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_______________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1 For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com. Laser Driver for Projectors MAX3600 General Description The MAX3600 laser driver for projectors supports video imaging with red, blue, and green lasers. Each output includes a 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with programmable gain and offset. For operation with synthetic green lasers, the driver includes a periodic off function and a fourth output with a random-noise generator. The MAX3600B/R/G are monochrome drivers for blue, red, and green lasers. The MAX3600A guarantees higher full-scale output currents than the MAX3600, and is recommended for new designs. Applications RGB Pico Laser Projector Up to WXGA and 1080p Resolution Projectors Monochrome Blue, Green, or Red Pico Laser Projector Features S Integrates Four Current-Output Laser Drivers S Compatible with Red, Blue, and Green Lasers S 10-Bit Video DACs, f CLK = 1MHz to 160MHz S 8-Bit Gain and Offset DACs S 2ns Output Switching Time S Serial Port Control S Laser Enable S Random-Noise Generator and Periodic Off S 5mm x 5mm, 40-Pin TQFN Package (0.4mm Pitch) 19-4720; Rev 2; 8/10 Ordering Information +Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package. *EP = Exposed pad. Not recommended for new designs. †† Future product—contact factory for availability. Typical Operating Circuits and Pin Configuration appear at end of data sheet. MAX3600 MAX3600A VIDEO1 SYNC 10-BIT VIDEO 3-WIRE BUS OUTPUT ENABLE OUT1 OUT2 OUT4 OUT3 V CCD +V CC BLUE LASER VCCA EP VEE_T, VEE V A2 V A1 V A4 V A3 +V GREEN +V RED +V NOISE +V BLUE VIDEO DEMULTIPLEXER SERIAL PORT D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 CLK PO REF CS SDA SCL CONTROL LOGIC VM EN_MAIN OUTPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 VIDEO2 PRBS NOISE GENERATOR OUTPUT 4 PERIODIC OFF OUTPUT 3 VIDEO3 RED LASER NOISE DIODE GREEN LASER PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE MAX3600CTL+ 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP* MAX3600ACTL+ 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP* MAX3600RCTL+ †† 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP* MAX3600GCTL+ †† 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP* MAX3600BCTL+ †† 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP*

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_______________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.

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General DescriptionThe MAX3600 laser driver for projectors supports video imaging with red, blue, and green lasers. Each output includes a 10-bit video digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with programmable gain and offset. For operation with synthetic green lasers, the driver includes a periodic off function and a fourth output with a random-noise generator.

The MAX3600B/R/G are monochrome drivers for blue, red, and green lasers. The MAX3600A guarantees higher full-scale output currents than the MAX3600, and is recommended for new designs.

ApplicationsRGB Pico Laser Projector

Up to WXGA and 1080p Resolution Projectors

Monochrome Blue, Green, or Red Pico Laser Projector

FeaturesS Integrates Four Current-Output Laser DriversS Compatible with Red, Blue, and Green LasersS 10-Bit Video DACs, fCLK = 1MHz to 160MHzS 8-Bit Gain and Offset DACsS 2ns Output Switching TimeS Serial Port ControlS Laser EnableS Random-Noise Generator and Periodic OffS 5mm x 5mm, 40-Pin TQFN Package (0.4mm Pitch)

19-4720; Rev 2; 8/10

Simplified Functional Diagram

Ordering Information

+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.*EP = Exposed pad.†Not recommended for new designs.††Future product—contact factory for availability.

Typical Operating Circuits and Pin Configuration appear at end of data sheet.

MAX3600MAX3600A

VIDEO1

SYNC

10-BIT VIDEO

3-WIRE BUS

OUTPUT ENABLE

OUT1

OUT2

OUT4

OUT3

VCCD +VCC

BLUE LASER

VCCA

EPVEE_T, VEE

VA2

VA1

VA4

VA3

+VGREEN

+VRED

+VNOISE

+VBLUEVIDEO DEMULTIPLEXER

SERIAL PORT

D0D1D2D3D4D5D6D7D8D9CLKPOREF

CSSDASCL

CONTROL LOGICVMEN_MAIN

OUTPUT 2

OUTPUT 1

VIDEO2

PRBS NOISEGENERATOR OUTPUT 4

PERIODIC OFF

OUTPUT 3VIDEO3

RED LASER

NOISE DIODE

GREEN LASER

PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE

MAX3600CTL+† 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP*

MAX3600ACTL+ 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP*

MAX3600RCTL+†† 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP*

MAX3600GCTL+†† 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP*

MAX3600BCTL+†† 0NC to +70NC 40 TQFN-EP*

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Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.

Supply Voltage Range, VCCA, VCCD ...................-0.3V to +4.0VVoltage Range at VA1, VA2, VA4 ..........................-0.3V to +6.0VVoltage Range at VA3 ..........................................-0.3V to +8.5VVoltage Range at OUT1 ........................... -0.3V to (VA1 + 0.3V)Voltage Range at OUT2 ........................... -0.3V to (VA2 + 0.3V)Voltage Range at OUT3 ........................... -0.3V to (VA3 + 0.3V)Voltage Range at OUT4 ........................... -0.3V to (VA4 + 0.3V)Voltage Range (VA1 - VOUT1), (VA2 - VOUT2), (VA4 - VOUT4) ......................................................... 0 to +6.0VVoltage Range (VA3 - VOUT3) .................................... 0 to +7.5V

Voltage Range at D0 to D9, SYNC, CLK, PO, SCL, SDA, CS, EN_MAIN, VM, REF, VEE_T, RES .. -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)Current at OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4 ....................See Table 3Current at D0 to D9, SYNC, CLK, PO, SCL, SDA, CS, EN_MAIN, VM, REF, VEE_T, RES .........................Q50mACurrent at REF ................................................................Q0.5mAContinuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC) 40-Pin TQFN (derate 35.7mW/NC above +70NC) .......2857mWStorage Temperature Range ............................ -40NC to +150NCLead Temperature (soldering, 10s) ................................+300NCSoldering Temperature (reflow) ......................................+260NC

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS(VCC = 3.3V Q5%, TA = 0NC to +70NC, TJ P +125NC, EN_MAIN high, VC_ R 0.9V, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1, Equation 1)

ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

VIDEO DAC (10 BITS)

