This document contains information on a product under development. The parametric information
contains target para me te rs that are subject to change.
CX28331/CX28332/CX28333
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
The CX28333 is a three-channel, E3/DS3/STS-1 fully-integrated Line Interface Unit
(LIU). It is configured via external pins and does not need a microprocessor interface.
Each channel has an independent equalizer on the receive side requiring no user
configuration. Also, each channel has a programmable transmit pulse shaper that can
be set to ensure that the cross-connect pulse mask requirement is met for transmit
cable length up to 450 feet. The CX28332 is a dual-channel, and the CX28331 is a
single-channel LIU with performance identical to the CX28333.
The CX28333 gives the user new economies of scale in concentrator applications
where three DS3 or STS-1 channels are concentrated into a single STS-3 channel. By
including three independent transceivers on a chip, significant external compo nents are
eliminated, with the exception of 1:1 coupling transformers, termination resistors, and
supply bypass capacitors.
NOTE: In this document, "i" is used to represent the number of channels:
i = 1 (CX28331), i = 2 (CX28332), and i = 3 (CX28333).
Functional Block Diagram
XOE
LBO
E3MODE
PDB
TPOS
TNEG
TCLK
TAIS
RLOOP
LLOOP
RPOS
RNEG
RCLK
RLOS
NOTE(S):
PDATA/
NDATA
ENCODER
TCLK
DATA
MUX
ENDECDIS
PDATA
NDATA
DECODER
The TX Monitor is only used with the 100-pin CX2833i-3X.
DATCLK
Pulse
Shaper
Clock/
Data
Recovery
DRIVER
P
N
ALOS
LINE
TX
Monitor
Receiver
TLINEP
TLINEM/N
TMONP
TMONM
TXMON
TMONTST
REFCLK
RLINEP
RLINEM/N
REQH
LIU #1
LIU #2
LIU #3
Distinguishing Features
• Can be used as a data transceiver
over a maximum of 900 feet of Type
734/728 coaxial cab le or equivalent
in an on-premise environment
Information in this document is provided in connection with Conexant Systems, Inc. (“Conexant”) products. These materials are
provided by Conexant as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only. Conexant assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials. Conexant may make changes to specifications and product descriptions at
any time, without notice. Conexant makes no commitment to update the information and shall have no responsibility whatsoever for
conflicts or incompatibilities arising from future changes to its specifications and product descriptions.
No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as
provided in Conexant’s Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Conexant assumes no liability whatsoever.
THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, RELATING
TO SALE AND/OR USE OF CONEXANT PRODUCTS INCLUDING LIABILITY OR WARRANTIES RELATING TO FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, MERCHANTABILITY, OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY
PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERT Y RIGHT. CONEXANT FURTHER DOES NOT WARRANT THE
ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE INFORMATION, TEXT, GRAPHICS OR OTHER ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THESE
MATERIALS. CONEXANT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR LOST PROFITS, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE USE
OF THESE MATERIALS.
Conexant products are not intended for use in medical, lifesaving or life sustaining applications. Conexant customers using or selling
Conexant products for use in such applications do so at their own risk and agree to fully indemnify Conexant for any damages
resulting from such improper use or sale.
The following are trademarks of Conexant Systems, Inc.: Conexant™, the Conexant C symbol, and “What’s Next in Communications
Technologies”™. Product names or services listed in this publication are for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of
third parties. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
For additional disclaimer information, please consult Conexant’s Legal Information posted at www.conexant.com, which is
incorporated by reference.
Reader Response: Conexant strives to produce quality documentation and welcomes your feedback. Please send comments and
suggestions to tech.pubs@conexant.com. For technical questions, contact your local Conexant sales off i ce or field applications
engineer.
100985AConexant
Ordering Information
Model NumberPackageDescription
CX28331-1x80-Pin ETQFPSingle-channel LIU
CX28332-1x80-Pin ETQFPDual-channel LIU
CX28333-1x80-Pin ETQFPTriple-channel LIU
CX28331-3x100-Pin ETQFPSingle channel with Transmit Monitoring
CX28332-3x100 -Pin ETQFPDual channel with Transmit Monitoring
CX28333-3x100-Pin ETQFPTriple channel with Transmit Monitoring
Revision History
RevisionLevelDateDescription
A—May 5, 2000Initial Release
Operating
Temperature
–40 °C to +85 °C
–40 °C to +85 °C
–40 °C to +85 °C
–40 °C to +85 °C
–40 °C to +85 °C
–40 °C to +85 °C
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
xConexant100985A
1
1.0 Pin Description
1.1 Pin Assignments
Figures 1-1 (CX28331-1x), 1-2 (CX28332-1x), and 1-3 (CX28333-1x) illustrate
pin assignments for the 80-pin Exposed Thin Quad Flat Package (ETQFP). See
Table 1-1 for the CX2833i-1x pin descriptions.
Figures 1-4 (CX28331-3x), 1-5 (CX28332-3x), and 1-6 (CX28333-3x)
illustrate pin assignments for the 100-pin ETQFP. The 100-pin package adds
more functionality, supporting new features such as Tr ansmit Monitoring and
Transmit Monitoring Status testing. See Table 1-2 for the CX2833i-3x pin
descriptions.
The input/output (I/O) column is coded as follows:
I = Input
O = Output
I/O = Bidirectional
P = Power
NOTE: All digital inputs and outputs contain 75 kΩ pull-down resistors.
When a channel is disabled (i.e., the PDx
receive and transmit analog circuitry powers down. Analog inputs (RLINE) are
ignored and analog outputs (TLINE) are high impedance. Digital inputs of a
powered-down channel are still active, but ignored. Overall noise on the device
can be lowered by not driving the digital inputs of a powered-down channel.
NOTE: When power is disconnected from the device, TLINE pins are low
impedance to ground if driven by more than one forward-bias diode
voltage (0.7 V) below ground. Additionally, driving TLINE, a
forward-bias diode voltage above the VGG pin, creates a low impedance
path from the TLINE pin to the VGG pin. Otherwise, the TLINE pins are
high impedance.
pin is tied low or not connected), a ll
100985AConexant1-1
1.0 Pin DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
1.1 Pin AssignmentsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
intended to be strobed out by the
corresponding RCLK.
When ENDECDIS = 1, these outputs
are positive and negative AMI data
O
(RPOS and RNEG).
When ENDECDIS = 0, these outputs
are decoded NRZ data (RNRZ) and
line code violation (RLCV). A l ine
O
code violation is in dicated when
RLCV = 1.
O
See notes on the ENDECDIS pin in
O
the Control Signals sect ion.
O
receiver, intended for strobing the
corresponding RDAT into the
following framer or logic.
