MACOM enables PAM-4 applications with quad-channel linear driver
MACOM Technology Solutions has introduced the MAOM-003419, a quad channel linear externally modulated laser (EML) driver for 28 Gbaud PAM-4 solutions for 200G and 400G. The MAOM-003419 is a low power electroabsorptive modulated laser (EML) driver with high gain, high bandwidth, and output voltage capability up to 2Vpp while it consumes less than 500mW of power.
The device has differential inputs to provide common-mode rejection and single-ended output to drive industry standard EMLs. The MAOM-003419 is available in a small form factor surface mount package while also integrating the high frequency bias T for the EA modulator.
“The MAOM-003419 is an ideal solution for customers developing EML based PAM-4 transceivers,” said Raymond Moroney, Director of Product Marketing, High Performance Analog, MACOM. “MACOM has achieved excellent performance with our PAM-4 chipset IP, and we believe this product is a great addition to enabling the next generation of 200G and 400G optical connectivity for enterprise and datacenter applications.”