MAX3645
Not Recommended for New Designs
The MAX3645 limiting amplifier functions as a data quantizer and is pin compatible with the Mindspeed MC2045-2 and MC2045-2Y postamplifiers. The amplifier...
Datasheet
MAX3645 on Analog.com
MAX3969
Not Recommended for New Designs
The MAX3969 limiting amplifier with PECL data outputs is ideal for low-cost ATM, Fast Ethernet, FDDI and ESCON fiber optic receivers.
The MAX3969 features...
Datasheet
MAX3969 on Analog.com
I am looking for alternatives for the MAX3645 and MAX3969 Limiting Amplifiers (both products are Not Recommended for New Designs)
But I haven't found other products with an input sensitivity comparable to the MAX3645 (500μV with BER = 10^-12) or MAX3969 (slightly worse), all other products are much less sensitive and we really need to work with input levels as low as 0.8mV.
We are not using them in an optical system as intended, therefore the additional functionality (LOS / Squelch function or RSSI indicator on the MAX3969) is not really needed.
Are there plans for a replacement with similar or even better characteristics or could another IC perform the task?
Heyluky315,
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Regards,
Dorant Smith
Heyluky315,
Maxim Integrated products are not supported on EngineerZone at this time. Please visit one of the support sites listed below for assistance with Maxim Integrated products. For more information about the Maxim Integrated acquisition, please visit: https://www.analog.com/en/about-adi/maxim-integrated-acquisition.html
EN - https://maximsupport.microsoftcrmportals.com/en-US/tech-support/
Regards,
Dorant Smith