Maximum Conversion Rate 100 160 Msps

Settling Time (Note 2) 4 ns

Rise/Fall Time (20% to 80%) (Note 2) 1 (4) ns

Analog Supply Voltage

VA1, VA2, VA4

> 3.1 6.0

V

VA3OUT3 enabled > 4.0 8.5

OUT3 disabled > 3.1 8.5

Compliance Voltage VC_ VC_ = VA_ - VOUT_ 0.5 (6.0) V

Analog Supply Current(IVA - IOUT) (Note 3, Figure 8)

IDAC_G0 CLK static

OUT1 18 31

mA

OUT2 18 34

OUT3 19 26

OUT4 15 23

IDAC_G1 3

IDAC_G2 (30) 80

GAIN DAC (8 BITS): VIDEO_ = 3FFh

Minimum Full-Scale Current(gs_ = 00h)

GLOW

OUT1 (6) 12 (18)

mAOUT2 (15) 40 (60)

OUT3 (3.5) 10 (15)

OUT4 (3) 10 (25)

Maximum Full-Scale Current: MAX3600(gs_ = FFh)

GHIGH + GLOW

OUT1 175 227 (270)

mAOUT2 550 690 (850)

OUT3 140 170 (200)

OUT4 140 185 (230)

Maximum Full-Scale Current: MAX3600A/R/G/B(gs_ = FFh)

GHIGH + GLOW

OUT1 210 280 (330)

mAOUT2 630 760 (955)

OUT3 140 170 (210)

OUT4 140 185 (300)

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)(VCC = 3.3V Q5%, TA = 0NC to +70NC, TJ P +125NC, EN_MAIN high, VC_ R 0.9V, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1, Equation 1)

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

Settling Time tSG To 5% of final value 10 (50) Fs

OFFSET DAC (8 BITS): VIDEO_ = 00h, gs_ = 00h

Maximum Offset:MAX3600/A/R/G/B

OSHIGH

OUT1 60 83 (110)

mAOUT2, OUT3 65 83 (110)

OUT4 120 155 (200)

Offset Error OSLOWVOUT1, VOUT2, VOUT4 = 1.6V; VOUT3 = 2.5V

-25 +0.2 +25 FA

Offset Settling Time tSO To 5% of final value 10 (50) Fs

LOGIC I/O: SDA, SCL, CS, VM, EN_MAIN

Input High Voltage VIH1 Operating conditionVCC -

0.3VCC +

0.3V

Input Low Voltage VIL1 Operating condition -0.3 +0.3 V

Input Current SDA (write), SCL, CS -10 Q0.2 +10 FA

Input Resistance VM to VCCD 25 60 100

kIEN_MAIN to VEE 25 60 100

Input Capacitance SCL, CS, SDA, VM, EN_MAIN (1) pF

Input Hysteresis 100 mV

Enable/Disable Time

From serial port load < 10

FsVMh to final value < 0.25

EN_MAINh to final value < 0.25

Disable Time tDIS EN_MAINi to IOUTi 0.01 (1) Fs

Sink Current at SDA Read mode, VSDA = 0.6V 10 16 mA

VIDEO DATA INPUTS: D0 TO D9, CLK, SYNC, PO

Minimum Frequency fCLK_MIN 0.01 (1) MHz

Maximum Frequency fCLK_MAX (140) > 160 MHz

Clock Duty CycleDDR clock, operating condition (45) (55)

%Standard clock, operating condition (42) (58)

Setup Time tSU Operating condition (0.8) ns

Hold Time tH Operating condition (0.8) ns

Input Switching Time Operating condition (10% to 90%) 1.5 ns

Input Voltage Range VIN -0.3VCC +

0.3V

Input High Threshold VIH2 Relative to VREF +170 mV

Input Low Threshold VIL2 Relative to VREF -170 mV

Reference Voltage VREF Operating condition 0.83 VCC/2 V

Data Input Capacitance CD 0.4 pF

Termination Resistors RTT Figure 6 450 900 1500 I

REF Input Current IREF VREF = VCC/2 -5 -1.2 +5 FA

Propagation Delay D0:D9 to OUT_, pixel clocks 3

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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)(VCC = 3.3V Q5%, TA = 0NC to +70NC, TJ P +125NC, EN_MAIN high, VC_ R 0.9V, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1, Equation 1)

Note 1: Parameters in parentheses ( ) are provided for guidance, but are not tested or guaranteed.Note 2: Figure 1 shows the AC test circuit. Settling time is defined from the 50% point of a transition to the greater of Q5% of

IFINAL or Q1% of ISWITCH. Control register gs_ ≥ 34. See Figure 18.Note 3: IDAC ≈ G0 + IDAC_G1 x VD + IOUT/IDAC_G2, where VD is the average video bit density (Dbits/ns) as shown in Table 1.

PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS

PO GENERATOR

Pixel Clock Range for PO Operating condition 24 (102) MHz

Minimum PO Pulse Width Four subpixels 3.5 ns

PLL Bandwidth (560) 800 (1040) kHz

PRBS OSCILLATOR

PRBS Oscillator Frequency fPRBS1 fPIXEL = 24MHz to 102MHz (100) (150) MHz

SERIAL PORT: SDA, SCL, CS (Figure 14)Maximum Clock Frequency fSCL Write mode (25) MHz

Input Edge Time 20% to 80% 5 ns

CS Leading Time tL (4) ns

SCL Pulse-Width High tCH 20 ns

SCL Pulse-Width Low tCL 20 ns

SCL to SDA Propagation Delay tD (10) ns

Data In Setup Time tDS (10) ns

Data In Hold Time tDH (10) ns

CS Trailing Time tT (10) ns

POWER SUPPLY: VCCA, VCCD

Supply Current(IVCCA + IVCCD, gs_ = 80h, os_ = 80h, fCLK = 75MHz)

IVCC1VIDEO_ = 1F0h, CLK_SEL = 0, output disabled

62 80

mAIVCC2

CLK_SEL = 1, VIDEO_: 0 n 3FFh repeating

65 90

IVCC2_ENLO Output disabled 60 (70)

POWER-ON RESET (Figure 15)

VCC for Chip Enabled VPOR1+ 2.9 V

Power-On Reset Parameters

VPOR2+ Voltage for output onVCC -

0.8

VVPOR2- Voltage for output offVCC -

0.9

VPOR3+ Voltage for output on 3.3

VPOR3- Voltage for output off 3.2

IC Power-Up Time 200 Fs

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Table 1. Example Calculation of Video Bit Density

