Vitesse Semiconductor VSC7807 Photodetector/Transimpedance Amplifier Advance Product Information

About this manual

The VSC7807 is an integrated Photodetector/Transimpedance Amplifier optimized for high-speed optical communications, including Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel applications. It utilizes a Gallium Arsenide H-GaAs process to provide very high bandwidth (up to 1300MHz) and low input noise equivalent power in a single 3.3V power supply package.

What's inside

• Features
• Applications
• General Description
• Electro-Optical Specifications
• Absolute Maximum Ratings
• Recommended Operating Conditions
• Pin Diagram
• Package Information

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What packages are available?

The VSC7807 is available in TO-46, TO-56, and Bare Die forms.

What wavelength of light is this device designed to convert?

The VSC7807 converts 850nm light from a fiber optic communications channel into a differential output voltage.

What is the maximum supply voltage for this device?

The absolute maximum rating for the power supply voltage (Vgs) is 6V.

How large is the optically active area of the photodetector?

The device has a 70um diameter optically active area.