MAXIM MAX9972BCCS

19-0474; Rev 1; 7/09
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
The MAX9972 four-channel, ultra-low-power, pin-electronics IC includes, for each channel, a three-level pin
driver, a window comparator, a passive load, and
force-and-sense Kelvin-switched parametric measurement unit (PMU) connections. The driver features a
-2.2V to +5.2V voltage range, includes high-impedance
and active-termination (3rd-level drive) modes, and is
highly linear even at low voltage swings. The window
comparator features 500MHz equivalent input bandwidth and programmable output voltage levels. The
passive load provides pullup and pulldown voltages to
the device-under-test (DUT).
Two grade versions are available, A grade and B grade.
The A-grade version provides tight gain and offset matching for the driver and comparator, allowing reference levels to be shared across multiple channels. It also
provides tighter tolerance of the load resistance values.
The B-grade version is for system designs that incorporate independent reference levels for each channel.
Low-leakage, high-impedance, and terminate controls
are operational configurations that are programmed
through a 3-wire, low-voltage, CMOS-compatible serial
interface. High-speed PMU switching is realized through
dedicated digital control inputs.
This device is available in an 80-pin, 12mm x 12mm
body, 1.0mm pitch TQFP with an exposed 6mm x 6mm
die pad on the bottom of the package for efficient heat
removal. The MAX9972 is specified to operate over the
0°C to +70°C commercial temperature range, and features a die temperature monitor output.
Features
♦ Small Footprint—Four Channels in 0.3in2
♦ Low-Power Dissipation: 325mW/Channel (typ)
♦ High Speed: 300Mbps at 3VP-P
♦ -2.2V to +5.2V Operating Range
♦ Active Termination (3rd-Level Drive)
♦ Integrated PMU Switches
♦ Passive Load
♦ Low-Leak Mode: 20nA (max)
♦ Low Gain and Offset Error
♦ Lead(Pb)-Free Package Available
Applications
NAND Flash Testers
DRAM Probe Testers
Low-Cost Mixed-Signal/System-on-Chip (SoC)
Testers
Active Burn-In Systems
Structural Testers
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Ordering Information and Selector Guide
ACCURACY GRADE
PIN-PACKAGE
HEAT EXTRACTION
MAX9972ACCS
PART
A
80 TQFP-EP*
Bottom
MAX9972BCCS
B
80 TQFP-EP*
Bottom
Note: All devices are specified over the 0°C to +70°C operating temperature range.
All versions available in both leaded and lead(Pb)-free packaging. Specify lead(Pb)-free by adding the “+” symbol at the end of the
part number when ordering.
*EP = Exposed pad.
________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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MAX9972
General Description
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
VDD to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +9.4V
VSS to GND..........................................................-6.25V to +0.3V
VDD to VSS ........................................................................+15.7V
VL to GND.................................................................-0.3V to +5V
VDD to GND ...........................................................-0.3V to +9.4V
DHV_, DTV_, DLV_, DATA_, RCV_, LDV_,
DUT_ to GND ...........................................................VSS to VDD
CHV_, CLV_, CMPH_, CMPL_, COMPHI,
COMPLO to GND.....................................................VSS to VDD
FORCE_, SENSE_, PMU_ to GND ..............................VSS to VDD
LD, DIN, SCLK, CS to GND......................................-0.3V to +5V
DUT_, CMPH_, CMPL_ Short-Circuit Duration ...........Continuous
DHV_, DLV_, DTV_ to Each Other ..............................VSS to VDD
CHV_, CLV_ to DUT_ ..................................................VSS to VDD
DOUT to GND...........................................................-0.3V to +5V
TEMP Short-Circuit Duration ......................................Continuous
FORCE_ Path Switch Current..............................................50mA
SENSE_ Path Switch Current .............................................1.5mA
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +70°C)
80-Pin TQFP-EP (derate 35.7mW/°C above +70°C) ....2857mW
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature ......................................................+150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
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.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VDD = +8V, VSS = -5V, VL = +3V, VCOMPHI = +1V, VCOMPLO = 0V, VLDV_ = 0V, LOAD EN LOW = LOAD EN HIGH = 0, TJ = +75°C.
All temperature coefficients measured at TJ = +50°C to +100°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
+5.2
V
DRIVER (all specifications apply when DUT_ = DHV_, DUT_ = DTV_, or DUT_ = DLV_)
DC CHARACTERISTICS
Voltage Range
-2.2
Gain
Measured at 0 and 3V
A grade
0.995
B grade
0.95
Gain Temperature Coefficient
VDHV_ = 2V, VDLV_ = 0V,
VDTV_ = 1V
A grade
±10
±100
PSRR
Maximum DC Drive Current
IDUT_
VDD, VSS independently varied over full
range
±40
DC Output Resistance
IDUT_ = ±10mA (Note 2)
DC Output Resistance Variation
IDUT_ = -40mA to +40mA
48.5
49.5
18
mV/V
±90
mA
50.5
2.5
5
DLV to DHV and DTV:
VDHV_ = VDTV_ = +1.5V,
VDLV_ = -2.2V, +5.2V
5
DTV to DHV and DLV:
VDHV_ = VDLV_ = +1.5V,
VDTV_ = -2.2V, +5.2V
5
0 to 3V (Note 3)
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mV
μV/°C
DHV to DLV and DTV:
VDLV_ = VDTV_ = +1.5V,
VDHV_ = -2.2V, +5.2V
Full range (Note 4)
V/V
ppm/°C
±250
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
2
1.05
B grade
Offset Temperature Coefficient
Linearity Error
1.005
50
Offset
DC Crosstalk
1
mV
±5
mV
±15
mV
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
(VDD = +8V, VSS = -5V, VL = +3V, VCOMPHI = +1V, VCOMPLO = 0V, VLDV_ = 0V, LOAD EN LOW = LOAD EN HIGH = 0, TJ = +75°C.
All temperature coefficients measured at TJ = +50°C to +100°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
AC CHARACTERISTICS (Note 5)
Dynamic Output Current
(Note 1)
Drive-Mode Overshoot,
Undershoot, and Preshoot
200mV to 4VP-P swing (Note 6)
Term-Mode Spike
High-Impedance-Mode Spike
40
mA
5%
+10
VDHV_ = VDTV_ = 1V, VDLV_ = 0V
25
VDLV_ = VDTV_ = 0V, VDHV_ = 1V
25
VDLV_ = -1V, VDHV_ = 0V
25
VDLV_ = 0V, VDHV_ = 1V
25
mV
mV
mV
Prop Delay, Data to Output
2
ns
Prop-Delay Temperature
Coefficient
10
ps/°C
Prop-Delay Match, tLH vs. tHL
30
ps
150
ps
Prop-Delay Skew, Drivers Within
Package
3VP-P, 40MHz,
PW = 4ns to 21ns
20
1VP-P, 40MHz,
PW = 2.5ns to 23.5ns
90
Prop-Delay Change vs.
