SY58604U
3.2Gbps Precision, LVPECL Buffer with
Internal Termination and Fail Safe Input
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General Description
The SY58604U is a 2.5/3.3V, high-speed, fully
differential LVPECL buffer optimized to provide less
than 10pspp total jitter. The SY58604U can process
clock signals as fast as 2.5GHz or data patterns up to
3.2Gbps.
The differential input includes Micrel’s unique, 3-pin
input termination architecture that interfaces to LVPECL,
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 output is 800mV LVPECL, with extremely fast
rise/fall times guaranteed to be less than 110ps.
The SY58604U operates from a 2.5V ±5% supply or
3.3V ±10% supply and is guaranteed over the full
industrial temperature range (–40°C to +85°C). For
applications that require CML or LVDS outputs, consider
the SY58603U and the SY58605U, buffers with 400mV
and 325mV output swings respectively. The SY58604U
is part of Micrel’s high-speed, Precision Edge® product
line.
Datasheets and support documentation can be found on
Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
Functional Block Diagram
Precision Edge®
Features
Precision 800mV LVPECL buffer
Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and
voltage:
DC-to > 3.2Gbps throughput
<350ps typical propagation delay (IN-to-Q)
<110ps rise/fall times
Fail Safe Input
Prevents output 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 LVPECL output
2.5V ±5% or 3.3V ±10% power supply operation
Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C
Available in 8-pin (2mm x 2mm) DFN package
Applications
All SONET clock and data distribution
Fibre Channel clock and data distribution
Gigabit Ethernet clock and data distribution
Backplane distribution
Markets
Storage
ATE
Test and measurement
Enterprise networking equipment
High-end servers
Access
Metro area network equipment
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Ordering Information(1)
Part Number
Package
Type
Operating
Range
Package Marking
Lead
Finish
SY58604UMG
DFN-8
Industrial
604 with Pb-Free
bar-line indicator
NiPdAu
Pb-Free
SY58604UMGTR(2)
DFN-8
Industrial
604 with Pb-Free
bar-line indicator
NiPdAu
Pb-Free
Notes:
1. Contact factory for die availability. Dice are guaranteed at TA = 25°C, DC Electricals only.
2. Tape and Reel.
Pin Configuration
8-Pin DFN
Pin Description
Pin Number
Pin Name
Pin Function
1, 4
IN, /IN
Differential Input: 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 with 50_ 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 output to its last valid state. See “Input Interface
Applications” subsection 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” subsection.
3
VREF-AC
Reference Voltage: This output biases 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” subsection for more details.
5
GND,
Exposed pad
Ground: Exposed pad must be connected to a ground plane that is the same
potential as the ground pin.
6, 7
/Q, Q
LVPECL Differential Output Pair: Differential buffered output copy of the input
signal. The output swing is typically 800mV. See “LVPECL Output Termination”
subsection.
8
VCC
Positive Power Supply: Bypass with 0.1µF//0.01µF low ESR capacitors as close to
the VCC pin as possible.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Supply Voltage (VCC) ................................. –0.5V to +4.0V
Input Voltage (VIN) ............................... –0.5V to VCC+0.5V
LVPECL Output Current (IOUT)
Continuous......................................................... 50mA
Surge................................................................ 100mA
Current (VT)
Source or sink on VT pin ............................... ±100mA
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 +3.60V
Ambient Temperature (TA) ..................... –40°C to +85°C
Package Thermal Resistance(3)
DFN
Still-air (qJA) .............................................. 93°C/W
Junction-to-board (YJB)............................ 56°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
3.0
2.5
3.3
2.625
3.6
V
ICC
Power Supply Current
No load, max. VCC
30
45
mA
RDIFF_IN
Differential Input Resistance
(IN-to-/IN)
90
100
110
VIH
Input HIGH Voltage
(IN, /IN)
IN, /IN, Note 7
VCC–1.6
VCC
V
VIL
Input LOW Voltage
(IN, /IN)
IN, /IN
0
VIH–0.1
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
VCC–1.3
VCC–1.2
VCC–1.1
V
VT_IN
Voltage from Input to VT
1.28
V
Notes:
1. Permanent device damage 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 in the operational sections of this data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings conditions
for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2. The data sheet limits are not guaranteed if the device is operated beyond the operating ratings.
3. Package thermal resistance assumes exposed pad is soldered (or equivalent) to the device's most negative potential on the PCB. YJB and qJA
values are determined for a 4-layer board in still-air number, unless otherwise stated.
