General Description

The MAX4951 dual-channel buffer is designed to re-drive serial-ATA (SATA) I and SATA II signals and is functional up to 6.0Gbps for next-generation data rates. The MAX4951 can be placed near an eSATA connector to overcome board losses and produce an eSATA-compatible signal level.

Features

♦ Single +3.3V (typ) Supply Operation

♦ Supports SATA I (1.5Gbps) and SATA II (3.0Gbps)

♦ Supports up to 6.0Gbps for Next-Generation Applications

♦ Meets SATA I, SATA II Input-/Output-Return Loss Mask

♦ Supports eSATA Levels

♦ Supports SATA Out-of-Band (OOB) Signaling

♦ Internal Input/Output 50Ω Termination Resistors

♦ Inline Signal Traces for Flow-Through Layout

♦ ESD Protection on All Pins: ±5.5kV

♦ Space-Saving, 4mm x 4mm, TQFN Package

Applications

Servers

Desktop Computers

Notebook Computers

Docking Stations

Data Storage/Workstations