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GS1674 Adaptive Cable Equalizer
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GS1674 Adaptive Cable Equalizer
GS1674
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The GS1674 is a high-speed BiCMOS integrated circuit designed to equalize and restore signals received over 75Ω coaxial
cable. The device is optimized for performance at 270Mb/s and 1.485Gb/s, and features DC restoration to compensate for
the DC content of SMPTE pathological test patterns.
The Carrier Detect output pin (CD) indicates whether a valid input signal has been detected. It can be connected directly to
the MUTE pin to mute the output on loss of carrier. The sensitivity of the carrier detect can be easily programmed to allow
the GS1674 to distinguish between low-amplitude SDI signals and noise at the input of the device. The equalizing and DC
restore stages are disengaged when the BYPASS pin is HIGH. No equalization occurs in Bypass mode.
The GS1674 is footprint and drop-in compatible with existing GS1574A and LMH0044 designs, with no additional
application changes required.
Key Features
Replaces the LMH0044
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 344M and SMPTE 259M
compliant
•Automatic cable equalization
Performance optimized for 270Mb/s and 1.485Gb/s.
Typical equalized length of Belden 1694A cable:
220m at 1.485Gb/s
400m at 270Mb/s
Supports DVB-ASI at 270Mb/s
Manual bypass (useful for low data rates with slow
rise/fall times)
Programmable carrier detect with squelch threshold
adjustment
Standard EIA/JEDEC logic control and status signal
levels
Single 3.3V power supply operation
195mW power consumption (typical)
Wide temperature range of -40ºC to +85ºC
Small footprint QFN package (4mm x 4mm)
Drop-in compatible with the GS1574A. Forward
compatible with Gennum's 3G EQ products.
Pb-free and RoHS compliant
Typical Application Circuit
GS1674
SDI
CD
SDI
VEE_D
MUTE
VCC_D
AGC
BYPASS
VEE_A
NOTE: All resistors in Ohms, capacitors in Farads,
and inductors in Henrys, unless otherwise noted.
* Value dependent on layout
VEE_A
AGC
VCC_A
SDO
SDO
10nF
1
10nF
SDO
4.7µF
+
+
SDO
CD
MUTE
VCC
BYPASS
SQ_ADJ
1µF
6.8nH*
75Ω
SDI
1µF
75Ω
1µF
37.4Ω
VCC
4
56
2
3
87
16
12
13
11
1415
9
10
SQ_ADJ
VEE_D
4.7µF
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Contents
Key Features ........................................................................................................................................................1
Typical Application Circuit.............................................................................................................................1
1. Pin Out...............................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 GS1674 Pin Assignment .................................................................................................................3
1.2 GS1674 Pin Descriptions ................................................................................................................3
2. Electrical Characteristics ............................................................................................................................5
2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings ..........................................................................................................5
2.2 DC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................5
2.3 AC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................................................6
2.4 Typical Performance Curves ........................................................................................................7
3. Detailed Description.....................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Serial Data Inputs .............................................................................................................................8
3.2 Cable Equalization ...........................................................................................................................8
3.3 Programmable Squelch Adjust (SQ_ADJ) .................................................................................9
3.4 Mute and Carrier Detect .................................................................................................................9
3.5 Output Rise/Fall Times ................................................................................................................ 10
4. Application Information .......................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 High-Gain Adaptive Cable Equalizers .................................................................................... 11
4.2 PCB Layout ....................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Typical Application Circuit ........................................................................................................ 11
5. Input/Output Circuits ............................................................................................................................... 12
6. Package & Ordering Information .......................................................................................................... 13
6.1 Package Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Packaging Data ............................................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Recommended PCB Footprint ................................................................................................... 14
6.4 Marking Diagram ........................................................................................................................... 14
6.5 Solder Reflow Profiles .................................................................................................................. 15
6.6 Ordering Information ................................................................................................................... 15
Revision History .............................................................................................................................................. 16
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1. Pin Out
1.1 GS1674 Pin Assignment
Figure 1-1: GS1674 Pin Out
1.2 GS1674 Pin Descriptions
5678
16 15 14 13
SDI
1
2
3
4
SDI
SDO
SDO
12
11
10
9
VEE_A
Ground Pad
(bottom of package)
AGC
BYPASS
SQ_ADJ
VEE_D
VCC_A
CD
MUTE
VCC_D
GS1674
16-pin QFN
(top view)
AGC
VEE_A VEE_D
Table 1-1: GS1674 Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Name Timing Type Description
1, 4 VEE_A Analog Power Most negative power supply for analog circuitry.
