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The VSC5529 is a precision LiNbO3 modulator driver. The input can be driven single-ended or

differentially and features a single-ended sensitivity of 250mV. The VSC5529 provides a high

quality single-ended output with amplitude control, precision amplitude monitoring circuitry,

and eye crossing point control. The VSC5529 provides a digital limiting amplifier function to

ensure high quality and very repeatable output signal characteristics even with less than

optimal input signals. Key specifications include ultra-small form factor, fast rise/fall times,

low output jitter, high voltage drive capability, high input sensitivity and low rail ripple.

Furthermore, the VSC5529 amplitude control feature is specifically designed to provide

consistent output shape and crossing point over the full range of control.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

VSC5529

APPLICATION DIAGRAM:

FEC / Framer

ASIC

MUX-CMU

VSC5529

LiNbO3

Optical Modulator

CW Laser

Modulated Optical Signal

Optical Fiber

FEC

• VSC9271

• VSC6131

• VSC6134

FRAMER

• VSC9186

• VSC9118

MUX

• VSC1233

• VSC1235

• VSC1237

XCVR

• VSC8479