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