Connect to GND.
2, 3 SDI, SDI Analog Input Serial digital differential input.
5, 6AGC, AGC Analog External AGC capacitor.
Connect pin 5 and pin 6 together as shown in the GS1674 Typical
Application Circuit on page 11.
7BYPASS Not
Synchronous
Input Forces the Equalizing and DC RESTORE stages into bypass mode
when HIGH. No equalization occurs in this mode. (Internal
pull-down).
8SQ_ADJAnalog Input Squelch Adjust.
Adjusts the approximate amount of cable equalized before CD goes
low. See Section 3.3 and Section 3.4. (Internal pull-down).
9, 12 VEE_D Analog Power Most negative power supply for the digital circuitry and output
buffer.
Connect to GND.
10, 11 SDO, SDO Analog Output Equalized serial digital differential output.
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13 VCC_D Analog Power Most positive power supply for the digital I/O pins of the device.
Connect to +3.3V DC.
14 MUTE Not
Synchronous
Input CONTROL SIGNAL INPUT
levels are LVCMOS/LVTTL compatible. (3.3V Tolerant)
Controls output behaviour on SDO and SDO. (Internal pull-down).
See Section 3.4.
15 CDNot
Synchronous
Output STATUS SIGNAL OUTPUT
Signal levels are LVCMOS/LVTTL compatible.
Indicates the presence of an input signal.
See Section 3.4.
16VCC_A Analog Power Most positive power supply for the analog circuitry of the device.
Connect to +3.3V DC.
Center Pad Power Internally bonded to VEE_A.
NOTE:
For 3G migration, pins 4 and 9 are input select pins.
Table 1-1: GS1674 Pin Descriptions (Continued)
Pin Number Name Timing Type Description
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2. Electrical Characteristics
2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
2.2 DC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Value
Supply Voltage -0.5V to +3.6V DC
Input ESD Voltage (HBM) 5kV
Storage Temperature Range -50°C < Ts < 125°C
Input Voltage Range (any input) -0.3 to (VCC +0.3)V
Operating Temperature Range -20°C to +85°C
Functional Temperature Range -40°C to +85°C
Solder Reflow Temperature 26C
Table 2-1: DC Electrical Characteristics
VCC = 3.3V ±5%, TA = -20°C to +85°C, unless otherwise shown
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
Supply Voltage VCC 3.135 3.3 3.465V
Power Consumption PDTA = 25°C 195 250 mW
Supply Current IsTA = 25°C–59–mA
Output Common Mode
Voltage
VCMOUT TA = 25°C–V
CC - (ΔVSDO)/2 V
Input Common Mode Voltage VCMIN TA = 25°C–1.8–V
SQ_ADJ DC Voltage (to mute
signal)
–0m, T
A = 25°C–3.2V
SQ_ADJ Range TA = 25°C–0.9–V
CD Output Voltage VCD(OH) Carrier not
present
2.4 V
VCD(OL) Carrier present 0.4 V
Mute Input Voltage Required
to Force Outputs to Mute
VMute Min to Mute 2.0 V
Mute Input Voltage Required
to Force Outputs Active
VMute Max to
Activate
––0.8V
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2.3 AC Electrical Characteristics
Table 2-2: AC Electrical Characteristics
VCC = 3.3V ±5%, TA = -20°C to +85°C, unless otherwise shown
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
Serial input data rate DRSDO 143 1485 Mb/s
Input Voltage Swing ΔVSDI TA =25°C, differential,
270Mb/s and 1.485Gb/s
720 800 950 mVp-p 1
Output Voltage Swing ΔVSDO 100Ω load, TA =25°C,
differential
680 800 900 mVp-p
Output Jitter of Various
Cable Lengths and Data
Rates
1.485Gb/s
Belden 1694A: 0-220m
–0.25– UI
270Mb/s
Belden 1694A: 0-400m
––0.2UI2,
Output Rise/Fall time 1.485Gb/s 20% - 80% 35 6590ps
270Mb/s (see Section 3.5)
Mismatch in rise/fall time 30 ps
Duty cycle distortion 30 ps
Overshoot 10 %
Input Return Loss 15 21 dB–
Input Resistance–Single-ended–1.9–kΩ
Input Capacitance–Single-ended–1.3– pF–
Output Resistance–Single-ended–50– Ω
NOTES:
1. 0m cable length.
