The MAX9180 is a 400Mbps, low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) repeater, which accepts a single LVDS input and duplicates the signal at a single LVDS output. Its low-jitter, low-noise performance makes it ideal for buffering LVDS signals sent over long distances or noisy environments, such as cables and backplanes. The MAX9180’s tiny size makes it especially suitable for minimizing stub lengths in multidrop backplane applications. The SC70 package (half the size of a SOT23) allows the MAX9180 to be placed close to the connector, thereby minimizing stub lengths and reflections on the bus. The point-to-point connection between the MAX9180 output and the destination IC, such as an FPGA or ASIC, allows the destination IC to be located at greater distances from the bus connector. Ultra-low, 23psP-P added deterministic jitter and 0.6psRMS added random jitter ensure reliable communication in high-speed links that are highly sensitive to timing errors, especially those incorporating clock-and-data recovery, PLLs, serializers, or deserializers. The MAX9180’s switching performance guarantees a 400Mbps data rate, but minimizes radiated noise by guaranteeing 0.5ns minimum output transition time. The MAX9180 has fail-safe circuitry that sets the output high for undriven open, short, or terminated inputs. The MAX9180 operates from a single 3.3V supply and consumes only 10mA over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range. Refer to the MAX9129 data sheet for more information.
The MAX9180 is a 400 Mbps LVDS repeater designed for high‑speed, low‑noise point‑to‑point applications. It accepts a single LVDS input and reproduces the signal at the output, providing ultra‑low jitter (23 ps P‑P deterministic, 0.6 ps RMS random) and a minimum 0.5 ns transition time to minimize radiated noise.
The device operates from a single 3.3 V supply, draws about 10 mA in normal mode, and includes fail‑safe circuitry that forces the output high when inputs are open, shorted, or terminated. It is supplied in a tiny SC70 package, making it suitable for reducing stub lengths on multidrop backplane buses.
| Data Rate | 400 Mbps |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V |
| Supply Current (normal) | 10 mA |
| Package | SC70 (6‑lead) |
| Transition Time (min) | 0.5 ns |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Fail‑Safe Output State | High when inputs undriven, open, shorted or terminated |
It operates from a single 3.3 V supply.
The device guarantees a 400 Mbps data rate.
It consumes about 10 mA while operating.
The fail‑safe circuit forces the output to a high state.