The DS90CR213 transmitter converts 21 bits of CMOS/TTL
data into three LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling)
data streams. Aphase-locked transmitclock is transmitted in
parallel with the data streams over a fourth LVDSlink. Every
cycle of the transmit clock 21 bits of input data are sampled
and transmitted. The DS90CR214 receiver converts the
LVDS data streams back into 21 bits of CMOS/TTL data. At
a transmit clock frequency of 66MHz, 21bits ofTTL data are
transmitted at a rate of 462 Mbps per LVDS data channel.
Using a 66 MHz clock, the data throughput is 1.386 Gbit/s
(173 Mbytes/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, fora 21-bit wide
data 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
needed. This provides an 80%reduction in required cable
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width, which provides a system cost savings, reduces connector physical size and cost, and reduces shielding requirements due to the cable’s smaller form factor.
The 21 CMOS/TTL inputs can support a variety of signal
combinations. For example, 5 4-bit nibbles (byte + parity) or
2 9-bit (byte + 3 parity) and 1 control.
Features
n 66 MHz Clock Support
n Up to 173 Mbytes/s bandwidth
n Low power CMOS design (
n Power-down mode (
n Up to 1.386 Gbit/s data throughput
n Narrow bus reduces cable size and cost
n 290 mV swing LVDS devices for low EMI
n PLL requires no external components
n Low profile 48-lead TSSOP package
n Rising edge data strobe
n Compatible with TIA/EIA-644 LVDS Standard
<
610 mW)
<
0.5 mW total)
DS90CR213/DS90CR214 21-Bit Channel Link—66 MHz
DS90CR213/DS90CR214
DS90CR213
DS012888-27
Order Number DS90CR213MTD
See NS Package Number MTD48
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Supply Voltage (V
CMOS/TTL Input Voltage−0.3V to (V
CMOS/TTL Output 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−65˚C to +150˚C
Lead Temperature
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified.
SymbolParameterConditionsMinTypMaxUnits
RECEIVER SUPPLY CURRENT
I
CCRW
Receiver Supply CurrentC
=
8 pF,f=32.5 MHz6477mA
L
Worst CaseWorst Case Patternf=37.5 MHz7085mA
(
Figure 1
and
Figure 3
)f=66 MHz110140mA
I
CCRZ
Receiver Supply CurrentPowerdown=Low
Power DownReceiver Outputs in Previous State during
110µA
Power Down Mode.
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-
PLL V
All Other Pins ≥ 2000V
EIAJ (0Ω, 200 pF) ≥ 150V
Note 5: V
and ∆VOD).
OD
≥ 1000V
CC
previously referred as VCM.
OS
CC
=
5.0V and T
=
+25˚C.
A
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 6) (
TPPos0Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit 0 (
TPPos1Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit 11.70(1/7)Tclk2.50ns
TPPos2Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit 23.60(2/7)Tclk4.50ns
TPPos3Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit 35.90(3/7)Tclk6.75ns
TPPos4Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit 48.30(4/7)Tclk9.00ns
TPPos5Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit 510.40(5/7)Tclk11.10ns
TPPos6Transmitter Output Pulse Position for Bit 612.70(6/7)Tclk13.40ns
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
TPLLSTransmitter Phase Lock Loop Set (
TPDDTransmitter Powerdown Delay (
Note 6: This limit based on bench characterization.
Figure 6
)15T50ns
Figure 6
)0.35T0.5T0.65Tns
Figure 6
)0.35T0.5T0.65Tns
Figure 6
)53.5ns
Figure 6
)2.51.5ns
@
25˚C, V
Figure 10
Figure 14
)0.751.5ns
Figure 2
)0.751.5ns
)8ns
Figure 5
)350ps
Figure 16
)
−0.3000.30ns
f=66 MHz
=
Figure 8
5.0V (
CC
)3.58.5ns
)10ms
)100ns
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 (
RSKMRxIN Skew Margin (Note 7) V
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified
SymbolParameterMinTypMaxUnits
Figure 7
RCOPRxCLK OUT Period (
RCOHRxCLK OUT High Time (
)15T50ns
Figure 7
)f
=
40 MHz6ns
f=66 MHz4.35ns
RCOLRxCLK OUT Low Time (
Figure 7
)f
=
40 MHz10.5ns
f=66 MHz7.09ns
RSRCRxOUT Setup to RxCLK OUT (
Figure 7
)f
=
40 MHz4.5ns
f=66 MHz2.54.2ns
RHRCRxOUT Hold to RxCLK OUT (
Figure 7
)f
=
40 MHz6.5ns
f=66 MHz45.2ns
RCCDRxCLK IN to RxCLK OUT Delay
RPLLSReceiver Phase Lock Loop Set (
RPDDReceiver Powerdown Delay (
Note 7: Receiver Skew Margin is definedas the valid data sampling region atthe receiver inputs. Thismargin takes into account for transmitter outputskew (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.