49——TPOS/
TNRZ
—6363TPOS1/
TNRZ1
48——TNEG/NCCh1 transmit Negative
—6464TNEG1/
NC1
—3849TPOS2/
TNRZ2
—3748TNEG2/
NC2
——38TPOS3/
TNRZ3
——37TNEG3/
NC3
Ch1 transmit Positive
rail or NRZ data
rail or no connect data
Ch2 transmit Positive or
NRZ data
Ch2 transmit Negative
rail or no connect data
Ch3 transmit Positive or
NRZ data
Ch3 transmit Negative
rail or no connect data
ISynchronized transmit data
intended to be strobed in by the
corresponding TCLK.
When ENDECDIS = 1, these inputs
I
are expected to be positive and
negative AMI data (TPOS and
TNEG).
When ENDECDIS = 0, these inputs
I
are expected to be uncoded NRZ
data (TNRZ) and no connects (NC).
I
See notes on the ENDECDIS pin in
the Control Signals sect ion.
I
I
1-6Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283331.0 Pin Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-1. CX2833i-1x Pin Definitions (3 of 6)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-1x CX28332-1x CX28333-1x
50——TCLKTransmit clock Ch1ITransmit bit clock input for strobing
—6262TCLK1
—3950TCLK2T ra ns mit clock Ch2I
——39TCLK3Transm it cl oc k Ch3I52——RLOSLoss of signal Ch1OLoss Of Signal (LOS) indication for
—6666RLOS1
—3552RLOS2Loss of signal Ch2O
——35RLOS3Loss of signal Ch3O
Control Signals
595959ENDECDISEncoder/decoder
disable (for all channels)
51——TAISTransmit Ch1 AIS mode
—6161TAIS1
—4051TAIS2Transmit Ch2 AIS mode
——40TAIS3Transmit Ch3 AIS mode
enable
enable
enable
with transmit data into the CX2833i.
each channel, as determi ned by
insufficient pulse density. Signal
loss detected when RLOS = 1. An
LOS will be asse rte d w h en 175 ±75
0s occur in a row and deasserted
when the pulse density is between
28% and 33% (DS3/STS-1) (i.e., a
1s density).
I1 = Dual rail pulse coded data
format. Input transmit data pins
TPOS, TNRZ, TNEG and NC are
interpreted as TPOS and TNEG
(encoded positive and negative rail
data). Output receive data pins
RPOS and RNRZ, and RNEG and
RLCV are interpreted as RPOS and
RNEG, with RPO S h a vi ng a positive
pulse in place of every positive AMI
pulse and RNEG havin g a negative
pulse in place of every negative AMI
pulse.
0 = NRZ format. Transmit data pins
TPOS and TNEG are interpreted as
TNRZ and NC (not connected).
Receive data pins RPOS and RNEG
are interpreted as RNRZ and RLCV.
In this mode, all lin e cod e viol ations
are reported as active high on
RLCV.
ITransmission of Alarm Indication
Signal (AIS) for a given chann el.
Replace transmit data with AIS
signal. The AMI form of AIS
1.1 Pin AssignmentsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-1. CX2833i-1x Pin Definitions (4 of 6)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-1x CX28332-1x CX28333-1x
434343E3MODEE3MODEIWhen the pin is set to high, it
enables the E3 mode on al l
channels, in stea d of t he DS 3/S TS-1
mode. This also changes the pulse
shaper to E3 mode and overrides all
LBO pins. It also changes the
encoder/decoder from B3ZS mode
to HDB3 mode.
1 = E3 mode
0 = DS3/STS-1 mode
45——XOETrans m it ou tpu t en able
—7171XOE1
—3045XOE2Transmit output enable
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
Ch1
Ch2
ILine build-out mode per ch an ne l,
based on the length of cable on the
transmit side of the cross-connect
block. This bit is overridden and the
I
pulse shaper is disabled (no pulse
shaping) if E3MODE = 1.
I
1 = Inserts line build-out into the
transmit channel. U sually used
when the transmit cable is less than
350 feet in length.
0 = Line build-out bypassed (not
inserted). Usually used when the
transmit cable is grea ter than 350
feet in length.
ILocal loopback enable per channel.
The transmit data is l ooped back
immediately from the encoder to
the decoder in place of the received
I
data.
1 = local loopback enabled
I
0 = local loopback disabled
IRemote loopback enable per
channel. The receive data, retimed
after clock recovery, is looped back
into the AMI generator in place of
I
the transmit data.
1 = remote loopback enabled
I
0 = remote loopback disabled
ITransmit output enable per channel.
1 = transmit line output driver
enabled
0 = transmit output driver set to
I
high impedance state
——30XOE3Transmit output enable
Ch3
1-8Conexant100985A
I
CX28331/CX28332/CX283331.0 Pin Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-1. CX2833i-1x Pin Definitions (5 of 6)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-1x CX28332-1x CX28333-1x
46——REQHCh1 Receive High EQ
—7070REQH1
—3146REQH2Ch2 Receive High EQ
——31REQH3Ch3 Receive High EQ
Gain Enable
Gain Enable
Gain Enable
Power/Ground
1.1 Pin Assignments
IThe equalizer in the CX2833i has
two gain settings. The higher gain
setting is designed to optimally
equalize a nominally-shaped (meets
the pulse template), pulse-driven
DS3 or STS-1 wavefor m that is
I
driven through 0–900 feet of cable.
Square-shaped pulses such as E3
or DS3-HIGH require less
high-frequency gain and should use
the low EQ gain setting.
REQH = 1 high EQ gain
(DS3/STS-1 modes)
REQH = 0 low EQ gain (E3/DS3
Square Modes)
(1)
per channel (3.3 V).
per channel.
channel (3.3 V).
Connect to 3.3 V power.
per channel.
Connect to groun d.
(3.3 V).
P5 V supply for 5 V-tolerant, digital
pad ESD diodes. No static power is
drawn from pin.
12——TVDD TX power Ch1PPower pins for transmit circuitry
—44TVDD1
—2012TVDD2TX power Ch2P
——20TVDD3TX power Ch3P
9——TVSSTX ground Ch1PGround pins for transmit circuitry
—11TVSS1
—179TVSS2TX ground Ch2P
——17TVSS3TX ground Ch3P13——RVDDRX power Ch1PPower pins for receive circuitry per
—55RVDD1
—2113RVDD2RX power Ch2P
——21RVDD3RX power Ch3P16——RVSSRX ground Ch1PGround pins for receive circuitry
—88RVSS1
—2416RVSS2RX ground Ch2P
——24RVSS3RX ground Ch3P
606060DVDDCDigital core powerPDig it a l core power for all ch annels
414141D VSSCDigi tal core groundPDigital core gr ound for all channels.
797979VGG
5 V/3.3 V ESD pin
737373DVDDIODigital I/O powerPConnect to 3.3 V digital power.
