ASAHI KASEI
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Circuit Description
[AK2573A]
1. Parameter Notation
1.1 Parameter Definition
In the AK2573A Circuit Description, in order to distinguish various pre-set parameter sources from EEPROM,
Registers or Device pins, “Identifier - Main name” notation is used as shown in Table 1-1. For ease of operational
description, small letters sometimes expresses internal signals.
Table 1-1 Parameter Definitions
Identifier
Register
R_
EEPROM
Ether or both Register
or /and EEPROM
PIN
BLOCK
Internal Node
E_
RE_
P_
None
None
Main Name
REGISTER name
(All Capital)
EEPROM name
(All Capital))
REGISTER /
EEPROM name
(All Capital)
PIN name
(All Capital)
BLOCK name
(All Capital))
signal name
(small letter)
Example
R_APC_FB
R_DAC1
Indicates EEPROM
E_PDGAIN
E_DAC1_FF_TC
Indicates either register RE_DAC1_GAIN
or EEPROM
RE_APC_TRGT
P_PDMON
I-DAC1
APC_COMP
vpd
Remark
Indicates register
1.2 Operation Overview
The AK2573A has 3 primary functions; 125M / 156M Laser diode driver part, APC (Automatic Power Control) part
which supplies adequate bias current and modulation current to a Laser Diode, and the Control part to control
operation modes of the AK2573A operation.
There are 3 operation modes in the AK2573A. Since each adjusting function is controlled through I
2
C
TM
Interface, it
realizes an automatic parameter adjustment.
(1) Self-running Mode
Self-running mode is ready for normal operation after all adjustments are completed. In this mode, temperature
detection, EEPROM access and feeding current are automatically performed using the on-chip oscillator. The
AK2573A works in this mode after power-on.
(2) Adjustment Mode
Adjustment mode is designed for training the LD characteristics. The AK2573A operates according to the register
settings set through the I
2
C
TM
I/F.
(3) EEPROM Mode
EEPROM mode is used for storing LD characteristics in EEPROM via I
2
C
TM
I/F.
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