Figure 1. Test Circuit

MAX3600MAX3600A

VCCAVCCD

VA1VA2VA3VA4

VCC

ICC

VA1VA2VA3VA4

D1D2D3D4D5D6D7D8D9CLKSYNCVMPOSDASCLCS

D0

EN_MAIN

DATASOURCE

IA

VL1

OUT1

PROBE

RCCC

VL2

OUT2

PROBE

RCCC

VL3

OUT3

PROBE

20Ω

RCCC

VL4

OUT4

EPVEE

VEE_T

VL1 = 2.2V, VL2 = 1.2V,VL3 = 3.5V, VL4 = 1.6V

PROBE

RCCC

PIXEL TIME (ns) VIDEO CODE DBITS VD

0 0 1111111111 — —

1 10 0000000000 10 1.0

2 20 0111111111 9 0.9

3 30 1000000000 10 1.0

4 40 1000000001 1 0.1

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Typical Operating Characteristics(VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25NC, EN_MAIN high, unless otherwise noted. VC_ = VA_ - VOUT_.)

VIDEO INL OUT3M

AX36

00 to

c09

VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

10

-500

gs3 = FFh, TJ = +125NC, VC_ = 0.9V

gs3 = 20h, TA = -40NC

VIDEO INL OUT2

MAX

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

10

-500

gs2 = FFh, TJ = +125NC, VC_ = 0.9V

gs2 = 20h, TA = -40NC

VIDEO INL OUT1

MAX

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-40

-30

-20

-10

0

10

-500

gs1 = FFh, TJ = +125NC, VC_ = 0.9V

gs1 = 20h, TA = -40NC

VIDEO DNL OUT3(gs3 = 20h, TA = -40°C)

MAX

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

-1.00

VIDEO DNL OUT2(gs2 = 20h, TA = -40°C)

MAX

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-1.6

-1.2

-0.8

-0.4

0

0.4

0.8

1.2

1.6

2.0

-2.00

VIDEO DNL OUT1(gs1 = 20h, TA = -40°C)

MAX

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

-1.00

VIDEO DNL OUT3(gs3 = FFh, TJ = +125°C, VC_ = 0.9V)

MAX

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

-1.00

VIDEO DNL OUT2(gs2 = FFh, TJ = +125°C, VC_ = 0.9V)

MAX

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-1.6

-1.2

-0.8

-0.4

0

0.4

0.8

1.2

1.6

2.0

-2.00

VIDEO DNL OUT1(gs1 = FFh, TJ = +125°C, VC_ = 0.9V)

MAX

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

-0.8

-0.6

-0.4

-0.2

0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

-1.00

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)(VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25NC, EN_MAIN high, unless otherwise noted. VC_ = VA_ - VOUT_.)

TRANSFER FROM VA TO IOUT

MAX

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VA FREQUENCY (Hz)

T (%

/V)

100k10k1k

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

0100 1M

gs_ = FFh, os_ = 0, VIDEO_ = 3FFhT = DIOUT/IOUT x 100%/DVA_ (%/V)

OUT4

OUT2OUT3

OUT1

TRANSFER FROM VCC TO IOUT

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VCC FREQUENCY (Hz)

T (%

/V)

1M100k10k1k

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

20

0100 10M

OUT2

OUT3

OUT4OUT1

gs_ = 80h, os_ = 40h, VIDEO_ = 1FFhT = DIOUT/IOUT x 100%/DVCC (%/V)

OUT2 PO PULSE(fCLK = 50MHz)

MAX3600 toc16

10ns/div

250mA/div

OFFSET INL

MAX

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OFFSET CODE

LSB

2402001601208040

-6

-2

2

6

10

-100

OUT2, OUT3, OUT4

OUT1

gs_ = 00h, VIDEO_ = 00h

OFFSET DNLM

AX36

00 to

c14

OFFSET CODE

LSB

2402001601208040

-1.2

-0.4

0.4

1.2

2.0

-2.00

OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4

gs_ = 00h, VIDEO_ = 00h

GAIN INL

MAX

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GAIN CODE

LSB

2402001601208040

-6

-2

2

6

10

-100

OUT2, OUT3

VIDEO_ = 3FFh

OUT4

OUT1

GAIN DNL

MAX

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GAIN CODE

LSB

2402001601208040

-1.2

-0.4

0.4

1.2

2.0

-2.00

OUT1, OUT2, OUT3, OUT4

VIDEO_ = 3FFh

VIDEO INL OUT4

MAX

3600

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

10

30

50

70

90

-100

gs4 = FFh, TJ = +125°C, VC_ = 0.9V

gs4 = 20h, TA = -40°C

VIDEO DNL OUT4

MAX

3600

toc1

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VIDEO CODE

LSB

1000800600400200

8

18

28

-20

gs4 = FFh

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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)(VCC = 3.3V, TA = +25NC, EN_MAIN high, unless otherwise noted. VC_ = VA_ - VOUT_.)

OUTPUT FALL TIMEvs. COMPLIANCE VOLTAGE (VA_ - VOUT_)

MAX

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VC_ (V)

FALL

TIM

E (n

s)

1.41.21.00.80.6

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

00.4 1.6

gs_ = FFh, os_ = 0

OUT1

OUT2 OUT3

OUT4

OUTPUT FALL TIMEvs. COMPLIANCE VOLTAGE (VA_ - VOUT_)

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VC_ (V)

FALL

TIM

E (n

s)

1.31.10.90.7

1

2

3

4

5

6

00.5 1.5

gs_ = 40h, os_ = FFh

OUT2OUT3

OUT1OUT4

OUTPUT RISE TIME vs. COMPLIANCE VOLTAGE (VA_ - VOUT_)

MAX

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VC_ (V)

RISE

TIM

E (n

s)

1.41.21.00.80.6

1

2

3

4

5

6

00.4 1.6

gs_ = FFh, os_ = 0

OUT3

OUT2

OUT4

OUT1

OUTPUT RISE TIMEvs. COMPLIANCE VOLTAGE (VA_ - VOUT_)

MAX

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VC_ (V)

RISE

TIM

E (n

s)

1.31.10.90.7

1

2

3

4

5

6

00.5 1.5

gs_ = 40h, os_ = FFh

OUT1 OUT2

OUT3OUT4

NORMALIZED OUTPUT CURRENTvs. COMPLIANCE VOLTAGE (VA_ - VOUT_)

MAX

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VC_ (V)

NORM

ALIZ

ED A

MPL

ITUD

E (%

)

1.20.90.60.3

75

80

85

90

95

100

105

700 1.5

gs_ = FFh, os_ = 0

VIDEO IS SQUARE WAVE: 3FFh (HIGH), 0 (LOW)

OUT2OUT3

OUT4

OUT1

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Pin DescriptionPIN NAME FUNCTION

1 D0

Synchronous Video Data Inputs. D0 is the LSB; D9 is the MSB.

