19-2285; Rev 0; 1/02
Quad Differential LVECL-to-LVPECL Translators
General Description
Features
The MAX9420–MAX9423 are extremely fast, low-skew
quad LVECL-to-LVPECL translators designed for high-
speed signal and clock driver applications. The
devices feature ultra-low propagation delay of 336ps
and channel-to-channel skew of 17ps.
ꢀ >500mV Differential Output at 3.0GHz Clock
ꢀ 336ps (typ) Propagation Delay in Asynchronous
Mode
ꢀ 17ps (typ) Channel-to-Channel Skew
The four channels can be operated synchronously with
an external clock, or in asynchronous mode, deter-
mined by the state of the SEL input. An enable input
provides the ability to force all the outputs to a differen-
tial low state.
ꢀ Integrated 50Ω Outputs (MAX9421/MAX9423)
ꢀ Integrated 100Ω Inputs (MAX9422/MAX9423)
ꢀ Synchronous/Asynchronous Operation
These devices operate with a negative supply voltage
of -2.0V to -3.6V, compatible with LVECL input signals.
The positive supply range is 2.375V to 3.6V for differen-
tial LVPECL output signals.
Ordering Information
TEMP
RANGE
PIN-
DATA
PART
OUTPUT
PACKAGE INPUT
A variety of input and output terminations are offered for
maximum design flexibility. The MAX9420 has open
inputs and open-emitter outputs. The MAX9421 has
open inputs and 50Ω series outputs. The MAX9422 has
100Ω differential input impedance and open-emitter
outputs. The MAX9423 has 100Ω differential input
impedance and 50Ω series outputs.
The MAX9420–MAX9423 are specified for operation
from -40°C to +85°C, and are offered in space-saving
32-pin 5mm ✕ 5mm TQFP and 32-lead 5mm ✕ 5mm
QFN packages.
MAX9420EHJ -40°C to +85°C 32 TQFP
MAX9420EGJ* -40°C to +85°C 32 QFN
MAX9421EHJ -40°C to +85°C 32 TQFP
MAX9421EGJ* -40°C to +85°C 32 QFN
MAX9422EHJ -40°C to +85°C 32 TQFP
MAX9422EGJ* -40°C to +85°C 32 QFN
MAX9423EHJ -40°C to +85°C 32 TQFP
MAX9423EGJ* -40°C to +85°C 32 QFN
Open
Open
Open
Open
100Ω
100Ω
100Ω
100Ω
Open
Open
50Ω
50Ω
Open
Open
50Ω
50Ω
*Future product—contact factory for availability.
Applications
Data and Clock Driver and Buffer
Central Office Backplane Clock Distribution
DSLAM Backplane
Pin Configurations
TOP VIEW
Base Station
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
ATE
V
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
24
23
V
CC
EE
OUT1
SEL
SEL
CLK
CLK
22 OUT1
21 GND
20 GND
19 OUT2
18 OUT2
MAX9420
MAX9421
MAX9422
MAX9423
EN
EN
Functional Diagram appears at end of data sheet.
V
17 V
CC
EE
9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
TQFP (5mm x 5mm)
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.
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