19-5573; Rev 1; 4/11
SuperSpeed USB Passive Switch
(Low/Full/Hi/SuperSpeed)
General Description
Features
The MAX14978 high-performance, passive analog switch
is ideal for switching Hi-Speed USB and SuperSpeed USB
data between one source and two loads, or vice versa. The
device can be used in desktop and notebook applications
where SuperSpeed USB ports are in limited supply. The
device consists of two sets of analog switches with one
set used for USB low-speed, full-speed, and Hi-Speed
signals and the second set used for USB SuperSpeed.
The device operates from a single +3.3V supply.
S Designed for SuperSpeed USB Applications:
Low/Full/Hi-Speed (1.5/12/480Mbps)
SuperSpeed (5.0Gbps)
S Superior Return Loss and Insertion Loss for
SuperSpeed Analog Switches
S Low Quiescent Current: 36µA (typ)
S All Link Training is Preserved (SuperSpeed)
S LVCMOS Control (1.4V P V P 3.6V)
IH
The device features low insertion loss for all speeds. It
has Q6kV Human Body Model (HBM) ESD protection
on all I/O pins. In addition, the low/full/Hi-Speed COM_
ports have ESD protection to Q15kV HBM and Q8kV IEC
61000-4-2 contact.
S Operation from a Single +3.3V Power Supply
S Small, 3.5mm x 9.0mm, 42-Pin TQFN Package
The device is available in a small, 3.5mm x 9.0mm,
42-pin TQFN package and is specified over the extend-
ed -40NC to +85NC temperature range.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX14978ETO+
-40NC to +85NC
42 TQFN-EP*
Applications
Desktop PCs
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Laptop PCs
Industrial USB Switching
Typical Operating Circuit
+3.3V
USB SWITCH
CONTROLLER
0.1µF
SEL1 SEL2
V
V
DD
CC
NCD+
D+
NCD-
NOD+
NOD-
D-
SUPERSPEED
USB
PORT1
D+
D-
COMD+
COMD-
Tx+
Tx-
Rx+
Rx-
SUPERSPEED
USB
CONTROLLER
MAX14978
Tx+
Tx-
Rx+
Rx-
COM0+
COM0-
COM1+
COM1-
NC0+
NC0-
NC1+
NC1-
D+
D-
SUPERSPEED
USB
PORT2
NO0+
NO0-
NO1+
NO1-
Tx+
Tx-
Rx+
Rx-
EN
GND
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