Rev 0.8 (09/25/06) SP8036 APC Amplifier
2006 Sipex Corporation
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Vref
Rgain1
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CE
SP8036
8-Pin
OPLGA
Vcc
Gain
Vout
Gnd
FEATURES
Dual wavelength 650nm and 780nm
13 ns Settling Time to 2%
100 MHz Bandwidth at -3dB
10 mV Output Offset Voltage
25
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C Output Offset Voltage Drift
± 6 dB External Gain Adjust
Small 8-pin OPLGA package
Power-down mode
APPLICATIONS
CD-R, and CD-RW
DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, and DVD-
RAM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SP8036 represents the next generation in Automatic Power Control (APC) amplifiers designed
specifically for demanding pick-up head applications. With its integrated photo detector, the SP8036 monitors
light intensity of the laser diode in CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW, and DVD-RAM assemblies and
converts this light to an output voltage. The magnitude of this voltage signal corresponds to the laser power
intensity and is subsequently fed back to the laser diode driver to control the laser output power.
The SP8036 on-chip photo detector transforms incident laser light into a proportional current, which is then
converted to a voltage through a transimpedance amplifier. Adjustable gain is provided in the transimpedance
amplifier by means of a gain control loop that is controlled by an external resistor. This external resistor is not
a part of the signal path, which greatly reduces the effects of all parasitic capacitances and inductances on
the flex cable at these pins. The signal is then buffered to provide reactive load drive capability.
The SP8036 achieves an unparalleled level of performance by combining excellent DC stability and low noise
with outstanding AC performance. This level of performance is achieved using a proprietary fully
complimentary BICMOS process with fully integrated, on-board photo detector.
The SP8036 is offered with a nominal sensitivity 4450 V/W and is packaged in a 3.0 x 3.5 mm, 8-lead
OPLGA package. All input logic levels should not be left open at any time.
The SP8036 offers power-down capability with the new active-low chip enable pin, CE. The chip operates
normally when this pin is connected to GND and powers down when connected to Vcc.
Solved by
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SP8036
APC Amplifier with Integrated Photodiode
and Gain Adjust Capability