Dual-rate limiting amp for fibre channel line cards
The Maxim Integrated MAX3274UGE is a dual-rate fibre channel limiting amplifier for optical receiver front-ends in Fibre Channel applications. Packaged in a 16-VQFN with exposed pad (4x4 mm), it suits surface-mount assembly on dense line-card PCBs where thermal dissipation through the pad via stitch is expected.
RoHS non-compliant per the listing, so factor that into your material declaration if the assembly house requires RoHS exemption documentation.
16-QFN footprint and thermal design note
Without adequate thermal vias, junction temperature rises quickly under continuous operation at the upper end of the unspecified temperature range — budget for the via stitch in the layout review.
