
DS90CP22M-8 Pin Description
Pin Name # of Pin Input/Output Description
IN+ 2 I Non-inverting LVDS input
IN - 2 I Inverting LVDS input
OUT+ 2 O Non-inverting LVDS Output
OUT - 2 O Inverting LVDS Output
EN 2 I A logic low on the Enable puts the LVDS output into
TRI-STATE and reduces the supply current
SEL 2 I 2:1 mux input select
GND 1 P Ground
V
CC
1 P Power Supply
NC 2 No Connect
Application Information
Modes of Operation:
The DS90CP22M-8 provides three modes of operation. In
the 1:2 splitter mode, the two outputs are copies of the same
single input. This is useful for distribution / fan-out
applications. In the repeater mode, the device operates as a
2 channel LVDS buffer. Repeating the signal restores the
LVDS amplitude, allowing it to drive another media segment.
This allows for isolation of segments or long distance
applications. The switch mode provides a crosspoint
function. This can be used in a system when primary and
redundant paths are supported in fault tolerant applications.
Input fail-safe:
The receiver inputs of the DS90CP22M-8 do not have
internal fail-safe biasing. For point-to-point and multidrop
applications with a single source, fail-safe biasing may not
be required. When the driver is off, the link is in-active. If
fail-safe biasing is required, this can be accomplished with
external high value resistors. The IN+ should be pull to Vcc
with 10kΩand the IN− should be pull to Gnd with 10kΩ. This
provides a slight positive differential bias, and sets a known
HIGH state on the link with a minimum amount of distortion.
Unused LVDS Inputs:
Unused LVDS Receiver inputs should be tied off to prevent
the high-speed sensitive input stage from picking up noise
signals. The open input to IN+ should be pull to Vcc with
10kΩand the open input to IN− should be pull to Gnd with
10kΩ.
Unused Control Inputs:
The SEL and EN control input pins have internal pull down
devices. Unused pins may be tied off or left as no-connect (if
a LOW state is desired).
Expanding the Number of Output Ports:
To expand the number of output ports, more than one
DS90CP22M-8 can be used. Total propagation delay
through the devices should be considered to determine the
maximum expansion. For example, if2X4isdesired, than
three of the DS90CP22M-8 are required. A minimum of two
device propagation delays (2 x 1.3ns = 2.6ns (typ)) can be
achieved. Fora2X8,atotal of 7 devices must be used with
propagation delay of 3 x 1.3ns = 3.9ns (typ). The power
consumption will increase proportional to the number of
devices used.
PCB Layout and Power System Bypass:
Circuit board layout and stack-up for the DS90CP22M-8
should be designed to provide noise-free power to the
device. Good layout practice also will separate high
frequency or high level inputs and outputs to minimize
unwanted stray noise pickup, feedback and interference.
Power system performance may be greatly improved by
using thin dielectrics (4 to 10 mils) for power/ground
sandwiches. This increases the intrinsic capacitance of the
PCB power system which improves power supply filtering,
especially at high frequencies, and makes the value and
placement of external bypass capacitors less critical.
External bypass capacitors should include both RF ceramic
and tantalum electrolytic types. RF capacitors may use
values in the range 0.01 µF to 0.1 µF. Tantalum capacitors
may be in the range 2.2 µF to 10 µF. Voltage rating for
tantalum capacitors should be at least 5X the power supply
voltage being used. It is recommended practice to use two
vias at each power pin of the DS90CP22M-8 as well as all
RF bypass capacitor terminals. Dual vias reduce the
interconnect inductance by up to half, thereby reducing
interconnect inductance and extending the effective
frequency range of the bypass components.
The outer layers of the PCB may be flooded with additional
ground plane. These planes will improve shielding and
isolation as well as increase the intrinsic capacitance of the
power supply plane system. Naturally, to be effective, these
planes must be tied to the ground supply plane at frequent
intervals with vias. Frequent via placement also improves
signal integrity on signal transmission lines by providing
short paths for image currents which reduces signal
distortion. The planes should be pulled back from all
transmission lines and component mounting pads a distance
equal to the width of the widest transmission line or the
thickness of the dielectric separating the transmission line
from the internal power or ground plane(s) whichever is
greater. Doing so minimizes effects on transmission line
impedances and reduces unwanted parasitic capacitances
at component mounting pads.
There are more common practices which should be followed
when designing PCBs for LVDS signaling. Please see
Application Note: AN-1108 for additional information.
Compatibility with LVDS standard:
The DS90CP22M-8 is compatible with LVDS and Bus LVDS
Interface devices. It is enhanced over standard LVDS drivers
in that it is able to driver lower impedance loads with
standard LVDS levels. Standard LVDS drivers provide
330mV differential output with a 100Ωload. The
DS90CP22M-8 provides 365mV with a 75Ωload or 400mV
with 100Ωloads. This extra drive capability is useful in
certain multidrop applications.
In backplane multidrop configurations, with closely spaced
loads, the effective differential impedance of the line is
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