General Description
The MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 deserialize
three LVDS serial-data inputs into 21 single-ended LVCMOS/LVTTL outputs. A separate parallel-rate LVDS clock
provides the timing for deserialization. The MAX9242/
MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 feature spread-spectrum
capability, allowing the output data and clock frequency
to spread over a specified range to reduce EMI. The single-ended data and clock outputs are programmable for
a frequency spread of ±2%, ±4%, or no spread. The
spread-spectrum function is also available when the
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 operate in nonDC-balanced mode. The modulation rate of the spread is
32kHz for a 33MHz LVDS clock input and scales linearly
with frequency. The single-ended outputs have a separate supply, allowing +1.8V to +5V output logic levels.
The MAX9254 features high output drive current for both
data and clock outputs for faster transition times in the
presence of heavy capacitive loads.
The MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 feature programmable DC balance, allowing isolation between a
serializer and deserializer using AC-coupling. The
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254 operate with the
MAX9209/MAX9213 serializers and are available with a
rising-edge strobe (MAX9242) or falling-edge strobe
(MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254). The LVDS inputs meet
ISO 10605 ESD specifications with ±30kV Air-Gap
Discharge and ±6kV Contact Discharge ratings.
Applications
Automotive Navigation Systems
Automotive DVD Entertainment Systems
Digital Copiers
Laser Printers
Features
♦ Programmable ±4%, ±2%, or OFF Spread-Spectrum
Output for Reduced EMI
♦ Programmable DC-Balanced or Non-DC-Balanced
Modes
♦ DC Balance Allows AC-Coupling for Wider Input
Common-Mode Voltage Range
♦ Spread Spectrum Operates in DC-Balanced or
Non-DC-Balanced Mode
♦ High Output Drive (MAX9254)
♦ππ/ 4 Deskew by Oversampling
(MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9254)
♦ 16MHz-to-34MHz (DC-Balanced) and 20MHz-to-
40MHz (Non-DC-Balanced) Operation
(MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9254)
♦ 6MHz-to-18MHz (DC-Balanced) and 8MHz-to-20MHz
(Non-DC-Balanced) Operation (MAX9246)
♦ Rising-Edge (MAX9242) or Falling-Edge
(MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254) Output Strobe
♦ High-Impedance Outputs when PWRDWN is Low
Allow Output Busing
♦ Separate Output Supply Allows Interface to +1.8V,
+2.5V, +3.3V, and +5V Logic
♦ LVDS Inputs Meet ISO 10605 ESD Protection at
±30kV Air-Gap Discharge and ±6kV Contact
Discharge
♦ LVDS Inputs Meet IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD
Protection at ±15kV Air-Gap Discharge and ±8kV
Contact Discharge
♦ LVDS Inputs Conform to ANSI TIA/EIA-644 Standard
♦ +3.3V Main Power Supply
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254
21-Bit Deserializers with Programmable
Spread Spectrum and DC Balance
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Maxim Integrated Products
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Ordering Information
19-3954; Rev 4; 7/09
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
Note: All devices are available in lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant
packaging. Specify lead(Pb)-free/RoHS compliant by adding a
+ symbol at the end of the part number when ordering.
Selector Guide
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
Ordering Information continued at end of data sheet.
