MAX9378:Anything-to-LVPECL/LVDS Translators with Pin-Selectable Divide-by-Four

Industry's First 2.0GHz Anything-to-LVPECL/LVDS Divide-by-Four Translators

The MAX9377/MAX9378 are fully differential, high-speed, low-jitter anything-to-LVPECL and anything-to-LVDS translators, respectively, with a selectable divide-by-four function. Low propagation delay and high speed make them ideal for various high-speed network routing and backplane applications at speeds up to 2GHz in nondivide mode. The MAX9377/MAX9378 accept any differential input signal within the supply rails and with minimum amplitude of 100mV. Inputs are fully compatible with the LVDS, LVPECL, HSTL, and CML differential signaling standards. The MAX9377 outputs are LVPECL and have sufficient current to drive 50Ω transmission lines. The MAX9378 outputs are LVDS and conform to the ANSI EIA/TIA-644 LVDS standard. The MAX9377/MAX9378 are available in 8-pin µMAX packages and operate from a single +3.3V supply over the -40°C to +85°C temperature range.

Key Features
  • Guaranteed 2GHz Switching Frequency
  • Accept LVDS/LVPECL/Anything Inputs
  • Pin-Selectable Divide-by-Four Function
  • 421ps (typ) Propagation Delays (MAX9377)
  • 30ps (max) Pulse Skew
  • 2psRMS (max) Random Jitter
  • Minimum 100mV Differential Input to Guarantee AC Specifications
  • Temperature-Compensated LVPECL Output
  • +3.0V to +3.6V Power-Supply Operating Range
  • ESD Protection: >2kV Human Body Model (HBM)
MAX9377, MAX9378: Functional Diagram
MAX9377, MAX9378: Functional Diagram
Applications/Uses
  • Backplane Logic Standard Translation
  • DLCs
  • DSLAM
  • Local Area Networks (LANs)
  • WANs
DataSheet
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MAX9377-MAX9378 Data SheetMAX9377-MAX9378.pdf
Parametrics
Part NumberSignal TypeSignal TypeFunctionsRxTxtPD
(ps)
VSUPPLY
(V)
Package/PinsBudgetary
Price
RxTxmaxSee Notes
MAX9377CML
HSTL
LVDS
LVPECL
LVPECLLevel Translator116003.3µMAX/8-
MAX9378LVDSµMAX/8$7.19 @1k
Quality and Environmental Data
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackageTempRoHS
MAX9378EUANo Longer AvailableMAX9378EUA+µMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX9378EUA+ActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX9378EUA+TActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CLead Free
MAX9378EUA-TNo Longer AvailableMAX9378EUA+TµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
MAX9378EUA/GG8ActiveµMAX,;8 pin;15.6 mm²-40°C to +85°CNo
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