ArticCynda
Advanced Member level 1
Hi everyone,
I need to transfer 2 relatively high speed (10 MHz) analog signals (5Vpp) over a cable as flexible as possible. Coaxial cables are too bulky and stiff, so I thought to use a SATA cable + connectors and transfer the signals differentially. I've found the MAX4447 as transmitter (single ended to differential) and MAX4444 as receiver (differential back to single ended). In this application, noise immunity of the signal is super important. Distance: ca. 30 cm.
My question is, is this the best way of doing it? Which solutions would you guys suggest? Would you use the MAX4447/MAX4444 combination, or implement your own differential transceivers with op amps? Or just use a completely different approach?
All ideas and tips welcome!
I need to transfer 2 relatively high speed (10 MHz) analog signals (5Vpp) over a cable as flexible as possible. Coaxial cables are too bulky and stiff, so I thought to use a SATA cable + connectors and transfer the signals differentially. I've found the MAX4447 as transmitter (single ended to differential) and MAX4444 as receiver (differential back to single ended). In this application, noise immunity of the signal is super important. Distance: ca. 30 cm.
My question is, is this the best way of doing it? Which solutions would you guys suggest? Would you use the MAX4447/MAX4444 combination, or implement your own differential transceivers with op amps? Or just use a completely different approach?
All ideas and tips welcome!