Common-Mode Voltage
1VP-P, VDLV_ = 0 to 3V, relative to delay at
VDLV_ = 1V
80
ps
Prop Delay, Data to High
Impedance
VDHV_ = +1.5V, VDLV_ = -1.5V, both
directions
1.8
ns
Prop Delay, Data to Term
VDHV_ = +1.5V, VDLV_ = -1.5V, VDTV_ = 0V,
both directions
1.6
ns
Minimum Voltage Swing
(Note 7)
25
mV
VDHV_ = 0.2V, VDLV_ = 0V, 20% to 80%
0.7
Prop-Delay Change vs. Pulse
Width
Relative to
12.5ns pulse
ps
VDHV_ = 1V, VDLV_ = 0V, 20% to 80%
VDHV_ = 3V, VDLV_ = 0V, 10% to 90%
Rise/Fall Time
Rise/Fall-Time Matching
Minimum Pulse Width (Note 8)
0.7
1.5
2.0
VDHV_ = 4V, VDLV_ = 0V,
RL = 500, 10% to 90%
2.6
VDHV_ = 5V, VDLV_ = 0V,
RL = 500, 10% to 90%
3.4
VDHV_ = 1V to 5V
±5
200mV, VDHV_ = 0.2V, VDLV_ = 0V
1.8
1V, VDHV_ = 1V, VDLV_ = 0V
2.4
3V, VDHV_ = 3V, VDLV_ = 0V
3.3
2.5
ns
%
ns
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MAX9972
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = +8V, VSS = -5V, VL = +3V, VCOMPHI = +1V, VCOMPLO = 0V, VLDV_ = 0V, LOAD EN LOW = LOAD EN HIGH = 0, TJ = +75°C.
All temperature coefficients measured at TJ = +50°C to +100°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
Differential Input Voltage
VDUT_ - VCHV_, VDUT_ - VCLV_
Hysteresis
VCHV_ = VCLV_ = 1.5V
Input Offset Voltage
VDUT_ = 1.5V (VCOMPHI = 0.8V,
VCOMPLO = 0.2V)
TYP
MAX
UNITS
-2.2
+5.2
V
-7.4
+7.4
V
COMPARATOR (Note 9)
DC CHARACTERISTICS (driver in high-impedance mode)
Input Voltage Range
8
±10
B grade
±100
Input Offset Temperature
Coefficient
Common-Mode Rejection Ratio
25
CMRR
VDUT_ = 0 and 3V
dB
±5
VDUT_ = -2.2V, +5.2V
PSRR
mV
μV/°C
60
VDUT_ = 1.5V
Linearity Error (Note 10)
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
mV
A grade
±10
VDUT_ = 1.5V, supplies independently
varied over full range
5
mV
mV/V
AC CHARACTERISTICS (Note 11)
Equivalent Input Bandwidth
Terminated (Note 12)
500
High impedance (Note 13)
300
Propagation Delay
Prop-Delay Temperature
Coefficient
Prop-Delay Match, tLH to tHL
Prop-Delay Skew, Comparators
Within Package
Prop-Delay Dispersions vs.
Common-Mode Voltage
(Note 14)
Same edges (LH and HL)
MHz
3.9
ns
4
ps/°C
120
ps
200
ps
0 to 4.9V
20
-1.9V to +4.9V
30
ps
Prop-Delay Dispersions vs.
Overdrive
VCHV_ = VCLV_ = 0.1V to 0.9V,
VDUT_ = 1VP-P, tR = tF = 500ps, 10% to
90% relative to timing at 50% point
220
ps
Prop-Delay Dispersions vs.
Pulse Width
2ns to 23ns pulse width, relative to 12.5ns
pulse width
±60
ps
Prop-Delay Dispersions vs.
Slew Rate
0.5V/ns to 2V/ns
50
ps
4
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Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
(VDD = +8V, VSS = -5V, VL = +3V, VCOMPHI = +1V, VCOMPLO = 0V, VLDV_ = 0V, LOAD EN LOW = LOAD EN HIGH = 0, TJ = +75°C.
All temperature coefficients measured at TJ = +50°C to +100°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
+3.6
V
LOGIC OUTPUTS
Reference Voltages COMPHI and
COMPLO
(Note 15)
Output High Voltage Offset
IOUT = 0mA, relative to COMPHI at
VCOMPHI = 1V
±50
mV
Output Low Voltage Offset
IOUT = 0mA, relative to COMPLO at
VCOMPLO = 0V
±50
mV
Output Resistance
ICHV_ = ICLV_ = ±10mA
0
40
Current Limit
20% to 80%, VCHV_ = 1VP-P,
load = T-line, 50Ω, > 1ns
Rise/Fall Time
50
60
Ω
25
mA
0.7
ns
PASSIVE LOAD
DC CHARACTERISTICS (RDUT_ ≥ 10MΩ)
LDV_ Voltage Range
-2.2
+5.2
V
Gain
0.99
1.01
V/V
Gain Temperature Coefficient
0.02
Offset
%/°C
±100
Offset Temperature Coefficient
Power-Supply Rejection Ratio
PSRR
mV/°C
10
mV/V
A grade
7.125
7.5
7.875
B grade
4.200
6.0
7.875
A grade
1.90
2.0
2.10
B grade
1.05
1.5
2.10
Output Resistance
Tolerance—High Value
IDUT_ = ±0.2mA,
VLDV_ = 1.5V
Output Resistance
Tolerance—Low Value
IDUT_ = ±0.1mA,
VLDV_ = 1.5V
Switch Resistance Variation
Relative to 1.5V
Maximum Output Current
(Note 16)
VLDV_ = -2V, VDUT_ = +5V
±4
VLDV_ = +5V, VDUT_ = -2V
±4
Linearity Error, Full Range
mV
0.02
0 to 3V
±10
Full range
±30
Measured at -2.2V, +1.5V, and +5.2V
(Note 16)
kΩ
kΩ
%
mA
±25
mV
AC CHARACTERISTICS
Settling Time, LDV_ to Output
VLDV_ = -2V to +5V step, RDUT_ = 100kΩ
(Note 17)
0.5
µs
Output Transient Response
VLDV_ = +1.5V, VDUT_ = -2V to +5V square
wave at 1MHz, RDUT_ = 50Ω
20
ns
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MAX9972
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = +8V, VSS = -5V, VL = +3V, VCOMPHI = +1V, VCOMPLO = 0V, VLDV_ = 0V, LOAD EN LOW = LOAD EN HIGH = 0, TJ = +75°C.
