Optek Technology, Inc.
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 323-2200
sensors@optekinc.com
www.optekinc.com
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Vertical Cavity Surface
Emitting Laser in TO-46
Package
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(T
A
= 25 C unless otherwise noted)
Features
Attenuated Optics
850 nm VCSEL technology
High thermal stability
Up to 1.25 Gbps
Recommended for multimode fiber applications
Microbead lens
Pin out and attenuation options available on
request
Burned in for communication level reliability
High optical coupling to MM fiber
Description
The OPV215 is a high performance 850nm VCSEL pack-
aged for high speed communication links. OPV215 com-
bines all the performance advantages of a VCSEL with
the addition of a power monitor diode for precise control
of optical power and about 30% optical attenuation for
noise suppression.
The OPV215Y is identical electrically and optically and
differs only in pin out. Refer to mechanical drawings for
details.
This product's combination of features including high
speed, high output power and concentric beam make it
an ideal transmitter for integration into all types of data
communications equipment.
Applications include:
Fibre Channel
Gigabit Ethernet
ATM
VSR (Very Short Reach)
Intra-system links
Optical backplane interconnects
.
Maximum Reverse Voltage
5 Volts
Storage Temperature
-40 to +125C
Operating Temperature
-40
to
+85 C
Soldering Lead Temperature
260 C for 10 Seconds
Max. Continuous Optical Power at 70C
0.8 mW
Additional laser safety information can be found
on the Optek website. See application #221.
Classification is not marked on the device due to
space limitations. See package outline for
centerline of optical radiance. Operating devices
beyond maximum rating may cause devices to
exceed rated classification
Optek Technology, Inc.
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 323-2200
sensors@optekinc.com
www.optekinc.com
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OPV215, OPV215Y Technical Data
SYMBOL
PARAMETER
MIN TYP MAX UNITS
TEST CONDITION
P
OT
Power Out Total
0.7
3.0
mW
I
F
= 12 mA
I
TH
Threshold Current
2.0
5.5
mA
Note 1
V
F
Forward Voltage
2.15
V
I
F
= 12 mA
I
R
Reverse Current
30
nA
V
R
= 5 V
R
S
Series Resistance
14
40
ohms Note 2
Slope Efficiency
0.10
mW/mA Note 3
I
RPD
Reverse Current, photo diode
30
nA
V
R
= 5 V
Linearity
0.0
Note 4
I
M
Monitor Current
20
I
F
= 12 mA, V
R
= 5 V
Wavelength
830
860
nm
Optical Bandwidth
0.85
nm
t
r
,t
f
Rise and Fall Time
200
ps
20% to 80%
N
RI
Relative Intensity Noise
-123
dB/Hz
/
T
Temp Coefficient of Slope Efficiency
-40
%/C (0 - 70 C)
/
T
Temp Coefficient of Wavelength
0.06
nm/C 0 - 70 C
l
TH
/
T
Temp Coefficient of Threshold Current
1.5
mA
0 - 70 C
V
F
/
T
Temperature Coefficient for VF
-2.5
mV/C
NOTES:
(1) Threshold Current is based on the two line intersection method specified in Telcordia GR-468-Core. Line 1 from 6 mA to 8 mA.
Line 2 from 0 mA to 2 mA.
(2) Series Resistance is the slope of the Voltage-Current line from 8 to 12 mA.
(3) Slope efficiency, is the slope of the best fit LI line from 8 mA to 12 mA using no larger than .5 mA test interval points.
(4) Using data points taken from slope efficiency, delta L/ delta I is calculated for each adjacent pair of 0.5mA points. The minimum is 0.0 ( no
negative values allowed)
Electrical/Optical Characteristics
(at 25
C unless otherwise specified)
Optek reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
Optek Technology, Inc.
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 323-2200
sensors@optekinc.com
www.optekinc.com
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Pin
Connection
1
VCSEL Anode
2
VCSEL Cathode/PD Anode
3
PD Cathode
OPV215
Pin
Connection
1
VCSEL Cathode
2
VCSEL Anode/PD Cathode
3
PD Anode
OPV215Y
!
!
Optek reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply the best product possible.
OPV215, OPV215Y
Technical Data
.100
2.54
2 (CASE)
3
1
BOTTOM VIEW
1
VCSEL
2
PD
3
NOTES:
1. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECI
FIED ALL
DIMENSIONS ARE
.005.
3X .500 MIN
12.70
3X .018
0.44
.020
0.51
.211
5.36
.155
.130
3.94
3.30
.050
1.27
.187
.183
4.75
4.65
1) Tolerances are 0.005 unless
otherwise specified
2) Dimensions in inches [mm]
July 2002
OPV215, Rev. -
3X
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