MAEQ-38902

Two Channel 26GBaud (53Gbps) PAM-4 Linear Equalizer

The MAEQ-38902B is a two-channel, 26.5625GBaud linear PAM4 Equalizer intended to extend the reach of Twinaxial (Twinax) Active Copper Cables. Depending on the Twinax AWG, the equalizer can extend the length supported by providing a signal boost on each channel up to 13dB at Nyquist frequency of 13.26GHz

Product Specifications

Part Number
MAEQ-38902
Description
Two Channel 26GBaud (53Gbps) PAM-4 Linear Equalizer
Max Data Rate (Gbps)
56
Channels(#)
2
Integrated CDR
No
Package Type
MIS

Features

  • Two channel 26.5625GBaud PAM4, fully linear equalizer
  • Extends the reach of passive of a 2m Twinax active copper cables: Up to 4.5m ACC with 25AWG twinax cable
  • Extends the reach of passive of a 2m Twinax active copper cables: Up to 4.0m ACC with 28AWG twinax cable
  • Extends the reach of passive of a 2m Twinax active copper cables: Up to 3.5m ACC with 30AWG twinax cable
  • Extends the reach of passive of a 2m Twinax active copper cables: Up to 3.0m ACC with 32AWG twinax cable
  • Per channel, programmable EQ range of 1dB to 13dB at Nyquist frequency of 13.26GHz.
  • Optional 2-wire digital interface
  • Optimized EQ settings can be stored in the One Time Programmable (OTP) register area
  • Single 3.3V power supply offering low power of 150mW per channel
  • 28GBaud compatible
  • Supports 64b/66b, 128b/130b and 256b/257b encoded data
  • Supported case temperature range -40C to +95C

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MAEQ-38902
Two Channel 26GBaud (53Gbps) PAM-4 Linear Equalizer