2 D1

3 D2

4 D3

5 D4

6 D5

7 D6

8 D7

9 D8

10 D9

11 SYNC Pixel Clock Input in Configuration 1. See the Typical Operating Circuits.

12 CLK Video Clock Input

13 RES Reserved for Future Use. Leave open.

14 OUT3 Connect to Blue Laser Anode. If unused leave open. Available on the MAX3600/A/B only.

15 VA3 Blue Laser Supply Voltage

16, 24, 32 VEE Ground Connections. Connect to 0V.

17 SDA Data I/O for Serial Port

18 CS Active-Low Chip Select

19 SCL Clock Input for Serial Port

20 EN_MAIN Laser Enable Input. When low, laser current is reduced (3.3V CMOS input with 60kI resistor to VEE).

21 VEE_T Test. Connect to VEE for normal operation.

22 VA4 Noise Diode Supply Voltage

23 OUT4 Connect to Noise Diode Anode. If unused, leave open. Available on the MAX3600/A/G only.

25, 27, 29 VA2 Green Laser Supply Voltage

26, 28, 30 OUT2 Connect to Green Laser Anode. If unused, leave open. Available on the MAX3600/A/G only.

31 N.C. No Connection. There is no connection from the package to the IC.

33 VM Video Marker Input. 3.3V CMOS input with 60kI pullup to VCCD.

34 VCCA 3.3V Analog Supply. Connect directly to VCCD.

35, 37 VA1 Red Laser Supply Voltage

36 OUT1 Connect to Red Laser Anode. If unused, leave open. Available on the MAX3600/A/R only.

38 VCCD 3.3V Digital Supply. Connect directly to VCCA.

39 REF Reference Threshold Voltage for Synchronous Inputs

40 POPeriodic Off Video Data Input. If the periodic off feature is not used, connect the PO pin to ground through a resistor. For periodic off on every pixel, connect PO to VCC through a resistor. (RPO ≈ 2.2kI is suitable for all configurations. The resistor is optional, but reduces power.)

— EP Exposed Pad. The exposed pad must be connected to VEE.

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Detailed DescriptionThe laser driver for projectors supports video imaging with red, blue, and green lasers. Each output includes a 10-bit video DAC with programmable gain and offset.

OUTPUT1, OUTPUT2, and OUTPUT3 support opera-tion with red, green, and blue lasers. OUTPUT4 and the PRBS generator provide noise as required for cer-tain synthetic green lasers. The MAX3600R (Figure 3), MAX3600G (Figure 4), and MAX3600B (Figure 5) are monochrome laser drivers.

Figure 2. MAX3600/MAX3600A Functional Diagram

D0

D1

REF

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

D7

D8

D9

CLK

SYNC

PO

CLK

SYNC

PO

MAX3600MAX3600A

VIDEOOFFSETGAINEN

os1gs1VSEL1EN1

OUTPUT1(RED)

OUT1

0

1

VIDEOOFFSETGAINEN

os3gs3fPIXEL

fPRBS

VSEL3EN3

OUTPUT3(BLUE)

OUT3

0

1

CLK_SEL

0

1

PRBS_SEL

0

1

VIDEOOFFSETGAINEN

os4gs4

VM_ENiENi

PORiOUT_ENi

VSEL4PRBS

EN4

EN2EN1

fPIXEL

EN3EN4

fPIXEL

PO_M

po_srtpo_stp

PO_DIS

POR1POR2POR3POR4

OUTPUT4(NOISE)

OUT4

EN_MAINVM

VEE_T

VEE

1

0

os2gs2EN2

PERIODIC_OFF

PERIODIC_OFF

VIDEOOFFSETGAIN

ENAND

AND

ENABLE LOGIC (i = 1, 2, 3, 4)

OR

CONTROL LOGICVIDEOBUFFERS

OUTPUT2(GREEN)

OUT2

VCCD

VCCA

EP

VA2

VA1

VA3

VA4

+VCC

+VCC

+VGREEN

+VRED

+VBLUE

+VNOISE

VIDEO1

fPIXELPRBS_N

PO_M

VIDEODEMULTIPLEXER

POGENERATOR

PRBSGENERATORPRBS

OSCILLATOR

SERIAL PORTPOWER-ON

RESET

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

PO_MPRBS_N

PO_DISpo_stppo_srt

VSEL1,3,4OUT_EN1,2,3,4

gs1,2,3,4os1,2,3,4VM_EN1,2,3,4

fPRBS1

CS

SDA

SCL

NOTE: LOWERCASE ITALICS INDICATE A CONTROL REGISTER, UPPERCASE ITALICS INDICATE AN INTERNAL SIGNAL, HEAVY LINE INDICATES PARALLEL DATA.

D0:D9

fCLK fPIXEL

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Figure 3. MAX3600R Functional Diagram

Figure 4. MAX3600G Functional Diagram

Figure 5. MAX3600B Functional Diagram

MAX3600RD0

10

OUT1

EN_MAINVM

EPVEE_T, VEE

VA3

VA2

VA1 +VRED

+3.3V

VA4

VCCA

VCCD

VIDEOBUFFERS

SERIAL PORT CONTROLLOGIC

D1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

D7

D8

D9

CSSDASCL

PO

SYNC

CLK

REF

REDLASER

VIDEO

OUTPUT1

NOTE: LOWERCASE ITALICS INDICATE A CONTROL REGISTER, UPPERCASE ITALICS INDICATE AN INTERNAL SIGNAL, HEAVY LINE INDICATES PARALLEL DATA.

