General Description

The MAX3786 is an AC-coupled, serial-ATA (SATA)-compatible, 1.5Gbps multiplexer/buffer (mux/buffer) IC that provides the capability to switch a single serial data signal between two redundant I/O channels.

Features

♦ < 50psP-P Total Residual Jitter (20in FR-4, EQ and PE On)

♦ Supports SATA OOB Signaling

♦ Loopback of Nonselected Channel

♦ Receive Equalization and Transmit Preemphasis on Controller-Side I/O Channels

♦ 0°C to +85°C Operation

♦ 32-Pin, 5mm ✕ 5mm Thin QFN Package

♦ +3.3V Power Supply

Applications

    1.5Gbps Serial ATA Redundancy