282828DVSSIODigi tal groundPDigital gr ound.
100985AConexant1-9
1.0 Pin DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
1.1 Pin AssignmentsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-1. CX2833i-1x Pin Definitions (6 of 6)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-1x CX28332-1x CX28333-1x
4, 5, 20, 2112, 13—VD DPowerPConnect to 3.3 V power.
1, 8, 17, 249, 16—VSSGroundPConnect to ground.
Miscellaneous
58——PDPower down for Ch1IPower down tr ansceiver channel
—7676PD1
—2558PD2Power down for Ch2I
——25PD3
47——REFCLKReference cl ock for Ch1IReference clock from off-chip.
—6565REFCLK1
—3647REFCLK2Reference clock for Ch2I
——36REFCLK3Reference clock for Ch3I
Power down for Ch3I
808080RBIASBias resistorOA 12.1 kΩ ± 1% resistor tied from
0 = Power down channel (o ff)
1 = Channel active (on)
Note: A special power-down mode
exists when all three PDBs are set
low. Th is special mode shut s off the
entire chip (including biasing). This
is useful for static Idd testi ng.
This clock should b e set to one of
the following:
•E3 rate (34.368 MHz)
•DS3 rate (44.736 MHz)
•STS-1 rate (51.84 MHz)
The clock rate should correspond to
the mode of operation that has been
chosen for the channel.
this pin to ground provides the
current reference to the entire
(2)
chip.
787878ResetResetI/OAsynchronous reset (reset ent ire
device).
777777GPDGlobal Power downI/OPower down (Static Idd testing).
respective receive coax line. The RX expects
balanced differential inputs, usually
achieved using a 1:1 transformer.
I
The inputs are internally DC bi ased to 1.9 V.
I
I
I
I
ODifferential, coax-driver balanced outputs
for pulse-shaped AMI B3ZS/HDB3 encoded
waveforms for each channel.
O
These pins should be connected to the
primary side of the 1:1 transformer through
two backmatch resistors (see Ap pendix B).
O
O
——22TLINE3PCh3 positive
transmit data
——23TLINE3 MCh3 negative
transmit data
1-14Conexant100985A
O
O
CX28331/CX28332/CX283331.0 Pin Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-2. CX2833i-3x Pin Definitions (2 of 8)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-3x CX28332-3x CX28333-3x
Digital Data Pins
69——RPOS/
RNRZ
—8484RPOS1/
RNRZ1
70——RNEG/
RLCV
—8585RNEG1/
RLCV1
—4169RPOS2/
RNRZ2
—4070RNEG2/
RLCV2
Ch1 receive
Positive rail or
NRZ data
Ch1 receive
Negative rail or
line code
violation
Ch2 receive
Positive rail or
NRZ data
Ch2 receive
Negative rail or
line code
violation
1.1 Pin Assignments
OResynchronized receive data intended to be
strobed out by the corresponding RCLK.
When ENDECDIS = 1, these outputs are
positive and negative A MI data (RPOS and
RNEG).
O
When ENDECDIS = 0, these outputs are
decoded NRZ data (RNRZ) and line code
violation (RLCV). A line code violati on is
indicated when RLCV = 1.
O
See notes on the ENDECDIS pin in the
O
Control Signals section.
——41RPOS3/
RNRZ3
——40RNEG3/
RLCV3
68——RCLKReceive clock
—8383RCLK1
—4268RCLK2Receive clock
——42RCLK3Recei ve clock
Ch3 receive
Positive rail or
NRZ data
Ch3 receive
Negative rail or
line code
violation
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
O
O
ORecov ered clock for each channel receiver,
intended for strobing the corresponding
RDAT into the following framer or logic.
O
O
100985AConexant1-15
1.0 Pin DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
1.1 Pin AssignmentsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-2. CX2833i-3x Pin Definitions (3 of 8)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-3x CX28332-3x CX28333-3x
61——TPOS/
TNRZ
—7878TPOS1/
TNRZ1
60——TNEG/
NC
—7979TNEG1/
NC1
—4761TPOS2/
TNRZ2
—4660TNEG2/
NC2
——47TPOS3/
TNRZ3
——46TNEG3/NC3 Ch3 transmit
62——TCLKTransmit clock —7777TCLK1
Ch1 transmit
Positive rail or
NRZ data
Ch1 transmit
Negative rail or
no connect data
Ch2 transmit
Positive or NRZ
data
Ch2 transmit
Negative data or
no connect data
Ch3 transmit
Positive or NRZ
data
Negative data or
no connect data
Ch1
ISynchronized tr ansmit data inte nded to be
strobed in by the corr esponding TCLK.
When ENDECDIS = 1, the se inputs are
expected to be positive and negative AMI
I
data (TPOS and TNEG).
When ENDECDIS = 0, the se inputs are
expected to be uncoded NRZ data (TNRZ)
and no connects (NC).
I
See notes on the ENDECDIS pin in the
Control Signal section.
I
I
I
ITransmit bit clock input for strobing with
transmit data into the CX283 3i .
—4862TCLK2Tr ansmit clock
Ch2
——48TCLK3Transmi t clock
Ch3
67——RLOSLoss of signal
—8282RLOS1
—4367RLOS2Loss of sig n al
——43RLOS3Loss of signa l
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
I
I
OLoss Of Signal (LOS) indication for each
channel, as determined by insufficient pulse
density. Signal loss detected when RLOS =
1. An LOS will be asserted when 175 ±75 0s
O
occur in a row and deasserted when the
pulse density is between 28% and 33%
O
(DS3/STS-1) (i.e., a 1s density).
1-16Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283331.0 Pin Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-2. CX2833i-3x Pin Definitions (4 of 8)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-3x CX28332-3x CX28333-3x
Control Signals
747474ENDECDISEncoder/decoder
disable (for all
channels)
63——TAISTransmit Ch1
—7676TAIS1
—4963TAIS2Transmit Ch2
——49TAIS3Transmit Ch3
535353E3MODEE3MODEIWhen the pin is set to high, it enables the
55——LBOTransmit line
—9191LBO1
—3455LBO2Transmit line
——34LBO3Transmit line
AIS mode enable
AIS mode enable
AIS mode enable
Ch1 build-o ut
mode
Ch2 build-o ut
mode
Ch3 build-o ut
mode
I1 = Dual rail pu ls e cod e d d ata fo rmat. Input
transmit data pins TPOS, TNRZ, TNEG and
NC are interpreted as TPOS and TNEG
(encoded positive and negative rail data).
Output receive data pins RPOS and RNRZ,
and RNEG and RLCV are interpreted as
RPOS and RNEG, with RPOS having a
positive pulse in place of every positive AMI
pulse and RNEG having a negative pulse in
place of every negative AMI pulse.
