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846 Stewart Drive, Suite 200, Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4534 USA 408.328.8360 FAX.408.328.8361
CM1215
Integrated PD+TIA
DESCRIPTION
The Capella CM1215 PDIC is a low voltage
integrated photodiode and transimpedence
amplifier (TIA) for use as the photodetector in
CD optical pickups. The built-in TIA has low
output impedance for stability. The CM1215
can also be used in quadruple-speed drives
because the photodiode and TIA can operate
at typical speeds of 8MHz.
10
9
8
7
6
1
3
4
5
+
-
+
-
2
GND
E
OUT
D
OUT
A
OUT
NC
B
OUT
C
OUT
F
OUT
Vcc
Vc
D
D IV AMP
F
F IV AMP
+
-
A
A IV AMP
R1
R1
R2
+
-
B
B IV AMP
R1
+
-
+
-
C
C IV AMP
E
E IV AMP
R1
R2
R1 = 88K
, R2 = 182k
A~F Photodiodes
FEATURES
Low voltage operation (2.5V ~ 5.5V)
Built-in TIA (current-to-voltage
conversion circuit)
High PD sensitivity
Recommended Diode for CD
applications is an IR laser diode
(l=780nm)
Supports Focus Servo (Astigmatism
method) and Tracking servo (Three
beam method)
APPLICATIONS
Optical pickups for VideoCD-players,
CD-ROM, CD-MP3 players, and CD-
Audio
DISCLAIMER
Capella Microsystems Inc. reserves the right to make changes in specifications or discontinue this product at any time
without notice. Please contact Capella Microsystems Inc. for possible updates before starting a design.
Capella Microsystems Inc. products are not designed for use in life support applications. Any parties who use these products
in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Capella Microsystems Inc. for any damages resulting
from such improper usage or sale.
Revision: 1.2
Date: 18-Jul-01
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CM1215 Pin Descriptions
Pin No.
Symbol
I/O
Equivalent Circuit
Description
1
2
4
5
D
OUT
A
OUT
B
OUT
C
OUT
O
Output of electrical signals
converted from optical
signals
3 NC
Common with GND for the
package construction
6
10
E
OUT
F
OUT
O
Output of electrical signals
converted from optical
signals
7
GND
I
Single power supply: GND
8 Vc
I
Single power supply: center
voltage input
9 Vcc
I
Positive
power
supply
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta = 25C)
Operating Conditions
Electrical & Optical Characteristics
(Vcc = 5V, Vs = 2.5V, Ta = 25C)
* Note 1: The CM1215 is based on a single power supply
* Note 2: Vc must be able to sink / source
500
A
* Note 3: Dark Condition. There is no light incident on the photodiodes
* Note 4: The output voltage and the output offset voltage are with respect to Vc
* Note 5: The maximum output voltage is with respect to GND
* Note 6: The output voltage parameters and the frequency characteristics are guaranteed by design
Description Symbol
Value
Unit
Power Supply Voltage
Vcc
7.0
V
Operating Temperature
Topr
-20 ~ +75
C
Storage Temperature
Tstg
-40 ~ +85
C
Allowable Power Dissipation
P
D
200 mW
Description Signal
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Supply Voltage (* Note 1)
Vcc
-
2.5
5.0
5.5
V
Reference Voltage (* Note 2)
Vc
Vcc/2
1.25
2.5
2.75
V
Description Signal
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Applicable
to
Current Consumption
Icc
(*Note 3)
-
6.0
8.0
mA
Vcc
Output Offset Voltage
Voff
Offset voltage with
Respect to Vc
(*Note 3)
-15 0 +15 mV A
OUT
~ F
OUT
(A+B) (C+D)
(*Note 3)
-20 0 +20 mV A
OUT
~ D
OUT
(A+D) (B+C)
(*Note 3)
-20 0 +20 mV A
OUT
~ D
OUT
(A+C) - (B+D)
(*Note 3)
-20 0 +20 mV A
OUT
~ D
OUT
Output Offset
Voltage Difference
Voff
(E - F)
(*Note 3)
-15 0 +15 mV E
OUT
~ F
OUT
Output Voltage (A-D)
Vo
Po = 10W, =780nm
290 370 450 mV A
OUT
~ D
OUT
Output Voltage (E-F)
Vo
Po = 10W, =780nm
610 770 930 mV E
OUT
~ F
OUT
Max. Output Voltage (A-D)
Vomax
Po = 100W, =780nm
4.0 4.2 -
V A
OUT
~ D
OUT
Max. Output Voltage (E-F)
Vomax
Po = 100W, =780nm
4.0 4.2 -
V E
OUT
~ F
OUT
Cutoff Frequency (A-D)
fc
100KHz, -3dB
6.0
8.0
-
MHz
A
OUT
~ D
OUT
Cutoff Frequency (E-F)
fc
10KHz, -3dB
100
400
KHz
E
OUT
~ F
OUT
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Units:
m
F
E
20
0
D
C
A
B
5
5
12
0
30
50
120
30
50
45
Package center equals PD center.
Figure 2: CM1215 Photodiode Alignment
1
2
3
4
5
D
OUT
A
OUT
NC
B
OUT
C
OUT
10
9
8
7
6
F
OUT
Vcc
Vc
GND
E
OUT
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
10k
Vcc
Vc
Figure 3: CM1215 Test Measurement Circuit Diagram
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Figure 4: CM1215 CMP Package Dimensions
Unit: (mm)
4.0
0.1
Package Center
1
3
5
3.80.1
5.00.1
0.7
2.50.2 (IC Center)
Package Center
resisit
PDIC
45
F
E
A
B
C
D
2
4
10
9
8
7
6
0.5
1.1
PDIC
Sealed Resin
0.30.1
0.5
1.1
PDIC
Note: Package dimensions
may be subject to change.
D
OUT
F
OUT
Vcc
GND
Vc
A
OUT
B
OUT
C
OUT
E
OUT
NC
Figure 5: CM1215 COB Package Dimensions
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