Datasheet
General Description
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 ampli-
tude 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.
Applications
Backplane Logic Standard Translation
LAN
WAN
DSLAM
DLC
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
♦ 2ps
RMS
(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
Anything-to-LVPECL/LVDS Translators
with Pin-Selectable Divide-by-Four
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OUT
RSTGND
1
2
8
7
V
CC
OUTIN
IN
SEL
TOP VIEW
3
4
6
5
MAX9377
MAX9378
Pin Configuration
Ordering Information
19-2846; Rev 1; 7/03
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 TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX9377EUA -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX
MAX9378EUA -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX
SEL
÷ 4
RST
LVDS/ANY
LVPECL (MAX9377)
OR
LVDS (MAX9378)
Functional Diagram