0 = NRZ format. Transmit data pins TPOS
and TNEG are interpreted as TNRZ and NC
(not connected). Receive data pins RPOS
and RNEG are interpreted as RNRZ and
RLCV. In this mode, all line code violations
are reported as active high on RLCV.
ITransmission of Alarm Indication Signal
(AIS) for a given channel. Replace transmit
data with AIS signal. The AMI form of AIS
supported is alternating 1s.
E3 mode on all channels, instead of the
DS3/STS-1 mode. Thi s also changes the
pulse shaper to E3 mode and overrides all
LBO pins. It also changes the
encoder/decoder from B3ZS mode to HDB3
mode.
1 = E3 mode
0 = DS3/STS-1 mode
the length of cable on t he transmit side of
the cross-connect block. This bit is
overridden and the pulse shaper is disabled
(no pulse shaping) if E3MO DE = 1.
1 = Inserts line build-out into the transmit
channel. Usually used when the transmit
cable is less than 350 f eet in length.
0 = Line build-out bypasse d (not inserted).
Usually used when the transmit cable is
greater than 350 feet in le ngth.
1.1 Pin Assignments
100985AConexant1-17
1.0 Pin DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
1.1 Pin AssignmentsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-2. CX2833i-3x Pin Definitions (5 of 8)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-3x CX28332-3x CX28333-3x
71——LLOOPLocal loo pback
—9393LLOOP1
—3271LLOOP2Local loopback
1 = transmit line output driver enabled
0 = transmit output driver set to high
I
impedance state
I
IThe equaliz er in the CX2 83 3i has two gain
settings. The higher gain setting is designed
to optimally equalize a nominally- s haped
(meets the pulse template), pulse-driven
I
DS3 or STS-1 wavefor m that is driv e n
through 0–900feet of cable.
Square-shaped pulses such as E3 or
DS3-HIGH requir e less high -fr equ ency gain
I
and should use the low EQ gain setting.
REQH = 1 high EQ gain (DS3/STS-1modes)
REQH = 0 low EQ gain (E3/DS3
Square Modes)
Power/Ground
15——TVDDTX power Ch1PPower pins for t ransmit circuitry pe r
55TVDD1
—2515TVDD2TX power Ch2P
——25TVDD3TX power Ch3P
1-18Conexant100985A
channel (3.3 V).
CX28331/CX28332/CX283331.0 Pin Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-2. CX2833i-3x Pin Definitions (6 of 8)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-3x CX28332-3x CX28333-3x
10——TVSSTX ground Ch1PGround pins for transmit circuitry per
—100100TVSS1
—2010TVSS2TX ground Ch2P
——20TVSS3TX ground Ch3P16——RVDDRX power Ch1PPower pins for receive circuitry per channel
—66RVDD1
—2616RVDD2RX power Ch2P
——26RVDD3RX power Ch3P19——RVSSRX ground Ch1PGr ound pins for receive circuitry per
—99RVSS1
—2919RVSS2RX ground Ch2P
——29RVSS3RX ground Ch3P
757575DVDDCDigital core
power
channel.
(3.3 V).
Connect to 3.3 V power.
channel.
Connect to ground .
PDigital core power for all channels (3.3 V).
1.1 Pin Assignments
515151DVSSCDigital core
ground
989898VGG5 V/3.3 V ESD
929292DVDDIODigit al I/O powerPConnect to 3.3 V digital power.
pin
(1)
PDigital core ground for all channels.
P5 V suppl y for 5 V - to le ra nt, digital pad ESD
diodes. No static power is drawn from pi n.
333333DVSSIODigital groundPDigital ground.
5, 6, 25, 2615, 16—VDDPowerPConnect to 3.3 V power.
9, 20, 29,
100
73—— PDPower down for
—9595PD1
—3073PD2Power down for
——30PD3Power down for
10, 19—VSSGroundPConnect to ground.
Miscellaneous
IPower down transceiver channel
Ch1
Ch2
Ch3
0 = Power down channel (off)
1 = Channel active (on)
I
Note: A special power-down mode exists
when all three P DBs are set low. This
I
special mod e shuts off the en tire chip
(including biasing). This is useful for static
Idd testing.
100985AConexant1-19
1.0 Pin DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
1.1 Pin AssignmentsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
tied to their respective transmit line
outputs, i.e., (TMON1P
I
TMON1M
when the monitor inputs detect no signal.
I
TLOS outputs when TMONTST is high.
This is used to test board level functionality
I
downstream fro m the TLOS outputs.
⇒ TLINE1M).
Loss of signal outputs are active high
The TX monitor test pin will ass ert all
⇒ TLINE1P and
——21TMON3PCh3 positive
input
——24TMON3MCh3 negative
input
59——TLOSTX loss of s ignal
—8080TLOS1
—4559TLOS2TX loss of si gnal
——45TLOS3TX loss of signal
545454TMONTSTTX monitor test
1-20Conexant100985A
Ch1 Output
Ch2 Output
Ch3 Output
pin
I
I
O
O
O
I
CX28331/CX28332/CX283331.0 Pin Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Table 1-2. CX2833i-3x Pin Definitions (8 of 8)
Pin #
Signal NameDescriptionI/O/PNotes
CX28331-3x CX28332-3x CX28333-3x
1–4, 7, 8,
21–24, 27,
28, 30–32,
34–50, 52,
64–66,
76–91,
93–95
NOTE(S):
(1)
This pin should be connected to 3.3 V in an all-3.3 V design.
(2)
Placing a capacitor from this pin to ground may result in instabilities.
3. All digital input pins contain a 75 kΩ pull-down resistor from input to DVSS.
11–14,
17–18,
37–39, 50,
52, 55–73,
86–88
37, 38, 39,
50, 64, 65,
66, 86, 87,
88
52No connect—Not connected.
1.1 Pin Assignments
100985AConexant1-21
1.0 Pin DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
1.1 Pin AssignmentsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
1-22Conexant100985A
2
2.0 Functional Description
2.1 Overview
CX28333 is a triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit (LIU). It is the physical
layer interface betw een t he data fra mer (or other terminal-side equi pment) and the
electrical cable used for data transmission.
The CX28333 LIU consists of three independent data transceivers that can
operate over type 734/728 coaxial cable at the rates of 34.368 Mbps (E3), 44.736
Mbps (DS3), and 51.84 Mbps (STS-1). The transmit side takes an NRZ or
already-encoded dual rail input and encodes it into AMI B3ZS (for DS3/STS-1)
or HDB3 (for E3) analog waveforms to be transmitted o v er t he coaxial cab le. The
receiver side takes in the attenuated and distorted analog receive signal and
equalizes, slices, and resynchronizes the signal before decoding it to the NRZ
output or sending out a non-decoded dual rail.