EVALUATION KIT
AVAILABLE
FREQUENCY RANGE
PART
MAX9242 Rising Yes 20 to 40 16 to 34
MAX9244 Falling Yes 20 to 40 16 to 34
MAX9246 Falling No 8 to 20 6 to 18
MAX9254 Falling Yes 20 to 40 16 to 34
STROBE
EDGE
OVER-
SAMPLING
NON-DC
BALANCE
(MHz)
DC
BALANCE
(MHz)
PART TEMP RANGE PIN-PACKAGE
MAX9242EUM -40°C to +85°C 48 TSSOP
MAX9242EUM/V+ -40°C to +85°C 48 TSSOP
MAX9242GUM -40°C to +105°C 48 TSSOP
MAX9242GUM/V+ -40°C to +105°C 48 TSSOP
MAX9244EUM -40°C to +85°C 48 TSSOP
MAX9244EUM/V+ -40°C to +85°C 48 TSSOP
MAX9244GUM -40°C to +105°C 48 TSSOP
MAX9244GUM/V+ -40°C to +105°C 48 TSSOP
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254
21-Bit Deserializers with Programmable
Spread Spectrum and DC Balance
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.0V to +3.6V, V
CCO
= +3.0V to +5.5V, PWRDWN = high; SSG = high, open, or low; DCB = high or
low, differential input voltage |V
ID
| = 0.05V to 1.2V, input common-mode voltage VCM= |V
ID
/ 2| to 2.4V - |V
ID
/ 2|, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at V
CC
= V
CCO
= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.3V, |VID| = 0.2V, VCM= +1.25V, TA= +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
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.
(All voltages referenced to GND.)
V
CC
, LVDSVCC, PLLVCC.......................................-0.5V to +4.0V
V
CCO
......................................................................-0.5V to +6.0V
RxIN__, RxCLKIN_.................................................-0.5V to +4.0V
PWRDWN ..............................................................-0.5V to +6.0V
SSG, DCB...................................................-0.5V to (V
CC
+ 0.5V)
RxOUT_, RxCLKOUT ...............................-0.5V to (V
CCO
+ 0.5V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
48-Pin TSSOP (derate 16mW/°C above +70°C) ........1282mW
ESD Protection
Human Body Model (R
D
= 1.5kΩ, CS= 100pF)
All Pins to GND .............................................................±2.5kV
IEC 61000-4-2 (R
D
= 330Ω, CS= 150pF)
LVDS Inputs to GND (Air-Gap Discharge).....................±15kV
LVDS Inputs to GND (Contact Discharge).......................±8kV
ISO 10605 (R
D
= 2.0kΩ, CS= 330pF)
LVDS Inputs to GND (Air-Gap Discharge).....................±30kV
LVDS Inputs to GND (Contact Discharge).......................±6kV
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +105°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-65°C to +150°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
POWER SUPPLY
Power-Supply Range
Output-Supply Range V
Worst-Case Supply Current I
,
V
CC
LVDSV
CC
PLLV
CC
CCO
CCW
,
DC-balanced
mode (SSG = low)
CL = 8pF,
worst-case pattern,
= V
V
CC
to 3.6V, Figure 2
(MAX9242,
MAX9244,
MAX9254)
CCO
= 3.0V
Non-DC-balanced
mode (SSG = low)
D C - b al anced m od e
( S SG = hi g h or op en)
N on- D C -b al anced
m ode
( S SG = hi g h or op en)
16MHz 50 68
34MHz 81 108
20MHz 55 73
33MHz 75 97
40MHz 83 110
16MHz 62 85
34MHz 101 135
20MHz 67 91
33MHz 93 123
40MHz 107 134
3.0 3.6 V
1.8 5.5 V
mA
