that support OC-48 and STM-16 transmission rates
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 6 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We are entering the optical market with several advantages over our competitors that will ensure our position among market leaders", said Jim Derbyshire, president and CEO, SiGe Semiconductor.
"Since we are not vertically integrated, customers can align closely with our design teams without competitive threat.
Also, the optical ICs fit within our existing skills, infrastructure and supply chains, allowing us to quickly deliver 2.5Gbit/s products to customers.
The 2.5Gbit/s devices will produce revenue this year, while we leverage our expertise to deliver 10Gbit/s components for next-generation equipment".
TIAs and AGC amplifier enhance stability and performance of 2.5Gbit/s systems SiGe's SE1030 and SE1031 are fully integrated TIAs designed for low-noise front-end receiver systems up to 2.5Gbit/s.
The devices incorporate a unique AGC architecture that ensures the output from the front-end does not saturate the output driver stage that follows.
This allows outstanding sensitivity for input signals up to 2.6mA peak, as well as optimised noise performance with a sensitivity of -26dBm for 10-10bit error rate.
With very low power consumption, the devices are ideal for use in small form factor (SFF) applications.
The SE1030 has a power dissipation of 170mW, while the SE1031 typically operates at 110mW.
The AGC amplifier follows the TIA in the receive chain, providing the amplification required to boost input signals for the serialiser-deserialiser.
With small signal gain of 23.5dB, and a noise figure of less than 12dB, the SE1230 optimises signal control in telecom and datacomms applications.
No additional components are required for the AGC function, thereby reducing the BOM, board space, and production costs.
The device is also optimised for low power consumption, with 230mW power dissipation.
All three devices can be configured for single-ended or differential operation, enhancing flexibility to accommodate application-specific wire bond options.
Each operates using a single 3.3V supply.
The SE1030 and SE1031 are provided in bare die form, priced at US $4.85 in 10k quantities.
The SE1230 is packaged in a standard 32-pin LFQP that measures 5mm2, priced at US $14.50 in 10k quantities.
All three devices are available now in production volumes.
The TIAs and AGC amplifier are supported by SiGe Semiconductor's team of applications and design engineers, which includes the recent addition of 16 designers who formerly worked on the team that developed these optical interface components.
An evaluation kit is available, and all devices are supplied with full documentation including data sheets and schematics.
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