All temperature coefficients measured at TJ = +50°C to +100°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
PMU SWITCHES (FORCE_, SENSE_, PMU_)
Voltage Range
Force Switch Resistance
Force Switch Compliance
Force Switch Resistance
Variation (Note 18)
-2.2
VFORCE_ = 1.5V, IPMU_ = ±10mA
VPMU_ = 6.2V, VFORCE_ set to make
IFORCE_ = 30mA
25
VPMU_ = -3.2V, VFORCE_ set to make
IFORCE_ = -30mA
25
0 to 3V
±10
±30
700
Sense Switch Resistance
Variation
Relative to 1.3V, full range
PMU_ Capacitance
Force-and-sense switches open
V
40
Ω
mA
Full range
Sense Switch Resistance
+5.2
1000
%
1300
Ω
±30
%
5
pF
FORCE_ Capacitance
5
pF
SENSE_ Capacitance
0.2
pF
FORCE_ External Capacitance
Allowable external capacitance
2
nF
SENSE_ External Capacitance
Allowable external capacitance
1
nF
FORCE_ and SENSE_ Switching
Speed
Connect or disconnect
10
µs
PMU_ Leakage
FORCE EN_ = SENSE EN_ = 0,
VFORCE_ = VSENSE_ = -2.2V to +5.2V
±0.5
±5
nA
2
µA
±20
nA
TOTAL FUNCTION
DUT_
Leakage, High-Impedance Mode
Load switches open,
VDUT_ = +5.2V,
VCLV_ = VCHV_ = -2.2V,
VDUT_ = -2.2V,
VCLV_ = VCHV_ = +5.2V, full range
Leakage, Low-Leakage Mode
Full range
±1
Low-Leakage Recovery Time
(Note 19)
10
Term mode
2
High-impedance mode
5
Combined Capacitance
µs
pF
Load Resistance
(Note 20)
1
GΩ
Load Capacitance
(Note 20)
12
nF
6
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Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
(VDD = +8V, VSS = -5V, VL = +3V, VCOMPHI = +1V, VCOMPLO = 0V, VLDV_ = 0V, LOAD EN LOW = LOAD EN HIGH = 0, TJ = +75°C.
All temperature coefficients measured at TJ = +50°C to +100°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
±100
µA
VOLTAGE REFERENCE INPUTS (DHV_, DTV_, DLV_, DATA_, RCV_, CHV_, CLV_, LDV_, COMPHI, COMPLO)
Input Bias Current
Input Bias Current Temperature
Coefficient
Settling to Output
0.1% of full-scale step
±200
nA/°C
10
µs
DIGITAL INPUTS (DATA_, RCV_, LD, DIN, SCLK, CS)
Input High Voltage
(Note 21)
VL / 2 +
0.2
+3.6
V
Input Low Voltage
(Note 21)
-0.3
VL / 2 0.2
V
100
µA
VL
V
Input Bias Current
SERIAL DATA OUTPUT (DOUT)
IOH = -1mA
VL
- 0.4
Output Low Voltage
IOL = 1mA
0
Output Rise and Fall Time
CL = 10pF
SCLK to DOUT Delay
CL = 10pF
Output High Voltage
+0.4
1.1
tDH
V
ns
tSCLK tDS
- 2ns
ns
50
MHz
SERIAL-INTERFACE TIMING (Note 22)
SCLK Frequency
SCLK Pulse-Width High
SCLK Pulse-Width Low
tCH
10
ns
ns
tCL
10
CS Low to SCLK High Setup
tCSS0
3.5
ns
SCLK High to CS Low Hold
tCSH0
0
ns
CS High to SCLK High Setup
tCSS1
3.5
ns
SCLK High to CS High Hold
tCSH1
15
ns
DIN to SCLK High Setup
tDS
3.5
ns
DIN to SCLK High Hold
tDH
1
ns
CS High to LOAD Low Setup
tCLL
6
ns
LD Low Hold Time
tLDW
5
ns
LD High to Any Activity
VL Rising to CS Low
0
Power-on delay
ns
2
µs
TEMP SENSOR
Nominal Voltage
3.00
V
Temperature Coefficient
TJ = +27°C
+10
mV/°C
Output Resistance
500
Ω
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MAX9972
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VDD = +8V, VSS = -5V, VL = +3V, VCOMPHI = +1V, VCOMPLO = 0V, VLDV_ = 0V, LOAD EN LOW = LOAD EN HIGH = 0, TJ = +75°C.
All temperature coefficients measured at TJ = +50°C to +100°C, unless otherwise noted.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
TYP
MAX
UNITS
POWER SUPPLIES
Positive Supply Voltage
VDD
(Note 23)
7.6
8
8.4
V
Negative Supply Voltage
VSS
(Note 23)
-5.25
-5
-4.75
V
Logic Supply Voltage
VL
Positive Supply Current
IDD
fOUT = 0MHz
Negative Supply Current
ISS
fOUT = 0MHz
Logic Supply Current
IL
2.3
97
120
mA
0.30
mA
1.5
W
1.3
Operating Power Dissipation
fOUT = 100Mbps (Note 24)
1.4
Note 6:
Note 7:
Note 8:
Note 9:
Note 10:
Note 11:
Note 12:
Note 13:
Note 14:
Note 15:
Note 16:
Note 17:
Note 18:
Note 19:
Note 20:
Note 21:
Note 22:
Note 23:
Note 24:
8
mA
99
fOUT = 0MHz
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
Note 5:
V
120
0.15
Static Power Dissipation
Note 1:
3.6
W
All minimum and maximum specifications are 100% production tested except driver dynamic output current, which is
guaranteed by design. All specifications are with DUT_ and PMU_ electrically isolated, unless otherwise noted.
Nominal target value is 49.5Ω. Contact factory for alternate trim selections within the 45Ω to 55Ω range.
Measured at 1.5V, relative to a straight line through 0 and 3V.
Measured at end points, relative to a straight line through 0 and 3V.
DUT_ is terminated with 50Ω to ground, VDHV_ = 3V, VDLV_ = 0, VDTV_ = 1.5V, unless otherwise specified. DATA_ and
RCV_ logic levels are VHIGH = 2V, VLOW = 1V.
