General Description
The MAX9178 quad low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) line driver with high-ESD tolerance is ideal for applications requiring high data rates and low power with reduced noise. The MAX9178 is guaranteed to transmit data at speeds up to 400Mbps (200MHz) over controlled impedance of media of approximately 100Ω. The transmission media can be printed circuit (PC) board traces, backplanes, or cables.

Features
♦ Flow-Through Pinout
   Simplifies PC Board Layout
   Reduces Crosstalk
♦ Pin Compatible with DS90LV047A and MAX9123
♦ Guaranteed 400Mbps Data Rate
♦ Single-Ended Inputs Tolerate 1V
   Overshoot/Undershoot
♦ 250ps Maximum Pulse Skew
♦ IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Tolerance on LVDS
   Outputs
♦ Conforms to ANSI TIA/EIA-644 LVDS Standard
♦ Single +3.3V Supply

Applications
   Digital Copiers
   Laser Printers
   Cell Phone Base Stations
   Add/Drop Muxes
   Digital Cross-Connects
   DSLAMs
   Network Switches/Routers
   Backplane Interconnect
   Clock Distribution