The DS90CR211 transmitter converts 21 bits of CMOS/TTL
data into three LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling)
data streams.Aphase-locked transmit clockis transmitted in
parallel with the data streams over a fourth LVDS link. Every
cycle of the transmit clock 21 bits of input data are sampled
and transmitted. The DS90CR212 receiver converts the
LVDS data streams back into 21 bits of CMOS/TTL data. At
a transmit clock frequency of 40 MHz, 21 bits of TTLdata are
transmitted at a rate of 280 Mbps per LVDS data channel.
Using a 40 MHz clock, the data throughput is 840
Mbit/s(105 Mbyte/s).
The multiplexing of the data lines provides a substantial
cable reduction. Long distance parallel single-ended buses
typically require a ground wire per active signal (and have
very limited noise rejection capability). Thus, for a 21-bit wide
data bus and one clock, up to 44 conductors are required.
With the Channel Link chipset as few as 9 conductors (3
data pairs, 1 clock pair and a minimum of one ground) are
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needed. This provides a 80%reduction in required cable
width, providing a system cost savings, reduces connector
physical size, and reduces shielding requirements due to the
cables smaller form factor.
The 21 CMOS/TTL inputs can support a variety of signal
combinations. For example, 5 4-bit nibbles plus 1 control, or
2 9-bit (byte + parity) and 3 control.
Features
n Narrow bus reduces cable size and cost
±
n
1V Common mode range (ground shifting)
n 290 mV swing LVDS data transmission
n 840 Mbit/s data throughput
n Low swing differential current mode drivers reduce EMI
n Rising edge data strobe
n Power down mode
n Offered in low profile 48-lead TSSOP package
DS90CR211/DS90CR212 21-Bit Channel Link
Block Diagrams
DS90CR211
Order Number DS90CR211MTD
See NS Package Number MTD48
DS012637-27
DS90CR212
DS012637-1
Order Number DS90CR212MTD
See NS Package Number MTD48
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Supply Voltage (V
CMOS/TTL Input Voltage−0.3V to (V
CMOS/TTL Ouput Voltage−0.3V to (V
LVDS Receiver Input Voltage−0.3V to (V
LVDS Driver Output Voltage−0.3V to (V
LVDS Output
Short Circuit Durationcontinuous
Junction Temperature+150˚C
Storage Temperature Range−65˚C to +150˚C
Lead Temperature
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
RECEIVER SUPPLY CURRENT
I
CCRZ
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 speci-
fied (except V
Note 4: ESD Rating:
Receiver Supply Current,
Power Down
and ∆VOD).
OD
HBM (1.5 kΩ, 100 pF)
PLL V
≥ 1000V
CC
All other pins ≥ 2000V
EIAJ (0Ω, 200 pF) ≥ 150V
CC
=
5.0V and T
Power Down=Low
=
+25˚C.
A
110µA
Transmitter Switching Characteristics
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnits
Figure 2
LLHTLVDS Low-to-High Transition Time (
LHLTLVDS High-to-Low Transition Time (
TCITTxCLK IN Transition Time (
Figure 4
TCCSTxOUT Channel-to-Channel Skew (Note 5) (
TPPos0Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit0 (
TPPos1Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit16.37.27.5ns
TPPos2Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit212.813.614.6ns
TPPos3Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit32020.821.5ns
TPPos4Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit427.22828.5ns
TPPos5Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit534.535.235.6ns
TPPos6Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit642.242.642.9ns
TPPos0Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit0 (
TPPos1Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit12.93.33.9ns
TPPos2Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit26.16.67.1ns
TPPos3Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit39.710.210.7ns
TPPos4Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit41313.514.1ns
TPPos5Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit51717.417.8ns
TPPos6Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit620.320.821.4ns
TCIPTxCLK IN Period (
TCIHTxCLK IN High Time (
TCILTxCLK IN Low Time (
TSTCTxIN Setup to TxCLK IN (
THTCTxIN Hold to TxCLK IN (
TCCDTxCLK IN to TxCLK OUT Delay
Figure 6
)25T50ns
Figure 6
)0.35T0.5T0.65Tns
Figure 6
)0.35T0.5T0.65Tns
Figure 6
)f = 20 MHz14ns
Figure 6
)2.52ns
@
TPLLSTransmitter Phase Lock Loop Set (
TPDDTransmitter Powerdown Delay (
Note 5: This limit based on bench characterization.
Figure 14
)0.751.5ns
Figure 2
)0.751.5ns
)8ns
Figure 5
)350ps
Figure 16
Figure 16
)f
)f
=
20 MHz−200150350ps
=
40 MHz−100100300ps
f=40MHz8ns
25˚C, V
Figure 10
=
Figure 8
5.0V (
CC
)59.7ns
)10ms
)100ns
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Receiver Switching Characteristics
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnits
Figure 3
CLHTCMOS/TTL Low-to-High Transition Time (
CHLTCMOS/TTL High-to-Low Transition Time (
RCOPRxCLK OUT Period (
Figure 7
)25T50ns
)3.56.5ns
Figure 3
)2.76.5ns
RSKMReceiver Skew Margin (Note 6)f=20 MHz1.1ns
=
V
CC
5V, T
=
25˚C (
A
RCOHRxCLK OUT High Time (
Figure 17
)f
Figure 7
)f
=
40 MHz700ps
=
20 MHz19ns
f=40 MHz6ns
RCOLRxCLK OUT Low Time (
Figure 7
)f
=
20 MHz21.5ns
f=40 MHz10.5ns
RSRCRxCLK Setup to RxCLK OUT (
Figure 7
)f
=
20 MHz14ns
f=40 MHz4.5ns
RHRCRxCLK Hold to RxCLK OUT (
Figure 7
)f
=
20 MHz16ns
f=40 MHz6.5ns
RCCDRxCLK IN to RxCLK OUT Delay
RPLLSReceiver Phase Lock Loop Set (
RPDDReceiver Powerdown Delay (
Note 6: Receiver Skew Margin is defined as the valid data sampling region at the receiver inputs. This margin takes into account for transmitter output skew(TCCS)
and the setup and hold time (internal data sampling window), allowing LVDS cable skew dependent on type/length and source clock(TxCLK IN) jitter.