General Description

The EL6204C is a push-pull oscillator used to reduce laser noise. It uses the standard interface to existing ROM controllers. The frequency and amplitude are each set with a separate resistor connected to ground. The tiny package and harmonic reduction allow the part to be placed close to a laser with low RF emissions. An auto turn-off feature allows it to easily be used on combo CD-RW plus DVD-ROM pick-ups.

Features

• Low power dissipation

• User-selectable frequency from 60MHz to 600MHz controlled with a single resistor

• User-specified amplitude from 10mA pk-pk to 100mA pk-pk controlled with a single resistor

• Auto turn-off threshold

• Soft edges for reduced EMI

• Small 6-pin SOT23 package

Applications

• DVD players

• DVD-ROM drives

• CD-RW drives

• MO drives

• General purpose laser noise reduction

• Local oscillators