MAX14950A Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver

MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
General Description
Benefits and Features
The MAX14950A dual equalizer/redriver improves PCI
Express® (PCIe) signal integrity by providing programmable input equalization. This feature reduces deterministic jitter and redrives circuitry to reestablish deemphasis, which compensates for circuit-board loss at high
frequencies. The device permits optimal placement of
key PCIe components and allows for longer runs of stripline, microstrip, or cable.
SInnovative Design Eliminates Need for Costly
External Components
Single +3.3V Supply Operation
The device contains two identical channels capable
of equalizing PCIe Gen III (8GT/s), Gen II (5GT/s), and
Gen I (2.5GT/s) signals and features electrical idle and
receiver detection.
SHigh Level of Integration for Performance
Random Jitter: 0.5psRMS, Deterministic
Jitter: 7psp-p
Four-Level-Programmable Input Equalization
Eight-Level-Programmable Output Emphasis
Electrical Idle Detection
Receiver Detection Permits Completely
Transparent Operation
SIncreased Design Flexibility for BackwardCompatible Applications
Optimized for PCIe Gen III (8GT/s) and
Gen II (5GT/s) Signals and Compatible with
Gen I (2.5GT/s) Signals
The MAX14950A is available in a small, 40-pin, 5.0mm
x 5.0mm TQFN package with flow-through traces for
optimal layout and minimal space requirements. It is
specified over the 0NC to +70NC commercial operating
temperature range.
SIdeal for Space-Sensitive Applications
On-Chip 50I Input/Output Terminations
40-Pin, 5.0mm x 5.0mm TQFN Packaging
Applications
Servers
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Test Equipment
External Graphics Applications
For related parts and recommended products to use with this part,
refer to www.maximintegrated.com/MAX14950A.related.
Communications Switchers
Storage Area Networks
Typical Operating Circuit
REMOTE BOARD
MAIN BOARD
MIDPLANE
Tx
SINGLE DIFFERENTIAL PAIR
Rx
MAX14950A
PCIe
PCIe
Rx
SINGLE DIFFERENTIAL PAIR
Tx
CONNECTORS
PCI Express is a registered service mark of PCI-SIG Corporation.
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim Integrated’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
19-5965; Rev 1; 4/13
MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
(Voltages referenced to GND.)
VCC........................................................................-0.3V to +4.0V
All Other Pins (Note 1).............................. -0.3V to (VCC + 0.3V)
Continuous Current IN_P, IN_M,
OUT_P, OUT_M............................................................ Q30mA
Peak Current IN_P, IN_M, OUT_P, OUT_M
(pulsed for 1Fs, 1% duty cycle)................................. Q100mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70NC)
TQFN (derate 35.7mW/NC above +70NC)..................2857mW
Operating Temperature Range.............................. 0NC to +70NC
Junction Temperature Range............................ -40NC to +150NC
Storage Temperature Range............................. -65NC to +150NC
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s).................................+300NC
Soldering Temperature (reflow).......................................+260NC
Note 1: All I/O pins are clamped by internal diodes.
