SY58608U
3.2Gbps Precision, 1:2 LV DS Fanout Buffer
with Inter nal Termination a nd Fail Safe Input
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General Description
The SY58608U is a 2.5V, high-speed, fully differential
1:2 LVDS fanout buffer optimized to provide two
identical output copies with less than 20ps of skew and
less tha n 10psPP tota l jitter. The SY58 608U can proces s
clock signals as fast as 2GHz or data patterns up to
3.2Gbps.
The differential input includes Micrel’s unique, 3-pin
input termination arc h itec tu re t hat int erf ac es to LV PEC L,
LVDS or CML differential signals, (AC- or DC-coupled)
as small as 100mV (200mVPP) without any level-shifting
or termination resistor networks in the signal path. For
AC-coupled input interface applications, an integrated
voltage reference (VREF-AC) is provided to bias the VT pin.
The outputs are 325mV LVDS, with rise/fall times
guaranteed to be less than 100ps.
The S Y58608U opera tes f rom a 2.5V ±5% suppl y and is
guaranteed over the full industrial temperature range (
40°C to +85°C). For applications that require CML or
LVPECL outputs, consider Micrel’s SY58606U and
SY58607U, 1:2 fanout buffers with 400mV and 800mV
output swings respectively. The SY58608U is part of
Micrel’s high-speed, Precision Edge® product line.
Data sheets and support documentation can be found
on Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
Functional Block Diagram
Precision Edge®
Features
Precision 1:2, 325mV LVDS fanout buffer
Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and
voltage:
DC-to > 3.2Gbps throughput
<300ps propagation delay (IN-to-Q)
<20ps within-device skew
<100ps rise/fall times
Fail Safe Input
Prevents outputs from oscillating when input is
invalid
Ultra-low jitter design
<1psRMS cycle-to-cycle jitter
<10psPP total jitter
<1psRMS random jitter
<10psPP deterministic jitter
High-speed LVDS outputs
2.5V ±5% power supply operation
Industrial temperature range: 40°C to +85°C
Available in 16-pin (3mm x 3mm) QFN package
Applications
All SONET clock and data distribution
Fibre Channel clock and data distribution
Gigabit Ether net c lock and data distribut ion
Backplane dis tri but ion
Markets
DataCom
Telecom
Storage
ATE
Test and Measurement
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Ordering Information(1)
Part Number Package
Type Operating
Range Package Marking Lead
Finish
SY58608UMG QFN-16 Industrial 608U with Pb-Free
bar-line indicator NiPdAu
Pb-Free
SY58608UMGTR
QFN-16 Industrial 608U with Pb-Free
bar-line indicator NiPdAu
Pb-Free
Notes:
1. Contact f act ory for die availabi lit y. Dice are guaranteed at TA = 25°C, DC Electricals only.
2. Tape and Reel.
Pin Configuration
16-Pin QFN
Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
1, 4 IN, /IN Differential Inputs: This input pair is the differential signal input to the device. Input
accepts DC-coupled differential signals as small as 100mV (200mVPP). Each pin of
this pair internally terminates w ith 50Ω to the VT pin. If the input swing falls below a
certain threshold (typical 30mV), the Fail Safe Input (FSI) feature will guarantee a
stable output by latching the outputs to its last valid state. See “Input Interface
Applicat ion s” sect ion for more details.
2 VT Input Termination Center-Tap: Each input terminates to this pin. The VT pin
provides a center -tap for each input (IN, /IN) to a termination network for maximum
interface flexibility. See “Input Interface Applications” section.
3 VREF-AC Reference Voltage: This output bias to VCC–1.2V. It is used for AC-coupling inputs
IN and /IN. Connect VREF-AC directly to the VT pin. Bypass with 0.01µF low ESR
capacitor to VCC. Maximum sink/source current is ±1.5mA. See “Input Interface
Applications” section for more detai ls.
5, 8,13, 16 VCC Positive Power Supply: Bypass with 0.1µF//0.01µF low ESR capacitors as close to
the VCC pins as possible.
6, 7, 14, 15 GND,
Exposed pad Ground. Exposed pad must be connected to a ground plane that is the same
potential as the ground pin.
