General Description
The MAX2981 powerline communication analog front-
end (AFE) and line-driver IC is a state-of-the-art CMOS
device that delivers high performance at low cost. This
highly integrated design combines an analog-to-digital
converter (ADC), digital-to-analog converter (DAC),
adaptive gain control (AGC), filters, and line driver on a
single chip. The MAX2981 substantially reduces previ-
ously required system components and complies with
the HomePlug
®
1.0 standard.
Combined with Maxim’s integrated PHY/MAC digital
baseband, the device delivers the most flexible and
cost-effective solution. The advanced design of the
MAX2981 allows operation without external control,
enabling simplified connection to a variety of HomePlug
1.0 digital PHY ICs.
The MAX2981 is specified over the -40°C to +105°C
automotive temperature range and is offered in a 64-pin
lead-free LQFP package. The device is qualified to the
AEC-Q100 Rev F automotive standard.
Applications
Local Area Networking (LAN)
Broadband-over-Powerline (BPL)
Remote Monitoring and Control
Energy Management
Industrial Automation
Building Automation
IPTV Distribution
Features
o HomePlug 1.0 Compliant
o Fully Integrated AFE and Line Driver
o Fully Compatible with the MAX2982/MAX2986
o Pin-to-Pin Compatible with the MAX2980
o Seamless Interface to Third-Party PHY ICs
o Fully Integrated, 10-Bit, 50Msps ADC and DAC
o 56dB Adaptive Gain Control
o Line Impedance Drive Capability as Low as 10Ω
o Line-Driver Bypass Mode
o 220mA in Rx Mode and 150mA in Tx Mode at 3.3V
o -40°C to +105°C Operating Temperature Range
o AEC-Q100 Rev F (Automotive) Qualified
o 64-Pin LQFP Package
Integrated Powerline Communication Analog
Front-End Transceiver and Line Driver
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Maxim Integrated Products
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Ordering Information
19-4736; Rev 0; 7/09
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
PART TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX2981GCB/V+
-40°C to +105°C 64 LQFP
HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Powerline
Alliance, Inc.
Typical Operating Circuit appears at end of data sheet.
/V denotes an automotive qualified part.
+
Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant part.
MAX2981
LQFP
AGND 1
+
AVDD 2
PLIP 3
PLIN 4
AGND 5
AVDD 6
CEXT 7
REXT 8
AGND 9
AGND 10
PLOP 11
AVDD 12
AGND 13
PLON 14
AVDD 15
AVDD 16
DAD048
DGND47
DAD146
DAD245
DVDD344
DAD343
DAD442
DVDD341
DGND40
DAD539
DAD638
DVDD337
DAD736
DAD835
DGND34
DAD933
64 63
SWR
62
ENTX
61
AVDD
60
I.C.
59
I.C.
58
AGND
57
AGND
56
AVDD
55
AVDD
54
AGND
53
AGND
52
FREEZE
51
DGND
50
DVDD
49
AGND
17
REGOUT
18
DVDD
19
DGND
20
SDIO
21
SCLK
22
SHRCV
23
ENREAD
24
CS
25
DVDD
26
DGND
27
AGND
28
AVDD
29
DVDD3
30
CLK
31
AGND
32
STBY
MAX2981
RESET
Pin Configuration
MAX2981
Integrated Powerline Communication Analog
Front-End Transceiver and Line Driver
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(V
AVDD
= V
DVDD3
= +3.3V, DVDD = REGOUT, V
AGND
= V
DGND
= V
SHRCV
= 0V, T
A
= -40°C to +105°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
AVDD to AGND .....................................................-0.3V to +3.9V
DVDD3 to DGND ...................................................-0.3V to +3.9V
DVDD to DGND .....................................................-0.3V to +2.8V
AGND to DGND.....................................................-0.3V to +0.3V
All Other Pins..............................................-0.3V to (V
DD
+ 0.3V)
Current into Any Pin........................................................±100mA
Short-Circuit Duration (V
REGOUT
to AGND) ........................10ms
Continuous Power Dissipation (T
A
= +70°C)
64-Pin LQFP (derate 25mW/°C above +70°C)...........2000mW
