Description
The TriQuint TGA4953-EPU is part of a series of surface mount modulator drivers suitable for a variety of driver applications and is compatible with Metro MSA standards.
The 4953 consists of two high performance wideband amplifiers combined with off chip circuitry assembled in a surface mount package. A single 4953 placed between the MUX and Optical Modulator provides OEMs with a board level modulator driver surface mount solution.

KEY FEATUREs and Performance
• Metro MSA Compatible
• Wide Drive Range (3V to 10V)
• Single-ended Input / Output
• Low Power Dissipation (1W at Vo=6V)
• Very Low Rail Ripple
• 25 ps Edge Rates (20/80)
• Small Form Factor
    - 11.4 x 8.9 x 2 mm
    - 0.450 x 0.350 x 0.080 inches
• Evaluation Board Available.

Primary Applications
• Mach-Zehnder Modulator Driver for Metro and Long Haul.