19-1314; Rev 1; 10/02
+3.0V to +5.5V, 125Mbps to 266Mbps
Limiting Amplifiers with Loss-of-Signal Detector
General Description
Features
The MAX3964 limiting amplifier, with 2mV
input
P-P
♦ Single Supply: +3.0V to +5.5V
♦ 2mV Input Sensitivity
sensitivity and PECL data outputs, is ideal for low-cost
ATM, FDDI, and Fast Ethernet fiber optic applications.
P-P
♦ 1.2ns Output Edge Speed
The MAX3964 features an integrated power detector that
senses the input-signal power. It provides a received-sig-
nal-strength indicator (RSSI), which is an analog indica-
tion of the power level and complementary PECL loss-of-
signal (LOS) outputs, which indicate when the power
level drops below a programmable threshold. The
threshold can be adjusted to detect signal amplitudes as
low as 2.7mVp-p. An optional squelch function disables
switching of the data outputs by holding them at a known
state during an LOS condition.
♦ Loss-of-Signal Detector with Programmable
Threshold
♦ Analog Received-Signal-Strength Indicator
♦ Output Squelch Function
♦ Choice of TTL or PECL LOS Outputs
♦ Compatible with 4B/5B Data Coding
Ordering Information
The MAX3965 provides the same functionality, but
offers TTL-compatible LOS outputs. The MAX3968 pro-
vides the same functionality as the MAX3964, but has
data-output edge speed suitable for ESCON and
266Mbps fibre channel applications.
PART
TEMP RANGE
0oC to +70oC
0oC to +70oC
0oC to +70oC
-40oC to +85oC
0oC to +70oC
0oC to +70oC
0oC to +70oC
0oC to +70oC
0oC to +70oC
0oC to +70oC
PIN-PACKAGE
20 QSOP
Dice*
MAX3964CEP
MAX3964C/D
MAX3964C/DW
MAX3964ETP
MAX3965CEP
MAX3965C/D
MAX3965C/DW
MAX3968CEP
MAX3968C/D
MAX3968C/DW
Wafers*
The MAX3964/MAX3965/MAX3968 are available in die
form, as tested wafers, and in 20-pin QSOP packages.
The MAX3964ETP is available in a 20-pin thin QFN
package.
20 Thin QFN
20 QSOP
Dice*
Wafers*
Applications
20 QSOP
Dice*
125Mbps FDDI Receivers
155Mbps LAN ATM Receivers
Fast Ethernet Receivers
ESCON Receivers
Wafers*
*Dice and wafers are designed to operate over a 0°C to +100°C
junction temperature (Tj) range, but are tested and guaranteed
155Mbps FTTx Receivers
only at T = +25°C.
A
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Selector Guide appears at end of data sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
C
27nF
AZ
V
CC
CZP
V
CC
LOS TERMINATIONS
ARE USED ONLY
FOR THE MAX3964
AND MAX3968
CZN
FILTER
10nF
10nF
RSSI
V
CC
FILTER
SQUELCH
LOS+
V
CC0
V
CC
V
CC
C
10nF
IN
LOS-
MAX3964
MAX3965
MAX3968
50Ω
50Ω
PHOTODIODE
155Mbps
TIA
OUT-
OUT-
OUT+
IN-
IN+
OUT+
SUB*
GND
50Ω
C
10nF
IN
IN
50Ω
GND
GNDO
INV
V
R1
≥100k
TH
(MAX3965 ONLY)
V
CC
- 2V
*PIN NOT AVAILABLE ON MAX3964ETP.
R2
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