MAX3987:8.5Gbps Quad Equalizer and Preemphasis Driver

Best-in-Class Redriver Can Equalize 25in to 30in of FR4

The MAX3987 is a 4-channel receive and transmit equalizer (EQ). It compensates for transmission medium losses encountered with FR4 stripline/microstrip and/or high-speed cable. The device can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a channel. The input equalization requires no setting, and the output preemphasis (PE) is programmable. For each channel, the preemphasis level, output drive level, output polarity, and powering down of unused outputs are programmable through an I²C serial interface. It can also be configured globally through pins. The device operates from a 2.5V or 3.3V supply, and is packaged in a 7mm x 7mm, 48-pin TQFN.

Key Features
  • Up to 8.5 NRZ Data Speed
  • Receive Equalization Up to 30in FR4
  • Preemphasis Drive Up to 30in FR4
  • Global and Individual Programming of Preemphasis, Output Drive Levels, Polarity Inversion, and Offset Cancellation
  • Signal Detect and Internal Output Squelch
  • Compliant with SAS-2 and SATA Revision 3 OOB
  • Coding Independent, 8B/10B, 64B/66B, Scrambled, and Others
  • Differential CML Data-Output Drive
  • I²C Serial Interface and Pin Programmable
  • Software Power-Down of Unused Outputs
  • 0.5W Typical Power Dissipation for Drive Level 1 at VCC = 2.5V
  • High-Performance, Lead-Free, 7mm x 7mm, 48-Pin TQFN Package
MAX3987: Typical Application Circuit
MAX3987: Typical Application Circuit
Applications/Uses
  • FR4 and Cable Equalization
  • PCIe® Compatible
  • Preemphasis and Receive Equalization
  • Redrive
  • XAUI and XAUI2, Fibre Channel, Interlaken, InfiniBandTM/SM, SAS-2 and SATA Revision 3 OOB
DataSheet
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MAX3987 Data SheetMAX3987.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberApplicationsData Rate
(Mbps)
Max. Reach @ Max. Data RateVSUPPLY
(V)
I/O TypeChannelsPackage/PinsOper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary
Price
maxSee Notes
MAX3987FR4 and Cable Equalization
PCIe® Compatible
Preemphasis and Receive Equalization
Redrive
XAUI
850030in FR42.5
3.3
CML4TQFN/48-40 to +85$22.33 @1k
Design kits & evaluation modules
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX3987ETM+ActiveTQFN,;48 pin;50.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX3987ETM+TActiveTQFN,;48 pin;50.4 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
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