I1TTL level input. Assertion (low input) TRI-STATES the outputs, ensuring low current at power
down.
I4Power supply pins for TTL inputs.
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DS90CR213 Pin Description—Channel Link Transmitter (Continued)
Pin NameI/ONo.Description
PLL V
CC
PLL GNDI2Ground pins for PLL.
LVDS V
CC
LVDS GNDI3Ground pins for LVDS outputs.
I1Power supply pin for PLL.
I1Power supply pin for LVDS outputs.
DS90CR214 Pin Description—Channel Link Receiver
Pin NameI/ONo.Description
RxIN+I3Positive LVDS differential data inputs.
RxIN−I3Negative LVDS differential data inputs.
RxOUTO21TTL level outputs.
RxCLK IN+I1Positive LVDS differential clock input.
RxCLK IN−I1Negative LVDS differentiaI clock input.
RxCLK OUTO1TTL level clock output. The rising edge acts as data strobe.
PWR DOWN
V
CC
GNDI5Ground pins for TTL outputs.
PLL V
CC
PLL GNDI2Ground pin for PLL.
LVDS V
CC
LVDS GNDI3Ground pins for LVDS inputs.
I1TTL Ievel input. Locks the previous receiver output state.
I4Power supply pins for TTL outputs.
I1Power supply for PLL.
I1Power supply pin for LVDS inputs.
Applications Information
The Channel Link devices are intended to be used in a wide
variety of data transmission applications. Depending upon
the application the interconnecting media may vary. For example, for lower data rate (clock rate) and shorter cable
<
lengths (
cal. For higher speed/long distance applications the media’s
performance becomes more critical. Certain cable constructions provide tighter skew (matched electrical length between the conductors and pairs).Twin-coax for example,has
been demonstrated at distances as great as 5 meters and
with the maximum data transfer of 1.38Gbit/s. Additional applications information can be found in the following National
Interface Application Notes:
AN-1041Introduction to Channel Link
AN-1035PCB Design Guidelines for LVDS and
AN-806Transmission Line Theory
AN-905Transmission Line Calculations and
AN-916Cable Information
CABLES: A cable interface between the transmitter and receiver needs to support the differential LVDS pairs. The
21-bit CHANNEL LINK chipset (DS90CR213/214) requires
four pairs of signal wires and the 28-bit CHANNEL LINK
chipset (DS90CR283/284)requires five pairs of signalwires.
The ideal cable/connector interface would have a constant
100Ω differential impedance throughout the path. It is also
2m), the media electrical performance is less criti-
=
####
AN
Link Devices
Differential Impedance
Topic
recommended that cable skew remain below 350 ps (
MHz clock rate) to maintain a sufficient data sampling window at the receiver.
In addition to the four or five cable pairs that carry data and
clock, it is recommended to provide at least one additional
conductor (or pair) which connects ground between the
transmitter and receiver. This low impedance ground provides a common mode return path for thetwo devices.Some
of the more commonly used cable types for point-to-point applications include flat ribbon, flex, twisted pair and
Twin-Coax.Allare availablein avariety ofconfigurations and
options. Flat ribbon cable, flex and twisted pair generally perform well in short point-to-point applications while Twin-Coax
is good for short and long applications. When using ribbon
cable, it is recommended to place a ground line between
each differential pair to act as a barrier to noise coupling between adjacent pairs. For Twin-Coax cable applications, it is
recommended to utilize a shield on each cable pair. All extended point-to-point applications should also employ an
overall shield surrounding all cable pairs regardless of the
cable type. This overall shield results in improved transmission parameters such as faster attainable speeds, longer
distances between transmitter and receiver and reduced
problems associated with EMS or EMI.
The high-speed transport of LVDS signals has been demonstrated on several types of cables with excellent results.
However, the best overall performance has been seen when
using Twin-Coax cable. Twin-Coax has very low cable skew
and EMI due to its construction and double shielding. All of
the design considerations discussed here and listed in the
supplemental application notes provide the subsystem communications designer with many useful guidelines. It is rec-
ommended that the designer assess the tradeoffs of each
application thoroughly to arrive at a reliable and economical
cable solution.