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
PACKAGE THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (Note 2)
TQFN
Junction-to-Ambient Thermal Resistance (BJA).......... 28NC/W
Junction-to-Case Thermal Resistance (BJC)..................2NC/W
Note 2: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-layer
board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maximintegrated.com/thermal-tutorial.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, CCL = 200nF coupling capacitor on each output, RL = 50I on each output, TA = 0NC to +70NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
3.0
3.3
3.6
V
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = OEQ_0
= GND
102
135
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = GND,
OEQ_0 = VCC
106
140
OEQ_2 = OEQ_0 = GND,
OEQ_1 = VCC
107
140
OEQ_2 = GND, OEQ_1 =
OEQ_0 = VCC
125
160
OEQ_2 = VCC, OEQ_1 =
OEQ_0 = GND
106
140
OEQ_2 = OEQ_0 = VCC,
OEQ_1 = GND
132
170
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = VCC,
OEQ_0 = GND
140
180
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = OEQ_0
= VCC
165
210
DC PERFORMANCE
Power-Supply Range
Supply Current
Maxim Integrated
VCC
ICC
EN = VCC
mA
2
MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, CCL = 200nF coupling capacitor on each output, RL = 50I on each output, TA = 0NC to +70NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
Standby Current
SYMBOL
ISTBY
Differential Input Impedance
ZRX-DIFF-
Differential Output Impedance
ZTX-DIFF-
Common-Mode Resistance to
GND, Input Termination Not
Powered
Common-Mode Resistance to
GND, Input Termination Powered
DC
DC
ZRX-HIGHIMP-DC
ITX-SHORT
Common-Mode Delta, Between
Active and Idle States
VTX-CMDC-ACTIVEIDLE-DELTA
DC Output Offset, During
Electrical Idle
Maxim Integrated
EN = GND
TYP
MAX
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = OEQ_0
= GND
57
80
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = GND,
OEQ_0 = VCC
61
85
OEQ_2 = OEQ_0 = GND,
OEQ_1 = VCC
62
85
OEQ_2 = GND, OEQ_1 =
OEQ_0 = VCC
75
100
OEQ_2 = VCC, OEQ_1 =
OEQ_0 = GND
62
80
OEQ_2 = OEQ_0 = VCC,
OEQ_1 = GND
85
110
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = VCC,
OEQ_0 = GND
92
120
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = OEQ_0
= VCC
120
150
VTXACTIVEDIFF-DC
VTX-IDLEDIFF-DC
MIN
UNITS
mA
DC
80
100
120
I
DC
80
100
120
I
-150mV P VIN_CM P +200mV
50
ZRX-DC
Output Short-Circuit Current
DC Output Offset, During Active
State
CONDITIONS
20
Single-ended (Note 4)
kI
25
30
90
I
mA
100
mV
|(VOUT_P - VOUT_M)|
65
mV
|(VOUT_P - VOUT_M)|
65
mV
3
MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, CCL = 200nF coupling capacitor on each output, RL = 50I on each output, TA = 0NC to +70NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
AC PERFORMANCE (Note 4)
Input Return Loss, Differential
RLRX-DIFF
Input Return Loss, Common
Mode
RLRX-CM
Output Return Loss, Differential
RLTX-DIFF
Output Return Loss, Common
Mode
RLTX-CM
Redriver-Operation Differential
Input-Signal Range
VRX-DIFF-
Full-Swing Differential Output
Voltage (No Deemphasis)
VTX-DIFF-
Output Deemphasis Ratio, 0dB
Output Deemphasis Ratio, 3.5dB
f = 0.05GHz to 1.25GHz
9
dB
f = 1.25GHz to 2.5GHz
8
dB
f = 2.5GHz to 4GHz
5
dB
f = 0.05GHz to 2.5GHz
6
dB
f = 2.5GHz to 4GHz
4
dB
f = 0.05GHz to 1.25GHz
10
dB
f = 1.25GHz to 2.5GHz
8
dB
f = 2.5GHz to 4GHz
4
dB
f = 0.05GHz to 2.5GHz
6
dB
f = 2.5GHz to 4GHz
4
dB