Operating Temperature Range .........................-40°C to +105°C
Junction Temperature......................................................+150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-40°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) .................................+300°C
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Analog Supply Voltage V
AVDD
3.0 3.6 V
Digital Supply Voltage V
DVDD3
3.0 3.6 V
Digital Supply Voltage V
DVDD
(Note 2) 2.4 V
Receive mode, transmitter disabled, no
signal applied
220
Quiescent Supply Current I
AVDD
Transmit mode, receiver disabled, no signal
and no load applied
150
mA
Standby Supply Current No clock 6 mA
Regulator Output V
REGOUT
2.4 V
Output-Voltage High V
OH
I
SOURCE
= 5mA 2.4 V
Output-Voltage Low V
OL
I
SINK
= 5mA 0.4 V
LOGIC INPUT
Input High Voltage V
IH
2.0 V
Input Low Voltage V
IL
0.8 V
I
IH
V
IH
= V
DVDD
+5
Input Leakage Current
I
IL
V
IL
=
0V -5
µA
ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER (ADC)
Resolution N (Note 3) 10 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity INL 2.3 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity DNL 0.8 LSB
Two-Tone 3rd-Order Distortion IM3
Two tones at 17MHz and 18MHz at input
1V
P-P
differential voltage
-51.5 dBc
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER (DAC)
Resolution N (Note 3) 10 Bits
Integral Nonlinearity INL 0.5 LSB
Differential Nonlinearity DNL 0.4 LSB
Two-Tone 3rd-Order Distortion IM3
Two tones at 17MHz and 18MHz at output
1V
P-P
differential voltage
-54 dBc
CAUTION! ESD SENSITIVE DEVICE
MAX2981
Integrated Powerline Communication Analog
Front-End Transceiver and Line Driver
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (continued)
(V
AVDD
= V
DVDD3
= +3.3V, DVDD = REGOUT, V
AGND
= V
DGND
= V
SHRCV
= 0V, T
A
= -40°C to +105°C, unless otherwise noted.
Typical values are at T
A
= +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER SYMBOL CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
RECEIVER
Common-Mode Voltage 1.6 V
Input Impedance Z
IN
Between PLIP or PLIN and 0V at 12MHz
(Note 3)
875
Two-Tone 3rd-Order Distortion IM3
Two tones at 17MHz and 18MHz at input
1V
P-P
differential voltage
-52 dBc
Receiver Gain Range Rx 56 dB
Lowpass Filter -3dB Corner
Frequency
(Note 3) 23 MHz
Lowpass Filter Ripple (Note 3) 2.6 dB
Highpass Filter -3dB Corner
Frequency
(Note 3) 2.4 MHz
TRANSMITTER
Common-Mode Voltage 1.6 V
Output Impedance Z
OUT
Between PLOP/PLON and 0V at 12.5MHz
(Note 3)
3
Predriver gain = -6dB at 12.5MHz, V
P-P
at
10 single-ended output load
1.4
Output Voltage Swing
Predriver gain = 3dB at 12.5MHz, V
P-P
at
10 single-ended output load
4
V
P-P
Predriver Output Voltage Swing
Line driver in bypass mode, predriver gain
= 3dB; at 50 single-ended output load
1.4 V
P-P
Two-Tone 3rd-Order Distortion IM3 Two tones at 17MHz and 18MHz -50 -35 dBc
Lowpass Filter -3dB Corner
Frequency
(Note 3) 23 MHz
Lowpass Filter Ripple (Note 3) 2.6 dB
Minimum Line Impedance Drive
Capability
Single-ended output 10
Predriver Line Impedance
Capability
Line driver is in bypass mode, single-ended
output
50
TIMING CHARACTERISTICS
CLK Frequency 50 MHz
CLK Fall to ADC Data Output
t
ADCO
2ns
CLK Fall to DAC Data Latch Time t
DACI
3ns
Note 1: Min and max values are guaranteed by design and characterization at T
A
= -40°C and production tested at T
A
= +25°C and
+105°C. Typical values are tested functionally at T
A
= +25°C.
Note 2: Bypass internal 2.4V regulator with 0.1µF capacitor to DGND.
Note 3: Typical values are guaranteed by design at T
A
= +25°C.

MAX2981GCB+

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Analog Front End - AFE AFE Txr for Powerline Comm
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