19-4575; Rev 0; 4/09
Dual Equalized 1.5/3.0/6.0 GT/s
SAS/SATA Redriver
MX4952A
General Description
Features
The MAX4952A dual-channel redriver is designed to
redrive one full lane of SAS or SATA signals up to
6.0GT/s (gigatransfers per second) and operates from
a single +3.3V supply.
♦ Single +3.3V Supply Operation
♦ SAS Gen I/II Up to 6.0GT/s
♦ Excellent Return Loss
8dB at 3.0GT/s
The MAX4952A features independent input equalization
and output preemphasis. The MAX4952A enhances sig-
nal integrity at the receiver by equalizing the signal at
the input and establishing preemphasis at the output of
the device. SAS and SATA OOB (Out-of-Band) signaling
is supported using high-speed amplitude detection
on the inputs and squelch on the corresponding outputs.
♦ Supports SAS/SATA OOB (Out-of-Band) Signaling
Very Fast Entry and Exit Time
5ns (typ)
♦ Internal Input/Output 50Ω Termination Resistors
♦ Selectable Input Equalization
0, 3dB
Inputs and outputs are all internally 50Ω terminated and
must be AC-coupled to the SAS/SATA controller IC and
SAS/SATA device.
♦ Standard 1000mV
(typ) Output
P-P
♦ Selectable Output Preemphasis
The MAX4952A is available in a small 28-pin, 3.5mm x
5.5mm TQFN package with flowthrough traces for ease
of layout. This device is specified over the 0°C to +70°C
operating temperature range.
0, 3dB
♦ Inline Signal Traces for Flowthrough Layout
♦ Space-Saving, 3.5mm x 5.5mm TQFN Package
Applications
Ordering Information
Servers
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
Data Storage/Work Stations
Docking Stations
MAX4952ACTI+
0°C to +70°C
28 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Pin Configuration
TOP VIEW
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15
25
26
14 PE1
13 EQ1
12 PE0
11 EQ0
GND
GND
GND 27
GND 28
MAX4952A
*EP
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
TQFN
*CONNECT EXPOSED PAD (EP) TO GND.
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