2. All parts are production tested. In order to guarantee jitter over the full range of specification (VCC = 3.3V ±5%, TA = -20°C to +85°C, and
720-880mV launch swing from the SDI cable driver) the recommended applications circuit must be used.
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2.4 Typical Performance Curves
VCC=3.3V, room temperature, 800mV launch swing
Figure 2-1: Jitter vs. Cable Length (270 Mb/s)
Figure 2-2: Jitter vs. Cable Length (1485 Mb/s)
0
200
400
600
Jitter (ps)
0100 200 300 400
Cable Length (m)
20
40
60
80
100
Jitter (ps)
050 100 150
Cable Length (m)
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3. Detailed Description
Figure 3-1: GS1674 Functional Block Diagram
The GS1674 is a high-speed BiCMOS IC designed to equalize serial digital signals.
The GS1674 can equalize HD and SD serial digital signals, and will typically equalize
200m at 1.
485Gb/
s and 400m at 270Mb/s. The GS1674 is powered from a single +3.3V
power supply, and consumes approximately 195mW of power.
3.1 Serial Data Inputs
The Serial Data Input signals can be connected to the input pins (SDI/SDI) in either a
differential or single-ended configuration. AC-coupling of the inputs is recommended,
as the SDI and SDI inputs are internally biased at approximately 1.8V.
3.2 Cable Equalization
The input signal passes through a variable gain equalizing stage, whose frequency
response closely matches the inverse of the cable loss characteristic. In addition, the
variation of the frequency response with control voltage imitates the variation of the
inverse cable loss characteristic with cable length.
The edge energy of the equalized signal is monitored by a detector circuit which
produces an error signal corresponding to the difference between the desired edge
energy and the actual edge energy. This error signal is integrated by both an internal and
an external AGC filter capacitor providing a steady control voltage for the gain stage. As
the frequency response of the gain stage is automatically varied by the application of
negative feedback, the edge energy of the equalized signal is kept at a constant level
which is representative of the original edge energy at the transmitter. The equalized
signal is also DC-restored, effectively restoring the logic threshold of the equalized
signal to its correct level independent of shifts due to AC-coupling.
Equalizer Output
AGC
SDI
MUTE
SDO
BYPASS CD
SDI SDO
AGCAGC
SQ_ADJ
Squelch Adjust
Carrier Detect
Mute
DC
Restore
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3.3 Programmable Squelch Adjust (SQ_ADJ)
The GS1674 incorporates a programmable Squelch Adjust (SQ_ADJ) threshold.
This feature can be useful in applications where there are multiple input channels using
the GS1674 and the maximum gain can be limited to avoid crosstalk.
The SQ_ADJ pin acts to change the threshold of the Carrier Detect (CD) pin, through
voltage level variances. When the input signal drops below a certain threshold, the CD
pin will be driven high, indicating that there is not a valid input signal. In order to enable
automatic muting of the output of the GS1674, the CD pin should be connected directly
to the MUTE pin. In applications where programmable squelch adjust is not required, the
SQ_ADJ pin may be left unconnected. Figure 3-2 shows the relationship between the
SQ_ADJ voltage and cable length at which CD will assert or deassert.
