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Features
"Shrink-Small" Outline Package
Voltage-controlled output current
source, requiring one external set
resistor per channel
Auto oscillator on-off with
OUTEN signals
Rise time = 0.8ns
Fall time = 0.8ns
On chip oscillator with frequency
and amplitude control by use of
external resistors to ground
Oscillator to 500MHz
Oscillator to 100mA pk/pk
Single +5V supply (10%)
Disable feature for power-up
protection and power savings
Fast Settling APC Amplifier
Applications
CD-RW applications
Writable optical drives
Laser diode current switching
Ordering Information
Part No.
Temp. Range
Package
Outline #
EL6244CU
0C to +70C
16-Pin QSOP
MDP0041
General Description
The EL6244C is a high-performance three channel laser driver that
provides controlled current to a grounded laser diode. Channels 2 and
3 should be used as the write channels, with switching speeds of
approximately one nanosecond rise/fall time. All three channels are
summed together at the I
OUT
output, allowing the user to create multi-
level waveforms in order to optimize laser diode performance. The
level of the output current is set by an analog voltage applied to an
external resistor which converts the voltage into a current at the I
IN
pin
(virtually ground). The current seen at this pin is then amplified to
become a current source at pin I
OUT
.
An on-chip 500MHz oscillator is provided to allow output current
modulation when in any mode. This is turned on only when the
OSCEN and OUTEN pins are held high. Complete control of ampli-
tude and frequency is set by two external resistors connected to ground
at pins RFREQ and RAMP (see graphs in this data sheet for further
explanation).
Output current pulses are enabled when an `L' signal is applied to the
OUTEN pin. No output current flows when OUTEN is `H', and addi-
tional laser diode protection is provided since the OUTEN input will
float high when open. Complete I
OUT
shut-off is also achieved by
holding the ENABLE pin low, which will override all other control
pins.
The EL6244C also includes a fast settling APC amplifier designed to
interface directly with the front end monitor diode and the sample-
and-hold amplifier for read and write power control. Its 100MHz
bandwidth and 30ns settling time enable up to 16X CD-RW design.
Connection Diagram
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VREF
VCC
IINR
IOUT
IIN2
GND
IIN3
ENABLE
RFREQ
RAMP
OUTEN3
OSCEN
OUTEN2
VCC
VOUT
PDIN
EL6244C - Product Brief
3-Channel Laser Diode Driver w/Oscillator & APC Amplifier
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EL6244C - Product Brief
3-Channel Laser Diode Driver w/Oscillator & APC Amplifier
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General Disclaimer
Specifications contained in this data sheet are in effect as of the publication date shown. Elantec, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the cir-
cuitry or specifications contained herein at any time without notice. Elantec, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the use of any circuits described
herein and makes no representations that they are free from patent infringement.
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Elantec, Inc. Life Support systems are equipment intended to sup-
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in accordance with instructions provided can be reasonably
expected to result in significant personal injury or death. Users con-
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to establish suitable terms & conditions for these applications. Elan-
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components and does not cover injury to persons or property or
other consequential damages.
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Milpitas, CA 95035
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