SUNNYVALE, CA—May 13, 2010—Maxim Integrated Products (NASDAQ: MXIM) introduces the MAX3987, a quad 1Gbps to 8.5Gbps signal conditioner for copper interconnects. Each channel can equalize up to 30in of FR4 or 10m of 24AWG cable at its input and output, with data rates up to 8.5Gbps. This versatile device can be used as a receive equalizer, preemphasis driver, or redriver, allowing it to be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a link. Additionally, the MAX3987 features an I²C interface for programming the preemphasis, output swing, and output polarity of each channel; external pins can also be used to globally program these features. Designed as a multiprotocol solution, the MAX3987 facilitates IP reuse by enabling customers to use one design to address multiple markets. It is well suited for 6.25Gbps XAUI, 8.5Gbps Fibre Channel, 6.0Gbps SAS/SATA, and InfiniBand® DDR applications.