The LX5225 SCSI terminator is part of Linfinity's
UltraMAX family of high-performance, adaptive, non-linear mode SCSI products, which are
designed to deliver true UltraSCSI performance
in SCSI applications. The low voltage BiCMOS
architecture employed in its design offers superior performance to older linear passive and
active techniques.
Linfinity's UltraMAX architecture employs
high-speed adaptive elements for each channel, thereby providing the fastest response
possible — typically 35MHz, which is 100 times
faster than the older linear regulator/terminator
approach used by other manufacturers. Products using this older linear regulator approach
have bandwidths which are dominated by the
output capacitor and which are limited to
500KHz (see further discussion in the Functional Description section). The UltraMAX
architecture also eliminates the output compensation capacitor typical in earlier terminator
designs. Each is approved for use with SCSI1, -2, -3, UltraSCSI and beyond — providing
the highest performance alternative available
today.
The LX5225 architecture is much more tolerant of marginal system integrations. A key
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improvement offered by the LX5225 lies in its
ability to ensure reliable, error-free communications even in systems which do not adhere
to recommended SCSI hardware design guidelines, such as the use of improper cable lengths
and impedances. Frequently, this situation is
not controlled by the peripheral or host designer and, when problems occur, they are the
first to be made aware of the problem.
To enter the disconnect mode, the disconnect pins must be driven low thereby disconnecting the LX5225 from the SCSI bus. The
LX5225 has two disconnect pins for SCSI Plug
and Play (PnP) applications. Quiescent current
is less than 150µA in this mode.
Reduced component counts is also inherent
in the LX5225 architecture. Traditional termination techniques require large stabilization
and transient protection capacitors of up to
20µF in value and size. The LX5225 architecture does not require these components, allowing all the cost savings associated with
inventory, board space, assembly, reliability,
and component costs.
The LX5225 is a superior pin-for-pin replacement for the LX5205 and the UCC5607.
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LX5225
P RODUCTION DATA SHEET
KEY FEATURES
■ SCSI Plug And Play, Dual Low Disconnect,
Logic Low Command Disconnects All
Ter mination Lines
Note 2. Range over which the device is functional.
Symbol
TERM
Recommended Operating Conditions
Min.Typ.Max.
Units
4.05.5V
05V
0V
TERM
V
0125°C
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Term Power = 4.75V unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise specified, these specifications apply at the recommended operating ambient temperature of TA = 25°C. Low duty cycle pulse testing techniques are used which maintains junction and case temperatures equal to the ambient temperature.
Cable transmission theory suggests to optimize signal speed
and quality, the termination should act both as an ideal voltage
reference when the line is released (deasserted) and as an
ideal current source when the line is active (asserted). Common
active terminators, which
consist of Linear Regulators in series with resis-
tors (typically 110Ω), are
a compromise. As the
line voltage increases,
the amount of current decreases linearly by the
equation V = I * R. The
LX5225, with its unique
new architecture applies
the maximum amount of
current regardless of line voltage until the termination high
threshold (2.85V) is reached.
Acting as a near ideal line terminator, the LX5225 closely
reproduces the optimum case when the device is enabled.
DISC 1DISC 2Outputs
POWER UP / POWER DOWN FUNCTION TABLE
HHDisabled15mA
HLEnabled15mA
LHEnabled15mA
LLDisabled150µA
OpenOpenDisabled150µA
UltraMAX
To enable the device a DISC1 and DISC2 pins must be pulled
Logic High. During this mode of operation, quiescent current
is 10mA and the device will respond to line demands by
delivering 24mA on assertion and by imposing 2.85V on
deassertion. In order to
disable the device, the
Quiescent
Current
power conservation or to completely eliminate the terminator
from the SCSI chain.
An additional feature of the LX5225 is its compatibility with
active negation drivers.
DISC1 and DISC2 pins
must be driven logic Low.
This mode of operation
places the device in a sleep
state where a meager
150µA of quiescent current
is consumed. Additionally,
all outputs are in a Hi-Z
(impedance) state. Sleep
mode can be used for
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may not be modified in any way without the express written consent of Linfinity. Product processing does not necessarily include testing of
all parameters. Linfinity reserves the right to change the configuration and performance of the product and to discontinue product at any time.
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