CX28331 and CX28332 are single- and dual-E3/DS3/STS-1 LIUs,
respectively. In all respects, their performance and features are identical to the
CX28333.
The architecture of the CX2833i includes the following internal functions for
each channel:
Transmitter:
•AMI B3ZS/HDB3 encoder
•pulse shaper
•line driver
•Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) insertion
•transmit monitor
Receiver:
•receive sensitiv ity
•Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
•receive equalizer
•Clock Recovery circuit
•Loss Of Signal (LOS) detector
•B3ZS/HDB3 decoder with bipolar violation detector
•data squelching
100985AConexant2-1
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.1 OverviewSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Additional Functions:
•bias generator
•power-on reset
•loopback MUXes
In addition, each channel has the ability to perform remote and local
loopbacks. Figure 2-1 illustrates a typical application using the CX2833i in a
channel.
External pins are provided to configure the various line rates and formats for
each channel.
The CX2833i is used as a data transceiver over a coaxial cable that is up to
900 feet long (or up to 450 feet from the DSX) in an on-premise environment
within any public or private networks which use these data rates.
Figure 2-1. Typical Application Of Single CX2833i Channel
TX
0–450 ft COAX
(type 734/728)
DSX
0–450 ft COAX
(type 734/728)
RX
RX
0–450 ft COAX
(type 734/728)
DSX
0–450 ft COAX
(type 734/728)
TX
100604_012
2-2Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.2 Transmitter
This section describes the det ailed operati on of the v arious b locks in the C X2833i
transmitter.
2.2.1 AMI B3ZS/HDB3 Encoder
ENDECDIS and the E3MODE pins configure the encoder mode.
When ENDECDIS = 0, the encoder is receiving non-encoded Nonreturn to
Zero (NRZ) data on the TNRZ (TPOS) pin alone, and the NC (no connect)
(TNEG) pin is ignored.
Data is encoded into a representation of a three-level B3ZS (E3MODE = 0) or
HDB3 (E3MODE = 1) signal (conforming to the coding rules as specified in
Appendix A) before goi ng on to the pulse shaper in th e form of tw o binary signals
representing the positive and negative three-level pulses.
When ENDECDIS = 1, the encoder is disabled. The encoder passes
already-encoded data over TPOS (TNRZ) and TNEG (NC) to the pulse shaper.
The transmit digital data is clocked into the chip via a rising TCLK edge,
which must be equa l to the symbol rate (lin e rate). A small dela y ad ded to the data
provides a certain amount of negative data hold time.
2.2.2 Pulse Shaper
The pulse shaper converts the two digital (clocked) positive and negative pulses
into a single analog three-le vel Alternate Mark In version (AMI) pulse. The pulses
are in Return to Zero (RZ) format, meaning that all positive and negative pulses
have a duration of the first half of the symbol period.
For the E3 rate (E3MODE = 1), the AMI pulse is a full-amplitude,
square-shaped pulse with very little slope.
2.2 Transmitter
Figure 2-2. Pulse Shaper
E3
Mode
100985AConexant2-3
Pulse
Shaper
LBO
Line Driver
+ Pulse– Pulse
LBO = 0
LBO = 1
100604_008
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.2 TransmitterSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
For DS3/STS-1 rates, a pulse-shaper block is used to shape the transmit
waveform and reduce its high-frequency energy content. This ensures that the
transmit pulse template i s met at the cross-connect block, which follows 0–450
feet of transmit-side coaxial cable.
2.2.3 Line Driver
The differential line dri v er takes the filtered transmit wa v eform, increases it to the
proper level, and drives it into the transmit magnetics. The two external discrete
back-matching resistors (36
an approximately 150
loss in the back-matching resistors.
Figure 2-3 illu strates the Pulse/Power template measureme nt points for the
various data rates.
Figure 2-3. Pulse Measurement Points
Ω) aid in line matching. The driver is presented with
Ω differential load. Driver gain accounts for the 6 dB gain
TX
RX
Pulse/Power Template for DS3/STS-1
0–450 ft COAX
(type 734/728)
Pulse/Power Template for E3
0–450 ft COAX
(type 734/728)
DSX
DSX
0–450 ft COAX
(type 734/728)
0–450 ft COAX
(type 734/728)
RX
TX
100604_013
2-4Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.2.3.1 Transmit Pulse
Mask Templates
Figure 2-4. Transmit Pulse Mask for DS3 Rates
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
Normalized Pulse Amplitude
Transmit Pulse Mask for STS-1 Rates
2.2 Transmitter
0
0.2
10.500.511.5
Normalized Symbol Time
Table 2-1. DS3 Transmit Template Specifications
Time Axis Rang e (UI)Normalized Amplitude Equation
Upper Curve
–0.85 ≤ T ≤ –0.680.03
–0.68 ≤ T ≤ 0.360.03 + 0.5 {1 + sin [(pi / 2)(1 + T / 0.34)]}
0.36 ≤ T ≤ 1.4
Lower Curve
–0.85 ≤ T ≤ –0.36–0.03
–0.36 ≤ T ≤ 0.36–0.03 + 0.5{1 + sin[(pi / 2)(1 + T / 0.18)]}
0.08 + 0.407 e
–1.84(T – 0.36)
100985_014
0.36 ≤ T ≤ 1.40.03
100985AConexant2-5
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.2 TransmitterSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Figure 2-5. Transmit Pulse Mask for STS-1 Rates
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
Normalized Pulse Amplitude
Transmit Pulse Mask for STS-1 Rates
0
0.2
10.500.511.5
Normalized Symbol Time
100985_014
Table 2-2. STS-1 Transmit Template Specifications
Time Axis Range (T)Normalized Amplitude Equation
Upper Curve
–0.85 ≤ T ≤ –0.680.03
–0.68 ≤ T ≤ 0.260.03 + 0.5{1 + sin [(pi / 2)(1 + T / 0.34)]}
0.26 ≤ T ≤ 1.4
Lower Curve
–0.85 ≤ T ≤ –0.38–0.03
–0.38 ≤ T ≤ 0.36–0.03 + 0.5{1 + sin[(pi / 2)(1 + T / 0.18)]}
0.36 ≤ T ≤ 1.40.03
0.1 + 0.61 e
–2.4(T – 0.26)
2-6Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Figure 2-6. Transmit Pulse Mask for E3 Rate
Volts
Normalized
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
17 ns
14.55 ns
8.65 ns
12.1 ns
24.5 ns
29.1 ns
Time
2.2 Transmitter
100985_007
100985AConexant2-7
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.2 TransmitterSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.2.4 Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Generator
When TAIS is asser ted, an AIS replaces the transmit data at TPOS and TNEG.