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254
21-Bit Deserializers with Programmable
Spread Spectrum and DC Balance
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DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.0V to +3.6V, V
CCO
= +3.0V to +5.5V, PWRDWN = high; SSG = high, open, or low; DCB = high or
low, differential input voltage |V
ID
| = 0.05V to 1.2V, input common-mode voltage VCM= |V
ID
/ 2| to 2.4V - |V
ID
/ 2|, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at V
CC
= V
CCO
= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.3V, |VID| = 0.2V, VCM= +1.25V, TA= +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Worst-Case Supply Current I
Power-Down Supply Current I
5V-TOLERANT LOGIC INPUT (PWRDWN)
High-Level Input Voltage V
Low-Level Input Voltage V
Input Current I
Input Clamp Voltage V
THREE-LEVEL LOGIC INPUTS (DCB, SSG)
High-Level Input Voltage V
Mid-Level Input Current I
Low-Level Input Voltage V
Input Current I
Input Clamp Voltage V
SINGLE-ENDED OUTPUTS (RxOUT_, RxCLKOUT)
High-Level Output Voltage V
Low-Level Output Voltage V
CCW
CCZ
IH
IL
IN
CL
IH
IM
IL
IN
CL
OH
OL
DC-balanced
mode (SSG = low)
CL = 8pF,
worst-case pattern,
V
= V
CC
to 3.6V, Figure 2
(MAX9246)
PWRDWN = low 50 µA
PWRDWN = high or low level -20 +20 µA
ICL = -18mA -1.5 V
D C B, S S G op en or connected to a d r i ver w i th
outp ut i n hi g h- i m p ed ance state ( N ote 3)
DCB, SSG = high or low level,
PWRDWN = high or low
ICL = -18mA -1.5 V
IOH = -100µA
IOH = -2mA
IOL = 100µA 0.1
IOL = 2mA
CCO
= 3.0V
Non-DC-balanced
mode (SSG = low)
D C -b al anced m od e
( S SG = hi g h or op en)
N on- D C -b al anced
m ode
( S SG = hi g h or op en)
RxCLKOUT (Note 4)
RxOUT_
RxCLKOUT (Note 4) 0.2
RxOUT_
6MHz 29 45
8MHz 33 49
18MHz 48 69
8MHz 33 47
10MHz 37 52
20MHz 52 73
6MHz 37 54
8MHz 41 62
18MHz 65 91
8MHz 41 58
10MHz 46 65
20MHz 66 92
2.0 5.5 V
-0.3 +0.8 V
2.5
-10 +10 µA
-0.3 +0.8 V
-20 +20 µA
V
CCO
- 0.1
V
CCO
- 0.25
V
CCO
- 0.43
V
MAX9254
MAX9254 0.2
CCO
- 0.25
V
CC
0.3
0.26
mA
+
V
V
V
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254
21-Bit Deserializers with Programmable
Spread Spectrum and DC Balance
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AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.0V to +3.6V, V
CCO
= +3.0V to +3.6V, CL= 8pF, PWRDWN = high; SSG = high, open, or low;
DCB = high or low, differential input voltage |V
ID
| = 0.1V to 1.2V, input common-mode voltage VCM= |V
ID
/ 2| to 2.4V - |V
ID
/ 2|, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at V
CC
= V
CCO
= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.3V, |VID| = 0.2V, VCM= +1.25V, TA= +25°C.) (Notes 6, 7, 8)
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.0V to +3.6V, V
CCO
= +3.0V to +5.5V, PWRDWN = high; SSG = high, open, or low; DCB = high or
low, differential input voltage |V
ID
| = 0.05V to 1.2V, input common-mode voltage VCM= |V
ID
/ 2| to 2.4V - |V
ID
/ 2|, unless otherwise
noted. Typical values are at V
CC
= V
CCO
= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.3V, |VID| = 0.2V, VCM= +1.25V, TA= +25°C.) (Notes 1, 2)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
