19-4736; Rev 0; 7/09
Integrated Powerline Communication Analog
Front-End Transceiver and Line Driver
MAX2981
General Description
Features
The MAX2981 powerline communication analog front-
end (AFE) and line-driver IC is a state-of-the-art CMOS
device that delivers high performance at low cost. This
highly integrated design combines an analog-to-digital
converter (ADC), digital-to-analog converter (DAC),
adaptive gain control (AGC), filters, and line driver on a
single chip. The MAX2981 substantially reduces previ-
ously required system components and complies with
o HomePlug 1.0 Compliant
o Fully Integrated AFE and Line Driver
o Fully Compatible with the MAX2982/MAX2986
o Pin-to-Pin Compatible with the MAX2980
o Seamless Interface to Third-Party PHY ICs
o Fully Integrated, 10-Bit, 50Msps ADC and DAC
o 56dB Adaptive Gain Control
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the HomePlug 1.0 standard.
Combined with Maxim’s integrated PHY/MAC digital
baseband, the device delivers the most flexible and
cost-effective solution. The advanced design of the
MAX2981 allows operation without external control,
enabling simplified connection to a variety of HomePlug
1.0 digital PHY ICs.
o Line Impedance Drive Capability as Low as 10Ω
o Line-Driver Bypass Mode
o 220mA in Rx Mode and 150mA in Tx Mode at 3.3V
o -40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
o AEC-Q100 Rev F (Automotive) Qualified
o 64-Pin LQFP Package
The MAX2981 is specified over the -40°C to +105°C
automotive temperature range and is offered in a 64-pin
lead-free LQFP package. The device is qualified to the
AEC-Q100 Rev F automotive standard.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
Applications
MAX2981GCB/V+
-40°C to +105°C
64 LQFP
Local Area Networking (LAN)
Broadband-over-Powerline (BPL)
Remote Monitoring and Control
Energy Management
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant part.
Pin Configuration
Industrial Automation
Building Automation
64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49
IPTV Distribution
+
AGND
AVDD
PLIP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
48 DAD0
47 DGND
46 DAD1
45 DAD2
44 DVDD3
43 DAD3
42 DAD4
41 DVDD3
40 DGND
39 DAD5
38 DAD6
37 DVDD3
36 DAD7
35 DAD8
34 DGND
33 DAD9
PLIN
AGND
AVDD
CEXT
REXT
AGND
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
MAX2981
AGND 10
PLOP 11
AVDD 12
AGND 13
PLON 14
AVDD 15
AVDD 16
HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline
Alliance, Inc.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
LQFP
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