100
PP
PP
VTX-DERATIO-0dB
VTX-DERATIO3.5dB
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = OEQ_0 = GND
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = OEQ_0 = GND,
Figure 1
800
1000
1400
mVP-P
1400
mVP-P
0
dB
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = GND, OEQ_0 = VCC,
Figure 1
3.5
dB
Output Deemphasis Ratio, 6dB
VTX-DERATIO-6dB
OEQ_2 = OEQ_0 = GND, OEQ_1 = VCC,
Figure 1
6
dB
Output Deemphasis Ratio, 6dB
with Higher Amplitude
VTX-DE-HA- OEQ_2 = GND, OEQ_1 = OEQ_0 = VCC,
RATIO-6dB Figure 1
6
dB
3.5
dB
Output Deemphasis Ratio, 3.5dB
with Preshoot
VTX-DEPS-RATIO3.5dB
OEQ_2 = VCC, OEQ_1 = OEQ_0 = GND,
Figure 1
Output Deemphasis Ratio, 6dB
with Preshoot
VTX-DE-PS- OEQ_2 = OEQ_0 = VCC, OEQ_1 = GND,
RATIO-6dB Figure 1
6
dB
Output Deemphasis Ratio, 9dB
with Preshoot
VTX-DE-PS- OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = VCC, OEQ_0 = GND,
RATIO-9dB Figure 1
9
dB
Output Deemphasis Ratio,
9dB with Preshoot and Higher
Amplitude
VTX-DE-PS-
OEQ_2 = OEQ_1 = OEQ_0 = VCC,
Figure 1
9
dB
INEQ_1 = INEQ_0 = GND (Note 5)
5
dB
Input Equalization, 5dB
Maxim Integrated
HA-RATIO9dB
VRX-EQ5dB
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MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, CCL = 200nF coupling capacitor on each output, RL = 50I on each output, TA = 0NC to +70NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
Input Equalization, 8dB
VRX-EQ-
Input Equalization, 12dB
VRX-EQ-
Input Equalization, 16dB
VRX-EQ-
Output Common-Mode Voltage
VTX-CM-
Propagation Delay
Rise/Fall Time
Rise/Fall Time Mismatch
8dB
12dB
16dB
AC-PP
CONDITIONS
FALL
tTX-RFMISMATCH
INEQ_1 = VCC, INEQ_0 = GND (Note 5)
12
dB
INEQ_1 = INEQ_0 = VCC (Note 5)
16
dB
MAX(VOUT_P + VOUT_M)/2 - MIN(VOUT_P +
VOUT_M)/2
90
(Note 6)
Random Jitter
tTX-RJ-DD
D10.2 pattern, no deemphasis, no
preshoot, data rate = 8GT/s
Electrical Idle Exit Delay
Electrical Idle Detect Threshold
tTX-IDLETO-DIFFDATA
VTX-IDLETHRESH
Output Voltage During Electrical
Idle (AC)
VTX-IDLEDIFF-AC-P
Receiver-Detect Pulse Amplitude
VTX-RCV-
Maxim Integrated
DETECT
160
100
mVP-P
240
ps
20
ps
(Note 6)
K28.5 pattern, AC-coupled, RL = 50I, no
deemphasis, no preshoot, data rate = 8GT/s
SET-TOIDLE
UNITS
dB
tTX-DJ-DD
tTX-IDLE-
MAX
8
Deterministic Jitter
Electrical Idle Entry Delay
TYP
INEQ_1 = GND, INEQ_0 = VCC (Note 5)
tPD
tTX-RISE-
MIN
20
ps
7
23.5
psP-P
0.5
1.5
psRMS
From input to output, D10.2 pattern, data
rate = 1GT/s
5
ns
From input to output, D10.2 pattern, data
rate = 1GT/s
5
ns
D10.2 pattern, data rate = 1GT/s (Note 3)
50
112
190
mVP-P
D10.2 pattern, data rate = 1GT/s to 8GT/s
112
|(VOUT_P - VOUT_M)|
Voltage change in positive direction
20
600
mVP-P
mV
5
MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC = +3.0V to +3.6V, CCL = 200nF coupling capacitor on each output, RL = 50I on each output, TA = 0NC to +70NC, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at VCC = +3.3V and TA = +25NC.) (Note 3)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
Receiver-Detect Pulse Width
100
ns
Receiver-Detect Retry Period
200
ns
CONTROL LOGIC
Input-Logic Level Low
VIL
Input-Logic Level High
VIH
Input-Logic Hysteresis
VHYST
Input Pulldown Resistance
0.6
1.4
RPD
200
V
V
0.1
V
375
kI
±4
kV
ESD PROTECTION
ESD Voltage
Human Body Model (HBM)
Note 3: All devices are 100% production tested at TA = +70NC. Specifications over operating temperature range are guaranteed
by design.
