MAX3872:Multirate Clock and Data Recovery with Limiting Amplifier

Multirate CDR with Limiting Amplifier Exceeds All SONET/SDH Jitter Specifications

The MAX3872 is a compact, multirate clock and data recovery with limiting amplifier for OC-3, OC-12, OC-24, OC-48, OC-48 with FEC SONET/SDH and Gigabit Ethernet (1.25Gbps/2.5Gbps) applications. Without using an external reference clock, the fully integrated phase-locked loop (PLL) recovers a synchronous clock signal from the serial NRZ data input. The input data is then retimed by the recovered clock, providing a clean data output. An additional serial input (SLBI±) is available for system loopback diagnostic testing. Alternatively, this input can be connected to a reference clock to maintain a valid clock output in the absence of data transitions. The device also includes a loss-of-lock (active-low LOL) output. The MAX3872 contains a vertical threshold control to compensate for optical noise due to EDFAs in DWDM transmission systems. The recovered data and clock outputs are CML with on-chip 50Ω back termination on each line. Its jitter performance exceeds all SONET/SDH specifications. The MAX3872 operates from a single +3.3V supply and typically consumes 580mW. It is available in a 5mm x 5mm 32-pin thin QFN with exposed-pad package and operates over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • Multirate Data Input: 2.667Gbps (FEC), 2.488Gbps, 1.244Gbps, 622.08Mbps, 155.52Mbps, 1.25Gbps/2.5Gbps (Ethernet)
  • Reference Clock Not Required for Data Acquisition
  • Exceeds ANSI, ITU, and Bellcore SONET/SDH Jitter Specifications
  • 2.7mUIRMS Jitter Generation
  • 10mVP-P Input Sensitivity Without Threshold Adjust
  • 0.65UIP-P High-Frequency Jitter Tolerance
  • ±170mV Input Threshold Adjust Range
  • Clock Holdover Capability Using Frequency-Selectable Reference Clock
  • Serial Loopback Input Available for System Diagnostic Testing
  • Loss-of-Lock (Active-Low LOL) Indicator
MAX3872: Typical Operating Circuit
MAX3872: Typical Operating Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • Access Networks
  • Add/Drop Multiplexers
  • Digital Cross-Connects
  • DWDM Transmission Systems
  • SONET/SDH Receivers and Regenerators
  • SONET/SDH Test Equipment
DataSheet
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MAX3872 Data SheetMAX3872.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberFunctionsTarget Oper. Range
(Gbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
MultirateVSUPPLY
(V)
ICC
(mA)
I/O TypePackage/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
minmaxtypSee Notes
MAX3872CDR1 to 4.5
<1
1552667Yes3.3175CMLQFN/32
TQFN/32
-40 to +85$22.62 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3872AETJ+ActiveTQFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3872AETJ+TActiveTQFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3872EGJNo Longer AvailableMAX3872ETJ+QFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX3872EGJ-TNo Longer AvailableMAX3872ETJ+QFN;32 pin-40°C to +85°CSee data sheet
MAX3872ETJ+ActiveTQFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3872ETJ+TActiveTQFN,;32 pin;26 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
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