Laser Chipset Breaks Price Barriers

Oct. 8, 2008
The XFP PRO, a complete laser-driver, transimpedance-amplifier (TIA), and signal-conditioner chipset, promises to meet the critical price points to proliferate 10 Gb/s optical components in next-generation router and switch applications. The chipset

The XFP PRO, a complete laser-driver, transimpedance-amplifier (TIA), and signal-conditioner chipset, promises to meet the critical price points to proliferate 10 Gb/s optical components in next-generation router and switch applications. The chipset consists of the pin-compatible VSC7980, VSC7981, VSC7982, or VSC7984 laser drivers that support various link-distance standards and VCSEL, Fabry-Perot, DFB, and EML laser types. A dual signal conditioner, the VSC8233 integrates transmit-and-receive conditioner functions into a single chip. Rounding out the set is the VSC7978 low-power, high-gain TIA for receiver optical subassembly (ROSA) applications. Design support is by way of a complete module reference design. Price for a complete chipset is under $50 each in volume. VITESSE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP., Camarillo, CA. (800) 848-3773.

Company: VITESSE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP.

Product URL: Click here for more information

Sponsored Recommendations

Highly Integrated 20A Digital Power Module for High Current Applications

March 20, 2024
Renesas latest power module delivers the highest efficiency (up to 94% peak) and fast time-to-market solution in an extremely small footprint. The RRM12120 is ideal for space...

Empowering Innovation: Your Power Partner for Tomorrow's Challenges

March 20, 2024
Discover how innovation, quality, and reliability are embedded into every aspect of Renesas' power products.

Article: Meeting the challenges of power conversion in e-bikes

March 18, 2024
Managing electrical noise in a compact and lightweight vehicle is a perpetual obstacle

Power modules provide high-efficiency conversion between 400V and 800V systems for electric vehicles

March 18, 2024
Porsche, Hyundai and GMC all are converting 400 – 800V today in very different ways. Learn more about how power modules stack up to these discrete designs.

Comments

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Electronic Design, create an account today!