ABRIDGED DATA SHEET
19-4720; Rev 0; 7/09
Laser Driver for Projectors
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 high-
er full-scale output currents than the MAX3600.
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)
MAX3600
Applications
RGB Pico Laser Projector
Up to WXGA and 1080p Resolution Projectors
Monochrome Blue, Green, or Red Pico Laser
Projector
Ordering Information
PART
MAX3600CTL+
MAX3600ACTL+
†
MAX3600RCTL+
†
MAX3600GCTL+
†
TEMP RANGE
0NC to +70NC
0NC to +70NC
0NC to +70NC
0NC to +70NC
0NC to +70NC
PIN-PACKAGE
40 TQFN-EP*
40 TQFN-EP*
40 TQFN-EP*
40 TQFN-EP*
40 TQFN-EP*
Typical Operating Circuits and Pin Configuration appear at
end of data sheet.
MAX3600BCTL+
†
+Denotes
a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP
= Exposed pad.
†
Future product—contact factory for availability.
Simplified Functional Diagram
SYNC
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
CLK
PO
REF
CS
SDA
SCL
VM
EN_MAIN
V
A1
V
A2
V
A3
V
A4
OUTPUT 1
OUT1
RED LASER
+V
RED
+V
GREEN
+V
BLUE
+V
NOISE
VIDEO DEMULTIPLEXER
VIDEO1
10-BIT VIDEO
VIDEO2
PERIODIC OFF
OUTPUT 2
OUT2
GREEN LASER
OUT4
NOISE DIODE
PRBS NOISE
GENERATOR
OUTPUT 4
VIDEO3
OUTPUT 3
OUT3
V
CCA
BLUE LASER
3-WIRE BUS
SERIAL PORT
V
CCD
+V
CC
MAX3600
MAX3600A
CONTROL LOGIC
VEE_T, V
EE
EP
OUTPUT ENABLE
Note to readers:
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