The E3 type of AIS signal (all 1s) is supported. In three- le vel si gnal form, this is a
continuously alternating positive and negative pulse stream, as if the transmit data
were a continuous string of logical 1s. Figure 2-7 illustrates the AIS signal.
The T AI S pin has the same data latenc y as the TX data pins and can be used to
replace single symbols within a data stream. When the encoder is disabled
(ENDECDIS = 1), the TAIS mode maintains the proper phase, based upon the
polarity of the last 1 received.
The AIS signal follows the same path as the TX data during remote or local
loopback.
Figure 2-7. AIS Signal
POSITIVE
PULSE
NEGATIVE
PULSE
TLINEP
(output voltage)
TLINEN
(output voltage)
8333_009
2.2.5 Transmit Monitor Block (CX2833i-3x Only)
The transmit monitor inputs (TMONP and TMONM) are designed to monitor t he
line driver outputs (TLINEP and TLINEM/N) for pulses and to assert a Loss Of
Signal (TLOS) indicator when no output pulse has been detected for 32 TCLK
periods. After TLOS is asserted, it will not deassert until a pulse is again
detected. The transmit monitor is an indepe ndent funct ion i n whi ch TMONP and
TMONM must be externally connec ted to TLINEP and TLINEM/N , respecti vel y.
A special pin (TMONTST) is available for testing board-level functionality
downstream from the TLOS outputs. When TMONST is high it will assert all
TLOS channel outputs. TL OS outputs ar e acti v e high w hen the monitor i nputs do
not detect a signal.
2-8Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.2.6 Jitter Generation (Intrinsic)
The CX2833i device meets the jitter generation requ ire m e nts for various rates
with large margins, with the condition that the input transmit clock (TCLK) is
jitter-free. Data rates and jitter generation requirements are defined in the
following docume nt s:
2.3 ReceiverSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.3 Receiver
This section describes the det ailed operati on of the v arious b locks in the C X2833i
receiver.
2.3.1 Receive Sensitivity
The receiver recovers data from the coaxial cable that is attenuated due to the
frequency-dependent characteristics of the cable. In addition, the receiver
compensates for the flat loss (across all frequencies) in the various electrical
components and the variation in transmitted signal power.
The CX2833i device is able to recover data that has been attenuated by a
maximum of 900 feet of coax having characteristics and attenuation consistent
with ANSI T1.102-1993, Annex C, Figure C.2. This approximates the
characteristics of AT&T type 734/728 cable; almost the same attenuation
characteristic is achieved by one-half the length of AT&T type 735 cable.
2.3.2 AGC/VGA Block
The Variable Gain Amplifier (VGA) receives the AMI input signal from the
coaxial cable. The VGA supplies flat gain (independent of frequency ) to make up
for various flat losses in the transmission channel and for loss at one-half the
symbol rate that cannot be made up by the equalizer. The VGA gain is controlled
by a feedback loop which senses the amplitude of the equalizer output, acting to
servo this amplitude for optimal slicing.
2.3.3 Receive Equalizer
The receive equalizer receives the differential signal from a VGA and acts to
boost the high frequency content of th e signal t o redu ce inter - symbol interf erence
(ISI) to the point that correct decisions can be made b y the slicer with a mi nimum
of jitter in the recovered data.
equivalent cable lengths) for cases where a square-shaped pulse (that does not
meet the DS3/STS-1 standards) is transmitted to the receiver. A square-shaped
input has a much larger high-frequency content and could have overshoots at the
EQ output high enough to cause bit errors. Setting REQH = 0 will lower the gain
and reduce the amount of overshoot.
The REQH pin is provided to allow lower amounts of equalization (shorter
2-10Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.3.4 The PLL Clock Recovery Circuit
The clock reco v ery circuit (RX PLL) e xt racts the e mbedded cl ock from the sliced
data and provides this clock and the retimed data to the decoder (data mode).
Upon startup (after the internal reset is deasserted), the RX PLL uses a reference
clock (REFCLK, running at the symbol rate) and a phase-frequency detector to
lock to the correct data rate (reference mode). During reference mode, the data
outputs are squelched (set to 0). The RX PLL is kept in reference mode until a
valid inpu t is det ect e d.
2.3.5 Loss Of Signal (LOS) Detector
The Receive Loss Of Signal (RLOS) is a digital function which monitors the
retimed data from the clock recovery block. The AMI data is checked for a
continuous run of zeroes. When a continuous run of 128 ± 1 consecutive zeroes
occurs, the RLOS signal is asserted. After the RLOS signal is asserted , a 1s count
is made on every block of 128 AMI symbols. The RLOS signal is deasserted
when the 1s count within a block of 128 symbols is at least:
B3ZS: Minimum 1s density = 39 ± 1 count out of 128 (~30.5%)
HDB3: Minimum 1s density = 29 ± 1 count out of 128 (~22.7%)
The RLOS detector will always monitor the cable-side RX inputs. The
detector is not affected by the state of remote or local looping.
2.3 Receiver
2.3.6 B3ZS/HDB3 Decoder With Bipolar Violation Detector
In the CX2833i device, when ENDECDIS = 0 (encoder/decoder enabled), the
decoder takes the output from the clock recovery circuit and decodes the data
(HDB3 or B3ZS) into a single retimed NRZ data signal. The data signal is then
sent out of the CX2833i over the RNRZ (RPOS) pin. Any detected Line Code
Violations (LCV) are sent out over the corresponding RLCV (RNEG) pin. The
RLCV pin is asserted for one symbol period at the time the violation appears on
the RX output pin (RNRZ).
The following shows data sequence criteria for LCV; violations are indicated
in bold text. A valid bipolar pulse is indicated by a B. A bipolar violation
(non-alternating positive or negative) pulse is indica t ed by a V.
•Excessive zeros: 0, 0, 0, 0 (HDB3) or 0, 0, 0 (B3ZS). These violations are
passed on as 0 data on the RNRZ pin.
•Bipolar violation: B, 0, V (i.e., +1, 0, +1 or -1, 0, -1 for HDB3) B, V
(B3ZS and HDB3). These violation s are passed on as 1 data on the RNRZ
pin.
•Coding violation: 0, 0, V (HDB3) or 0, V (B3ZS) with an even number of
Bs since the last valid 0 substitution V (follows coding rule). These
violations are passed on as 0 data on the RNRZ pin.
The even /odd co unter ( used to count the number of Bs bet w een Vs) will co unt
a bipolar violation as a B. A coding violation or a valid 0 substitution resets the
counter.
100985AConexant2-11
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.3 ReceiverSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
When ENDECDIS = 1, the decoder is disabl ed, and the retimed slicer outputs
are sent out ov er RPOS (RNRZ) and RNEG (RLCV) pins. These outputs are then
decoded by the Framer or other downstream device. Line code violations are not
detected in this mode of operation. The decoder is configurable for either:
•E3 mode using HDB3 coding (E3MODE = 1)
•DS3/STS-1 mode using B 3ZS coding (E3MODE = 0)
The receiver digital data outputs are centered on the rising edge of RCLK
(see Section 2.9).