Note 4: Guaranteed by design, unless otherwise noted.
Note 5: Equivalent to same amount of deemphasis driving the input.
Note 6: Rise and fall times are measured using 20% and 80% levels.
VLOW_P-P
DE(dB) = 20 log
VHIGH_P-P
VHIGH_P- P
VLOW_P-P
Figure 1. Illustration of Output Deemphasis
Maxim Integrated
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MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 0, OEQ1 = 0, OEQ2 = 0,
DATA RATE = 5GT/s
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 1, OEQ1 = 0, OEQ2 = 0,
DATA RATE = 5GT/s
MAX14950A toc01
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 0, OEQ1 = 1, OEQ2 = 0,
DATA RATE = 5GT/s
MAX14950A toc02
MAX14950A toc03
600
600
0
-200
-400
400
400
200
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
400
0
-200
-600
-600
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
100 150
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 1, OEQ1 = 1, OEQ2 = 0,
DATA RATE = 5GT/s
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 0, OEQ1 = 0, OEQ2 = 1,
DATA RATE = 5GT/s
MAX14950A toc04
100 150
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 1, OEQ1 = 0, OEQ2 = 1,
DATA RATE = 5GT/s
MAX14950A toc05
MAX14950A toc06
600
600
400
VOLTAGE (mV)
200
0
-200
-400
400
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
400
VOLTAGE (mV)
-200
-400
-400
-600
0
0
-200
200
0
-200
-400
-400
-600
-600
-600
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
Maxim Integrated
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
100 150
7
MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 0, OEQ1 = 1, OEQ2 = 1,
DATA RATE = 5GT/s
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 1, OEQ1 = 1, OEQ2 = 1,
DATA RATE = 5GT/s
MAX14950A toc07
MAX14950A toc08
800
600
INEQ0 = 1, INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 500mVP-P,
OEQ0 = OEQ1 = OEQ2 = 0, 6in. MICROSTRIP
ON INPUT, DATA RATE = 5GT/s
MAX14950A toc09
600
600
400
400
0
-200
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
400
0
-200
-400
-400
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
INEQ0 = 1, INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 500mVP-P,
OEQ0 = OEQ1 = OEQ2 = 0, 12in. MICROSTRIP
ON INPUT, DATA RATE = 5GT/s
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
INEQ0 = 0, INEQ1 = 1, VIN = 500mVP-P,
OEQ0 = OEQ1 = OEQ2 = 0, 18in. MICROSTRIP
ON INPUT, DATA RATE = 5GT/s
MAX14950A toc10
MAX14950A toc12
600
600
400
400
400
200
200
200
-200
VOLTAGE (mV)
600
0
0
-200
0
-200
-400
-400
-400
-600
-600
-600
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
Maxim Integrated
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
100 150
100 150
INEQ0 = 1, INEQ1 = 1, VIN = 500mVP-P,
OEQ0 = OEQ1 = OEQ2 = 0, 24in. MICROSTRIP
ON INPUT, DATA RATE = 5GT/s
MAX14950A toc11
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
-200
-600
-800
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
0
-400
-600
-600
200
-200 -150 -100 -50 0
50
TIME (ps)
100 150
8
MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
100
0
-100
-200
250
100
200
150
VOLTAGE (mV)
200
DATA RATE = 5Gbps,
OUTPUT AFTER 19in STRIP LINE,
INEQ_1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
MAX14950A toc14
300
MAX14950A toc13
300
0
-100
-200
-250
-300
50
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50
0
50
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50
0
50
100 150
TIME (ps)
TIME (ps)
DATA RATE = 5Gbps,