Undershoot is any reflection of the signal back towards its starting voltage after it has reached 90% of its swing. Preshoot
is any aberration in the signal before it reaches 10% of its swing.
At the minimum voltage swing, undershoot is less than 20%. DHV_ and DLV_ references are adjusted to result in the
specified swing.
At this pulse width, the output reaches at least 90% of its nominal (DC) amplitude. The pulse width is measured at DATA_.
With the exception of offset and gain/CMRR tests, reference input values are calibrated for offset and gain.
Relative to a straight line through 0 and 3V.
Unless otherwise noted, all propagation delays are measured at 40MHz, VDUT_ = 0 to 1V, VCHV_ = VCLV_ = +0.5V, tR = tF
= 500ps, ZS = 50Ω, driver in term mode with VDTV_ = +0.5V. Comparator outputs are terminated with 50Ω to GND.
Measured from VDUT_ crossing calibrated CHV_/CLV_ threshold to midpoint of nominal comparator output swing.
Terminated is defined as driver in drive mode and set to zero volts.
High impedance is defined as driver in high-impedance mode.
VDUT_ = 200mVP-P. Propagation delay is compared to a reference time at 1.5V.
The comparator meets all its timing specifications with the specified output conditions when the output current is less than
15mA, VCOMPHI > VCOMPLO, and VCOMPHI - VCOMPLO ≤ 1V. Higher voltage swings are valid but AC performance may
degrade.
LOAD EN LOW = LOAD EN HIGH = 1.
Waveform settles to within 5% of final value into load 100kΩ.
IPMU_ = ±2mA at VFORCE_ = -2.2V, +1.5V, and +5.2V. Percent variation relative to value calculated at VFORCE_ = +1.5V.
Time to return to the specified maximum leakage after a 3V, 4V/ns step at DUT_.
Load at end of 2ns transmission line; for stability only, AC performance may be degraded.
The driver meets all of its timing specifications over the specified digital input voltage range.
Timing characteristics with VLOGIC = 3V.
Specifications are simulated and characterized over the full power-supply range. Production tests are performed with
power supplies at typical values.
All channels driven at 3VP-P, load = 2ns, 50Ω transmission line terminated with 3pF.
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Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
MAX9971 toc02
MAX9971 toc01
VDLV_ = 0
RL = 50Ω
VDHV_ = 3V
VDHV_ = 200mV
VDHV_ = 100mV
VDHV_ = 1V
0
0
VDHV_ = 3V
VDHV_ = 1V
0
4.5ns CABLE
t = 2.0ns/div
DRIVER 1VP-P, 150Mbps
SIGNAL RESPONSE
DRIVER 1VP-P, 400Mbps
SIGNAL RESPONSE
DRIVER 3VP-P, 100Mbps
SIGNAL RESPONSE
VDUT_ = 250mV/div
VDUT_ = 100mV/div
VDUT_ = 100mV/div
MAX9971 toc05
MAX9971 toc06
t = 2.0ns/div
MAX9971 toc04
t = 2.0ns/div
VDLV_ = 0
VDHV_ = 1V
RL = 50Ω
0
0
VDLV_ = 0
VDHV_ = 1V
RL = 50Ω
VDLV_ = 0
VDHV_ = 3V
RL = 50Ω
0
t = 2ns/div
t = 1ns/div
t = 2.5ns/div
DRIVER 3VP-P, 250Mbps
SIGNAL RESPONSE
DRIVER DC CURRENT-LIMIT
AND OVERVOLTAGE RESPONSE
DRIVER 3V TRAILING-EDGE
TIMING ERROR vs. PULSE WIDTH
60
POSITIVE PULSE
0
TIMING ERROR (ps)
IDUT_ (mA)
20
0
-20
-40
MAX9971 toc09
VDHV_ = 1.5V
80
50
MAX9971 toc08
MAX9971 toc07
100
40
VDUT_ = 250mV/div
0
VDLV_ = 0
RL = 500Ω
CL = 0.1pF
VDUT_ = 500mV/div
VDHV_ = 500mV
VDUT_ = 300mV/div
VDUT_ = 50mV/div
VDLV_ = 0
RL = 50Ω
DRIVER LARGESIGNAL RESPONSE INTO 500Ω
DRIVER LARGESIGNAL RESPONSE
MAX9971 toc03
DRIVER SMALLSIGNAL RESPONSE
-50
-100
-150
NEGATIVE PULSE
-200
-60
VDLV_ = 0
VDHV_ = 3V
RL = 50Ω
-250
-80
-100
t = 1.25ns/div
NORMALIZED AT PW = 12.5ns,
PERIOD = 25ns, VDHV_ = 3V, VDLV_ = 0
-300
-6
-3
0
3
VDUT_ (V)
6
9
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13
PULSE WIDTH (ns)
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9
MAX9972
Typical Operating Characteristics
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
DRIVER TIME DELAY
vs. COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE
VDUT_ = 200mV/div
VDUT_ = 200mV/div
-20
DLV_ TO DTV_
DLV_ TO HIGH IMPEDANCE
0
NORMALIZED AT VCM = 1.5V
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
3.0
DRIVER LINEARITY ERROR
vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE
DUT_ = DHV_
VDLV_ = 1.5V
VDTV_ = 1.5V
2.0
1.0
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.0
DRIVER LINEARITY ERROR
vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE
DRIVER LINEARITY ERROR
vs. OUTPUT VOLTAGE
DUT_ = DLV_
VDHV_ = 1.5V
VDTV_ = 1.5V
2.0
1.5
LINEARITY ERROR (mV)
1.5
t = 2ns/div
2.5
MAX9971 toc13
2.5
t = 2ns/div
2.5
1.0
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
-0.5
-1.0
-1.5
-1.5
-1.5
-2.0
-2.0
-2.0
-2.5
-2.5
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
VDUT_ (V)
VDUT_ (V)
VDUT_ (V)
CROSSTALK, DUT_ DRIVEN BY
DHV_ WITH DLV_ VARIED
CROSSTALK, DUT_ DRIVEN BY
DHV_ WITH DTV_ VARIED
CROSSTALK, DUT_ DRIVEN BY
DLV_ WITH DHV_ VARIED
60
20
0
-20
VDHV_ = 3V
VDLV_ = 0
60
VDUT_ ERROR (μV)
40
80
100
40
20
0
-20
60
20
0
-20
-40
-40
-60
-60
-60
-80
-80
NORMALIZED AT VDLV_ = 0
-80
NORMALIZED AT VDTV_ = 1.5V
-100
