General Description
IXLD02SI Data Sheet
Figure 1 - Functional Diagram
The IXLD02 is an ultra high-speed differential laser diode driver designed specifically to drive single junction laser diodes. Complementary sink outputs are provided via a low inductance multi-pin topology. These two signals make their transitions at the same time with transition times in the picoseconds. This technique provides the highest possible slew rate across the diode.
These performance features are combined with frequency agility to a maximum operating frequency of 17MHz, a minimum pulse width of <1.5ns and rise and fall times of approximately 600ps. In addition, the pulse width and the current programming can be modulated in real time to >10MHz. The IXLD02 is assembled in a high power SO-28 surface mount package.
For additional operational instructions, see the IXLD02 Evaluation Board application note on the IXYSRF wesite at www.ixysrf.com.

Features
• Ultra Fast Pulsed Current Sink
• 17MHz Max Operating Frequency
• <1.5ns Minimum Pulse Width
• 600ps Rise and Fall Times
• Pulse Width and Frequency Agile
• Real Time Electronic Programming of
   Current and Pulse Width
• Low Inductance High Power Package
   Design
• Simultaneous Frequency, Pulse Width
   and Amplitude Modulation

Applications
• High Speed Laser Diode Drivers
• Low Power Ultra Fast Line Drivers
• Differential Power Drivers
• Pulse Generators
• High Speed High Frequency Modulators