This feature has been designed for use in applications such as routers, where signal
crosstalk and circuit noise cause the Equalizer to output erroneous data when no input
signal is present. The use of a Carrier Detect function with a fixed internal reference
does not solve this problem, since the signal to noise ratio on the circuit board could be
significantly less than the default signal detection level set by the on chip reference.
Figure 3-2: SQ_ADJ vs. Cable Length (VCC=3.3V, room temperature, 800mV
launch swing)
3.4 Mute and Carrier Detect
The GS1674 includes a MUTE input pin that allows the application interface to mute the
Serial Digital Output at any time. Set the MUTE pin HIGH to mute SDO and SDO. In this
case, the outputs will mute regardless of the setting of the BYPASS pin.
A Carrier Detect output pin (CD) indicates the presence of a valid signal at the input of
the GS1674. When CD is LOW, the device has detected a valid input on SDI and SDI.
When CD is HIGH, the device has not detected a valid input. The CD output pin may be
connected directly to the MUTE input pin to enable automatic muting of the GS1674
when no valid input signal has been detected.
NOTE 1: CD will only detect loss of carrier for data rates greater than 19Mb/s.
NOTE 2: If the maximum cable length is exceeded (set by the SQ_ADJ pin) and the
device is not in Bypass mode, the CD pin will not be driven low, even if a carrier is
present.
SQ_ADJ (V)
3.2
3.0
2.8
2.6
2.4
2.2
2.0
Cable Length (m)
050 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
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3.5 Output Rise/Fall Times
Figure 3-3: Typical Rise/Fall Time for 270Mb/s Data Rate (VCC=3.3V, room
temperature, 800mV launch swing)
The GS1674 was designed to limit bandwidth as cable length is increased. During
normal HD (1.485Gb/s), and SD (270Mb/s) operation, the impact of this is minimal on rise
and fall time over the operating range from 0-200m. Above 200m, this bandwidth
limitation becomes more significant, and reduction in rise and fall time is observed. This
means that for SD (270Mb/s) operation at cable lengths greater than 200m, rise and fall
times are slow as shown in Figure 3-3 above. This is beneficial because at 270Mb/s, one
unit interval is equal to 3.7ns, so rise and fall times less than 100ps are not required, and
slower rise and fall times actually help to reduce EMI.
Table 3-1: Mute Input Table
Mute Function
0SDO and SDO operate normally
1SDO and SDO are forced to a steady
state (either HIGH or LOW)
Table 3-2: CD Output Table
CD Input Status
0Valid Input on SDI, SDI pins
1 Input is not valid
0
200
Rise/Fall Time (ps)
0100 200 300 400
Cable Length (m)
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4. Application Information
4.1 High-Gain Adaptive Cable Equalizers
The GS1674 is Gennum's latest HD-optimized adaptive cable equalizer. In order to
continue to extend the cable length that an equalizer will remain operational over, it is
necessary to have high-gain in the equalizer.
A video cable equalizer must provide wide band gain over a range of frequencies in
order to accommodate the range of data rates and signal patterns that are present in a
SMPTE compliant serial video stream.
The GS1674 has an increase in gain over the GS1574A at critical HD frequencies, and
because of this, the GS1674 may be sensitive to signals at the input that the GS1574A will
not be sensitive to.
Small levels of signal or noise present at the input pins of the Equalizer may cause
chatter at the output. In order to prevent this from happening, particular attention must
be paid to board layout.
4.2 PCB Layout
Special attention must be paid to component layout when designing Serial Digital
Interfaces for HDTV. An FR-4 dielectric can be used, however, controlled impedance
transmission lines are required for PCB traces longer than approximately 1cm. Note the
following PCB artwork features used to optimize performance:
The PCB ground plane is removed under the GS1674 input components to minimize
parasitic capacitance
The PCB ground plane is removed under the GS1674 output components to
minimize parasitic capacitance
High-speed traces are curved to minimize impedance changes
4.3 Typical Application Circuit
Figure 4-1: GS1674 Typical Application Circuit
GS1674
SDI
CD
SDI
VEE_D
MUTE
VCC_D
AGC
BYPASS
VEE_A
NOTE: All resistors in Ohms, capacitors in Farads,
and inductors in Henrys, unless otherwise noted.
