19-2565; Rev 4; 10/07
5Gbps PCB Equalizer
/MX3784A
General Description
Features
♦ Spans 40in (1m) of FR-4 PCB
♦ 0.18UI Deterministic Jitter Up to 40in
♦ Low Power Consumption: 185mW (MAX3784)
♦ Equalization Reduces Intersymbol Interference
♦ Single +3.3V Supply
The MAX3784/MAX3784A 5Gbps equalizers provide
compensation for transmission-medium losses in up to
40in of FR-4. They are optimized for short-run length
and balanced codes such as 8b10b, as found in multi-
plexed 1.25Gbps Ethernet systems and 4.25Gbps
Fibre Channel.
The equalizers use differential CML data inputs and
outputs. A standby mode reduces power consumption
when the parts are not in use. The MAX3784/
MAX3784A are available in a 4mm × 4mm, 16-pin QFN
package that consumes only 185mW at +3.3V.
♦ Standby Mode
♦ Small 4mm × 4mm, 16-Pin QFN Package
Pin Configurations
Applications
Chassis Life Extension
TOP VIEW
4.25Gbps Fibre Channel
9
11
12
10
4x Multiplexed 1.25Gbps Ethernet (5Gbps)
EN
8
7
6
5
N.C.
13
14
15
16
Ordering Information
N.C.
N.C.
V
CC
MAX3784/
MAX3784A
GND
N.C.
TEMP
PIN-
PKG
PART
RANGE
PACKAGE
CODE
*EP
1
N.C.
MAX3784UGE
MAX3784UTE+
MAX3784AUGE
0°C to +85°C 16 QFN-EP*
0°C to +85°C 16 TQFN-EP*
0°C to +85°C 16 QFN-EP*
G1644-1
T1644-3
G1644-1
T1644-3
2
3
4
QFN
MAX3784AUTE+ 0°C to +85°C 16 TQFN-EP*
* THE EXPOSED PAD MUST BE SOLDERED TO SUPPLY GROUND
FOR CORRECT THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE.
+Denotes a lead-free package.
*Exposed pad.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
Typical Application Circuit
PCB
BACKPLANE
SWITCH CARD
LINE CARD
Rx
1.25Gbps
1.25Gbps
T/R 1
T/R 2
+3.3V
Tx
SWITCH
Rx
Tx
T/R 1
T/R 2
T/R 3
T/R 4
MAX3784/
MAX3784A
EQUALIZER
Tx
Rx
Rx
IN
OUT
+3.3V
5Gbps
Rx
Tx
1.25Gbps
1.25Gbps
T/R 3
T/R 4
MAX3784/
MAX3784A
EQUALIZER
Tx
OUT
IN
Rx
Tx
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