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Laser Driver for Projectors
MAX3600
ABRIDGED DATA SHEET
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.
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 0; 7/09
Simplified Functional Diagram
Ordering Information
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
†
Future product—contact factory for availability.
Typical Operating Circuits and Pin Configuration appear at
end of data sheet.
Note to readers: This document is an abridged version of the full data sheet. To request the full data sheet, go
to www.maxim-ic.com/MAX3600 and click on Request Full Data Sheet.
MAX3600
MAX3600A
VIDEO1
SYNC
10-BIT VIDEO
3-WIRE BUS
OUTPUT ENABLE
OUT1
OUT2
OUT4
OUT3
V
CCD
+V
CC
BLUE LASER
V
CCA
EP
VEE_T, V
EE
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 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*
