The MAX4888B/MAX4888C dual double-pole/doublethrow (2 x DPDT), high-speed passive switches are
ideal for switching two half-lanes of PCI ExpressM (PCIe)
data between two possible destinations. These devices
feature a dual digital control input to switch signal paths.
The MAX4888C is intended for use in systems where
both the input and output are capacitively coupled (e.g.,
SAS, SATA, XAUI, and PCIe) and provides a 10FA (typ)
source current and a 60kI (typ) internal biasing resistor
to GND at the AOUT_ and BOUT_ pins.
The devices are fully specified to operate from a single
+3.3V (typ) power supply. Both devices are available
in an industry-standard 3.5mm x 5.5mm, 28-pin TQFN
package. They operate over the -40NC to +85NC extended temperature range.
Applications
Desktop PCs
Notebook PCs
Servers
Typical Operating Circuit
Features
S Single +3.3V Power-Supply Voltage
S Supports PCIe Gen I, Gen II, and Gen III Data
Rates
S Supports Up To and Including 6.0Gbps SAS/SATA
Signals
S Supports Other High-Speed Interfaces (e.g., XAUI)
S Superior Bandwidth Return Loss
S Small, 3.5mm x 5.5mm, 28-Pin TQFN Package
Ordering Information
PARTTEMP RANGEPIN-PACKAGE
MAX4888BETI+
MAX4888CETI+
-40NC to +85NC
-40NC to +85NC
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
28 TQFN-EP*
28 TQFN-EP*
MAX4888B/MAX4888C
V
CC
AOUTA+
PCIe HOST
SAS HOST
NOTE: CAPACITIVE COUPLING WAS OMITTED TO SIMPLIFY ILLUSTRATION.
AOUTABOUTA+
BOUTA-
MAX4888C
AOUTB+
AOUTBBOUTB+
BOUTB-
GND
PCI Express is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG Corp.
Note 2: Package thermal resistances were obtained using the method described in JEDEC specification JESD51-7, using a four-
MAX4888B/MAX4888C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
layer board. For detailed information on package thermal considerations, refer to www.maxim-ic.com/thermal-tutorial.
Continuous Current (SEL, SELB) .................................... Q10mA
Peak Current (SEL, SELB)
(pulsed at 1ms, 10% duty cycle) ................................ Q10mA
Positive Supply-Voltage Input. Connect V
a 0.1FF ceramic capacitor placed as close as possible to the device. See the Board Layout section.
Control Signal Input. SELB has a 70kI (typ) pullup resistor to VCC. If SELB is not in use, leave
unconnected.
Control Signal Input. SEL has a 70kI (typ) pulldown resistor to GND.
to a 3.0V to 3.6V supply voltage. Bypass VCC to GND with
CC
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Functional Diagram/Truth Table
V
CC
MAX4888B
AOUTA+AIN+
AOUTA-AIN-
AOUTB+
MAX4888B/MAX4888C
AOUTB-
BOUTA+BIN+
MAX4888C
V
CC
AOUTA+AIN+
AOUTA-AIN-
AOUTB+
AOUTB-
BOUTA+BIN+
BOUTA-BIN-
BOUTB+
BOUTB-
SELB
SEL
BOUTA-BIN-
BOUTB+
V
CC
CONTROL
GND
BOUTB-
SEL
0 (DEFAULT)
1
0 (DEFAULT)
1
SELB
0
0
1 (DEFAULT)
1 (DEFAULT)
AIN_, BIN_
TO AOUTA_,
BOUTA_
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
AIN_, BIN_
TO AOUTB_,
BOUTB_
ON
ON
OFF
ON
SELB
SEL
V
CC
CONTROL
GND
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Detailed Description
The MAX4888B high-speed passive switch routes highspeed differential signals such as PCIe, SAS, SATA,
and XAUI from one source to two possible destinations or vice versa. The MAX4888B is ideal for routing
PCIe signals to change the system configuration. The
MAX4888C features a 10FA (typ) source current and
a 60kI (typ) internal biasing resistor to GND at the
AOUTA_, BOUTA_, AOUTB_, and BOUTB_ terminals.
The MAX4888C is ideal for circuits that are capacitively
coupled at both the output and input. These devices are
protocol independent and can be used to switch two different protocol signals over the same physical lane. They
feature dual digital control inputs (SEL, SELB) to switch
signal paths. SEL has a 70kI (typ) pulldown resistor to
GND and SELB has a 70kI (typ) pullup resistor to VCC.
These devices are fully specified to operate from a single
3.0V to 3.6V power supply.
Digital Control Input (SEL, SELB)
The devices provide dual digital control inputs (SEL,
SELB) to select the signal path between the AIN_, BIN_
and AOUTA_, BOUTA_ or AOUTB_, BOUTB_ channels. In most cases SEL is chosen and SELB is unconnected. The truth table for the devices is depicted in the
Functional Diagram/Truth Table. SEL has a 70kI (typ)
pulldown resistor to GND and SELB has a 70kI (typ)
pullup resistor to VCC.
Analog-Signal Levels
The devices accept signals from -0.3V to (VCC - 1.8V).
Signals on the AIN+ and BIN+ channels are routed to
either the AOUTA+, BOUTA+ or AOUTB+, BOUTB+
channels. Signals on the AIN- and BIN- channels are routed to either the AOUTA-, BOUTA- or AOUTB-, BOUTBchannels. The devices are bidirectional switches, allowing AIN_, BIN_ and AOUTA_, BOUTA_, AOUTB_, and
BOUTB_ to be used as either inputs or outputs.
Applications Information
High-Speed Switching
The devices’ primary applications are aimed at sharing
resources. For example, a single lane of PCIe or SAS
can be shared between a single host and two devices.
This could be used for redundancy or to share resources
such as a physical lane or route a lane between one host
and two devices or two hosts and one device.
Board Layout
High-speed switches require proper layout and design
procedures for optimum performance. Keep controlled
impedance PCB traces as short as possible or follow
impedance layouts per the PCIe specification. Ensure
that power-supply bypass capacitors are placed as
close as possible to the device. Multiple bypass capacitors are recommended. Connect all grounds and the
exposed pad to a large ground plane.
Chip Information
PROCESS: CMOS
Package Information
For the latest package outline information and land patterns,
go to www.maxim-ic.com/packages. Note that a “+”, “#”, or
“-” in the package code indicates RoHS status only. Package
drawings may show a different suffix character, but the drawing
pertains to the package regardless of RoHS status.
PACKAGE
TYPE
28 TQFN-EPT283555+1
PACKAGE
CODE
OUTLINE
NO.
21-018490-0123
LAND
PATTERN NO.
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
012/10Initial release—
REVISION
DATE
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DESCRIPTION
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