Optek Technology, Inc. sensor@optekinc.com Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 323-2200 www.optekinc.com
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Vertical Cavity Surface
Emitting Laser in TO-46
Package
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Features
850nm VCSEL Technology
Data rates up to 2.5 Gbps
High thermal stability
Low drive current/high output density
Narrow and concentric beam angle
Recommended for multimode fiber applications
TO-46 package with flat lens
Burned in for communication level reliability
Monitor photodiode
Description
The OPV310 is a high performance 850nm VCSEL packaged
for high speed communication links. OPV310 combines all
the performance advantages of a VCSEL with the addition of
a power monitor diode for precise control of optical power.
The OPV310Y 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 makes it an ideal
transmitter for integration into all types of data communica-
tions equipment.
Applications include:
Fibre Channel
Gigabit Ethernet
ATM
VSR
Intra-system links
Optical backplane interconnects
.
Storage Temperature -40° C to +100° C
Operating Temperature C to +70° C
Soldering Lead Temperature 260° C for 10 Seconds
Maximum Forward Peak Current 20 mA
Maximum Reverse Voltage 10 V
Max. Continuous Optical Power at 70°C 1.1 mW
Absolute Maximum Ratings
(T
A
= 25° C unless otherwise noted)
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. sensor@optekinc.com Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 323-2200 www.optekinc.com
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OPV310, OPV310Y Technical Data
Optek reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in order to improve design and provide the best product possible.
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITION
P
OT
Total Power Out 1.50 mW I
F
= 7 mA
I
TH
Threshold Current 0.80 3.00 mA Note1
V
F
Forward Voltage 1.60 2.20 V I
F
= 7 mA
I
R
Reverse Current 35 nA V
R
= 5 V
R
S
Series Resistance 20 55 ohms Note 2
η
Slope Efficiency 0.28 0.6 mW/mA Note 3
Linearity 0.00 Note 4
λ Wavelength 840 850 860 nm
∆λ Optical Bandwidth 0.85 nm
t
r
/t
f
Rise and Fall Time 100 ps 20% to 80%
N
RI
Relative Intensity Noise -123 db/Hz
l
TH
/T Temp Coefficient of Threshold Current ±1.0 mA - 70° C, Note 1
∆λ/T Temp Coefficient of Wavelength 0.06 %/°C - 70° C, I
F
= 7 mA
V
F
T Temperature Coefficient for VF -2.5 mV/°C - 70° C, I
F
= 7 mA
∆η/T Temperature Coefficient for Efficiency -0.5 %/C - 70° C, Note 3
NOTES:
(1) Threshold Current is based on the two line intersection method specified in Telcordia GR-468-Core. Line 1 from 4 mA to 6 mA. Line 2 from
0 mA to 0.5 mA.
(2) Series Resistance is the slope of the Voltage-Current line from 5 to 8 mA.
(3) Slope efficiency, is the slope of the best fit LI line from 5 mA to 8 mA using no larger than 0.25 mA test interval points.
(4) Using data points taken for slope efficiency above, delta L/delta I shall be calculated for each adjacent pair of points.
Electrical/Optical Characteristics
(at 25 C unless otherwise specified)
SYMBOL PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNITS TEST CONDITION
I
RPD
Reverse Current, photo diode 30 nA V
R
= 5 V
I
M1
Monitor Current 30 µA I
F
= 7 mA
I
M2
Monitor Current 40 µA P
O
= 2 mW, V
R
= 5 V
Photodiode Electrical Characteristics
(at 25 C unless otherwise specified)
Optek Technology, Inc. sensor@optekinc.com Carrollton, Texas 75006 (972) 323-2200 www.optekinc.com
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OPV310, OPV310Y Technical Data
Normalized Output Power vs. Forward Current
Forward Current (mA)
Normalized Output Power
(7mA, 25
Optek reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in order to improve design and provide the best product possible.
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Optek reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in order to improve design and provide the best product possible.
OPV310, OPV310Y Technical Data
Pin Connection
1 VCSEL Anode
2 VCSEL Cathode/PD Anode
3 PD Cathode
OPV310
Pin Connection
1 VCSEL Cathode
2 VCSEL Anode/PD Cathode
3 PD Anode
OPV310Y
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1) Tolerances are ±0.005 unless
otherwise specified
2) Dimensions in inches
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