MAX9963 Datasheet, PDF (1/25 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – Quad, Low-Power, 500Mbps ATE Driver/Comparator

19-2977; Rev 1; 1/04
Quad, Low-Power, 500Mbps
ATE Driver/Comparator
General Description
The MAX9963/MAX9964 four-channel, low-power, high-
speed pin electronics driver and comparator ICs
include, for each channel, a three-level pin driver, a dual
comparator, and variable clamps. The driver features a
wide voltage range and high-speed operation, includes
high-Z and active-termination (3rd-level drive) modes,
and is highly linear even at low-voltage swings. The dual
comparator provides low dispersion (timing variation)
over a wide variety of input conditions. The clamps pro-
vide damping of high-speed DUT waveforms when the
device is configured as a high-impedance receiver.
High-speed, differential control inputs compatible with
ECL, LVPECL, LVDS, and GTL levels are provided for
each channel. ECL/LVPECL or flexible open-collector
outputs are available for the comparators.
The A-grade version provides tight matching of gain
and offset for the drivers and comparators, allowing ref-
erence levels to be shared across multiple channels in
cost-sensitive systems. For system designs that incor-
porate independent reference levels for each channel,
the B-grade version is available at reduced cost.
Optional internal resistors at the high-speed inputs pro-
vide differential termination of LVDS inputs, while
optional internal resistors provide the pullup voltage
and source termination for open-collector comparator
outputs. These features significantly reduce the dis-
crete component count on the circuit board.
Low-leakage, slew rate, and tri-state/terminate controls
are operational configurations that are programmed
through a 3-wire, low-voltage, CMOS-compatible serial
interface.
The MAX9963/MAX9964 operating range is -1.5V to
+6.5V, with power dissipation of only 825mW per channel.
These devices are available in a 100-pin, 14mm x
14mm body, 0.5mm pitch TQFP with an exposed 8mm
x 8mm die pad on the top (MAX9963) or bottom
(MAX9964) of the package for efficient heat removal.
The MAX9963/MAX9964 are specified to operate with
an internal die temperature of +70°C to +100°C, and
feature a die temperature monitor output.
Applications
Flash Memory Testers
Commodity DRAM Testers
Low-Cost Mixed-Signal/System-on-Chip Testers
Active Burn-In Systems
Structural Testers
Features
♦ Small Footprint—Four Channels in 0.4in²
♦ Low Power Dissipation: 825mW/Channel (typ)
♦ High Speed: 500Mbps at 3V_P-P
♦ Low Timing Dispersion
♦ Wide -1.5V to +6.5V Operating Range
♦ Active Termination (3rd-Level Drive)
♦ Low-Leakage Mode: 15nA (max)
♦ Integrated Clamps
♦ Interface Easily with Most Logic Families
♦ Digitally Programmable Slew Rate
♦ Internal Logic Termination Resistors
♦ Low Gain and Offset Error
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX9963ADCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963AKCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963AGCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963AHCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963AJCCQ
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963BDCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963BKCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963BGCCQ
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963BHCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9963BJCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EPR
MAX9964ADCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964AKCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964AGCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964AHCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964AJCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964BDCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964BKCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964BGCCQ
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964BHCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
MAX9964BJCCQ*
0°C to +70°C 100 TQFP-EP**
*Future product—contact factory for availability.
**EP = Exposed pad.
Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet.
Selector Guide appears at end of data sheet.
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