High-Impedance Output Current I
Output Short-Circuit Current
(Note 5)
Output Short-Circuit Current
(MAX9254) (Note 5)
OZ
I
OS
I
OS
LVDS INPUTS (RxIN__, RxCLKIN_)
Differential Input High Threshold V
Differential Input Low Threshold V
Input Current I
Power-Off Input Current I
Input Resistor 1 R
Input Resistor 2 R
IN+
INO+
TH
TL
, I
IN-
, I
INO-VCC
IN1
IN2
PWRDWN = low, V
V
= 3.0V to 3.6V,
CCO
V
= 0V
OUT
V
= 4.5V to 5.5V,
CCO
V
= 0V
OUT
V
= 3.0V to 3.6V,
CCO
V
= 0V
OUT
V
= 4.5V to 5.5V,
CCO
= 0V
V
OUT
= -0.3V to (V
OUT
CCO
RxCLKOUT (Note 4) -10 -40
RxOUT_ -5 -20
RxCLKOUT (Note 4) -28 -75
RxOUT_ -13 -37
RxOUT_
RxCLKOUT (Note 4)
RxOUT_
RxCLKOUT (Note 4)
+ 0.3V) -30 +30 µA
-16 -51
-34 -93
(Note 6) 50 mV
(Note 6) -50 mV
PWRDWN = high or low -25 +25 µA
= V
PWRDWN = high or low,
V
= V
CC
Figure 1
PWRDWN = high or low,
= V
V
CC
Figure 1
= 0V or open -40 +40 µA
CCO
-40°C to +85°C 42 78
= 0V or open,
CCO
-40°C to +105°C 42 85
-40°C to +85°C 246 410
= 0V or open,
CCO
-40°C to +105°C 246 440
mA
mA
kΩ
kΩ
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Output Rise Time CLHT
Output Fall Time CHLT
Output Rise Time (MAX9254) CLHT
Output Fall Time (MAX9254) CHLT
RxIN__ Skew Margin (Note 9) RSKM
0.1 x V
C C O
to 0.9 x V
Fi g ur e 3
0.9 x V
C C O
to 0.1 x V
Fi g ur e 3
0.1 x V
C C O
to 0.9 x V
Fi g ur e 3
0.9 x V
C C O
to 0.1 x V
Fi g ur e 3
DC-balanced mode,
Figure 4
Non-DC-balanced mode,
Figure 4
RxOUT_ 2.9 4.7 6.5
,
C C O
RxCLKOUT 2.0 3.3 4.1
RxOUT_ 2.1 3.0 4.2
,
C C O
RxCLKOUT 1.10 1.94 2.70
,
C C O
RxOUT_ 1.4 2.2 3.3 ns
,
C C O
RxCLKOUT 1.1 1.8 2.8 ns
16MHz 2560 3142
34MHz 900 1386
20MHz 2500 3164
40MHz 960 1371
ns
ns
ps
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254
21-Bit Deserializers with Programmable
Spread Spectrum and DC Balance
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Note 1: Current into a pin is defined as positive. Current out of a pin is defined as negative. All voltages are referenced to ground,
except V
TH
and VTL.
Note 2: Maximum and minimum limits over temperature are guaranteed by design and characterization. Devices are production
tested at T
A
= +25°C.
Note 3: To provide a mid level, leave the input open, or, if driven, put driver in high impedance. High-impedance leakage current
must be less than ±10µA.
Note 4: RxCLKOUT limits are scaled based on RxOUT_ measurements, design, and characterization data.
Note 5: One output shorted at a time. Current out of the pin.
Note 6: V
TH
, VTL, and AC parameters are guaranteed by design and characterization, and are not production tested. Limits are set
at ±6 sigma.
Note 7: C
L
includes probe and test jig capacitance.
Note 8: RCIP is the period of RxCLKIN_. RCOP is the period of RxCLKOUT.
Note 9: RSKM is measured with less than 150ps cycle-to-cycle jitter on RxCLKIN_.
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(VCC= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.0V to +3.6V, V
CCO
= +3.0V to +3.6V, CL= 8pF, PWRDWN = high; SSG = high, open, or low;