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
0.5
1.5
VDLV_ (V)
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
5.5
40
-40
-100
VDTV_ = 1.5V
VDLV_ = 0
80
VDUT_ ERROR (μV)
VDHV_ = 3V
VDTV_ = 1.5V
MAX9971 toc17
100
MAX9971 toc16
100
80
-2.5
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
5.5
DUT_ = DHV_
VDLV_ = 1.5V
VDHV_ = 1.5V
2.0
LINEARITY ERROR (mV)
0
RL = 50Ω
RL = 50Ω
-60
MAX9971 toc14
-40
LINEARITY ERROR (mV)
0
MAX9971 toc15
0
MAX9971 toc18
FALLING EDGE
20
10
MAX9971 toc12
MAX9971 toc11
DHV_ TO DTV_
DHV_ TO HIGH IMPEDANCE
40
TIME DELAY (ps)
MAX9971 toc10
RISING EDGE
60
DRIVE-TO-HIGH-IMPEDANCE
TRANSITION
DRIVE-TO-TERM
TRANSITION
80
VDUT_ ERROR (μV)
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
NORMALIZED AT VDHV_ = 3V
-100
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
0.5
1.5
VDTV_ (V)
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
VDHV_ (V)
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3.5
4.5
5.5
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
60
20
0
-20
40
20
0
-20
60
20
0
-20
-40
-40
-60
-60
-60
-80
-80
NORMALIZED AT VDTV_ = 1.5V
-80
NORMALIZED AT VDHV_ = 3V
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
NORMALIZED AT VDLV_ = 0
-100
-100
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
5.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
VDHV_ (V)
VDLV_ (V)
DRIVER GAIN vs. TEMPERATURE
DRIVER OFFSET vs. TEMPERATURE
COMPARATOR RESPONSE TO
0 TO 3V SIGNAL
1.0006
MAX9971 toc23
MAX9971 toc22
5
4
VCHV_ = VCLV_ = 1.5V, RL = 50Ω
VCOMPHI = 1V, VCOMPLO = 0
OFFSET (mV)
1.0002
1.0000
VCMP_ _ = 100mV/div
3
1.0004
5.5
MAX9971 toc24
VDTV_ (V)
1.0008
GAIN (V/V)
40
-40
-100
VDHV_ = 3V
VDTV_ = 1.5V
80
VDUT_ ERROR (μV)
40
VDUT_ ERROR (μV)
VDUT_ ERROR (μV)
60
VDTV_ = +1.5V
VDLV_ = -1.5V
80
100
MAX9971 toc20
VDHV_ = 3V
VDLV_ = 0
80
100
MAX9971 toc19
100
CROSSTALK, DUT_ DRIVEN BY
DTV_ WITH DLV_ VARIED
CROSSTALK, DUT_ DRIVEN BY
DTV_ WITH DHV_ VARIED
MAX9971 toc21
CROSSTALK, DUT_ DRIVEN BY
DLV_ WITH DTV_ VARIED
2
1
0
-1
0.9998
-2
NORMALIZED AT TJ = +85°C
NORMALIZED AT TJ = +85°C
-3
70
80
90
100
80
90
100
COMPARATOR WAVEFORM TRACKING
400
MAX9971 toc25
300
TIMING VARIATION (ps)
0.10
0.05
OFFSET (mV)
70
COMPARATOR OFFSET
vs. COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE
0.15
0
-0.05
-0.10
-0.15
-0.20
-0.30
60
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.20
-0.25
50
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VDUT_ FALLING
COMPARATOR TIMING VARIATION
vs. PULSE WIDTH
VDUT_ RISING
200
100
0
-100
-200
NORMALIZED AT VCM = 1.5V
OTHER COMPARATOR REFERENCE = -2.5V
NORMALIZED AT 50% REFERENCE
VDUT_ = 0 TO 1V PULSE
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
COMMON-MODE VOLTAGE (V)
4.5
5.5
30
10
-10
-30
-50
-70
-90
-130
-400
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
50
-110
-300
-0.35
t = 2.0ns/div
MAX9971 toc27
60
MAX9971 toc26
50
TRAILING-EDGE ERROR (ps)
0.9996
NORMALIZED AT PW = 10ns
-150
0
20
40
60
REFERENCE LEVEL (%)
80
100
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
PULSE WIDTH (ns)
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11
MAX9972
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
COMPARATOR TIMING VARIATION
vs. INPUT SLEW RATE
VDUT_ RISING
0
-10
-20
-30
MAX9971 toc30
INPUT SLEW RATE = 6V/ns
TERM MODE, VDTV_ = 0 TO 1V
100
50
0
OFFSET (μV)
VDUT_ FALLING
150
MAX9971 toc29
MAX9971 toc28
50
40
30
20
10
COMPARATOR OFFSET
vs. TEMPERATURE
COMPARATOR RESPONSE
vs. HIGH SLEW-RATE OVERDRIVE
VCOMP_ _ = 200mV/div
TIMING VARIATION (ps)
60
-50
-100
-150
-200
-250
-300
-40
NORMALIZED AT SR = 2V/ns
VCOMPHI = 1V, VCOMPLO = 0, RL = 50Ω
-50
-60
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
-350
VCOMPHI = 1V, VCOMPLO = 0, RCOMP_ = 50Ω
NORMALIZED AT TJ = +75°C
-400
4.5
5.0
50
t = 2ns/div
60
SLEW RATE (V/ns)
70
80
100
90
TEMPERATURE (°C)
0.1
0
-0.1
IDUT_ (μA)
0μA
0μA
MAX9971 toc33
MAX9971 toc32
0.2
10μA
IDUT_ = 2μA/div
IDUT_ = 2μA/div
10μA
HIGH-IMPEDANCE LEAKAGE AT DUT_
vs. DUT_ VOLTAGE
LOW LEAKAGE TO DRIVE 1V TRANSITION
MAX9971 toc31
DRIVE 1V TO LOW-LEAKAGE TRANSITION
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
-0.6
-0.7
-0.8
t = 2.5μs/div
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5 0.5
t = 100ns/div
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
VDUT_ (V)
LOW-LEAKAGE CURRENT
vs. DUT_VOLTAGE
107
MAX9971 toc36
1.6
-104
MAX9971 toc35
108
MAX9971 toc34
1.7
-105
106
ICC (mA)
1.4
1.3
1.2
-106
105
IEE (mA)
1.5
104
103
1.1
-107
-108
102
1.0
-109
101
0.9
0.8
-110
100
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5 0.5
1.5
VDUT_ (V)
12
IEE SUPPLY CURRENT
vs.TEMPERATURE
ICC SUPPLY CURRENT
vs.TEMPERATURE
1.8
IDUT_ (nA)
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
50
60
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
90
100
50
60
70
80
TEMPERATURE (°C)
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90
100
