MAX3750CEE+

Specialized Overview

The MAX3750CEE+ is a single +3.3V Fibre Channel port bypass IC designed for hot-swapping storage devices in arbitrated loop topologies. It features a high-speed multiplexer and output buffer stage, supporting a data rate of 2.125Gbps with total power consumption of 190mW. The device operates within a temperature range of 0°C to +70°C and utilizes a 16-pin QSOP package. Key electrical characteristics include low jitter of 10ps peak-to-peak, an output signal swing exceeding 1000mVp-p, and 150Ω differential on-chip termination on all inputs.

Specialized Feature Summary

• Includes a high-speed multiplexer and output buffer stage optimized for hot swapping storage devices.
• Features mismatch-tolerant output driver circuitry capable of handling load mismatches from board vias and inductive connectors.
• Integrates 150Ω differential on-chip termination on all inputs and 150Ω on-chip back termination on all output ports.

Specialized Applications

• 2.125Gbps Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop
• Mass Storage Systems
• RAID/JBOD Applications

Specialized Procurement Notes

Verify the component against official Analog Devices or Maxim Integrated datasheets to confirm pinout compatibility and electrical specifications. Ensure the operating environment remains within the specified 0°C to +70°C temperature range. Confirm that the system design accommodates the single +3.3V supply requirement and validates the 16-pin QSOP package dimensions for proper PCB integration.

Specialized Selection Notes

Select this component for applications requiring a dedicated bypass solution for 2.125Gbps Fibre Channel links. The integrated termination simplifies layout compared to discrete solutions. Consider the MAX3751 if a lower 1.0625Gbps data rate is sufficient, as it offers slightly lower power consumption while maintaining similar functional capabilities for arbitrated loop environments.

Specialized Part Context

This part belongs to the MAX3750/MAX3751 family of Fibre Channel port bypass ICs manufactured by Analog Devices (Maxim Integrated). These devices are specifically engineered to facilitate hot-swapping in storage arrays without disrupting the arbitrated loop topology. The family includes variants for different data rates, with the MAX3750 serving as the higher-speed option at 2.125Gbps.

Specialized Replacement Considerations

The MAX3751 is a direct functional alternative within the same family, offering identical architecture but rated for 1.0625Gbps operation. Both share the same 16-pin QSOP package and +3.3V supply requirements. Verify that the specific application data rate does not exceed the MAX3751's 1.0625Gbps limit before substituting.