MAX3801:3.2Gbps Adaptive Equalizer

Industry's Smallest 3.2Gbps Adaptive Cable Equalizer

The MAX3801 is a +3.3V adaptive cable equalizer designed for coaxial and twin-axial cable point-to-point communications applications. The equalizer includes differential CML data inputs and outputs, a loss-of-signal (active-low LOS) output, and a cable integrity monitor (CIM) output. The adaptive cable equalizer is capable of equalizing differential or single-ended signals at data rates up to 3.2Gbps. It automatically adjusts to attenuation caused by skin-effect losses of up to 30dB at 1.6GHz. The equalizer effectively extends the usable length of copper cable in high-frequency interconnect applications. The MAX3801 is available in a 24-pin QFN package with exposed pad and consumes only 125mW at +3.3V.

Key Features
  • Single +3.3V Operation
  • Typical Power Dissipation = 125mW at +3.3V
  • Data Rates Up to 3.2Gbps
  • Equalizer Automatically Adjusts for Different Cable Lengths
  • 0dB to 30dB Equalization at 1.6GHz (3.2Gbps)
  • Loss-of-Signal (LOS-bar) Indicator
  • Cable Integrity Monitor (CIM)
  • On-Chip Input and Output Terminations
  • Low External Component Count
  • Operating Temperature Range = 0°C to +85°C
  • ESD Protection on Inputs and Outputs
MAX3801: Typical Application Circuit
MAX3801: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Backplane and Interconnect Applications
  • High-Speed Links in Communications and Data Systems
  • SDH/SONET Transmission Equipment
DataSheet
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MAX3801 Data SheetMAX3801.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberApplicationsData Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Max. Reach @ Max. Data RateVSUPPLY
(V)
I/O TypeChannelsRx Eq. @ Max. Rate
(dB)
Package/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
minmaxtypSee Notes
MAX3801Copper Cable Interconnect
Printed Circuit Board Interconnect
SDH/ SONET/ DWDM/ ATM/ PONs
622320030m Cable3.3CML130QFN/24
TQFN/24
0 to +85$6.84 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
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Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3801UGGNo Longer AvailableMAX3801UTG+QFN,;24 pin;16 mm²0°C to +85°CNo
MAX3801UGG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3801UTG+QFN,;24 pin;16 mm²0°C to +85°CNo
MAX3801UGG-TG122No Longer AvailableMAX3801UTG+QFN,;24 pin;16 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3801UTGNo Longer AvailableMAX3801UTG+TQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²0°C to +85°CNo
MAX3801UTG+ActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²0°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3801UTG+TActiveTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²0°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3801UTG-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3801UTG+TTQFN,;24 pin;16.8 mm²0°C to +85°CNo
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