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
100
80
60
40
7400
0
7100
VDLV_ = +1.5V
60
70
80
90
100
MAX9971 toc39
VDLV_ = -2.2V
VDLV_ = +5.2V
2050
2000
1950
1900
VDLV_ = +1.5V
1850
1800
7000
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
-2.5 -1.5 -0.5
5.5
0.5
1.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
TEMPERATURE (°C)
VOLTAGE (V)
VOLTAGE (V)
PMU_ FORCE_ SWITCH RESISTANCE
vs. FORCE_ CURRENT
PMU_ FORCE_ SWITCH RESISTANCE
vs. FORCE_ CURRENT
PMU_ FORCE_ SWITCH RESISTANCE
vs. FORCE_ CURRENT
SWITCH RESISTANCE (Ω)
39
42
36
33
30
27
24
VPMU_ = 1.5V
45
39
42
SWITCH RESISTANCE (Ω)
VPMU_ = 5.2V
36
33
30
27
24
36
33
30
27
24
21
21
18
18
18
15
15
10 20 30 40 50
FORCE_ CURRENT (mA)
VPMU_ = -2.2V
39
21
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
5.5
MAX9971 toc42
45
MAX9971 toc40
45
MAX9971 toc41
50
SWITCH RESISTANCE (Ω)
7500
7200
DUT_ = DLV_
2150
2100
VDLV_ = +5.2V
7600
20
2200
VDLV_ = -2.2V
7700
7300
-20
DUT_ = DLV_
RESISTANCE (Ω)
7800
RESISTANCE (Ω)
120
7900
MAX9971 toc38
140
OFFSET (μV)
8000
MAX9971 toc37
160
42
PASSIVE LOAD LOW RESISTOR
vs. VOLTAGE
PASSIVE LOAD HIGH RESISTOR
vs. VOLTAGE
PASSIVE LOAD OFFSET
vs. TEMPERATURE
15
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
10 20 30 40 50
FORCE_ CURRENT (mA)
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10 0
10 20 30 40 50
FORCE_ CURRENT (mA)
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13
MAX9972
Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
1
DATA1
2
RCV1
Channel 1 Multiplexer Control Input. Sets channel 1 mode to drive or receive. See Table 1 and Figure 2.
3, 8, 13,
18, 51
GND
Analog Ground
4
CMPH1
Channel 1 High-Side Comparator Output
5
CMPL1
Channel 1 Low-Side Comparator Output
6
DATA2
Channel 2 Multiplexer Control Input. Selects driver 2 input from DHV2 or DLV2 in drive mode. See
Table 1 and Figure 2.
7
RCV2
14
FUNCTION
Channel 1 Multiplexer Control Input. Selects driver 1 input from DHV1 or DLV1 in drive mode. See
Table 1 and Figure 2.
Channel 2 Multiplexer Control Input. Sets channel 2 mode to drive or receive. See Table 1 and Figure 2.
9
CMPH2
Channel 2 High-Side Comparator Output
10
CMPL2
Channel 2 Low-Side Comparator Output
11
CMPL3
Channel 3 Low-Side Comparator Output
12
CMPH3
14
RCV3
15
DATA3
Channel 3 High-Side Comparator Output
Channel 3 Multiplexer Control Input. Sets channel 3 mode to drive or receive. See Table 1 and Figure 2.
Channel 3 Multiplexer Control Input. Selects driver 3 input from DHV3 or DLV3 in drive mode. See
Table 1 and Figure 2.
16
CMPL4
Channel 4 Low-Side Comparator Output
17
CMPH4
Channel 4 High-Side Comparator Output
19
RCV4
Channel 4 Multiplexer Control Input. Sets channel 4 mode to drive or receive. See Table 1 and Figure 2.
Channel 4 Multiplexer Control Input. Selects driver 4 input from DHV4 or DLV4 in drive mode. See
Table 1 and Figure 2.
20
DATA4
21
DHV4
Channel 4 Driver High Voltage Input
22
DLV4
Channel 4 Driver Low Voltage Input
23
DTV4
Channel 4 Driver Termination Voltage Input
24
CHV4
Channel 4 Threshold Voltage Input for High-Side Comparator
25
CLV4
Channel 4 Threshold Voltage Input for Low-Side Comparator
26
DHV3
Channel 3 Driver High Voltage Input
27
DLV3
Channel 3 Driver Low Voltage Input
28
DTV3
Channel 3 Driver Termination Voltage Input
29
CHV3
Channel 3 Threshold Voltage Input for High-Side Comparator
30
CLV3
Channel 3 Threshold Voltage Input for Low-Side Comparator
31
DGND
Digital Ground Connection
32
DOUT
Serial-Interface Data Output
33
LD
Load Input. Latches data from the serial input register to the control register on rising edge.
Transparent when low.
34
DIN
35
SCLK
Serial Clock
Serial-Interface Data Input
36
CS
Chip Select
37
SENSE4
Channel 4 PMU Sense Connection
38
FORCE4
Channel 4 PMU Force Connection
______________________________________________________________________________________
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
PIN
NAME
39
SENSE3
Channel 3 PMU Sense Connection
FUNCTION
40
FORCE3
Channel 3 PMU Force Connection
41
TEMP
Temperature Sensor Output
42, 47, 52,
56, 60
VDD
Positive Power-Supply Input
43
DUT4
Channel 4 Device-Under-Test Connection. Driver, comparator, and load I/O node for channel 4.
44
PMU4
Channel 4 Parametric Measurement Connection. PMU switch I/O node for channel 4.
45, 50, 53,
57
VSS
Negative Power-Supply Input
46
VL
48
DUT3
Channel 3 Device-Under-Test Connection. Driver, comparator, and load I/O node for channel 3.
Logic Power-Supply Input
49
PMU3
Channel 3 Parametric Measurement Connection. PMU switch I/O node for channel 3.
54
PMU2
Channel 2 Parametric Measurement Connection. PMU switch I/O node for channel 2.
55
DUT2
Channel 2 Device-Under-Test Connection. Driver, comparator, and load I/O node for channel 2.
58
PMU1
Channel 1 Parametric Measurement Connection. PMU switch I/O node for channel 1.
59
DUT1
Channel 1 Device-Under-Test Connection. Driver, comparator, and load I/O node for channel 1.
