The DS90C387A/DS90CF388A transmitter/receiver pair is
designed to support dual pixel data transmission between
Host and Flat Panel Display up to QXGA resolutions. The
transmitter converts 48 bits (Dual Pixel 24-bit color) of
CMOS/TTL data and 3 control bits into 8 LVDS (Low Voltage
Differential Signalling) data streams. At a maximum dual
pixel rate of 112MHz, LVDS data line speed is 784Mbps,
providing a total throughput of 5.7Gbps (714 Megabytes per
second).
The LDI chipset is improved over prior generations of
FPD-Link devices and offers higher bandwidth support and
longer cable drive. To increase bandwidth, the maximum
pixel clock rate is increased to 112 MHz and 8 serialized
LVDS outputs are provided. Cable drive is enhanced with a
user selectable pre-emphasis feature that provides additional output current during transitions to counteract cable
loading effects.
The DS90C387A transmitter provides a second LVDS output
clock. Both LVDS clocks are identical. This feature supports
backward compatibility with the previous generation of
FPD-Link Receivers - the second clock allows the transmitter to interface to panels using a ’dual pixel’ configuration of
two 24-bit or 18-bit FPD-Link receivers.
This chipset is an ideal means to solve EMI and cable size
problems for high-resolution flat panel applications. It pro-
vides a reliable interface based on LVDS technology that
delivers the bandwidth needed for high-resolution panels
while maximizing bit times, and keeping clock rates low to
reduce EMI and shielding requirements. For more details,
please refer to the “Applications Information” section of this
datasheet.
Features
n Supports SVGA through QXGA panel resolutions
n 32.5 to 112/170MHz clock support
n Drives long, low cost cables
n Up to 5.7 Gbps bandwidth
n Pre-emphasis reduces cable loading effects
n Dual pixel architecture supports interface to GUI and
timing controller; optional single pixel transmitter inputs
support single pixel GUI interface
n Transmitter rejects cycle-to-cycle jitter
n 5V tolerant on data and control input pins
n Programmable transmitter data and control strobe select
(rising or falling edge strobe)
n Backward compatible with FPD-Link
n Compatible with ANSI/TIA/EIA-644-1995 LVDS Standard
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage (V
CMOS/TTL Input Voltage−0.3V to +5.5V
CMOS/TTL Output
Voltage−0.3V to (V
LVDS Receiver Input
Voltage−0.3V to +3.6V
LVDS Driver Output
Voltage−0.3V to +3.6V
LVDS Output Short
CircuitDurationContinuous
Junction Temperature+150˚C
Storage Temperature−65˚C to +150˚C
Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 4 sec.)+260˚C
Maximum Package Power Dissipation Capacity
100 TQFP Package:
DS90C387A2.8W
DS90CF388A2.8W
)−0.3V to +4V
CC
+ 0.3V)
CC
@
25˚C
Package Derating:
DS90C387 A18.2mW/˚C above +25˚C
DS90CF388 A18.2mW/˚C above +25˚C
ESD Rating:
DS90C387A
(HBM, 1.5kΩ, 100pF)
(EIAJ, 0Ω, 200pF)
>
>
300 V
DS90CF388A
(HBM, 1.5kΩ, 100pF)
(EIAJ, 0Ω, 200pF)
>
>
200 V
Recommended Operating
Conditions
Min Nom Max Units
Supply Voltage (V
Operating Free Air
Temperature (T
Receiver Input Range02.4V
Supply Noise Voltage (V
)3.03.33.6V
CC
A)
−10+25+70˚C
)100 mV
CC
6kV
2kV
p-p
Electrical Characteristics
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified.
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
CMOS/TTL DC SPECIFICATIONS (Tx inputs, Rx outputs, control inputs and outputs)
V
IH
V
IL
V
OH
V
OL
V
CL
I
IN
I
OS
LVDS DRIVER DC SPECIFICATIONS
V
OD
∆V
OD
V
OS
∆V
OS
I
OS
I
OZ
LVDS RECEIVER DC SPECIFICATIONS
V
TH
V
TL
I
IN
High Level Input Voltage2.0V
CC
Low Level Input VoltageGND0.8V
High Level Output VoltageIOH= −0.4 mA2.72.9V
I
= −2 mA2.72.85V
OH
Low Level Output VoltageIOL= 2 mA0.10.3V
Input Clamp VoltageICL= −18 mA−0.79−1.5V
Input CurrentVIN= 0.4V, 2.5V or V
V
= GND−150µA
IN
Output Short Circuit CurrentV
= 0V−120mA
OUT
CC
+1.8+15µA
Differential Output VoltageRL= 100Ω250345450mV
Change in VODbetween
35mV
Complimentary Output States
Offset Voltage1.1251.251.375V
Change in VOSbetween
35mV
Complimentary Output States
Output Short Circuit CurrentV
Output TRI-STATE®CurrentPD = 0V, V
= 0V, RL= 100Ω−3.5−10mA
OUT
OUT
=0VorV
±
CC
1
±
10µA
Differential Input High ThresholdVCM= +1.2V+100mV
Differential Input Low Threshold−100mV
Input CurrentVIN= +2.4V, VCC= 3.6V
V
= 0V, VCC= 3.6V
IN
±
10µA
±
10µA
V
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Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified.
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
TRANSMITTER SUPPLY CURRENT
ICCTWTransmitter Supply Current
Worst Case
DS90C387A/DS90CF388A
Transmitter Supply Current
16 Grayscale
ICCTZTransmitter Supply Current
Power Down
RECEIVER SUPPLY CURRENT
ICCRWReceiver Supply Current
Worst Case
ICCRGReceiver Support Current
16 Grayscale
ICCRZReceiver Supply Current
Power Down
Note 1: “Absolute Maximum Ratings” are those values beyond which the safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. They are not meant to imply that the device
should be operated at these limits. The tables of “Electrical Characteristics” specify conditions for device operation.
Note 2: Typical values are given for V
Note 3: Current into device pins is defined as positive. Current out of device pins is defined as negative. Voltages are referenced to ground unless otherwise
specified (except V
and ∆VOD).
OD
= 3.3V and TA= +25˚C.
CC
R
= 100Ω,CL=5
L
f = 32.5 MHz115160mA
pF,
Worst Case
Pattern
(Figures 1, 3),
DUAL=High
Note 4: The Minimum and Maximum Limits are based on statistical analysis of the device performance over voltage and temperature ranges. This parameter is
functionally tested on Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). ATE is limited to 85MHz. A sample of characterization parts have been bench tested at 112MHz to verify
functional performance.
Note 5: The limits are based on bench characterization of the device’s jitter response over the power supply voltage range. Output clock jitter is measured with a
cycle-to-cycle jitter of
in the clock edge from most graphics VGA chips currently available. This parameter is used when calculating system margin as described in AN-1059.
Note 6: Receiver Skew Margin is defined as the valid data sampling region at the receiver inputs. This margin takes into account transmitter output pulse positions
(min and max) and the receiver input setup and hold time (internal data sampling window - RSPOS). This margin allows for LVDS interconnect skew, inter-symbol
interference (both dependent on type/length of cable) and clock jitter.