OUTPUT AFTER 19in STRIP LINE,
INEQ_1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
DATA RATE = 5Gbps,
OUTPUT AFTER 19in STRIP LINE,
INEQ_1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
DATA RATE = 5Gbps,
OUTPUT AFTER 19in STRIP LINE,
INEQ_1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
MAX14950A toc16
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
100
300
0
-100
100
0
-100
-200 -150 -100 -50
0
TIME (ps)
Maxim Integrated
50
100 150
100
0
-100
-300
-300
-300
200
-200
-200
-200
300
VOLTAGE (mV)
200
MAX14950A toc17
TIME (ps)
300
VOLTAGE (mV)
0
-50
-150
-200
0
50
-100
-300
-200 -150 -100 -50
100
MAX14950A toc18
VOLTAGE (mV)
DATA RATE = 5Gbps,
OUTPUT AFTER 19in STRIP LINE,
INEQ_1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
MAX14950A toc15
DATA RATE = 5Gbps,
OUTPUT AFTER 19in STRIP LINE,
INEQ_1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
-200 -150 -100 -50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50
0
50
100 150
TIME (ps)
9
MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
DATA RATE = 5Gbps,
OUTPUT AFTER 19in STRIP LINE,
INEQ_1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
DATA RATE = 5Gbps,
OUTPUT AFTER 19in STRIP LINE,
INEQ_1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 0, OEQ1 = 0, OEQ2 = 0,
DATA RATE = 8GT/s
MAX14950A toc21
300
VOLTAGE (mV)
100
400
50
0
-50
600
400
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
150
MAX14950A toc20
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
500
MAX14950A toc19
250
100
0
-100
200
0
-200
-100
-200
-150
-300
-400
-200
-400
-600
-250
-500
-200 -150 -100 -50
0
50
100 150
-200 -150 -100 -50
TIME (ps)
0
50
-100
100 150
-50
TIME (ps)
MAX14950A toc22
600
50
MAX14950A toc24
MAX14950A toc23
600
100
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 1, OEQ1 = 1, OEQ2 = 0,
DATA RATE = 8GT/s
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 0, OEQ1 = 1, OEQ2 = 0,
DATA RATE = 8GT/s
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 1, OEQ1 = 0, OEQ2 = 0,
DATA RATE = 8GT/s
0
TIME (ps)
200
200
0
-200
400
VOLTAGE (mV)
400
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
600
400
0
-200
-400
-400
-600
-600
200
0
-200
-400
-600
-100
Maxim Integrated
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
-100
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
-100
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
10
MAX14950A
Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 0, OEQ1 = 0, OEQ2 = 1,
DATA RATE = 8GT/s
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 1, OEQ1 = 0, OEQ2 = 1,
DATA RATE = 8GT/s
MAX14950A toc25
MAX14950A toc26
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
400
0
-200
-400
MAX14950A toc27
600
600
400
400
200
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
600
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 0, OEQ1 = 1, OEQ2 = 1,
DATA RATE = 8GT/s
0
-200
0
-200
-400
-400
-600
-600
-600
-100
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
-100
100
INEQ0 = INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 200mVP-P,
OEQ0 = 1, OEQ1 = 1, OEQ2 = 1,
DATA RATE = 8GT/s
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
-400
-600
-100
Maxim Integrated
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
0
TIME (ps)
50
MAX14950A toc30
600
600
400
400
200
200
0
-200
0
-200
-400
-400
-600
-600
-100
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
100