2.3.7 Data Squelching
A counter in the receiver keeps track of the number of consecutive symbol
periods without a vali d data pulse. Wh en 128 or more 0s i n a ro w ar e counte d, the
receiver assumes that it has lost the signal and resets itself to try and regain the
signal. While the receiv er is reacquiring the signal, the clock recovery block locks
to the reference clock and the data squelching is achie v ed by forcing the data bi ts
to zero. The data squelching is true in both NRZ and dual rail mode. When the
input signal has been properly amplified and equalized, the clock recovery PLL
will then switch to the incoming data.
2-12Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.4 Jitter Tolerance
The CX2833i receiver is able to tolerate a specified amount of high-frequency
jitter in the received signal while providing error-free operation (generally
defined as a bit error rate of less than 10
Figure 2-9) for ji tter tolerance are discussed in the following documents:
•E3 rate – ITU-T G.8 23 and ETSI TBR24 contain frequency mask s for input
jitter tolerance.
NOTE: To meet jitter transfer requireme nts for loop-timed operation, an external
jitter attenuator is required. The jitter attenuator le sse ns jitter from the
receive clock.
frequency masks for Category I and Category II interfaces.
•STS-1 rate – Bellcore GR253 specifies a jitter tolerance. It is noted that the
STS-1 jitter tolerance differs from DS3 requirements only for Category II
interfaces.
2.4 Jitter Tolerance
-9
). The specifications (illustrated in
100985AConexant2-13
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.4 Jitter ToleranceSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Figure 2-8. Minimum Jitter Tolerance Requirement
E3 Rate
1.0 UI
Input Jitter AmplitudeInput Jitter Amplitude
0.1 UI
100 Hz1 kHz10 kHz100 kHz1 MHz
Jitter Frequency
10 UI
1.0 UI
0.1 UI
DS3 / STS-1 Rates
10 Hz100 Hz10 kHz100 kHz1 kHz
Jitter Frequency
STS-1
DS3 Category I
DS3 Category II
100604_014
2-14Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.4.1 Jitter Transfer
The receiver must meet ce rtain jitter t ransfer specifications between the input and
output jitter as a function of fre quency. These specifications are only intended to
be met with the use of a jitter att enuator. Because the CX2833i does not contain a
jitter attenuator, one will have to be supplied externally. For reference purposes,
the specifications are discussed in the following documents and shown in
Figure 2-9.
E3 rate—Assume the same as DS3.
DS3 rate—Bellcore GR499, section 7.3.2 and figures 7-3, 7-4, and 7-5,
defines and describes DS3 jitter transfer.
STS-1 rate—Bellcore GR253, section 5.6.2.1, defines and describes jitter
transfer for the STS-1 rate.
Figure 2-9. Maximum Jitter Transfer Curve Requirement
0.1 dB
2.4 Jitter Tolerance
Jitter Gain
–19.9 dB
STS-1 Category II
DS3 Category I
DS3 Category II
10 Hz100 Hz1 kHz10 kHz100 kHz
Jitter Frequency
(Note: All slopes are 20 dB/decade)
100985_012
100985AConexant2-15
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.5 Additional CX2833i FunctionsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.5 Additional CX2833i Functions
2.5.1 Bias Generator
To achieve good isolation between the channels, each channel utilizes an
independent power and ground to both transmit and receive. Additionally, each
channel has its own band gap voltage reference. Because only one external
resistor for current generation exist s, only one band gap v o lt age can be used. The
band gap from Ch1 has been chosen for this task.
The 12.1 k
a tolerance of ±1%. This helps to keep tighter control on power dissipation and
circuit performance.
NOTE: Capacitance should be kept to a minimum on the RBIAS pin.
Ω external resistor from pin RBIAS to ground, is specified to have
2.5.2 Power-On Reset (POR)
A POR function is provided in the CX2833i device to ensure all of the resettable
digital logic and analog control lines are starting from a known state. This circuit
uses a fixed RC timer (~1
(after the RC timer has t i med-out ) b efor e r eset i s d easserted, which begins timing
after a minimum supply voltage is reached (see Table 2-4).
µs); additionally, 128 clocks from REFCLK are counted
2.5.3 Loopback Multiplexers (MUXes)
Two loopback MUXes per channel in the CX2833i allow for local loopback
(terminal or framer side), remote loopback (cable side), or both (the AIS signal
follows the same path as the transmit data during loopback). The RLOS signal
monitors the RX cable inputs irrespective of any loopback.
In remote loopback, set by asserting pin RLOOP high, the receive data
(retimed after clock rec overy but not decoded) loops back into the pulse shaper in
place of the transmit data. Additionally, this data sent out the RPOS, RNEG, and
RCLK pins.
In local loopback, set by asserting pin LLOOP, the transmit data loops back
immediately from the encoder out put to t he decode r input in plac e of the recei v ed
data. Additionally, this data is sent out the TLINEP and TLINEM/N pins.
2-16Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.7 Electrical Characteristics
2.7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 2-3. Absolute Maximum Ratings
SymbolParameterMinMaxUnit
DVDDC/
RVDD/
TVDD/
VDD
V
I
T
ST
T
VSOL
θ
JA
θ
JA
θ
Jc
FITFailures in time @ 89,000
2.7 Electrical Characteristics
Power Supply Voltage–0.36V
Voltage on Any Signal Pin–1.0VGG + 0.3 VV
Storage Temperature–40125°C
—220°C
—40
°
Vapor Phase Soldering
Temperature (1 min.)
Thermal Resistance (Still
air, socketed)
Thermal Resistance (Still
air, soldered)
——7.40
device hours, temperature
of 55 °C, 0 failures.
—24
—313fits
°
°
C
/
W
C
/
W
C
/
W
NOTE(S):
1. Stresses above those listed as absolute maximum ratings may cause permanent damage
to the device. This is a stress rating only, and functional operation of the device at these or
any other conditions beyond those indicated in the ot her sections of this document is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect
device reliability.
100985AConexant2-19
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.7 Electrical Chara c ter i sticsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.7.2 Recommended Operating Conditions
Table 2-4 specifies various operating conditions, power supplies, and the bias
resistor.
Table 2-4. Recommended Operating Conditions
ParameterConditionsMinNomMaxUnit
Power supply voltageDVDDC, RVDD, TVDD,
VDD
ESD voltage
Power dissipation
(CX28333)
Power dissipation
(CX28332)
Power dissipation
(CX28331)
External bias resistorPin RBIAS to GND; ±1%11.9812.112.22
NOTE(S):
(1)
(1)
With 5 V logic inp ut, VGG should be tied to 5 V. Wit h 3.3 V lo gic inp ut, VGG sh ould be tied
to 3.3 V.