61
FORCE2
Channel 2 PMU Force Connection
62
SENSE2
Channel 2 PMU Sense Connection
63
FORCE1
Channel 1 PMU Force Connection
64
SENSE1
Channel 1 PMU Sense Connection
65
COMPLO
Comparator Output-Low Voltage Reference Input
66
COMPHI
Comparator Output-High Voltage Reference Input
67
LDV4
Channel 4 Load Voltage Input
68
LDV3
Channel 3 Load Voltage Input
69
LDV2
Channel 2 Load Voltage Input
70
LDV1
Channel 1 Load Voltage Input
71
CLV2
Channel 2 Threshold Voltage Input for Low-Side Comparator
72
CHV2
Channel 2 Threshold Voltage Input for High-Side Comparator
73
DTV2
Channel 2 Driver Termination Voltage Input
74
DLV2
Channel 2 Driver Low Voltage Input
75
DHV2
Channel 2 Driver High Voltage Input
76
CLV1
Channel 1 Threshold Voltage Input for Low-Side Comparator
77
CHV1
Channel 1 Threshold Voltage Input for High-Side Comparator
78
DTV1
Channel 1 Driver Termination Voltage Input
79
DLV1
Channel 1 Driver Low Voltage Input
80
DHV1
—
EP
Channel 1 Driver High Voltage Input
Exposed Pad. Leave unconnected or connect to VSS.
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15
MAX9972
Pin Description (continued)
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
ONE OF FOUR IDENTICAL CHANNELS SHOWN
MAX9972
DHV_
50Ω
DTV_
MULTIPLEXER
BUFFER
DUT_
0
LLEAK
DLV_
HIGH IMPEDANCE
DATA_
HIGH-IMPEDANCE
LOGIC
RCV_
TERM
CHV_
CMPH_
CMPL_
SEE
TABLE 3
CLV_
7.5kΩ
LDV_
2.0kΩ
30Ω
LOAD EN
HIGH
0
LOAD EN
LOW
0
FORCE_
FORCE EN
0
PMU_
1kΩ
SENSE_
SENSE EN
COMMON TO ALL FOUR CHANNELS
COMPHI
COMPLO
LD
DOUT
SERIAL
INTERFACE
TERM
VL
LLEAK
VSS
SENSE EN
FORCE EN
LOAD EN LOW
LOAD EN HIGH
Figure 1. Block Diagram
16
TEMP
VDD
CS
SCLK
DIN
0
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GND
DGND
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
The MAX9972 is a four-channel, pin-electronics ICs for
automated test equipment that includes, for each channel, a three-level pin driver, a window comparator, a
passive load, and a Kelvin instrument connection
(Figure 1). All functions feature a -2.2V to +5.2V operating range and the drivers include both high-impedance
and active-termination (3rd-level drive) modes. The
comparators feature programmable output voltages,
allowing optimization for different CMOS interface standards. The loads have selectable output resistance for
optimizing DUT current loading. The Kelvin paths allow
accurate connection of an instrument with ±25mA
source/sink capability. Additionally, the MAX9972 offers
a low-leakage mode that reduces DUT_ leakage current to less than 20nA.
The MAX9972 is available in two grades. The A-grade
devices provide tighter tolerances for driver gains and
offsets, comparator offsets, and load resistor values.
This allows reference levels to be shared across multiple channels in cost-sensitive systems. The B-grade
devices are intended for system designs that incorporate independent reference levels for each channel.
Each of the four channels feature single-ended CMOScompatible inputs, DATA_ and RCV_, for control of the
driver signal path (Figure 2). The MAX9972 modal
operation is programmed through a 3-wire, low-voltage
CMOS-compatible serial interface.
Output Driver
The driver input is a high-speed multiplexer that selects
one of three voltage inputs; DHV_, DLV_, or DTV_. This
switching is controlled by high-speed inputs DATA_ and
RCV_, and mode-control bit TERM (Table 1). DATA_
and RCV_ are single-ended inputs with threshold levels
equal to VL / 2. Each channel’s threshold levels are
independently generated to minimize crosstalk.
DUT_ can be toggled at high speed between the buffer
output and high-impedance mode, or it can be placed
into low-leakage mode (Figure 2, Table 1). High-speed
input RCV_ and mode-control bits TERM and LLEAK
control these modes. In high-impedance mode, the
bias current at DUT_ is less than 2µA over the -2.2V to
+5.2V range, while the node maintains its ability to
track high-speed signals. In low-leakage mode, the
bias current at DUT_ is further reduced to less than
20nA, and signal tracking slows.
The nominal driver output resistance is 50Ω. Custom
resistance values from 45Ω to 51Ω are possible; consult factory for further information.
Table 1. Driver Channel Control Signals
EXTERNAL
CONNECTIONS
INTERNAL
CONTROL BITS
RCV_ DATA_
DRIVER
OUTPUT
DRIVER
MODE
TERM
LLEAK
0
0
X
0
DUT_ = DLV_
Drive
0
1
X
0
DUT_ = DHV_
Drive
1
X
0
0
High
Impedance
Receive
1
X
1
0
DUT_ = DTV_
Receive
X
X
X
1
Low Leak
Low
Leakage
DLV_
DHV_
0
0
BUFFER
1
DTV_
50Ω
0
DUT_
1
LLEAK
DATA_
RCV_
COMPARATORS
AND LOAD
TERM_
HIGH
IMPEDANCE
MAX9972
Figure 2. Multiplexer and Driver Channel
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17
MAX9972
Detailed Description
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
Comparators
The MAX9972 provides two independent high-speed
comparators for each channel. Each comparator has
one input connected internally to DUT_ and the other
input connected to either CHV_ or CLV_ (see Figure 1).
Comparator outputs are a logical result of the input
conditions, as indicated in Table 2.
The comparator output voltages are easily interfaced to a
wide variety of logic standards. Use buffered inputs
COMPHI and COMPLO to set the high and low output
voltages. For correct operation, COMPHI should be
greater than or equal to COMPLO. The comparator 50Ω
output impedance provides source termination (Figure 3).
Passive Load
The MAX9972 channels each feature a passive load
consisting of a buffered input voltage, LDV_, connected
to DUT_ through two resistive paths (Figure 1). Each
path connects to DUT_ individually by a switch controlled through the serial interface. Programming
options include none (load disconnected), either, or
both paths connected. The resistor values vary
depending on the accuracy grade of the device, as
shown in Table 3. The loads facilitate fast open/short
testing in conjunction with the comparator, and pullup
of open-drain DUT_ outputs.
