DS90CP22 Pin Description
Pin Name
IN+
# of Pin
Input/Output
Description
Non-inverting LVDS input
2
2
2
2
2
I
I
IN -
Inverting LVDS input
OUT+
OUT -
EN
O
O
I
Non-inverting LVDS Output
Inverting LVDS Output
A logic low on the Enable puts the LVDS output into
TRI-STATE and reduces the supply current
2:1 mux input select
SEL
GND
VCC
NC
2
1
1
2
I
P
P
Ground
Power Supply
No Connect
PCB LAYOUT AND POWER SYSTEM BYPASS
Application Information
Circuit board layout and stack-up for the DS90CP22 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 ca-
pacitance 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. It is recommended
practice to use two vias at each power pin of the DS90CP22
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 effec-
tive frequency range of the bypass components.
MODES OF OPERATION
The DS90CP22 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 applica-
tions. 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 appli-
cations. 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 DS90CP22 do not have internal
fail-safe biasing. For point-to-point and multidrop applica-
tions 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 ex-
ternal high value resistors. The IN+ should be pull to Vcc with
10kΩ and 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.
The outer layers of the PCB may be flooded with additional
ground plane. These planes will improve shielding and iso-
lation 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 distor-
tion.
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
10kΩ and the open input to IN− should be pull to Gnd with
10kΩ.
There are more common practices which should be followed
when designing PCBs for LVDS signaling. Please see Appli-
cation Note: AN-1108 for additional information.
COMPATIBILITY WITH LVDS STANDARD
UNUSED CONTROL INPUTS
The DS90CP22 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 stan-
dard LVDS levels. Standard LVDS drivers provide 330mV
differential output with a 100Ω load. The DS90CP22 pro-
vides 365mV with a 75Ω load or 400mV with 100Ω loads.
This extra drive capability is useful in certain multidrop ap-
plications.
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
DS90CP22 can be used. Total propagation delay through the
devices should be considered to determine the maximum
expansion. For example, if 2 X 4 is desired, than three of the
DS90CP22 are required. A minimum of two device propaga-
tion delays (2 x 1.3ns = 2.6ns (typ)) can be achieved. For a
2 X 8, a total 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.
In backplane multidrop configurations, with closely spaced
loads, the effective differential impedance of the line is re-
duced. If the mainline has been designed for 100Ω differen-
tial impedance, the loading effects may reduce this to the
70Ω range depending upon spacing and capacitance load.
Terminating the line with a 75Ω load is a better match than
with 100Ω and reflections are reduced.
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