OFFSETGAINEN

os1gs1EN1

MAX3600GD0

10

OUT2

EN_MAINVM

VEE_T, VEE

EP

VA3

VA1

VA2 +VGREEN

+3.3V

VA4

VCCA

VCCD

VIDEOBUFFERS

SERIAL PORT

PRBS NOISE GENERATOR

CONTROLLOGIC

D1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

D7

D8

D9

CSSDASCL

SYNC

CLK

REF

PO

GREENLASER

VIDEO

OUTPUT2

NOTE: LOWERCASE ITALICS INDICATE A CONTROL REGISTER, UPPERCASE ITALICS INDICATE AN INTERNAL SIGNAL, HEAVY LINE INDICATES PARALLEL DATA.

OFFSETGAINEN

os2gs2EN2

OUT4

NOISELASER

EN

OUTPUT4OFFSETGAINVIDEO

os4gs4

EN4

MAX3600BD0

10

OUT3

EN_MAINVM

EPVEE_T, VEE

VA2

VA1

VA3 +VBLUE

+3.3V

VA4

VCCA

VCCD

VIDEOBUFFERS

SERIAL PORT CONTROLLOGIC

D1

D2

D3

D4

D5

D6

D7

D8

D9

CSSDASCL

PO

SYNC

CLK

REF

BLUELASER

VIDEO

OUTPUT3

NOTE: LOWERCASE ITALICS INDICATE A CONTROL REGISTER, UPPERCASE ITALICS INDICATE AN INTERNAL SIGNAL, HEAVY LINE INDICATES PARALLEL DATA.

OFFSETGAINEN

os3gs3EN3

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Video Input BuffersThe synchronous video data inputs (D0 to D9, SYNC, CLK, and PO) are pseudo-differential. Each input is com-pared to VREF, as shown in Figure 6.

D0 to D9, PO, and SYNC can be left open. SYNC can be connected to REF if not used (for reduced power consumption).

Video DemultiplexerThe video demultiplexer (Figure 7) can accommo-date configurations as shown in the Typical Operating Circuits. In Configuration 1 (Figure 19), 10-bit red, green, and blue video data is time multiplexed. The SYNC sig-nal is used to demultiplex the video data.

In Configuration 2 (Figure 21), each output driver uses VIDEO2 as a data source.

Driver OutputsThe driver outputs provide currents to the lasers as shown in Figure 8.

The transfer characteristic of the driver outputs is shown in Figure 10 and Equation 1.

Equation 1:

HIGH HIGHOUT LOW LOW

G gs OS osVIDEOI G OS

3FFh FFh FFh× × − = + + +

where:

• Current into the laser driver is positive (out is negative)

• VIDEO is the 10-bit video input

• gs is the 8-bit gain setting register

• os is the 8-bit offset setting register

• GLOW is the minimum gain (mA)

• (GLOW + GHIGH) is the maximum gain (mA)

• OSHIGH is the maximum offset (mA)

• OSLOW is the minimum offset (mA)

The output compliance voltage (VC_ = VA_ - VOUT_, Figure 9) defines the output voltage required to obtain low overshoot and fast settling time.

Table 2 summarizes the typical output current capability for each driver output. Table 3 summarizes the maximum ratings for each driver output.

Figure 6. Video Inputs

Table 2. Driver Output Typical Parameter Summary

Table 3. Driver Output Absolute Maximum Ratings (Current Out of Part)

VDDQ

VIDEO DATA(LVCMOS)

RTT

RT 2RTT

RTT

REFVDDQ/2

D0–D9,CLK, PO,SYNC

VIDEO BUFFER

VIDEOPROCESSOR

MAX3600MAX3600AMAX3600RMAX3600GMAX3600B

PARAMETEROUT1(mA)

OUT2(mA)

OUT3(mA)

OUT4(mA)

Minimum Gain (GLOW) 12 40 10 10

Maximum Gain (GLOW + GHIGH)

227 690 170 185

Maximum Offset (OSHIGH)

83 83 83 155

PARAMETEROUT1(mA)

OUT2(mA)

OUT3(mA)

OUT4(mA)

DC Current(TJ = +125NC)

320 735 245 310

DC Current(TJ = +110NC)

480 1100 382 465

Peak Current(t < 1Fs, TJ = +125NC)

640 1470 490 620

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Figure 7. Video Demultiplexer

Figure 8. Driver Output

Figure 9. Output Compliance Voltage

Figure 10. Data to Output Characteristics

D Q VIDEO1

D

Q

D

Q

D

Q

D Q

D Q VIDEO2

D VIDEO3

D9:D0

CLOCK ON BOTH EDGES (DDR) CLOCK ON RISING EDGE

CLK

fPIXEL

SYNC

CLK_SEL

VIDEO DEMULTIPLEXER

0

1

GAIN (8-BIT)

VIDEO (10-BIT)

0

1

0

OFFSET (8-BIT)

EN

0

1

0

IDAC

GAINDAC

OFFSETDAC

REFERENCE

VIDEO DAC

DRIVER OUTPUTSVA_

OUT_

OUT

LASER DRIVERVA

IOUT

+VCCIOUT (A)

VC (V)

TIME

VC = VA - VOUT

VA - VOUT

0

0

0 3FFh

GAIN

IOUT

OFFSET

DATA TO OUTPUT CHARACTERISTIC

VIDEO

0

GAIN CHARACTERISTIC

gs_ = FFh (GAIN = GHIGH + GLOW)

gs_ = 0 (GAIN = GLOW)

3FFh

IOUT

VIDEO

OFFSET CHARACTERISTIC

0 3FFh

IOUT

OSHIGH os_ = FFh (OFFSET = osHIGH)

os_ = 0 (OFFSET = osLOW)OSLOW

VIDEO

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Control LogicThe control logic provides video selection, laser enable, and power savings.

Video SelectionThe video demultiplexer creates signals VIDEO1, VIDEO2, and VIDEO3. The VSEL[1/3/4] bits can be used to select the input video for OUTPUT1, OUTPUT3, and OUTPUT4.

Laser ControlWhen EN_MAIN is low, all driver outputs are off. This signal works asynchronously (no clock is required to disable outputs).

The video marker (VM) input can be used to disable selected outputs when a video signal is not present (Figure 11). The VM_EN[1:4] bit settings determine which outputs respond to the VM signal.

Propagation delay from VM↑ or EN_MAIN↑ to output active is typically 35ns + 2/fPIXEL.

