General Description

The MAX3964 limiting amplifier, with 2mVP-P input sensitivity and PECL data outputs, is ideal for low-cost ATM, FDDI, and Fast Ethernet fiber optic applications.

Features

♦ Single Supply: +3.0V to +5.5V

♦ 2mVP-P Input Sensitivity

♦ 1.2ns Output Edge Speed

♦ Loss-of-Signal Detector with Programmable Threshold

♦ Analog Received-Signal-Strength Indicator

♦ Output Squelch Function

♦ Choice of TTL or PECL LOS Outputs

♦ Compatible with 4B/5B Data Coding

Applications

    125Mbps FDDI Receivers

    155Mbps LAN ATM Receivers

    Fast Ethernet Receivers

    ESCON Receivers

    155Mbps FTTx Receivers