EPC EPC21603

The EPC21603 is a laser driver that is controlled using LVDS logic at high frequencies of up to 100 MHz to modulate laser driving currents of up to 15 Amps. Full driver integration is achieved using EPC’s proprietary GaN IC technology. Wafer-level chip-scale packaging is used resulting in a BGA package that measures only 1.5×1 mm. The BGA package has low inductance and lays out very well with the laser system. The EPC21603 uses a 5 V logic supply and is capable of interfacing to digital controllers. It can switch at frequencies exceeding 100 MHz.

• V_Laser operating range up to 30 V
• 15 Amp peak current
• Switching frequency greater than 100 MHz
• Typical voltage switching time 750 ps
• 5 V nominal logic power supply
• LVDS logic compatible input control
• 1.7 ns minimum output pulse width
• 4 ns delay time from input to output

• Time of flight measurement
• Gesture recognition
• Gaming
• Driver monitoring
• Robotic vision
• Industrial safety
• ToF module using VCEL laser for camera modules, laptops and smart phones