* Value dependent on layout
VEE_A
AGC
VCC_A
SDO
SDO
10nF
1
10nF
SDO
4.7µF
+
+
SDO
CD
MUTE
VCC
BYPASS
SQ_ADJ
1µF
6.8nH*
75Ω
SDI
1µF
75Ω
1µF
37.4Ω
VCC
4
56
2
3
87
16
12
13
11
1415
9
10
SQ_ADJ
VEE_D
4.7µF
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5. Input/Output Circuits
Figure 5-1: Input Equivalent Circuit Figure 5-2: SQ_ADJ Equivalent Circuit
Figure 5-3: Output Circuit
Figure 5-4: MUTE and BYPASS Circuits Figure 5-5: CD Circuit
4k
5.25k
4k
5.25k
RC
SDI SDI
SQ_ADJ
82.4k
+
-
50
50
SDOSDO
CD
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6. Package & Ordering Information
6.1 Package Dimensions
6.2 Packaging Data
4.00+/-0.05
B
4.00+/-0.05
2X
2X
0.15
0.15
C
C
0.10 C
16X
0.08 C
SEATING PLANE
0.85+/-0.05
0.00-0.05
0.65/2
0.65
DETAIL B
SCALE:NTS
DATUM A OR B
TERMINAL TIP
0.20 REF
DATUM B
DETAIL B
0.65
16X
0.35+/-0.05
0.10
0.05 C
AB
C
DATUM A
2.76+/-0.10
0.40+/-0.05
2.76+/-0.10
DETAIL B
CENTER TAB
PIN 1 AREA
A
C
PIN #1
IDENTIFICATION
Φ0.4500
Parameter Value
Package Type 4mm x 4mm 16-pin QFN
Package Drawing ReferenceJEDEC M0220
Moisture Sensitivity Level 3
Junction to Case Thermal Resistance, θj-c31.0°C/W
Junction to Air Thermal Resistance, θj-a (at zero airflow) 43.8°C/W
Psi, ψ11.0°C/W
Pb-free and RoHS compliant Yes
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6.3 Recommended PCB Footprint
The center pad should be connected to the most negative power supply plane for analog
circuitry in the device (VEE_A) by a minimum of 5 vias.
NOTE: Suggested dimensions only. Final dimensions should conform to customer
design rules and process optimizations.
6.4 Marking Diagram
0.35
0.55
2.76
3.70
2.763.70
NOTE: All dimensions
are in millimeters.
0.65
Center Pad
Pin 1
Indicator
HD-SDI
GS1674
XXXXE3
YYWW
GS1674 - Package Mark
XXXX - Last 4 digits (excluding decimal)
of SAP Batch Assembly (FIN)
as listed on Packing Slip
E3 - Pb-free & Green Indicator
YYWW - Date Code
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6.5 Solder Reflow Profiles
The GS1674 is available in a Pb-free package. It is recommended that the Pb-free
package be soldered with Pb-free paste using the reflow profile shown in Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1: Maximum Pb-free Solder Reflow Profile
6.6 Ordering Information
Revision History
25°C
150°C
200°C
217°C
260°C
250°C
Time
Temperature
8 min. max
60-180 sec. max
60-150 sec.
20-40 sec.
3°C/sec max
6°C/sec max
Part Number Package Temperature Range
GS1674 GS1674-INE3 16-pin QFN -40°C to 85°C
GS1674 GS1674-INTE3 16-pin QFN Tape &
Reel (250pcs)
-40°C to 85°C
Version ECR PCN Date Changes and/or Modifications
2 15858654547 September 2012 Change in Input ESD Voltage (HBM)
parameter in 2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
1 154866 September 2010 Increased cable length to 220m at 1.485Gb/s.
0 154128 May 2010 Converted to Data Sheet. Changed pin 4 and
pin 9 names in Pin Out and Application
Information.
A 153462– March 2010 New document.
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