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Maxim MAX4888/MAX4889 PCI Express Passive Switch Datasheet
The MAX4888 and MAX4889 are high‑speed passive switches that route PCI Express® (PCIe) data between two possible destinations. The MAX4888 provides a 4 × SPDT (quad) configuration for switching two half‑lanes, while the MAX4889 offers an 8 × SPDT (octal) configuration for four half‑lanes. Both devices use a single digital control input (SEL) to select the signal path and are fully specified for operation from a single 1.65 V to 3.6 V supply.
Key features include low on‑resistance (≈0.1 Ω), fast turn‑on/off times (≈90 ns), propagation delay around 50 ps, and operation over a temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C. The devices are supplied in thin‑QFN packages (28‑pin 3.5 × 5.5 mm for MAX4888, 42‑pin 3.5 × 9.0 mm for MAX4889) and are intended for desktop computers, servers, storage area networks, and laptops.
Maxim MAX4888 specifications
| Maximum Data Rate | 2.5 Gbps PCI Express |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage Range | 1.65 V to 3.6 V |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| Package (MAX4888) | 28‑pin TQFN 3.5 mm × 5.5 mm |
| Package (MAX4889) | 42‑pin TQFN 3.5 mm × 9.0 mm |
| Input Logic High Threshold (V IH) | 1.4 V |
| Input Logic Low Threshold (V IL) | 0.5 V |
| Quiescent Current (MAX4889) | 120 µA |
Source: Maxim MAX4888/MAX4889 PCI Express Passive Switch Datasheet
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Questions answered in these manuals
What supply voltage range do the MAX4888 and MAX4889 support?
Both devices operate from a single 1.65 V up to 3.6 V supply voltage.
From: Maxim MAX4888/MAX4889 PCI Express Passive Switch Datasheet
What is the maximum PCI Express data rate of these switches?
They are specified for a maximum data rate of 2.5 Gbps PCI Express (Gen I).
From: Maxim MAX4888/MAX4889 PCI Express Passive Switch Datasheet
What is the supply voltage range for the MAX4888/MAX4889?
The devices operate from a single 1.65 V to 3.6 V power‑supply voltage.
How many pins does the MAX4889 package have?
The MAX4889 is available in a 42‑pin TQFN package.