9, 10
11, 12 /Q1, Q1
/Q0, Q0 LVDS Differential Output Pairs: Differential buffered output copy of the input signal.
The output swing is typically 325mV. Normally terminated 100Ω across the output
pairs (Q and /Q). See “LVDS Output Termination” section.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Supply Voltage (VCC) ............................... 0.5V to +4.0V
Input Voltage (VIN) ............................ 0.5V to VCC +0.3V
LVDS Output Current (IOUT) .................................. ±10mA
Input Current
Source or Sink Current on (IN, /IN) ............... ±50mA
Current (VREF)
Source or sink current on VREF-AC(4) .............. ±1.5mA
Maximum Operating Junction Temperature .......... 125°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 20sec.) .................. 260°C
Storage Temperature (Ts) .................... 65°C to +150°C
Operating Ratings(2)
Supply Voltage (VIN) ...................... +2.375V to +2.635V
Ambient Temperature (TA) ................... 40°C to +85°C
Package Thermal Resistance(3)
QFN
Still-air (θJA) ........................................... 60°C/W
Junction-to-board (ψJB) ......................... 33°C/W
DC Electrical Characteristics(5)
TA = 40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise stated.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
VCC Power Supply Voltage Range 2.375 2.5 2.625 V
ICC Power Supply Current No load, max. VCC 55 75 mA
RDIFF_IN Differential Input R esistance
(IN-to-/IN) 90 100 110
VIH Input HIGH Voltage
(IN, /IN) IN, /IN 1.2 VCC V
VIL Input LO W Voltage
(IN, /IN) IN, /IN 0 VIH0.1 V
VIN Input Voltage Swing
(IN, /IN) see Figure 3a, Note 6 0.1 1.7 V
VDIFF_IN Differential Input Voltage Swing
(|IN - /IN|) see Figure 3b 0.2 V
VIN_FSI Input Voltage Threshold that
Triggers FSI 30 100 mV
VREF-AC Output Reference Voltage VCC1.3 VCC1.2 VCC1.1 V
IN to VT Voltage from Input to VT 1.28 V
Notes:
1. Permanent device dam age may occur if absolute maximum ratings are exceeded. This is a stress rating only and functional operation is not
implied at conditions other than those detailed i n the operational secti ons of this data sheet. E xposure to abs ol ute maxim um ratings c ondit i ons
for extended periods may affect device reliabil ity.
2. The data sheet limits are not guaranteed if the device is operated beyond the operating ratings.
3. Package thermal resist ance assumes exposed pad is s ol dered (or equivalent ) t o the device's most negative potential on the PCB. ψJB and θJA
values are determined for a 4-layer board in still-air num ber, unless otherwise s tated.
4. Due to the limited drive capabi lit y, use for input of the same package only.
5. The ci rcuit is designed to meet the DC specifications shown in the above table after therm al equilibrium has been est ablis hed.
6. VIN (max) is s pecifi ed when VT is floating.
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LVDS Outputs DC Electrical Characteristics(7)
VCC = +2.5V ±5%, RL = 100Ω across the output pairs; TA = 40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise stated.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
VOUT Output Voltage Swing See Figure 3a 250 325 mV
VDIFF_OUT Differ ential Output Voltage Swing See Figure 3b 500 650 mV
VOCM Output Common Mode Voltage 1.125 1.20 1.275 V
VOCM Change in Common Mode
Voltage 50 50 mV
Notes:
7. The ci rcuit is designed to meet the DC specifications shown in the above table after thermal equilibrium has been establis hed.
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AC Electrical Characteristics(8)
VCC = +2.5V ±5% , RL = 100Ω across the output pairs, Input tr/tf: ≤300ps; TA = 40°C to +85°C,
unless otherwise stated.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
fMAX Maximum Frequency NRZ Data 3.2 4.25 Gbps
VOUT > 200mV Clock 2 3 GHz
tPD Propagation Delay IN-to-Q VIN: 100mV-200mV 170 280 420 ps
VIN: 200mV-800mV 130 200 300 ps
tSkew Within Device Skew Note 9 5 20 ps
Part-to-Part Skew Note 10 135 ps
tJitter Data Random Jitter Note 11 1 psRMS
Deterministic Jitter Note 12 10 psPP
Clo ck Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter Note 13 1 psRMS
Total Jitter Note 14 10 psPP
tr, tf Output Rise/Fall Time
(20% to 80%) At full output swing.
