Limiting amplifier for optical receiver chains
The Maxim Integrated MAX3748HETE+ is a limiting amplifier designed for optical network receiver front-ends. It takes a small-signal input from a photodiode transimpedance amplifier and outputs a clean, amplitude-limited differential signal for clock-and-data recovery. The part is specified for optical-network applications, meaning its bandwidth and gain compression are tuned for the signal levels and data rates typical in fiber-optic links.
16-TQFN with exposed pad — layout and thermal notes
Housed in a 16-WFQFN exposed-pad package (3x3 mm body, supplier package 16-TQFN), the MAX3748HETE+ is a surface-mount device. The small footprint suits dense line-card layouts in optical transport equipment.
Active lifecycle — no near-term obsolescence concern
ROHS3 compliant, so it passes EU material restrictions without exemption paperwork.