INEQ0 = 1, INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 500mVP-P,
OEQ0 = OEQ1 = OEQ2 = 0, 12in. MICROSTRIP
ON INPUT, DATA RATE = 8GT/s
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
400
-200
-50
MAX14950A toc29
600
0
-100
INEQ0 = 0, INEQ1 = 0, VIN = 500mVP-P,
OEQ0 = OEQ1 = OEQ2 = 0, 6in. MICROSTRIP
ON INPUT, DATA RATE = 8GT/s
MAX14950A toc28
200
100
-100
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
300
400
400
200
200
200
100
0
-200
VOLTAGE (mV)
600
0
-200
0
-100
-400
-400
-200
-600
-600
-300
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
-100
DATA RATE = 8Gbps, OUTPUT AFTER
19in STRIPLINE, INEQ_0 = INEQ_1 = 0,
VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
200
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
-100
250
200
150
-100
50
0
-100
-150
-100
-200
-250
-100
-50
0
TIME (ps)
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50
100
100
200
100
0
-100
-200
-200
-300
50
300
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
0
0
DATA RATE = 8Gbps, OUTPUT AFTER
19in STRIPLINE, INEQ_0 = INEQ_1 = 0,
VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
100
100
-50
TIME (ps)
DATA RATE = 8Gbps, OUTPUT AFTER
19in STRIPLINE, INEQ_0 = INEQ_1 = 0,
VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
MAX14950A toc34
300
-50
MAX14950A toc35
-100
MAX14950A toc33
MAX14950A toc32
600
VOLTAGE (mV)
VOLTAGE (mV)
MAX14950A toc31
VOLTAGE (mV)
DATA RATE = 8Gbps, OUTPUT AFTER
19in STRIPLINE, INEQ_0 = INEQ_1 = 0,
VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
INEQ0 = 1, INEQ1 = 1, VIN = 500mVP-P,
OEQ0 = OEQ1 = OEQ2 = 0, 24in. MICROSTRIP
ON INPUT, DATA RATE = 8GT/s
MAX14590A toc36
INEQ0 = 0, INEQ1 = 1, VIN = 500mVP-P,
OEQ0 = OEQ1 = OEQ2 = 0, 18in. MICROSTRIP
ON INPUT, DATA RATE = 8GT/s
-300
-100
-50
0
TIME (ps)
50
100
-100
-50
0
50
100
TIME (ps)
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25NC, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX14950A toc37
250
DATA RATE = 8Gbps, OUTPUT AFTER
19in STRIPLINE, INEQ_0 = INEQ_1 = 0,
VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
200
150
300
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
0
-100
-150
-100
0
-100
-200
-200
-300
-250
-100
-50
0
50
100
-100
0
50
100
TIME (ps)
DATA RATE = 8Gbps, OUTPUT AFTER
19in STRIPLINE, INEQ_0 = INEQ_1 = 0,
VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
DATA RATE = 8Gbps, OUTPUT AFTER
19in STRIPLINE, INEQ_0 = INEQ_1 = 0,
VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
500
MAX14950A toc39
200
150
400
300
200
VOLTAGE (mV)
100
50
0
-100
100
0
-100
-150
-200
-100
-300
-200
-400
-250
-500
-100
-50
0
TIME (ps)
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-50
TIME (ps)
250
VOLTAGE (mV)
100
MAX14950A toc40
VOLTAGE (mV)
100
50
MAX14950A toc38
DATA RATE = 8Gbps, OUTPUT AFTER
19in STRIPLINE, INEQ_0 = INEQ_1 = 0,
VIN = 200mVP-P,
0EQ_0 = 1, OEQ_1 = 0, OEQ_2 = 0
50
100
-100
-50
0
50
100
TIME (ps)
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Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
24 23 22
21
INBP
GND
26 25
GND
RXDET
GND
OUTAM
28 27
INBM
30 29
OUTAP
I.C.
TOP VIEW
GND
Pin Configuration
GND 31
20 I.C.
I.C. 32
19 I.C.
VCC 33
18 VCC
I.C. 34
17 I.C.
OEQA0 35
16 INEQB0
MAX14950A
OEQA1 36
15 INEQB1
14 OEQB0
OEQA2 37
INEQA0 38
13 OEQB1
*EP
+
INEQA1 39
12 OEQB2
11 VCC
6
7
8
9
10
GND
OUTBM
GND
INAP
5
OUTBP
GND
4
EN
3
GND
2
INAM
1
GND
VCC 40
TQFN
(5mm x 5mm)
*CONNECT EXPOSED PAD TO GND.