Table 2. Comparator Logic
DUT_ > CHV_
DUT_ > CLV_
CMPH_
CMPL_
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
MAX9972
COMPHI
CHV_
50Ω
CMPH_
DUT_
Parametric Switches
Each of the four MAX9972 channels provides forceand-sense paths for connection of a PMU or other DC
resource to the device-under-test (Figure 1). Each
force-and-sense switch is independently controlled
though the serial interface providing maximum application flexibility. PMU_ and DUT_ are provided on separate pins allowing designs that do not require the
parametric switch feature to avoid the added capacitance of PMU_. It also allows PMU_ to connect to DUT_
either directly or with an impedance-matching network.
Low-Leakage Mode, LLEAK
Asserting LLEAK through the serial port places the
MAX9972 into a very-low-leakage state (see the
Electrical Characteristics table). This mode is convenient for making IDDQ and PMU measurements without
the need for an output disconnect relay. LLEAK control
is independent for each channel.
When DUT_ is driven with a high-speed signal while
LLEAK is asserted, the leakage current momentarily
increases beyond the limits specified for normal operation. The low-leakage recovery specification in the
Electrical Characteristics table indicates device behavior under this condition.
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50Ω
CMPL_
CLV_
COMPLO
Figure 3. Complementary 50Ω Comparator Outputs
Table 3. Passive Load Resistance Values
ACCURACY
GRADE
HIGH RESISTOR
(k)
LOW RESISTOR
(k)
A
7.5
2
B
6
1.5
Temperature Monitor
Each device supplies a single temperature output signal, TEMP, that asserts a nominal 3.43V output voltage
at a +70°C (343K) die temperature. The output voltage
increases proportionately with temperature at a rate of
10mV/°C. The temperature sensor output impedance is
500Ω, typical.
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LO
A
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
TE
RM
UN
US
UN
11
LO
A
DE
NH
ED
ED
US
CH
1
CH
2
3
CH
4
DIN
CH
SCLK
I IG
H
DE
NL
OW
FO
RC
EE
N
SE
NS
EE
N
LL
EA
K
The latches contain the six mode bits for each channel
of the device. The mode bits, in conjunction with external inputs DATA_ and RCV_, manage the features of
each channel. Transfer data asynchronously from the
input registers to the channel registers by forcing LD
low. With LD always low, data transfer on the rising
edge of CS.
1
0
ENABLE
CS
LD
MAX9972
QUAD F/F
QUAD F/F
0–5
8
D
0–5
Q
ENABLE
D
9
6
10
ENABLE
6
D
MODE BITS
CHANNEL 1
0–5
Q
D
11
ENABLE
LOAD
LOAD
QUAD F/F
QUAD F/F
0–5
Q
Q
ENABLE
6
6
LOAD
LOAD
MODE BITS
CHANNEL 2
MODE BITS
CHANNEL 3
MODE BITS
CHANNEL 4
Figure 4. Serial Interface
Table 4. Control Register Bit Functions
BIT STATE
0
1
POWER-UP
STATE
Term Mode Control
High Impedance
Term Mode
0
LLEAK
Assert Low-Leakage Mode
Term Mode
Low Leakage
0
SENSE EN
Enable Sense Switch
Disabled
Enabled
0
Enable Force Switch
Disabled
Enabled
0
BIT
NAME
FUNCTION
0
TERM
1
2
3
FORCE EN
4
LOAD EN LOW
Enable Low Load Resistor
Disabled
Enabled
0
5
LOAD EN HIGH
Enable High Load Resistor
Disabled
Enabled
0
6
—
Unused
X
X
0
7
—
Unused
X
X
0
8
CH1
Update Channel 1 Control Register
Disabled
Enabled
1
9
CH2
Update Channel 2 Control Register
Disabled
Enabled
1
10
CH3
Update Channel 3 Control Register
Disabled
Enabled
1
11
CH4
Update Channel 4 Control Register
Disabled
Enabled
1
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MAX9972
Serial Interface and Device Control
A CMOS-compatible serial interface controls the
MAX9972 modes (Figure 4). Control data flow into a 12bit shift register (LSB first) and are latched when CS is
taken high. Data from the shift register are then loaded
to the per-channel control latches as determined by
bits D8–D11, and indicated in Figure 4 and Table 4.
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
MAX9972
tCH
SCLK
tCSSO
tCL
tCSS1
tCSH1
tCSHO
CS
tDH
tDS
DIN
D0
D1
D2
D3
D4
D9
D10
D11
tCLL
LD
*FIRST BIT SHIFTED IN DURING WORD WRITE.
tLDW
Figure 5. Serial-Interface Timing
Heat Removal
Power Minimization
With adequate airflow, no external heat sinking is needed under most operating conditions. If excess heat
must be dissipated through the exposed pad, solder it
to circuit board copper. The exposed pad must be
either left unconnected, isolated, or connected to VSS.
To minimize power consumption, activate only the
needed channels. Each channel placed in low-leakage
mode saves approximately 240mW.
Chip Information
PROCESS: BiCMOS
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DHV1
DLV1
DTV1
CHV1
CLV1
DHV2
DLV2
DTV2
CHV2
CLV2
LDV1
LDV2
LDV3
LDV4
COMPHI
COMPLO
SENSE1
FORCE1
SENSE2
FORCE2
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
DATA1
1
60
VDD
RCV1
2
59
DUT1
GND
3
58
PMU1
CMPH1
4
57
VSS
CMPL1
5
56
VDD
DATA2
6
55
DUT2
RCV2
7
54
PMU2
GND
8
53
VSS
CMPH2
9
52
VDD
CMPL2
10
51
GND
CMPL3
11
50
VSS
CMPH3
12
49
PMU3
GND
13
48
DUT3
RCV3
14
47
VDD
DATA3
15
46
VL
CMPL4
16
45
VSS
CMPH4
17
44
PMU4
GND 18
43
DUT4
RCV4
19
42
VDD
DATA4
20
41
TEMP
CHV4
CLV4
DHV3
DLV3
DTV3
CHV3
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
FORCE3
DTV4
31
SENSE3
DLV4
30
FORCE4
29
SENSE4
28
CS
27
SCLK
26
DIN
25
LD
24
DOUT
23
DGND
22
CLV3
21
DHV4
MAX9972
TQFP
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PACKAGE CODE
DOCUMENT NO.
80 TQFP-EP
C80E-4
21-0115
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MAX9972
Pin Configuration
MAX9972
Quad, Ultra-Low-Power, 300Mbps ATE
Drivers/Comparators
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
6/06
Initial release
1
6/09
Changed driver offset max value in Electrical Characteristics table and removed all
references to MAX9971
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