DESCRIPTION

The SY100EL1003 is a high speed current source for driving a semiconductor laser diode in optical transmission applications. The output current modulation is DC – voltage controlled. The modulation current is disabled when output enable is HIGH.

FEATURES

■ Up to 1.25Gbps operation

■ 75mA peak drive current

■ Separate modulation control

■ Separate output enable for laser safety

■ Differential inputs for data

■ 75KΩ input pulldown resistor

■ Single power supply

■ Available in 16-pin SOIC package