35 60 100 ps
Duty Cycle Differential I/O 47 53 %
Notes:
8. These hi gh-speed paramet ers are Guaranteed by desi gn and characterization.
9. Within-device skew is measured between two different outputs under ident ical input trans iti ons.
10. Part-to-part skew is defined for two parts with identical power supply voltages at the same temperature and no sk ew at the edges at the
respective inputs.
11. Random jitt er is measured with a K28.7 pattern, measured at ≤ f
MAX.
12. Determini st ic jitter is m easured at 2.5Gbps with both K28.5 and 2231 PRBS pattern.
13. Cycle-to-cycle jitter definition: the variation period bet ween adjacent cycles over a random sample of adjacent cycle pairs. tJITTER_CC = Tn –Tn+1,
where T is the time between rising edges of the output signal.
14. Total jitter definition: with an ideal clock input frequency of ≤ f
MAX (device), no more than one output edge in 1012 output edges will deviate by
more than the specified peak-to-peak jitter value.
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Functional Description
Fail-Safe Input (FSI)
The input includes a special fail-safe circuit to sense
the amplitude of the input signal and to latch the
outputs when there is no input signal present, or
when the amplitude of the input signal drops
sufficiently below 100mVPK (200mVPP), typically
30mVPK. Maximum frequency of SY58608U is limited
by the FSI function.
Input Clock Failure Case
If the input c lock fails to a float ing, static, or extr emely
low signal swing such that the differential voltage
across the input pair is less than 100mV, the FSI
function will e liminate a metastable cond iti on a nd l atc h
the outputs to the last valid state. No ringing and no
indeterminate state will occur at the output under
these conditions. The output recovers to normal
operatio n once the input signa l returns to a valid stat e
with a differential voltage 100mV.
Note that the FSI function will not prevent duty cycle
distortion in case of a slowly deteriorating (but still
toggling) input signal. Due to the FSI function, the
propagation delay will depend on rise and fall time of
the input sig nal and on its amplitude . Refer to “ Typical
Characteristics” for detailed information.
Timing Diagrams
Figure 1a. Propagation Delay
Figure 1b. Fail Safe Feature
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Typical Characteris tics
VCC = 2.5V, GND = 0V, VIN = 100mV, RL = 100Ω across the output pairs, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise stated.
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Functional Characteristics
VCC = 2.5V, GND = 0V, VIN = 250mV, Data Pattern: 223-1, RL = 100Ω across the outputs, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise
stated.
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Functional Characteristics (continued)
VCC = 2.5V, GND = 0V, VIN = 250mV, RL = 100Ω across the outputs, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise stated.
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Input Stage
Figure 2. Simplified Differential Input Buffer
Figure 3a. Single-Ended Swing
Figure 3c. LVDS Differential Measurement
Figure 3b. Differential Swing
Figure 3d. LVDS Common Mode Measurement
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Input Interface Applications
Figure 4a. CML Interface
(DC-Coupled)
Figure 4b. CML Interface
(AC-Coupled)
Figure 4c. LVPECL Interface
(DC-Coupled)
Figure 4d. LVPECL Interface
(AC-Coupled)
Figure 4e. LVDS Interface
(DC-Coupled)
Related Product and Support Documents
Part Number Function Data Sheet Link
SY58606U 4.25Gbps Precision, 1:2 CML Fanout
Buffer with Internal Terminati o n and Fail
Safe Input
http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-
info/products/sy58606u.shtml
SY58607U 3.2Gbps Precision, 1:2 LVPECL Fanout
Buffer with Internal Termination and Fail
Safe Input
http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-
info/products/sy58607u.shtml
HBW Solutions New Products and Termination Application
Notes http://www.micrel.com/product-info/products/sy89830u.shtml
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Package Information
16-Pin (3mm x 3mm) QFN
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