19-4812; Rev 0; 7/09
SATA I/II Bidirectional Redriver
with High ESD and Cable Detect
General Description
Features
The MAX4951AE dual-channel buffer is designed to
redrive serial-ATA (SATA) I and SATA II signals and
can survive ESD events up to Q8kV Human Body Model
(HBM). The MAX4951AE can be placed near an eSATA
connector to overcome board losses and produce an
eSATA-compliant signal level. This device is Serial ATA
Revision 2.6 (gold standard)-compliant, while overcom-
ing losses in the PCB and eSATA connector.
S Single +3.3V (typ) Supply Operation
S Low-Power, 350µA (typ) eSATA Cable Detect
S Supports SATA 1.5Gbps and 3.0Gbps Data Rates
S Meets SATA I, SATA II Input/Output-Return Loss
Mask
S Exceeds eSATA Standard Compliant Eye Mask for
Jitter
The MAX4951AE features low standby current for power-
sensitive applications. This device features hardware
SATA-drive cable detection, keeping the power low in
standby mode.
S Meets or Exceeds eSATA Standard Compliant Eye
Mask for Output Levels
S Supports SATA OOB Signaling
S Internal Input/Output 50I Termination Resistors
S Inline Signal Traces for Flow-Through Layout
S Pin Compatible with MAX4951
The MAX4951AE preserves signal integrity at the receiv-
er by reestablishing full output levels. It reduces the total
system jitter (T ) by squaring up the signal and providing
J
excellent return loss match to the source. This device
features channel-independent digital boost controls
to drive SATA outputs over normal trace lengths and
eSATA connector. SATA Out-Of-Band (OOB) signaling
is supported using high-speed amplitude detection on
the inputs, and squelch on the corresponding outputs.
Inputs and outputs are all internally 50I terminated.
S Space-Saving, 4mm x 4mm, TQFN Package
S ESD Protection on All Pins: ±±kV (HBM)
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX4951AECTP+
0NC to +70NC
20 TQFN-EP*
The MAX4951AE operates from a single +3.3V (typ)
supply and is available in a small, 4mm x 4mm, TQFN
package with flow-through traces for ease of layout.
This device is specified over the 0NC to +70NC operating
temperature range.
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Pin Configuration
Applications
Laptop Computers
TOP VIEW
15
14
13
12
11
Docking Stations
Desktop Computers
V
CC
10
9
V
16
CC
Servers
BA
GND 17
CAD 18
Data Storage/Work Stations
MAX4951AE
8
BB
EN
V
GND
7
19
20
*EP
+
6
V
CC
CC
1
2
3
4
5
TQFN
(4mm × 4mm)
*CONNECT EXPOSED PAD (EP) TO GND.
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