19-1314; Rev 5; 8/06
+3.0V to +5.5V, 125Mbps to 266Mbps
Limiting Amplifiers with Loss-of-Signal Detector
General Description
Features
The MAX3969 is a recommended upgrade for the
MAX3964 and MAX3968. The MAX3964A limiting amplifi-
♦ Single Supply: +3.0V to +5.5V
♦ 2mV Input Sensitivity
P-P
er, with 2mV
input sensitivity and PECL data outputs, is
P-P
♦ 1.2ns Output Edge Speed
ideal for low-cost ATM, FDDI, and Fast Ethernet fiber
optic applications.
♦ Loss-of-Signal Detector with Programmable
Threshold
The MAX3964A features an integrated power detector
that senses the input-signal power. It provides a
received-signal-strength indicator (RSSI), which is an
analog indication 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 ampli-
tudes as low as 2.7mV . An optional squelch function
P-P
disables switching of the data outputs by holding them at
a known state during an LOS condition.
The MAX3968 provides the same functionality as the
MAX3964A, but has data-output edge speed suitable for
ESCON and 266Mbps fibre channel applications.
The MAX3964A/MAX3968 are available in die form, as
tested wafers, and in 20-pin QSOP packages. The
MAX3964AETP is available in a 20-pin thin QFN package.
♦ Analog Received-Signal-Strength Indicator
♦ Output Squelch Function
♦ Compatible with 4B/5B Data Coding
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
0°C to +70°C
PIN-PACKAGE
20 Thin QFN**
20 Thin QFN**
MAX3964AETP
MAX3964AETP+
MAX3964AC/D
MAX3968CEP
MAX3968C/D
Dice*
20 QSOP
Dice*
0°C to +70°C
*Dice are designed to operate over a 0°C to +100°C junction
temperature (Tj) range, but are tested and guaranteed only at T
= +25°C.
A
Applications
125Mbps FDDI Receivers
155Mbps LAN ATM Receivers
Fast Ethernet Receivers
**Package Code: T2044-1
+Denotes lead-free package.
ESCON Receivers
155Mbps FTTx Receivers
Pin Configurations and Selector Guide appear at end of data
sheet.
Typical Operating Circuit
C
1µF
AZ
V
CC
CZP
V
CC
CZN
FILTER
10nF
0.1µF
RSSI
V
CC
FILTER
SQUELCH
LOS+
V
CC0
V
CC
V
CC
C
IN
LOS-
4700pF
MAX3964A
MAX3968
PHOTODIODE
50Ω
155Mbps
TIA
OUT-
OUT-
OUT+
IN-
IN+
50Ω
OUT+
SUB*
GND
C
50Ω
IN
IN
4700pF
50Ω
GND
R1
≥100kΩ
V
TH
INV
V
- 2V
CC
R2
*PIN NOT AVAILABLE ON MAX3964AETP.
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