Datasheet

General Description
The MAX4890/MAX4891/MAX4892 high-speed analog
switches meet the needs of 10/100/1000 Base-T appli-
cations. These devices switch the signals from two
interface transformers and connect the signals to a sin-
gle 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet PHY, simplifying
docking station design and reducing manufacturing
costs. The MAX4890/MAX4891/MAX4892 can also
route signals from a common interface transformer to
two different boards in board-redundancy applications.
The MAX4890/MAX4891/MAX4892 switches provide an
extremely low capacitance and on-resistance to meet
Ethernet insertion and return-loss specifications. The
MAX4891/MAX4892 feature one and three built-in LED
switches, respectively.
The MAX4890/MAX4891/MAX4892 are available in
space-saving 32- and 36-lead TQFN packages,
significantly reducing the required PC board area.
These devices operate over the -40°C to +85°C tem-
perature range.
Applications
Notebooks and Docking Stations
Servers and Routers with Ethernet Interfaces
Board-Level Redundancy Protection
SONET/SDH Signal Routing
T3/E3 Redundancy Protection
Video Switching
Features
Single +3.0V to +3.6V Power-Supply Voltage
Low On-Resistance (R
ON
): 4Ω (typ), 6.5Ω (max)
Ultra-Low On-Capacitance (C
ON
): 6.5pF (typ)
Low < 200ps Bit-to-Bit Skew
-3dB Bandwidth: 1GHz
Optimized Pin-Out for Easy Transformer and PHY
Interface
Built-In LED Switches for Switching Indicators to
Docking Station
Low 450µA (max) Quiescent Current
Bidirectional 8 to 16 Multiplexer/Demultiplexer
Space-Saving Packages
32-Pin, 5mm x 5mm, TQFN Package
36-Pin, 6mm x 6mm, TQFN Package
MAX4890/MAX4891/MAX4892
10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet LAN Switch
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6
5
4
3
2
1
MAX4890
TQFN
TOP VIEW
A3
A2
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
A4
8
A5
A
1
A
0
V
+
S
E
L
0
B
1
1
B
1
0
B
2
25
1
B
2
2B1
3B1
2B2
3B2
4B1
5B1
4B2
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5B2
*EP = EXPOSED PAD. CONNECT EP TO GND OR LEAVE UNCONNECTED
7
B
1
6
B
2
16
6
B
1
7
B
2
N
.
C
.
G
N
D
A
7
A
6
*EP
Pin Configurations
Ordering Information
19-3577; Rev 2; 8/07
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART PIN-PACKAGE
LED SWITCHES
MAX4890ETJ 32 TQFN-EP*
MAX4891ETJ 32 TQFN-EP* 1
MAX4892ETX 36 TQFN-EP* 3
Note: All devices are specified for operation in the -40°C to
+85°C temperature range.
*
EP = Exposed pad.
Functional Diagrams and Typical Operating Circuit appear
at end of data sheet.
Pin Configurations continued at end of data sheet.

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