MAX3787:1Gbps to 12.5Gbps Passive Equalizer for Backplanes and Cables

The MAX3787 is a 1Gbps to 12.5Gbps equalization network that compensates for transmission medium losses encountered with FR4 and cables. The equalization network is composed entirely of passive components and functions equally well for 8b/10b or scrambled signals. It is packaged in a small 1.5mm x 1.5mm chipscale package (UCSP™) that can be placed anywhere along the transmission medium to increase jitter margin for high-speed interconnects. Roughly the size of two 0603 components, the MAX3787 easily provides placement and routing flexibility. At 8.5Gbps, the MAX3787 compensates for spans up to 18in of FR4 and 7m of cable. At 12.5Gbps, the MAX3787 compensates for spans up to 12in of FR4 and 3m of cable. Input and output impedance is 100Ω differential. The MAX3787 requires no power and operates over a -40°C to +125°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • No Power Supply Required
  • Small 1.5mm x 1.5mm Chip-Scale Package
  • Passive Equalization Reduces ISI
  • Operates from 1Gbps to 12.5Gbps
  • Extends Board Link
  • Extends Cable Link
  • Coding Independent, 8b/10b or Scrambled
MAX3787: Typical Operating Characteristics
MAX3787: Typical Operating Characteristics
Applications/Uses
  • Backplane Interconnect Compensation
  • Cable Interconnect Compensation
  • Chassis Life Extension
  • Chip-to-Chip Link Extensions
  • Ethernet and Fibre Channel Serial Modules
DataSheet
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MAX3787 Data SheetMAX3787.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberApplicationsData Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
ChannelsRx Eq. @ Max. Rate
(dB)
Tx Eq. @ Max. Rate
(dB)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
minmaxtyptypSee Notes
MAX3787Ethernet
Fibre Channel
InfiniBand
Printed Circuit Board Interconnect
SDH/ SONET/ DWDM/ ATM/ PONs
XAUI
100012500166UCSP/9
WLP/9
-40 to +85$1.19 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3787ABL-TNo Longer AvailableUCSP,;9 pin;2.5 mm²-40°C to +125°CNo
MAX3787AWL+ActiveWLP,;9 pin;2.6 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
MAX3787AWL+TActiveWLP,;9 pin;2.6 mm²-40°C to +125°CLead Free
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