VGG3.13555.5V
Total chip—0.831.0W
Total chip——0.8W
Total chip——.450W
3.1353.33.465V
Ω
k
2-20Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.8 DC Characteristics
Table 2-5. DC Characteristics
ParameterConditionsMinNomMaxUnit
Vih high thresholdDigital inputs 2.0—VGG + 0.3V
V
low thresholdDigital inputs–0.3—0.8V
il
high thresholdDigital outputs, Ioh = –4 mA 2.4——V
V
oh
V
low thresholdDigital outputs, Iol = 4 mA—— 0.4V
ol
I
LEAK
Input capacit a nce———10pF
0 V ≤ digital Vin ≤ VGG
–10—200µA
2.8 DC Characteristics
Load capacitanceDigital outputs——15pF
NOTE(S):
1. The digital inputs of CX28 33i are TTL 5 V compliant. These inputs are di ode protected to DVDD IO and DVSSIO pins.
Additionally, all of the CX2833i digital inputs contain 75 k
2. The digital outputs of CX2833i are also TTL 5 V compliant. However, these outputs will not drive to 5 V, nor will they accept
5 V external pull-ups. The output is DVDDC (3.3 V).
Ω pull-down resi sto rs .
100985AConexant2-21
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.9 AC CharacteristicsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2.9 AC Characteristics
Table 2-6. AC Characteristics (Logic Timing)
ParameterConditionsMinNomMaxUnit
Tosym, Tisym
RCLK and TCLK
Clock Duty Cy cleTow i dth/Tosym, RCLK
Todelay———3ns
TisetupTPOS/TNRZ, TNEG,
TiholdTPOS/TNRZ, TNEG,
NOTE(S):
1. The description applies to the DS3, E3, and STS-1 clock rates and other parameters such
as pulse width, set-up time, hold time, and duty cycle.
2. The timing dia gram, illustra te d i n Figure 2-12, describes the logical relationship between
various clock and data signals, and parameter values.
E3
DS-3
STS-1
Tiwidth/Tisym, TCLK
Tiwidth/Tisym, REFCLK
TAIS
TAIS
—29.10
22.35
19.29
45
40
40
4——ns
0——ns
—55
—ns
ns
ns
%
60
60
%
%
2-22Conexant100985A
CX28331/CX28332/CX283332.0 Functional Description
Single/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
Figure 2-12. Timing Diagram
DATA OUTPUTS
RCLK
RPOS/RNRZ,
RNEG/RLCV
DATA INPUTS
TCLK
Todelay
Tosym
Tisym
2.9 AC Characteristics
Towidth
Tiwidth
TPOS/TNRZ,
TNEG, TAIS,
Don't
Care
TisetupTihold
Valid Data
Don't
Care
100604_016
100985AConexant2-23
2.0 Functional DescriptionCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
2.9 AC CharacteristicsSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
2-24Conexant100985A
3
3.0 Applications
The CX28331/CX28332/CX28333 can be used in a variety of applications.
Figure 3-1 illustrates an example of three DS3 lines being terminated by the
CX28333. The data and clock are extracted and passed on to the framer chip for
further data manipulation and user interface.
It is important to emp loy high-frequency design techni ques for the printed
board layout.
3.1 PCB Design Considerations for CX2833i
The CX28333 device is a triple LIU operating at frequencies up to 52.84 MHz.
The high-speed nature of the device calls for a careful design of the PCB using
this device. Some design considerations are outlined below.
3.1.1 Power Supply and Ground Plane
A unified power plane with properly placed capacitors of the correct size will
mitigate most power rail-related voltage transients. A properly placed bulk
capacitor, where the power enters the board, with noise-bypassing capacitors at
the power pins on the int egrated circui ts sho uld be adequ ate. The n oise-b yp assing
capacitors must be able to supply all the switching current.
Ferrite beads are used with power rails to filter the high-frequency noise. For
every design, noi se freque ncies and le v els ar e dif f erent. Th erefore, whether beads
are necessary, and the effective frequency where they should operate, is difficult
to determine. It is a good idea to provision for ferrite beads on the boards.
The board trace from the CX28333 power supply pin to the noise-bypassing
capacitor should be minimized. Additionally, ground connections from the
ground plane to the CX28333 ground pins and the noise-bypassing capacitor
ground pins should be minimized.
A unified ground plane is the best way to minimize ground impedance. Most
of the ground noise is produced b y t he return currents and po wer supply transients
during switching. This effect is minimized by reducing the ground plane
impedance.
100985AConexant3-1
3.0 ApplicationsCX28331/CX28332/CX28333
3.1 PCB Design Considerations for CX2833iSingle/Dual/Triple E3/DS3/STS-1 Line Interface Unit
3.1.2 Impedance Matching
It is critical that traces around the transformers and matching resistors be kept to a
minimum length and , i n the following cases, the trace impedance be matched to
Ω with a ±10% tolerance:
75
•The impedance from the BNC connector to the transformer
•The impedance fro m the transformer to the matching resistors
3.1.3 Other Passive Parts
The reference design uses the Pulse T3001 extended temperature range 1:1
transformer for the coupling of the BNC connector to the device.
The ferrite beads used to decouple the receive- and transmit-VDD pins on all
analog input VDD pins are type 2508056017Y0 from Fair-Rite Products
Corporation. The bulk capacitor used for where the power enters the board
should be a tantulum–type capacitor, th e recommended value and t ype is a 220
tantulum capacitor.
µf
3.1.4 IBIS Models
IBIS (Input/Output Buffer Interface Specification) models for the
CX28331/CX28332/CX28333- 1x and - 3 x ar e available from Conexant’s web site
(www.conexant.com).
3.1.5 Recommended Vendors
Product: TransformersProduct: Ferrite Beads
America
Address:
Telo:
Fax:
Northern Asia
Telo:
Northern Europe
Telo:
Fax:
Pulse
Corporate Office
12220 World Trade Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
858-674-8100
858-674-8262
Pulse
3F-4, No. 81, Sec. 1
Hsin Tai Wu Road
Hsi-Chih
T a pe i Hsie n, T aiwa n
R.O.C.
886-2-26980228
886-2-26980948
Pulse
1S2 Huxley Road
The Surrey Research Park
Guildford, Surrey GU2 5RE
United Kingdom
44-1483-401700
44-1483-401701
Telo:
Web site:
Telo:
Fax:
E-mail:
Web site:
Fair-Rite Products Corp.
P.O. Box J
One Commercial Row
Wallkill, NY 12589
914-895-2055
www.Fair-Rite.com