MAX4950A (2)
The MAX4950A is available from Analog Devices at Xecor. Designed for improving signal integrity in PCI Express (PCIe) applications, the MAX4950A offers programmable input equalization, output deemphasis, and low latency with a 280ps propagation delay. Available in a space-saving 6.0mm x 6.0mm TQFN package, it is ideal for communications switchers, industrial PCs, servers, storage area networks, and test equipment. Whether used in data centers, industrial automation, or high-performance computing, this series ensures enhanced signal integrity, flexibility, and efficiency for demanding applications. Xecor is an authorized distributor for Analog Devices. Please view our extensive selection of the MAX4950A series below.
| Part Number | Description | Package | Inventory | Add To Bom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX4950ACTX+T | Achieve optimal data flow and signal quality with this robust PCI Express equalizer and redriver module | 36-WFQFN Exposed Pad | 3,823 | |
| MAX4950ACTX+ | Optimize your system's performance with this compact, highly efficient dual-channel equalizer and redriver | TQFN-36 | 6,245 |
Key Featrues
Single +3.3V Supply Operation: The MAX4950A operates on a single +3.3V power supply, simplifying power management and reducing the need for multiple voltage rails. This feature enhances system efficiency and makes the device easier to integrate into existing designs, particularly in power-sensitive applications like industrial PCs and servers.
PCIe Gen I and Gen II Capability: The device supports both PCIe Gen I (2.5GT/s) and Gen II (5.0GT/s) standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of PCIe-based systems. This flexibility allows for seamless integration into both legacy and modern systems, improving signal integrity and performance across various applications, including communications switchers and storage area networks.
Programmable Input Equalization and Output Deemphasis: With three-level programmable input equalization and output deemphasis, the MAX4950A compensates for high-frequency signal losses, ensuring robust signal integrity over longer distances. This feature is particularly beneficial in applications requiring extended cable runs or complex PCB layouts, such as external graphics applications and test equipment.
Low Latency with 280ps Propagation Delay: The device offers very low latency, with a typical propagation delay of just 280ps. This ensures minimal signal delay, which is critical for high-speed data transmission in real-time applications like industrial PCs and servers, where timing and synchronization are paramount.
On-Chip 50Ω Input/Output Terminations: Integrated 50Ω input/output terminations eliminate the need for external termination resistors, reducing component count and board space. This feature simplifies PCB design and improves signal integrity, making the MAX4950A ideal for compact and high-density applications such as computers and communications switchers.
PCIe Gen I and Gen II Capability: The device supports both PCIe Gen I (2.5GT/s) and Gen II (5.0GT/s) standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of PCIe-based systems. This flexibility allows for seamless integration into both legacy and modern systems, improving signal integrity and performance across various applications, including communications switchers and storage area networks.
Programmable Input Equalization and Output Deemphasis: With three-level programmable input equalization and output deemphasis, the MAX4950A compensates for high-frequency signal losses, ensuring robust signal integrity over longer distances. This feature is particularly beneficial in applications requiring extended cable runs or complex PCB layouts, such as external graphics applications and test equipment.
Low Latency with 280ps Propagation Delay: The device offers very low latency, with a typical propagation delay of just 280ps. This ensures minimal signal delay, which is critical for high-speed data transmission in real-time applications like industrial PCs and servers, where timing and synchronization are paramount.
On-Chip 50Ω Input/Output Terminations: Integrated 50Ω input/output terminations eliminate the need for external termination resistors, reducing component count and board space. This feature simplifies PCB design and improves signal integrity, making the MAX4950A ideal for compact and high-density applications such as computers and communications switchers.
Applications
PCIe Signal Integrity Enhancer: The MAX4950A is ideal for improving signal integrity in PCI Express (PCIe) Gen I and Gen II systems. Its programmable input equalization and output deemphasis ensure reliable data transmission over longer runs of stripline, microstrip, or cable, making it suitable for high-speed communication systems, servers, and storage area networks.
Industrial PC Signal Optimizer: The MAX4950A is perfect for industrial PCs requiring robust signal integrity. Its low latency and programmable equalization/deemphasis features ensure accurate data transmission in harsh environments, making it ideal for industrial automation and control systems.
Test Equipment Signal Corrector: The MAX4950A is well-suited for test equipment applications, where precise signal integrity is critical. Its programmable input equalization and output deemphasis compensate for high-frequency losses, ensuring accurate measurements in high-speed testing environments.
External Graphics Signal Booster: The MAX4950A is ideal for external graphics applications, where maintaining signal integrity over extended cable runs is essential. Its dual PCIe equalizer/redriver functionality ensures high-quality data transmission, making it suitable for high-performance graphics and display systems.
Industrial PC Signal Optimizer: The MAX4950A is perfect for industrial PCs requiring robust signal integrity. Its low latency and programmable equalization/deemphasis features ensure accurate data transmission in harsh environments, making it ideal for industrial automation and control systems.
Test Equipment Signal Corrector: The MAX4950A is well-suited for test equipment applications, where precise signal integrity is critical. Its programmable input equalization and output deemphasis compensate for high-frequency losses, ensuring accurate measurements in high-speed testing environments.
External Graphics Signal Booster: The MAX4950A is ideal for external graphics applications, where maintaining signal integrity over extended cable runs is essential. Its dual PCIe equalizer/redriver functionality ensures high-quality data transmission, making it suitable for high-performance graphics and display systems.
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