GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VSC7975 and VSC7977 are multirate transimpedance amplifiers for Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and Infiniband applications. The devices provide a means for adjusting their bandwidth to allow full compliance with multiple Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and Infiniband standards. The VSC7975 and VSC7977 are equipped with a single pin that serves both as a control for bandwidth as well as a linear received optical power monitor.

FEATURES

► Dual Bandwidth Selection

► 6kΩ Differential Transimpednace

► Linear Optical Power Monitor

► On-chip Photo Diode Filter

► Extended Operating Temperature

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

APPLICATIONS

► Gigabit Ethernet Transceivers

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

► Infiniband Transceivers