Moreover, the MAX3986 is the industry’s first stand-alone equalizer that can also be used to extend the reach of limiting equalizers and decision feedback equalizers (DFEs), commonly found integrated into serializers/deserializers (SerDes) and ASICs. The expanded linear range of the MAX3986 preserves the essential signal characteristics needed for optimum DFE performance. The MAX3986 can be used in SDR, DDR, and QDR InfiniBand(R); SDR and DDR IEEE(R) 803.3ae XAUI; 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel; and serial 10.3Gbps Ethernet applications for backplanes and copper cable assemblies.
The MAX3986 operates from a 3.3V supply. This device is packaged in a 5mm x 7mm, 38-pin TQFN package, and has a pinout designed to minimize board space and optimize high-speed signal routing. The MAX3986 is fully specified over the 0 degrees Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius temperature range. Prices start at $20.45 (1000-up, FOB USA).
An evaluation board that allows exercise of all channels is available. Please contact the factory for details.