Periodic Off GeneratorThe periodic off (PO) generator quickly switches off OUTPUT2. The PO event is placed within a pixel if PO is set high during a pixel as shown in Figure 12.

The PO event location within the pixel is programmed from the serial port. Each pixel is divided into “m” equal time subpixels as shown in Figure 13. The PO_M setting determines the number of subpixels, where:

m = (PO_M +1) x 8

The PO start and PO stop locations (in subpixels) are defined by the P1, P1S, P2, and P2S bits.

Start Subpixel =

[(P1 + 1) MOD (PO_M + 1)] x 8 + P1S + 1

Stop Subpixel =

[(P2 + 1) MOD (PO_M + 1)] x 8 + P2S + 1

The start and stop locations should be selected to ensure that the PO event occurs > one rise/fall time from the pixel update. The minimum off-time is four subpixels. Select P1, P2 P PO_M.

The PO oscillator frequency (fPO) = fPIXEL x (PO_M + 1). The intended operating range for fPO is 133MHz to 200MHz.

Figure 11. Video Marker Figure 12. Periodic Off (PO) Example

VIDEO AREAVM = 1

NONVIDEO AREA (VM = 0)SELECTED OUTPUTS DISABLED

HORIZONTAL SCAN

VERT

ICAL

SCA

N

OUT2 (GREEN LASER CURRENT)

PO EVENT

TIME

1 1 00PO

PIXEL 1 PIXEL 2 PIXEL 3 PIXEL 4

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PRBS OscillatorThe PRBS oscillator creates clock fPRBS1, which can be input to the PRBS generator. The oscillator frequency is determined by the PRBS_N bit setting as shown in Table 5. The recommended range for fPRBS1 is 100MHz to 150MHz. Note that the PRBS oscillator is not phase-locked to the pixel clock. Therefore, OUT4 updates are not synchronous to the pixel clock when the PRBS oscil-lator is used.

PRBS GeneratorOutput 4 can be used to generate random noise. A 32-bit shift register with feedback generates pseudo-random codes. The PRBS_SEL bit selects the PRBS clock source.

Serial Port and RegistersThe serial port provides a 3-wire interface with bidirec-tional data (SDA), clock input (SCL), and a chip-select input (CS) as shown in Figure 14. Table 6 shows the register addresses. The external master initiates a data transfer by asserting the CS pin.

Write Mode (R/W = 0): The master generates 16 clock cycles. It outputs 16 bits (MSB first) to the SDA line at the falling edge of the clock. The master ends the transmis-sion by setting CS high. The laser driver updates control registers on the rising clock edge of the last data bit.

Read Mode (R/W = 1): The master generates 16 clock cycles. It outputs 8 bits (MSB first) to the SDA line at the falling edge of the clock. The SDA line is released after the R/W bit has been transmitted. The slave outputs 8 bits of data (MSB first) at the rising edge of the clock. The master ends the transmission by setting the CS pin high. Read clock speed is determined by the external pullup resistor and parasitic capacitance at the SDA pin.

Figure 13. PO Subpixels

Table 4. PO Subpixel Programming

Table 5. PRBS Oscillator

VIDEO2

IOUT2

SUBPIXEL

PO

TIME

PIXEL 2PIXEL 1

POSTART

POSTOP

11

1 1 mm. ........ .........

tPIXEL (ns)

PO_M PRBS_NSUBPIXELS

(m)fPRBS1 (MHz)

10 1 3 16 136

12 1 2 16 125

14 1 0 16 129

16 2 3 24 128

18 2 2 24 125

20 2 1 24 120

22 2 0 24 123

24 3 2 32 125

26 4 3 40 131

28 4 3 40 121

30 4 2 40 125

32 4 1 40 125

34 5 3 48 120

36 5 2 48 125

38 6 3 56 125

40 6 3 56 119

PRBS_N fPRBS1/fPO

0 0.9

1 0.8

2 0.75

3 0.68

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Figure 14. Serial Port Timing Diagram

Table 6. Register Map

Note: Registers default to (0) at power-on (unless a different default value is noted).

CS

SCL

SDA

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A6

9 10 11 12 13 14 150

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 150

A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 R/W D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

CS

SCL

SDA A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 R/W D7 D6 D5 D4 D3 D2 D1 D0

WRITE MODE

READ MODE

A0

A0

MSB LSB

tL tT

tT

tCH

tCL tDS

tDH

tDH

tDS tD

tCH

tCL

tL

ADDRESS NAME DESCRIPTION BIT 7 BIT 6 BIT 5 BIT 4 BIT 3 BIT 2 BIT 1 BIT 0

00h os1 OUTPUT1 Offset MSB LSB

01h gs1 OUTPUT1 Gain MSB LSB

02h os2 OUTPUT2 Offset MSB LSB

03h gs2 OUTPUT2 Gain MSB LSB

04h os3 OUTPUT3 Offset MSB LSB

05h gs3 OUTPUT3 Gain MSB LSB

06h os4 OUTPUT4 Offset MSB LSB

07h gs4 OUTPUT4 Gain MSB LSB

08h enable EnableOUT_EN1

OUT_EN2

OUT_EN3

OUT_EN4

VM_EN1 VM_EN2 VM_EN3 VM_EN4

09h cnfigVideo Data Control

X X X VSEL1 VSEL3 VSEL4PRBS_

SELCLK_SEL

0Ah osc Oscillator X XPRBS_N

MSBPRBS_N

LSBPO_DIS

PO_MMSB

PO_MPO_M LSB

0Bh po_srtPO Start Subpixels

X XP1

MSBP1

P1LSB

P1SMSB

P1SP1SLSB

0Ch po_stpPO Stop Subpixels

X XP2

MSBP2

P2LSB

P2SMSB

P2SP2SLSB

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Table 7. cnfig Register Bit Description

Table 8. osc Register Bit Description

Table 9. po_srt Register Bit Description

Table 10. po_stp Register Bit Description

BIT NAME DEFAULT DESCRIPTION

7:5 X 0 Unused.

4 VSEL1 0 Video select for OUTPUT1. 0 = VIDEO1, 1 = VIDEO2.

3 VSEL3 0 Video select for OUTPUT3. 0 = VIDEO3, 1 = VIDEO2.

2 VSEL4 0 Video select for OUTPUT4. 0 = PRBS, 1 = VIDEO2.

1 PRBS_SEL 0 PRBS clock source select. 1 = fPRBS1, 0 = fPIXEL.

0 CLK_SEL 1 Pixel clock source select. 0 = CLK pin, 1 = SYNC pin.

BIT NAME DEFAULT DESCRIPTION

7:6 X 0 Unused.

