General Description
The MAX4890E/MAX4892E meet the needs of high-speed
differential switching. The devices handle the needs of
Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Base-T switching as
well as LVDS and LVPECL switching. The MAX4890E/
MAX4892E provide enhanced ESD protection up to
±15kV, and excellent high-frequency response, making
the devices especially useful for interfaces that must go to
an outside connection.
Both devices provide extremely low capacitance
(CON), as well as low resistance (RON), for low-insertion
loss and very wide bandwidth. In addition to the four
pairs of DPDT switches, the MAX4892E provides LED
switching for laptop computer/docking station use.
The MAX4890E/MAX4892E are pin-for-pin equivalents
to the MAX4890/MAX4892 and can replace these
devices for those applications requiring the enhanced
ESD protection. Both devices are available in spacesaving TQFN packages and operate over the standard
-40°C to +85°C temperature range.
Applications
Notebooks and Docking Stations
Servers and Routers with Ethernet Interfaces
Board-Level Redundancy Protection
SONET/SDH Signal Routing
T3/E3 Redundancy Protection
LVDS and LVPECL Switching
Features
♦ ±15kV ESD Protected Per MIL-STD-883, Method
3015
♦ Single +3.0V to +3.6V Power-Supply Voltage
♦ Low On-Resistance (RON): 4Ω (typ), 6.5Ω (max)
♦ Ultra-Low On-Capacitance (CON): 8pF (typ)
♦ -23dB Return Loss (100MHz)
♦ -3dB Bandwidth: 650MHz
♦ Optimized Pin Out for Easy Transformer and PHY
Interface
♦ Built-In LED Switches for Switching Indicators to
Docking Station (MAX4892E)
♦ Low 450µA (max) Quiescent Current
♦ Bidirectional 8 to 16 Multiplexer/Demultiplexer
♦ Standard Pin Out, Matching the MAX4890 and
MAX4892
♦ Space-Saving Lead-Free Packages
32-Pin, 5mm x 5mm, TQFN Package
36-Pin, 6mm x 6mm, TQFN Package
MAX4890E/MAX4892E
1000 Base-T, ±15kV ESD Protection LAN Switches
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Ordering Information
19-0624; Rev 0; 8/06
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.