BOARD LAYOUT: To obtain the maximum benefit from the
noise and EMI reductions of LVDS, attention should be paid
to the layout of differential lines. Lines of a differential pair
should always be adjacent to eliminate noise interference
from other signals and take full advantage of the noise canceling of the differential signals. The board designer should
also try to maintain equal length on signal traces for a given
differential pair. As with any high speed design, the impedance discontinuities should be limited (reduce the numbers
of vias and no 90 degree angles on traces). Any discontinuities which do occur on one signal line should be mirrored in
the other line of the differential pair. Care should be taken to
ensure thatthe differential trace impedance match the differential impedanceof the selected physical media (this impedance should also match the value of the termination resistor
that is connected across the differentialpair at the receiver’s
input). Finally, the location of the CHANNEL LINK TxOUT/
RxIN pins should be as close as possible to the board edge
so as to eliminate excessive pcb runs. All of these considerations will limit reflections and crosstalk which adversely effect high frequency performance and EMI.
UNUSED INPUTS: All unused inputs at the TxIN inputs of
the transmitter must be tied to ground. All unused outputs at
the RxOUT outputs of the receiver must then be left floating.
TERMINATION: Use of current mode drivers requires a terminating resistor across the receiver inputs. The CHANNEL
LINK chipset will normally require a single 100Ω resistor between the true and complement lines on each differential
pair of the receiver input. The actual value of the termination
resistor should be selected to match the differential mode
characteristic impedance (90Ω to 120Ω typical) of the cable.
Figure 18
shows an example. No additional pull-up or
pull-down resistors are necessary as with some other differential technologies such as PECL. Surface mount resistors
are recommended to avoidthe additionalinductance that accompanies leaded resistors. These resistors should be
placed as close as possible to the receiver input pins to reduce stubs and effectively terminate the differential lines.
DECOUPLING CAPACITORS: Bypassing capacitors are
needed to reduce the impact of switching noise which could
limit performance. For a conservative approach three
parallel-connected decouplingcapacitors (Multi-Layered Ceramic type in surface mount form factor) between each V
and the ground plane(s) are recommended. The three ca-
CC
pacitor values are 0.1 µF, 0.01µF and 0.001 µF.An example
is shown in
Figure 19
. The designer should employ wide
traces for power and ground and ensure each capacitor has
its own via to the ground plane. If board space is limiting the
number of bypass capacitors, the PLL V
the most filtering/bypassing. Next would be the LVDS V
pins and finally the logic VCCpins.
should receive
CC
CC
DS012888-24
FIGURE 18. LVDS Serialized Link Termination
width of 2.16 ns. Differential skew (∆t within one differential
pair), interconnect skew (∆t of one differential pair to another) and clock jitter will all reduce the available window for
sampling the LVDS serial data streams. Care must be taken
to ensure that the clock input to the transmitter be a clean
low noisesignal. Individual bypassing of each V
will minimizethe noise passed on to the PLL, thuscreating a
to ground
CC
low jitter LVDS clock. These measures provide more margin
for channel-to-channel skew and interconnect skew as a part
of the overall jitter/skew budget.
COMMON MODE vs. DIFFERENTIAL MODE NOISE MAR-
DS012888-25
FIGURE 19. CHANNEL LINK
Decoupling Configuration
CLOCK JITTER: The CHANNEL LINK devices employ a
PLLto generateand recoverthe clock transmitted across the
LVDS interface. The width of each bit in the serialized LVDS
data stream is one-seventh the clock period. For example, a
66 MHz clock has a period of 15 ns which results in a data bit
GIN: The typical signal swing for LVDS is 300 mV centered
at +1.2V. The CHANNEL LINK receiver supports a 100 mV
threshold therefore providing approximately 200 mV of differential noisemargin. Common mode protection isof more importance to the system’s operation due to the differential
data transmission. LVDS supports an input voltage range of
Ground to +2.4V. This allows for a
±
1.0V shifting of the center point due to ground potential differences and common
mode noise.
puts of the CHANNEL LINK transmitter remain in TRI-STATE
until the power supply reaches 3V. Clock and data outputs
will begin to toggle 10 ms after V
the Powerdown pin is above2V.Either devicemay be placed
into a powerdown mode at any time by asserting the Powerdown pin (active low). Total power dissipation for each device will decrease to 5 µW (typical).
has reached 4.5V and
CC
The CHANNEL LINK chipset is designed to protect itself
from accidental loss of power to either the transmitter or receiver. If power to the transmit board is lost, the receiver
clocks (input and output)stop. The data outputs(RxOUT) retain the states they were in when the clocks stopped. When
the receiver board loses power, the receiver inputs are
shorted to V
(5 mA per input) by the fixed current mode drivers, thus
through an internal diode. Current is limited
CC
avoiding the potential for latchup when powering the device.
FIGURE 20. Single-Ended and Differential Waveforms
48-Lead Molded Thin Shrink Small Outline Package, JEDEC
NS Package Number MTD48
DS90CR213/DS90CR214 21-Bit Channel Link—66 MHz
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