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
1, 2, 5, 7, 10,
21, 24, 26,
29, 31
GND
FUNCTION
Ground
3
INAP
Noninverting Input, Channel A
4
INAM
Inverting Input, Channel A
6
EN
Enable Input. Drive EN low for standby mode. Drive EN high for normal mode. EN has a 375kI (typ)
internal pulldown resistor.
8
OUTBP
Noninverting Output, Channel B
9
OUTBM
Inverting Output, Channel B
11, 18, 33,
40
VCC
Maxim Integrated
Power-Supply Input. Bypass VCC to GND with 0.1FF and 0.01FF capacitors in parallel as close as
possible to the device.
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Single-Lane PCIe Equalizer/Redriver
Pin Description (continued)
PIN
NAME
12
OEQB2
Output Deemphasis Control MSB, Channel B. OEQB2 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
FUNCTION
13
OEQB1
Output Deemphasis Bit 1, Channel B. OEQB1 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
14
OEQB0
Output Deemphasis Control LSB, Channel B. OEQB0 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
15
INEQB1
Input Equalization Control MSB, Channel B. INEQB1 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
16
INEQB0
Input Equalization Control LSB, Channel B. INEQB0 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
17, 19, 20,
30, 32, 34
I.C.
Internally connected. Leave I.C. unconnected.
22
INBM
Inverting Input, Channel B
23
INBP
Noninverting Input, Channel B
25
RXDET
27
OUTAM
Inverting Output, Channel A
28
OUTAP
Noninverting Output, Channel A
Receiver Detection Control Bit. Toggle RXDET to initiate receiver detection. RXDET has a 375kI (typ)
internal pulldown resistor.
35
OEQA0
Output Deemphasis Control LSB, Channel A. OEQA0 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
36
OEQA1
Output Deemphasis Control Bit 1, Channel A. OEQA1 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
37
OEQA2
Output Deemphasis Control MSB, Channel A. OEQA2 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
38
INEQA0
Input Equalization Control LSB, Channel A. INEQA0 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
39
INEQA1
—
Maxim Integrated
EP
Input Equalization Control MSB, Channel A. INEQA1 has a 375kI (typ) internal pulldown resistor.
Exposed Pad. Internally connected to GND. Connect EP to a large ground plane to maximize thermal
performance and ground conductivity to the device. Do not use EP as the only GND connection.
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Functional Diagram
EN
RXDET
OEQ_2
RECEIVER DETECT
MANAGER
EQUALIZER
IN_P
IN_M
OUT_P
EQUALIZER
INEQ_0
INEQ_1
OUT_M
OUTPUT
ENABLE
RHI
MAX14950A
ELECTRICAL IDLE
DETECTOR
OEQ_0
OEQ_1
Detailed Description
The MAX14950A dual equalizer/redriver supports Gen
III (8GT/s), Gen II (5GT/s), and Gen I (2.5GT/s) PCIe
data rates. The device contains two identical drivers
with idle/receive detect on each lane and equalization/
deemphasis/preshoot to compensate for circuit board
loss. Programmable input equalization circuitry reduces
deterministic jitter, improving signal integrity. The device
features programmable output deemphasis/preshoot,
permitting optimal placement of key PCIe components
and longer runs of stripline, microstrip, or cable.
Maxim Integrated
Programmable Input Equalization
Programmable input equalization for channel A is controlled by two bits: INEQA1 and INEQA0 and for channel
B is controlled by two bits: INEQB1 and INEQB0 (Table 1.)
Table 1. Input Equalization
INEQ_1
INEQ_0
INPUT EQUALIZATION (dB)
0
0
5
0
1
8
1
0
12
1
1
16
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Programmable Output Deemphasis
the receiver detection repeats indefinitely on each channel. If a channel detects a receiver, the other channel is
limited to a few retries. Upon receiver detection, input
common-mode termination and electrical idle detection
are enabled (Table 3.)
