MAX9964

19-2977; Rev 1; 1/04 Quad, Low-Power, 500Mbps ATE Driver/Comparator General Description The MAX9963/MAX9964 four-channel, low-power, highspeed pin electronics driver and comparator ICs include, for each channel, a three-level pin driver, a dual comparator, and variable clamps. The driver features a wide voltage range and high-speed operation, includes high-Z and active-termination (3rd-level drive) modes, and is highly linear even at low-voltage swings. The dual comparator provides low dispersion (timing variation) over a wide variety of input conditions. The clamps provide damping of high-speed DUT waveforms when the device is configured as a high-impedance receiver. High-speed, differential control inputs compatible with ECL, LVPECL, LVDS, and GTL levels are provided for each channel. ECL/LVPECL or flexible open-collector outputs are available for the comparators. The A-grade version provides tight matching of gain and offset for the drivers and comparators, allowing reference levels to be shared across multiple channels in cost-sensitive systems. For system designs that incorporate independent reference levels for each channel, the B-grade version is available at reduced cost. Optional internal resistors at the high-speed inputs provide differential termination of LVDS inputs, while optional internal resistors provide the pullup voltage and source termination for open-collector comparator outputs. These features significantly reduce the discrete component count on the cir...