19-1789; Rev 2; 1/12 Single/Dual, Ultra-Fast, ECL-OutputComparators with Latch EnableMAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693General DescriptionFeatures The MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693 are ultra-fast ECL o 1.2ns Propagation Delay comparators capable of very short propagation delays. o 100ps Propagation Delay Skew Their design maintains the excellent DC matching char- acteristics normally found only in slower comparators. o 150ps Dispersion The MAX9691/MAX9692/MAX9693 have differential o 0.5ns Latch Setup Time inputs and complementary outputs that are fully com- o 0.5ns Latch-Enable Pulse Width patible with ECL-logic levels. Output current levels are capable of driving 50Ω terminated transmission lines. o Available in µMAX and QSOP Packages The ultra-fast operation makes signal processing possi- o +5V, -5.2V Power Supplies ble at frequencies in excess of 600MHz. The MAX9692/MAX9693 feature a latch-enable (LE) Ordering Information function that allows the comparator to be used in a TEMP sample-hold mode. When LE is ECL high, the compara- PARTPIN-PACKAGERANGE tor functions normally. When LE is driven ECL low, the outputs are forced to an unambiguous ECL-logic state, MAX9691 EUA -40°C to +85°C 8 µMAX dependent on the input conditions at the time of the MAX9691ESA -40°C to +85°C 8 SO latch input transition. If the latch-enable function is not MAX9691EPA -40°C to +85°C 8 PDIP used on either of the two comparators, the appropriate Note: Devices are also available in lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compli- LE input must be connected to ground; the companion ant packages. Specify lead-free by adding a “+” after the part LE input must be connected to a high ECL logic level. number. These devices are available in SO, QSOP, and tiny Ordering Information continued at the end of data sheet. µMAX® packages for added space savings. Selector Guide________________________ApplicationsCOMPARATORSLATCHPIN-PARTPER PACKAGEENABLEPACKAGE High-Speed Line Receivers 8 µMAX, Peak Detectors MAX9691 1 No 8 SO, 8 PDIP Threshold Detectors 10 µMAX, MAX9692 1 Yes High-Speed Triggers 16 SO, 16 PDIP 16 QSOP, MAX9693 2 Yes 16 SO, 16 PDIP µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Pin Configurations appear at end of data sheet. _________________________________________________________ Functional Diagrams NONINVERTING NONINVERTING INPUT INPUT IN+ Q OUT Q OUT INVERTING INVERTING INPUT INPUT IN- Q OUT Q OUT RL RL RL RL RL RL MAX9691 MAX9693 MAX9693 LE LE LE LE VT V LATCH ENABLE T LATCH ENABLE THE OUTPUTS ARE OPEN EMITTERS, REQUIRING EXTERNAL PULLDOWN RESISTORS. THESE RESISTORS MAY BE IN THE RANGE OF 50Ω TO 200Ω CONNECTED TO -2.0V, OR 240Ω TO 2000Ω CONNECTED TO -5.2V. ________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products1For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.