Programmable output deemphasis/preshoot for channel
A is controlled by the three bits: OEQA2, OEQA1, OEQA0
and channel B is controlled by the three bits: OEQB2,
OEQB1, OEQB0 (Table 2.)
Electrical Idle Detection
Receiver Detection
The device features electrical idle detection to prevent
unwanted noise from being redriven at the output. When
the device detects the differential input has fallen below
the electrical idle low threshold, it squelches the output.
For differential input signals that are above the electrical
idle high threshold, the device turns on the output and
redrives the signal.
The device features receiver detection on each channel.
Upon initial power-up, if EN is high, receiver detection
initializes. Receiver detection can also be initiated on a
rising or falling edge of the RXDET input when EN is high.
During this time, the part remains in low-power standby
mode and the outputs are squelched, despite the logichigh state of EN. Until a channel has detected a receiver,
Table 2. Output Deemphasis/Preshoot
OEQ_2
OEQ_1
OEQ_0
OUTPUT DEEMPHASIS
RATIO (dB)
PEAK-TO-PEAK
SWING (V)
PRESHOOT
0
0
0
0
1.0
No
0
0
1
3.5
1.0
No
0
1
0
6
1.0
No
0
1
1
6
1.2
No
1
0
0
3.5
1.0
Yes
1
0
1
6
1.0
Yes
1
1
0
9
0.9
Yes
1
1
1
9
1.0
Yes
Table 3. Receiver Detection Input Function
RXDET
EN
X
0
Receiver detection is inactive
DESCRIPTION
X
1
Following a rising edge of EN signal, indefinite retry until a receiver is detected for at
least one channel. Retries stop a few times after any channel is detected.
Rising/Falling Edge
1
Initiate receiver detection
X = Don’t care.
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Applications Information
Layout
Circuit board layout and design can significantly affect
the performance of the device. Use good high-frequency
design techniques, including minimizing ground inductance and using controlled-impedance transmission lines
on data signals. Power-supply decoupling capacitors
must be placed as close as possible to VCC. Always
connect VCC to a power plane. It is recommended to
run receive and transmit on different layers to minimize
crosstalk.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX14950ACTL+
0NC to +70NC
40 TQFN-EP*
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
Package Information
Exposed-Pad Package
The exposed-pad, 40-pin TQFN package incorporates
features that provide a very low thermal resistance
path for heat removal from the IC. The exposed pad
on the device must be soldered to the circuit board
ground plane for proper thermal performance. For more
information on exposed-pad packages, refer to Maxim
Application Note HFAN-08.1: Thermal Considerations of
QFN and Other Exposed-Paddle Packages.
Power-Supply Sequencing
For the latest package outline information and land patterns (footprints), go to www.maximintegrated.com/packages. Note that a
“+”, “#”, or “-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only.
Package drawings may show a different suffix character, but the
drawing pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE
TYPE
PACKAGE
CODE
OUTLINE
NO.
LAND
PATTERN NO.
40 TQFN-EP
T4055+2
21-0140
90-0002
Caution: Do not exceed the absolute maximum ratings because stresses beyond the listed ratings
could cause permanent damage to the device.
Proper power-supply sequencing is recommended for all
devices. Always apply GND then VCC before applying
signals, especially if the signal is not current limited.
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
6/11
Initial release
1
4/13
Updated Benefits and Features section, Electrical Characteristics table; replaced
Typical Operating Characteristics 1–12 and 21–32, updated Pin Configuration and
Pin Description. Updated Tables 1 and 2. Deleted Table 4.
DESCRIPTION
PAGES
CHANGED
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1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8,
10­–12, 14–17
Maxim Integrated cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim Integrated product. No circuit patent
licenses are implied. Maxim Integrated reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. The parametric values (min and
max limits) shown in the Electrical Characteristics table are guaranteed. Other parametric values quoted in this data sheet are provided for guidance.
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