MAX9123

The MAX9123 quad low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) differential line driver is ideal for applications requiring high data rates, low power, and low noise. The MAX9123 is guaranteed to transmit data at speeds up to 800Mbps (400MHz) over controlled impedance media of approximately 100. The transmission media may be printed circuit (PC) board traces, backplanes, or cables.

The MAX9123 accepts four LVTTL/LVCMOS input levels and translates them to LVDS output signals. Moreover, the MAX9123 is capable of setting all four outputs to a high-impedance state through two enable inputs, EN and EN, thus dropping the device to an ultra-low-power state of 16mW (typ) during high impedance. The enables are common to all four transmitters. Outputs conform to the ANSI TIA/EIA-644 LVDS standard. Flow-through pinout of MAX9123 simplifies PC board layout and reduces crosstalk by separating the LVTTL/LVCMOS inputs and LVDS outputs.

The MAX9123 operates from a single +3.3V supply and is specified for operation from -40°C to +85°C. It is available in 16-pin TSSOP and SO packages. Refer to the MAX9121/ MAX9122* data sheet for quad LVDS line receivers with integrated termination and flow-through pinout.