5:4 PRBS_N 0 PRBS oscillator configuration. See Table 5. Bit 5 is the MSB, and bit 4 is the LSB.

3 PO_DIS 0Disables the output of the PO pulse generator. When the value is 1, no PO pulses are created.

2:0 PO_M 1 PO oscillator control. See Table 4. Bit 2 is the MSB, and bit 0 is the LSB.

BIT NAME DEFAULT DESCRIPTION

7:6 X 0 Unused.

5:3 P1 1 These bits contain the P1 parameter used to program the PO start subpixel.

2:0 P1S 4 These bits contain the P1S parameter used to program the PO start subpixel.

BIT NAME DEFAULT DESCRIPTION

7:6 X 0 Unused.

5:3 P2 0 These bits contain the P2 parameter used to program the PO stop subpixel.

2:0 P2S 1 These bits contain the P2S parameter used to program the PO stop subpixel.

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Power-On-ResetThe power-on reset monitors the supply voltages of the circuit (Figure 15). It is recommended that VCC be applied to the IC before VA1 to VA4 are applied as shown in Figure 16. On power-down, it is recommended that VA1 to VA4 are powered down before VCC. Failure to follow the sequencing recommendation can result in device stress, but has not been observed to cause immediate damage.

Design ProcedureSupply Filter

Element CA (see the Typical Operating Circuits) is pres-ent to reduce supply noise and provide a ground return path for switched current. Select CA R 10FF. CA can be composed of two or three capacitors in parallel.

Use care to ensure VA3 does not exceed +9V at any time, including power-on, as this can damage the ESD protection circuitry.

Compensation NetworkOptional compensation elements RC and CC can be used to compensate the inductive load of the laser (Figure 17). The resulting filter reduces ringing and increases the switching time of the laser driver. The best values for RC and CC should be found by experimenta-tion. Note that CC must be charged before light output appears from the laser. If a compensation network is used, minimize inductance in the ground return.

Typical starting values:

RC ≈ RL to 2 x RL (RL = Laser Resistance)

CC ≈ 1/(2G fVIDEO x RL)

Ringing of the green laser can be reduced with resistor RD.

PCB LayoutPlace the green laser as close to the laser driver as pos-sible. The green laser typically has a small resistive com-ponent and is more sensitive to inductance than other laser connections. The green laser connection should appear as a low-impedance transmission line. Use wide traces located close to the ground plane for maximum capacitance.

The connection from OUT2 to the laser should be as short as possible, ideally < 1cm. The connection distance from the laser cathode, across the ground plane, through the filter capacitor, to VA2, is ideally < 1cm.

Figure 15. Power-On Reset

Figure 16. Power-Supply Sequencing

Figure 17. Optional Compensation Components

VPOR1

VCCAPOWER-ON RESET

VA1

VPOR2

AND POR1

VA2

VPOR2

AND POR2

VA3

VPOR3

AND POR3

VA4

VPOR2

AND POR4

VOLTSDATA AND CLOCK INPUTS

TIME

VA_

VCC

tVCC_ON (0.1µs)

OUT_

VA_

RD LASER

RCCC

CA

+VA_LASERDRIVER

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Consider the power supply on the VA_ pins. Droop on these pins reduces the compliance voltage. Use two or three capacitors to bypass VA_ to ground. Place a small capacitor close to the VA2 pin to keep the ground return loop small. A larger capacitor can be located farther from VA_.

It is best to solder the laser to the PCB. If a con-nector is required, minimize inductance. Inductance > 10nH at OUT2 could cause large ringing. When routing OUTPUT1 and OUTPUT2, route connections to the VA_ pins on the top layer, and connect the OUT_ pins to the laser through vias.

Laser Driver Thermal ConsiderationsThe circuit is designed to meet specifications with an operating junction temperature (TJ) up to +125NC. The junction temperature is estimated by:

TJ ≈ [(ICC)(VCC) + C (IVA_)(VC_)] BJA + TA

The recommended thermal path is through the pack-age backside exposed pad (EP). A heatsink on the package top does not significantly reduce junction

temperature. Recommendations for PCB design are found in Application Note 862: HFAN-08.1: Thermal Considerations of QFN and Other Exposed-Paddle Packages.

Applications InformationConnecting OUT2 and OUT4

It is possible to connect OUT4 and OUT2 to achieve a higher output current. There is a small delay on OUT4 relative to OUT2. Note that OUT4 linearity performance is lower than OUT2 linearity.

Eye SafetySpecification IEC 825 defines the maximum safe output of optical devices. This laser driver provides enable fea-tures that aid compliance with IEC 825. Using this laser driver alone does not ensure that a product is compliant with IEC 825. The entire transmitter circuit and compo-nent selections must be considered. Maxim products are not designed for use as components in systems where the failure of a Maxim product could create a situation where injury could occur.

Table 11. Thermal Design Properties

Figure 18. Settling Time and MeasurementNote: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.

IOUT

50%

TIME

SETTLINGTIME ISWITCH

IFINAL

PARAMETER SYMBOL VALUE

Ambient Temperature TA —

Operating Junction Temperature

TJ P +125NC

Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Case

BJC +2NC/W

Thermal Resistance, Junction-to-Ambient, Multilayer Board

BJA-2 +28NC/W

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Configuration 1: RGB Laser Driver with DDR Clock

Configuration 1 is described in Figures 19 and 20 and Table 12.

• 10-bit video (D0 = LSB, D9 = MSB), DDR clock

• Data is multiplexed R-G-B (Figure 20)

• SYNC = 1 when blue data is on D0 to D9

• PO event occurs when PO = 1

Table 12. Configuration 1 Register Settings

Note: See the Detailed Description section for more informa-tion about register programming.

Figure 19. Typical Operating Circuit: Configuration 1

Figure 20. Configuration 1: Video Data Format

Typical Operating Circuits

MAX3600MAX3600A

EN_MAINCLKSYNCD0–D9PO

REF

+1.8V TO +3.3V

ENABLE (3.3V CMOS)VIDEO CLOCK (3.3V CMOS)

VIDEO SYNC (CMOS)VIDEO (CMOS)

GREEN OFF* (CMOS)

VMCSSDASCL

*GREEN OFF AND VIDEO MARKER SIGNALS ARE OPTIONAL.

