19-3954; Rev 4; 7/09
21-Bit Deserializers with Programmable
Spread Spectrum and DC Balance
6/MAX9254
General Description
Features
♦ Programmable 4%, 2%, or OFF Spread-Spectrum
The MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 deserialize
three LVDS serial-data inputs into 21 single-ended LVC-
MOS/LVTTL outputs. A separate parallel-rate LVDS clock
provides the timing for deserialization. The MAX9242/
MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 feature spread-spectrum
capability, allowing the output data and clock frequency
to spread over a specified range to reduce EMI. The sin-
gle-ended data and clock outputs are programmable for
a frequency spread of 2ꢀ, 4ꢀ, or no spread. The
spread-spectrum function is also available when the
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 operate in non-
DC-balanced mode. The modulation rate of the spread is
32kHz for a 33MHz LVDS clock input and scales linearly
with frequency. The single-ended outputs have a sepa-
rate supply, allowing +1.8V to +5V output logic levels.
Output for Reduced EMI
♦ Programmable DC-Balanced or Non-DC-Balanced
Modes
♦ DC Balance Allows AC-Coupling for Wider Input
Common-Mode Voltage Range
♦ Spread Spectrum Operates in DC-Balanced or
Non-DC-Balanced Mode
♦ High Output Drive (MAX9254)
♦ π / 4 Deskew by Oversampling
(MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9254)
♦ 16MHz-to-34MHz (DC-Balanced) and 20MHz-to-
40MHz (Non-DC-Balanced) Operation
(MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9254)
♦ 6MHz-to-18MHz (DC-Balanced) and 8MHz-to-20MHz
The MAX9254 features high output drive current for both
data and clock outputs for faster transition times in the
presence of heavy capacitive loads.
(Non-DC-Balanced) Operation (MAX9246)
♦ Rising-Edge (MAX9242) or Falling-Edge
(MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254) Output Strobe
The MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 feature pro-
grammable DC balance, allowing isolation between a
serializer and deserializer using AC-coupling. The
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 operate with the
MAX9209/MAX9213 serializers and are available with a
rising-edge strobe (MAX9242) or falling-edge strobe
(MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254). The LVDS inputs meet
ISO 10605 ESD specifications with 30kV Air-ꢁap
Discharge and 6kV Contact Discharge ratings.
♦ High-Impedance Outputs when PWRDWN is Low
Allow Output Busing
♦ Separate Output Supply Allows Interface to +1.8V,
+2.5V, +3.3V, and +5V Logic
♦ LVDS Inputs Meet ISO 10605 ESD Protection at
30kV Air-Gap Discharge and 6kV Contact
Discharge
♦ LVDS Inputs Meet IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD
Protection at 15kV Air-Gap Discharge and 8kV
Contact Discharge
♦ LVDS Inputs Conform to ANSI TIA/EIA-644 Standard
♦ +3.3V Main Power Supply
Applications
Automotive Navigation Systems
Automotive DVD Entertainment Systems
Digital Copiers
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +105°C
-40°C to +105°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +105°C
-40°C to +105°C
PIN-PACKAGE
48 TSSOP
48 TSSOP
48 TSSOP
48 TSSOP
48 TSSOP
48 TSSOP
48 TSSOP
48 TSSOP
Laser Printers
MAX9242EUM
MAX9242EUM/V+
MAX9242ꢁUM
MAX9242ꢁUM/V+
MAX9244EUM
MAX9244EUM/V+
MAX9244ꢁUM
MAX9244ꢁUM/V+
Selector Guide
FREQUENCY RANGE
STROBE
EDGE
OVER-
SAMPLING
NON-DC
DC
PART
BALANCE BALANCE
(MHz)
(MHz)
MAX9242
MAX9244
MAX9246
MAX9254
Rising
Falling
Falling
Falling
Yes
Yes
No
20 to 40
20 to 40
8 to 20
16 to 34
16 to 34
6 to 18
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
Note: All devices are available in lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant
packaging. Specify lead(Pb)-free/RoHS compliant by adding a
+ symbol at the end of the part number when ordering.
Yes
20 to 40
16 to 34
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
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