MAX3983

Quad Copper-Cable Signal Conditioner

2.5Gbps to 3.2Gbps Quad, Copper-Cable Signal Conditioner Provides Compensation for 4x Copper Infiniband and 10Gbase-Cx4 Ethernet Links, Allowing Spans of 20m with 24AWG and 15m with 28AWG

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Active: In Production.

Description

The MAX3983 is a quad copper-cable signal conditioner that operates from 2.5Gbps to 3.2Gbps. It provides compensation for 4x copper InfiniBand® and 10Gbase-CX4 Ethernet links, allowing spans of 20m with 24AWG and 15m with 28AWG. The cable driver section provides four selectable preemphasis levels. The input to the cable driver compensates for up to 0.5m of FR4 circuit board material. The cable receiver section provides additional fixed input equalization while offering selectable preemphasis to drive FR4 circuit boards up to 0.5m.

The MAX3983 also features signal detection on all eight inputs and internal loopback that allows for diagnostic testing. It is packaged in a 10mm x 10mm, 68-pin QFN and operates from 0°C to +85°C.
 

Data Sheet

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Key Features

  • Link Features
    • Span 20m with 24AWG, 15m with 28AWG
    • Span 0.5m of FR4 on Each Host
    • 1.6W Total Power with 3.3V Supply
    • Loopback Function
  • Cable Driver Features
    • Selectable Output Preemphasis
    • FR4 Input Equalization
    • Signal Detect for Each Channel
    • Output Disable
  • Cable Receiver Features
    • Selectable FR4 Output Preemphasis
    • Cable Input Equalization
    • Signal Detect for Each Channel
    • Output Disable
 

Applications/Uses

  • 10G Fibre Channel XAUI (4 x 3.1875Gbps)
  • 10Gbase-CX4 Ethernet (4 x 3.125Gbps)
  • 4x Copper-Cable or Backplane Transmission (1Gbps to 3.2Gbps)
  • 4x InfiniBand® (4 x 2.5Gbps)
   

Key Specifications:

Equalizers (Cable and Circuit Board)
Part Number Applications Data Rate
(Mbps)
Data Rate
(Mbps)
Max. Reach @ Max. Data Rate VSUPPLY
(V)
I/O Type Channels Rx Eq. @ Max. Rate
(dB)
Tx Eq. @ Max. Rate
(dB)
Package/Pins Smallest Available Pckg.
(mm2)
Oper. Temp.
(°C)
Budgetary Price
min max typ typ max w/pins See Notes
MAX3983 
Copper Cable Interconnect
Ethernet
Fibre Channel
InfiniBand
Printed Circuit Board Interconnect
XAUI
1000 3200
1m FR4
15m Cable
3.3 CML 4 12 14
QFN/68
100 0 to +85 $29.98 @1k
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Pricing Notes:
This pricing is BUDGETARY, for comparing similar parts. Prices are in U.S. dollars and subject to change. Quantity pricing may vary substantially and international prices may differ due to local duties, taxes, fees, and exchange rates. For volume-specific prices and delivery, please see the price and availability page or contact an authorized distributor.


Diagram

MAX3983: Typical Application Circuit
Typical Application Circuit

Application Notes

Application Note 2704   MAX3983: Equalize 10Gbase-CX4 and Copper InfiniBand Links with the MAX3983
Application Note 3193   MAX3983: Designing for 10Gbase-CX4 Transmitter Template Compliance with the MAX3983
Reference Design 3387   HFRD-08.0: 10Gbps (4x2.5Gbps) Active Copper Cable Assembly
Reference Design 4094   HFRD-30.1: SFP+ Host Board
Reference Design 4138   HFRD-31.0: 20Gbps, Quad-SFP Active Copper Cable Assembly
Reference Design 4139   HFRD-32.0: Quad-SFP Host Adapter

Reliability Reports

Reliability Report: MAX3983.pdf

Software/Models

none

Ordering Information

Filters: Part Number: Package: Temperature: Tape and Reel Sample
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Buy Status Explanations for product status codes Package:
TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT
DRAWING  CODE/VAR *
Temp RoHS/Lead-Free?
Materials Analysis
MAX3983UGK+D  
Active QFN;68 pin;100 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0122 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0245 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: G6800+4*
0°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX3983UGK+TD    
Active QFN;68 pin;100 mm²
Outline Drawing:21-0122 (PDF)
Land Pattern: 90-0245 (PDF)
Use pkgcode/variation: G6800+4*
0°C to +85°C RoHS/Lead-Free: Lead Free
Materials Analysis
MAX3983UGK-D    
Active QFN;68 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

0°C to +85°C See data sheet
MAX3983UGK-TD    
Active QFN;68 pin

Land Pattern: Not Available

0°C to +85°C See data sheet

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  3. Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel; + = RoHS/lead-free; # = RoHS/lead-exempt; -D = drypack; -U/+U on DS parts = cut tape. More: See Full Data Sheet or Maxim Product Naming Conventions.
  4. * Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.

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