VEE

VEE_T

EP

VIDEO PROCESSOR

LASER DRIVER

VIDEO MARKER* (3.3V CMOS)CHIP SELECT (3.3V CMOS)SERIAL DATA (3.3V CMOS)

SERIAL CLOCK (3.3V CMOS)

VDDQ

VA1

OUT110

CC1

CA1

CA2

CA3

+VRED

VA4

OUT2

OUT4

+VNOISE

VA2

VCCAVCCD

+VGREEN

RC1

CC2 RC2

RD2

RED LASER

VA3

OUT3

CC3

CA4

0.1µF

+VBLUE

+3.3V (VCC)

RC3

BLUE LASER

GREEN LASER

D0–D9

CLK

SYNC

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

R R

G G

B B

PO

tSU tH

R G B R G B R

0 0 1 0 0 1 0

0 1 0 0 0 0 0

PIXEL 1 (WITH PO EVENT) PIXEL 2 (WITHOUT PO EVENT)PIXEL

R = RED DATA, G = GREEN DATA, B = BLUE DATA.

BIT SETTING NOTES

VSEL1 0 VIDEO1 à red laser

VSEL3 0 VIDEO3 à blue laser

VSEL4 0 PRBS à noise diode

CLK_SEL 1 DDR clock with SYNC

OUT_EN[1:4] 1 Enable outputs

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Table 13. Configuration 2 Register Settings

Note: See the Detailed Description section for more informa-tion about register settings.

Configuration 2: Video Data with RZ Clock

Configuration 2 is described in Figures 21 and 22 and Table 13.

• 10-bit video (D0 = LSB, D9 = MSB)

• Return-to-zero clock

• Video data is always routed to VIDEO2, for constant delay from clock to output

• Achieves highest possible resolution

Figure 21. Typical Operating Circuit: Configuration 2

POWERENABLE (3.3V CMOS)

SERIAL DATA (3.3V CMOS)SERIAL CLOCK (3.3V CMOS)

VIDEO RED (CMOS)

VIDEO GREEN (CMOS)

VIDEO BLUE (CMOS)

CLOCK BLUE (CMOS)

CLOCK GREEN (CMOS)

CHIP-SELECT GREEN (3.3V CMOS)

CHIP-SELECT BLUE (3.3V CMOS)

GREEN OFF (3.3V CMOS)

CLOCK RED (CMOS)

CHIP-SELECT RED (3.3V CMOS)VIDEO MARKER RED (3.3V CMOS)

VIDEO MARKER GREEN (3.3V CMOS)

VIDEO MARKER BLUE (3.3V CMOS)

VIDEO PROCESSOR

+VDDQ

OUT2

OUT4

CC2 RC2

RD2GREEN LASER

NOISEDIODE

MAX3600R

OUT2OUT3OUT4

SYNCREFVDDQ/2SERIAL PORT, EN_MAINCSVM

D0–D9

CLK

LASER DRIVER 1

VCCA, VCCD

VA1 +VREDVA2VA4VA3

VEE_T, VEEEP

OUT1

PO

10

+VCC

RPO

RED LASER

MAX3600B

OUT1OUT2OUT4

SYNCREFVDDQ/2SERIAL PORT, EN_MAINCSVM

D0–D9

CLK

LASER DRIVER 3

VCCA, VCCDVA3 +VBLUE

VA1VA2VA4

VEE_T, VEEEP

OUT3

PO

10

+VCC

RPO

BLUE LASER

MAX3600G

OUT1OUT3OUT4

SYNCREFVDDQ/2

SERIAL PORT, EN_MAINCS

POVM

D0–D9

CLK

LASER DRIVER 2

VCCA, VCCDVA2 +VGREEN

+VNOISEVA4VA1VA3

VEE_T, VEEEP

10

+VCC

LDD BIT VALUE NOTES

1 VSEL1 1 VIDEO2 à red laser

1 OUT_EN1 1 Enable OUT1

1, 2, 3 CLK_SEL 0 Select RZ clock

2OUT_EN2, OUT_EN4

1 Enable OUT2, OUT4

3 VSEL3 1 VIDEO2 à blue laser

3 OUT_EN3 1 Enable OUT3

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Figure 22. Configuration 2: Video Data Format

Pin Configuration

Package InformationFor the latest package outline information and land patterns, go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.

tSU tH

D0–D9

CLK

V = VIDEO DATA.

VVIDEO2 V V

V V V V

PO 1 0 0 0

PIXEL WITH PO PIXEL WITHOUT PO PIXEL WITHOUT PO PIXEL WITHOUT POPIXEL

THIN QFN(5mm × 5mm)

TOP VIEW

35

36

34

33

12

11

13

D1 D3 D4 D5 D6

14

D0

V A2

V A2

V EE

OUT2

V A2

OUT2

OUT4

V A4

1 2

VCCA

4 5 6 7

27282930 26 24 23 22

VA1

OUT1

CS

SDA

VEE

VA3

D2

OUT2

3

25

37VA1 OUT3

38

39

40

VCCD

REF

PO

RES

CLK

SYNC

VM

32

15

SCLVEE

31

16

17

18

19

20 EN_MAIN

D7 D8 D9VE

E_T

8 9 10

21

N.C.

*EP

*EXPOSED PAD.

MAX3600MAX3600AMAX3600RMAX3600GMAX3600B

+

PACKAGE TYPE PACKAGE CODE OUTLINE NO. LAND PATTERN NO.

40 TQFN-EP T4055+2 21-0140 90-0002

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Revision History

REVISION NUMBER

REVISION DATE

DESCRIPTIONPAGES

CHANGED

0 7/09 Initial release —

1 10/09 Corrected errors for SCL in Figure 14 16

2 8/10

Removed future status from the MAX3600A in the Ordering Information table; added the soldering temperature to the Absolute Maximum Ratings section; in the Electrical Characteristics table updated the analog supply voltage and analog supply current values, added compliance voltage, updated maximum offset values, and added propagation delay; corrected the equation in Note 3; corrected the units for VD in Table 1; replaced Figure 7; added the land pattern no. to the Package Information table

1–5, 13, 22