4. Due to the limited drive capability, use for input of the same package only.
5. The circuit is designed to meet the DC specifications shown in the above table after thermal equilibrium has been established.
6. VIN (max) is specified when VT is floating.
7. VIH (min) not lower than 1.2V.
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LVPECL Outputs DC Electrical Characteristics(5)
VCC = +2.5V ±5% or +3.3V ±10%, RL = 50 to VCC-2V; TA = –40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise stated.
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Units
VOH
Output HIGH Voltage
VCC-1.145
VCC -0.895
V
VOL
Output LOW Voltage
VCC-1.945
VCC-1.695
V
VOUT
Output Voltage Swing
See Figure 3a
550
800
950
mV
VDIFF_OUT
Differential Output Voltage Swing
See Figure 3b
1100
1600
mV
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AC Electrical Characteristics
VCC = +2.5V ±5% or +3.3V ±10%, RL = 50 to VCC-2V, Input tr/tf: <300ps; TA = –40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise
stated.
Symbol
Parameter
Condition
Min
Typ
Max
Units
NRZ Data
3.2
4.25
Gbps
fMAX
Maximum Frequency
VOUT > 400mV Clock
2.5
3
GHz
VIN: 100mV-200mV
180
320
450
ps
tPD
Propagation Delay IN-to-Q
VIN: 200mV-800mV
150
230
350
ps
tSkew
Part-to-Part Skew
Note 7
135
ps
Data Random Jitter
Note 8
1
psRMS
Deterministic Jitter
Note 9
10
psPP
Clock Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter
Note 10
1
psRMS
tJitter
Total Jitter
Note 11
10
psPP
tr, tf
Output Rise/Fall Times
(20% to 80%)
At full output swing.
40
75
110
ps
Duty Cycle
Differential I/O
47
53
%
Notes:
7. Part-to-part skew is defined for two parts with identical power supply voltages at the same temperature and no skew at the edges at the
respective inputs.
8. Random jitter is measured with a K28.7 pattern, measured at fMAX.
9. Deterministic jitter is measured at 2.5Gbps with both K28.5 and 223–1 PRBS pattern.
10. Cycle-to-cycle jitter definition: the variation period between 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.
11. Total jitter definition: with an ideal clock input frequency of fMAX (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 failsafe 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 SY58604U is limited
by the FSI function.
Input Clock Failure Case
If the input clock fails to a floating, static, or extremely
low signal swing, then the FSI function will eliminate a
metastable condition and guarantee a stable output.
No ringing and no undetermined state will occur at the
output under these conditions.
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 signal 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 Characteristics
VCC = 3.3V, GND = 0V, VIN = 100mV, RL = 50 to VCC-2V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise stated.
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Functional Characteristics
VCC = 3.3V, GND = 0V, VIN = 400mV, Data Pattern: 223-1, RL = 50 to VCC-2V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise stated.
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Functional Characteristics (continued)
VCC = 3.3V, GND = 0V, VIN = 400mV, RL = 50 to VCC-2V, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise stated.
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Input and Output Stage
Figure 2a. Simplified Differential Input Buffer Figure 2b. Simplified LVPECL Output Buffer
Single-Ended and Differential Swings
Figure 3a. Single-Ended Voltage Swing Figure 3b. Differential Voltage Swing
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Input Interface Applications
Figure 4a. CML Interface
(DC-Coupled)
Option: May connect VT to VCC
Figure 4b. CML Interface
(AC-Coupled)
Figure 4c. LVPECL Interface
(DC-Coupled)
Figure 4d. LVPECL Interface
(AC-Coupled)
Figure 4e. LVDS Interface
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LVPECL Output Termination
LVPECL outputs have very low output impedance
(open emitter), and small signal swing which results in
low EMI. LVPECL is ideal for driving 50-and-100-
controlled impedance transmission lines. There are
several techniques in terminating the LVPECL output,
as shown in Figure 5a and 5b.
Figure 5a. Parallel Termination-Thevenin Equivalent
Figure 5b. Three-Resistor “Y-Termination”
Related Product and Support Documents
Part Number
Function
Data Sheet Link
SY58603U
4.25Gbps Precision CML Buffer with
Internal Termination and Fail Safe Input
http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-
info/products/sy58603u.shtml
SY58605U
3.2Gbps Precision LVDS Buffer with
Internal Termination and Fail Safe Input
http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-
info/products/sy58605u.shtml
HBW Solutions
New Products and Termination Application
Notes
http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-
info/as/HBWsolutions.shtml
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Package Information
8-Pin (2mm x 2mm) DFN
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