General Description

The MAX4952B dual-channel redriver is designed to redrive one full lane of SAS or SATA signals up to 6.0Gbps and operates from a single +3.3V supply. The MAX4952B is designed for commercial SAS or SAS/SATA applications, such as servers.

Features

♦ Single +3.3V Supply Operation

♦ Low Power-Down Current (350µA typ) for Power Sensitive Applications

♦ Supports SAS I/II/III P 6.0Gbps

♦ Excellent Return Loss

    Exceeds SAS/SATA Return Loss Mask (Better Than 8dB Up to 3GHz)

♦ Supports SAS/SATA OOB-Level Signaling

    Very Fast Entry and Exit Time of 5ns (Max)

    Programmable SAS/SATA Threshold

♦ Independent Output-Boost Selection

    Two Levels: 0dB, 6dB

♦ On-Chip 50I Input/Output Terminations

♦ In-Line Signal Traces for Flow-Through Layout

♦ Space-Saving, 4.0mm x 4.0mm TQFN Package

♦ ESD Protection on All Pins: ±5.5kV (Human Body Model)

Applications

    Servers

    Data Storage