Contents
Features.................................................................................................................................................................1
Applications.........................................................................................................................................................1
Description...........................................................................................................................................................1
Revision History .................................................................................................................................................2
1. Pin Out...............................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Pin Assignment ..................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Pin Descriptions ................................................................................................................................4
2. Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................5
2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ..........................................................................................................5
2.2 DC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................5
2.3 AC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................6
3. Input/Output Circuits ..................................................................................................................................7
4. Detailed Description.....................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Input Interfacing ...............................................................................................................................8
4.2 Output Interfacing ...........................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Output Amplitude (RSET) ..................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Output Disable.......................................................................................................................9
4.3 Output Return Loss Measurement ..............................................................................................9
5. Application Information .......................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 PCB Layout ....................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Typical Application Circuit ........................................................................................................ 10
6. Package & Ordering Information .......................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Package Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Recommended PCB Footprint ................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Packaging Data ............................................................................................................................... 12
6.4 Solder Reflow Profiles .................................................................................................................. 13
6.5 Marking Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 14
6.6 Ordering Information ................................................................................................................... 14
GS2978
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HD-LINX® III Multi-Rate Dual Slew-Rate Cable Driver
Data Sheet
37186 - 7
March 2009