GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VSC7773, VSC7970, VSC7971, VSC7972, and VSC7973 are high performance Transimpedance Amplifiers (TIA) for Ethernet, Fibre Channel and SONET applications. The VSC7773 support rates from 1 Gbps to 4.25 Gbps. The other parts support rates up to 2.5 Gbps. They feature 5 kΩ differential transimpedance and 1.8 GHz bandwidth with source-terminated differential outputs.

FEATURES :

► Single +3.3 V Supply

► 5 kΩ Differential Transimpedance

► Low Power Consumption for SFP/SFF Applications

► Differential Outputs with Linear Current Monitor

► Available as Bare Dice or in a 4-pin or 5-pin TO-46 Package

APPLICATIONS

► Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers

► Fibre Channel Transceivers (1x, 2x and 4x)

► SONET/SDH Transceivers

► SONET/SDH Transponders

► 4.25 Gbps Receiver Optical Sub-Assemblies