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GN3068-3EB6AL3E3

Manufacturer Part Number:
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3
Manufacturer / Brand
Semtech Corporation
Part of Description:
IC ROSA LOW PWR 11.3GB/S 10KM
Datasheets:
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3(1).pdfGN3068-3EB6AL3E3(2).pdfGN3068-3EB6AL3E3(3).pdfGN3068-3EB6AL3E3(4).pdf
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:
RoHS Compliant
Stock Condition:
New original, 48062 pcs Stock Available.
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Hong Kong
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Part Number GN3068-3EB6AL3E3
Manufacturer / Brand Semtech Corporation
Stock Quantity 48062 pcs Stock
Category Optoelectronics > Fiber Optic Receivers
Description IC ROSA LOW PWR 11.3GB/S 10KM
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant
Voltage - Supply 3.3V
Series -
Power - Minimum Receivable -19.5dBm
Package Tray
Data Rate 11.3Gbps
Base Product Number GN3068
Applications Optical

Packaging & ESD

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The packaging structure provides electrostatic protection based on Faraday cage principles.This helps protect sensitive components from static discharge during handling and transportation.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Can GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 be dropped into a board that only has a 1.8 V or 2.5 V rail?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 is specified for a 3.3 V supply, so a direct drop-in on a lower-voltage rail is not a safe assumption. In a design-in or replacement scenario, verify that the host PCB can provide a regulated 3.3 V rail with acceptable ripple, startup behavior, and current headroom. If the rest of the system uses lower-voltage logic, you may also need level shifting or an interface stage that matches the receiver’s electrical output standard.
How much link margin should I leave if I use GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 in a real fiber link?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 lists a minimum receivable level of -19.5 dBm, which is only one part of the optical budget. In practice, the usable margin should also cover transmitter variation, connector loss, splice loss, fiber aging, contamination, temperature drift, and alignment tolerances. For field systems, engineers usually validate the worst-case budget over the full operating range rather than designing to the minimum sensitivity value alone.
Is GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 suitable for a protocol conversion or only for a specific optical standard?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 is an 11.3 Gbps optical receiver, but data rate alone does not confirm protocol compatibility. It can fit designs where the optical line rate, signaling format, and electrical output interface match the host system requirements. If the application depends on a specific standard, confirm framing, encoding, wavelength, output type, and timing characteristics before treating GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 as a compatible replacement.
What should I check before replacing another optical receiver with GN3068-3EB6AL3E3?
When substituting GN3068-3EB6AL3E3, check more than the headline data rate. Confirm the footprint, pinout, supply voltage, optical interface, output electrical interface, and any required control or configuration pins. It is also useful to compare receiver sensitivity, overload behavior, and thermal performance, because a part that looks similar on paper may still change link margin or board routing requirements.
Can GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 be used in long fiber runs or harsh industrial links?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 can be used in industrial or long-reach optical systems if the full optical budget remains within range under worst-case conditions. For field deployments, review connector cleanliness, vibration resistance of the optical assembly, temperature drift, and maintenance intervals. If the link runs close to the sensitivity limit, contamination or aging can reduce margin enough to create intermittent errors.
What PCB layout and power practices help avoid errors with GN3068-3EB6AL3E3?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 should be supported with a low-noise 3.3 V rail, local decoupling close to the device supply pins, and clean return paths on the PCB. High-speed receiver layouts usually benefit from short, controlled-impedance traces on the electrical side and careful isolation from noisy switching supplies. If the board already has aggressive EMI sources, consider partitioning the optical receiver area and verifying eye margin after assembly.
Is GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 appropriate for a system that may be hot-plugged or field replaced?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 can be used in field-replaceable equipment if the host design supports safe insertion and removal. That usually means controlled power sequencing, ESD protection, connector handling procedures, and a stable 3.3 V rail during transients. If the module or receiver section can be inserted while powered, confirm that inrush, signal glitching, and latch-up risk are handled at the system level.
How do I decide whether GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 is enough for a new design or if I need a different receiver?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 is a good fit when your link is optical, runs at 11.3 Gbps, and the host system is designed around a 3.3 V receiver front end. If your design needs a different voltage domain, a different electrical interface, tighter sensitivity, or a protocol-specific compliant module, another receiver may be a better fit. The most common design mismatch comes from assuming a data-rate match also guarantees pin compatibility or system interoperability.
What can cause GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 to pass bench tests but fail in production?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 can behave differently in production when optical connectors are dirtier, cable bends are tighter, temperature swings are wider, or power-supply noise is higher than in the lab. Production failures often come from reduced optical margin rather than from the receiver itself. A practical validation flow is to test the full system with worst-case fiber loss, worst-case supply variation, and the intended installation environment.
Is GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 usable in a non-fiber electrical-only design?
GN3068-3EB6AL3E3 is intended for optical reception, so it is not a substitute for an electrical-only high-speed comparator or serializer/deserializer front end. If the system has no optical path, the part will not solve the interface problem because it depends on the optical input chain and the associated link budget. For electrical-only designs, a receiver with a matching copper interface is normally the correct selection.

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