DCB = high or low, differential input voltage |V
ID
| = 0.1V to 1.2V, input common-mode voltage VCM= |V
ID
/ 2| to 2.4V - |V
ID
/ 2|, unless
otherwise noted. Typical values are at V
CC
= V
CCO
= LVDSVCC= PLLVCC= +3.3V, |VID| = 0.2V, VCM= +1.25V, TA= +25°C.) (Notes 6, 7, 8)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RxCLKOUT High Time RCOH Figures 5a, 5b
RxCLKOUT Low Time RCOL Figures 5a, 5b
RxOUT_ Setup to RxCLKOUT RSRC Figures 5a, 5b
RxOUT_ Hold from RxCLKOUT RHRC Figures 5a, 5b
RxCLKIN_ to RxCLKOUT Delay RCCD SSG = low, Figures 6a, 6b
Deserializer Phase-LockedLoop Set
Deserializer Power-Down Delay RPDD Figure 8 100 ns
Deserializer Phase-LockedLoop Set from SSG Change
Spread-Spectrum Output
Frequency
Spread-Spectrum Modulation
Frequency
RPLLS Figure 7
RPLLS2 Figure 9
f
RxCLKOUT
f
SSM
0.35 x
RCOP
0.35 x
RCOP
0.3 x
RCOP
0.45 x
RCOP
4.5 +
(RCIP / 2)
M axi m um outp ut
SSG = high,
Figure 10
SSG = open,
Figure 10
SSG = low f
Figure 10
fr eq uency
Minimum output
frequency
M axi m um outp ut
fr eq uency
Minimum output
frequency
f
RxCLKIN_
+ 3.6%
f
RxCLKIN_
- 4.4%
f
RxCLKIN_
+ 1.8%
f
RxCLKIN_
- 2.2%
RxCLKIN_
6.5 +
(RCIP / 2)
f
RxCLKIN_
+ 4.0%
f
RxCLKIN_
- 4.0%
f
RxCLKIN_
+ 2.0%
f
RxCLKIN_
- 2.0%
f
RxCLKIN_
1016
(RCIP / 2)
65,600 x
32,800 x
f
RxCLKIN_
+ 4.4%
f
RxCLKIN_
- 3.6%
f
RxCLKIN_
+ 2.2%
f
RxCLKIN_
- 1.8%
f
RxCLKIN_
/
8.2 +
RCIP
RCIP
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
ns
MHz
Hz
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254
21-Bit Deserializers with Programmable
Spread Spectrum and DC Balance
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Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams
Figure 1. LVDS Input Circuits
Figure 2. Worst-Case Test Pattern
Figure 3. Output Load and Transition Times
Figure 4. LVDS Receiver Input Skew Margin
Figure 5a. Rising-Edge Output Setup/Hold and High/Low Times
V
CC
R
RxIN_ + OR
RxCLKIN+
R
IN1
R
IN1
RxIN_ - OR
RxCLKIN-
FAIL-SAFE
IN2
COMPARATOR
VCC - 0.3V
RxOUT_ OR
RxCLKOUT
RxIN_ + OR
RxCLKIN+
R
IN1
R
IN1
RxIN_ - OR
RxCLKIN-
8pF
RCOP
RxCLKOUT
1.2V
DC-BALANCED MODENON-DC-BALANCED MODE
ODD RxOUT
EVEN RxOUT
90%90%
RxOUT_ OR
RxCLKOUT
10%10%
IDEAL SERIAL BIT TIME
RSKM RSKM
IDEAL
MIN MAX
INTERNAL STROBE
IDEAL
1.3V
1.1V
RCOP
RxCLK OUT
RxOUT_
2.0V
2.0V
0.8V
0.8V 0.8V
CHLTCLHT
2.0V
0.8V
2.0V
2.0V
RCOHRCOL
RHRCRSRC
MAX9242/MAX9244/MAX9246/MAX9254
21-Bit Deserializers with Programmable
Spread Spectrum and DC Balance
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Test Circuits/Timing Diagrams (continued)
Figure 6a. Clock-IN to Clock-OUT Delay (MAX9244/MAX9246/
MAX9254)
Figure 7. Phase-Locked-Loop Set Time
Figure 8. Power-Down Delay
Figure 6b. Clock-IN to Clock-OUT Delay (MAX9242)
Figure 5b. Falling-Edge Output Setup/Hold and High/Low Times
RCOP
RxCLKOUT
RxOUT_
RxCLKIN_
RxCLKOUT
2.0V 2.0V
0.8V 0.8V 0.8V
RCOH RCOL
2.0V
0.8V
+
-
RCIP
VID = 0V
RCCD
1.5V
RHRCRSRC
2.0V
0.8V
RCIP
RxCLKIN_
RxCLKOUT
VID = 0V
RCCD
1.5V
2V
PWRDWN
3V
V
CC
RPLLS
PWRDWN
1.5V
RxCLKIN_
RPDD
RxOUT_
RxCLKOUT
1.5V
HIGH IMPEDANCE
RxCLKIN_
RxCLKOUT
HIGH IMPEDANCE
1.5V