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GS9074A HD-LINX® II Adaptive Cable Equalizer
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Features
SMPTE 259M compliant
Automatic cable equalization
Multi-standard operation from 143Mb/s to 360Mb/s
Supports DVB-ASI at 270Mb/s
Small footprint (4mm x 4mm)
Pb-free and RoHS compliant
Manual bypass (useful for low data rates with slow
rise/fall times)
Performance optimized for 270Mb/s
Typical maximum equalized length of Belden 1694A
cable: 350m at 270Mb/s
•50Ω differential output (with internal 50Ω pull-ups)
Manual output mute or programmable mute based on
max cable length adjust
Single 3.3V power supply operation
Operating temperature range: 0°C to +70°C
Applications
SMPTE 259M Coaxial Cable Serial Digital Interfaces
Description
The GS9074A is a second-generation high speed BiCMOS
integrated circuit designed to equalize and restore signals
received over 75
Ω
co-axial cable
.
The GS9074A is designed to support SMPTE 259M, and is
optimized for performance at 270Mb/s.
The GS9074A features DC restoration to compensate for
the DC content of SMPTE pathological test patterns.
A voltage programmable mute threshold (MCLADJ) is
included to allow muting of the GS9074A output when an
approximate selected cable length is reached for SMPTE
259M signals. This feature allows the GS9074A to
distinguish between low amplitude SD-SDI signals and
noise at the input of the device. The serial digital outputs of
the GS9074A may be forced to a mute state by applying a
voltage to the MUTE pin.
Power consumption is typically 215mW using a 3.3V
power supply. The GS9074A is lead-free, and the
encapsulation compound does not contain halogenated
flame retardant (RoHS compliant).
Figure A: GS9074A Functional Block Diagram
CABLE LENGTH ADJUSTOR
CARRIER DETECT
MUTE
EQUALIZER DC RESTORE OUTPUT
AGC
CD
MUTE
SDO
BYPASS
SDOSDI
SDI
MCLADJ
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Revision History
Contents
Features.................................................................................................................................................................1
Applications.........................................................................................................................................................1
Description...........................................................................................................................................................1
Revision History .................................................................................................................................................2
1. Pin Out...............................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 GS9074A Pin Assignment ..............................................................................................................3
1.2 GS9074A 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
3. Solder Reflow Profiles..................................................................................................................................8
4. Test Circuit.......................................................................................................................................................9
5. Input / Output Circuits ............................................................................................................................. 10
6. Detailed Description.................................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 Serial Digital Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Cable Equalization ........................................................................................................................ 12
6.3 Programmable Mute Output ...................................................................................................... 13
6.4 Mute and Carrier Detect .............................................................................................................. 13
7. Application Information .......................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Typical Application Circuit ........................................................................................................ 14
8. Package and Ordering Information...................................................................................................... 15
8.1 Package Dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Recommended PCB Footprint ................................................................................................... 16
8.3 Packaging Data ............................................................................................................................... 16
8.4 Ordering Information ................................................................................................................... 17
Version ECR PCN Date Changes and/or Modifications
5 157362 December 2011 Added 250pc tape & reel part number to Table 8-2: Ordering Information.
4 153754 November 2009 Updated to latest Gennum template.
3 139635 38695 March 2006 Corrected pad standoff height and tolerances for pad width and package
dimension. Corrected pad shape.
2 138357 37278 November 2005 Converted to Data Sheet.
1 137888 September 2005 Corrected process to BiCMOS.
0 136165 March 2005 Converted to Preliminary Data Sheet. Updated typical application circuit.
Updated Input/Output circuits. Updated AC and DC electrical characteristics.
Updated description of MUTE and CD functionality. Corrected minor typing
errors. Updated center pad dimensions on PCB footprint.
A 135927 February 2005 New document.
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1. Pin Out
1.1 GS9074A Pin Assignment
Figure 1-1: 16-Pin QFN
1.2 GS9074A Pin Descriptions
GS9074A
(top view)
1
VEE_A
VEE_A
SDI
SDI 2
3
4
SDO
SDO
VEE_D
VEE_D
12
11
10
9
AGC
AGC
BYPASS
MCLADJ
57
68
V
CC
_A
MUTE
CD
V
CC
_D
13
14
15
16
Center Pad
(bottom of package, internally
bonded to VEE_A)
Table 1-1: Pin Descriptions
Pin Number Name Timing Ty pe 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, 6 AGC, AGC Analog External AGC capacitors.
(See Section 7.1 Typical Application Circuit.)
7BYPASSNot
Synchronous
Input Forces the Equalizing and DC RESTORE stages into bypass mode
when HIGH. No equalization occurs in this mode.
8 MCLADJ Analog Input Maximum cable length adjust.
Adjusts the approximate maximum amount of cable to be
equalized (from 0m to the maximum cable length). The output is
muted (latched to the last state) when the maximum cable length is
achieved.
NOTE: MCLADJ is only recommended for data rates up to 270Mb/s.
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9 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.
12 VEE_D Analog Power Most negative power supply for the digital circuitry and output
buffer.
Connect to GND.
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)
(Internal pull down resistor)
When the MUTE pin is set HIGH by the application interface, the
serial digital output of the device will be forced to a steady state.
When the MUTE pin is set LOW, the serial digital output of the
device will be active.
NOTE: This pin may be connected directly to the CD pin to allow
mute on loss of carrier.
15 CD Not
Synchronous
Output STATUS SIGNAL OUTPUT
Signal levels are LVCMOS/LVTTL compatible.
Indicates the presence of a good input signal.
When the CD pin is LOW, a good input signal has been detected.
When this pin is HIGH, the input signal is invalid.
This pin will indicate loss of carrier for data rates > 19Mb/s.
16 VCC_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.
Table 1-1: Pin Descriptions (Continued)
Pin Number Name Timing Ty pe Description
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2. Electrical Characteristics
2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Table 2-1 lists the absolute maximum ratings for the GS9074A. Conditions exceeding the
limits listed may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress rating only and
functional operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those listed in
the operational sections of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute
maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2.2 DC Electrical Characteristics
Table 2-2 shows the DC electrical characteristics of the GS9074A where conditions are
VDD = 3.3V, TA = 0°C to 70°C, unless otherwise shown.
Table 2-1: Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Value
Supply Voltage -0.5V to +3.6 VDC
Input ESD Voltage 2kV
Storage Temperature Range -50°C < Ts < 125°C
Input Voltage Range (any input) -0.3 to (VCC +0.3)V
Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 70°C
Reflow Temperature 260°C
Supply Voltage -0.5V to +3.6 VDC
Table 2-2: DC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
Supply Voltage VCC 3.135 3.3 3.465 V ±5%
Power Consumption PDTA = 25°C 215 mW
Supply Current IsTA = 25°C 65 mA
Output Common Mode
Voltage
VCMOUT TA = 25°C VCC -
ΔVSDO/2
–V–
Input Common Mode
Voltage
VCMIN TA = 25°C 1.75 V
MCLADJ DC Voltage (to
mute signal)
–0m, T
A = 25°C 1.3 V
MCLADJ Range TA = 25°C 0.4 V
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2.3 AC Electrical Characteristics
Table 2-3 shows the AC electrical characteristics of the GS9074A where conditions are
VDD = 3.3V, TA = 0°C to 70°C, unless otherwise shown.
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 0.8 V
Table 2-2: DC Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
Table 2-3: AC Electrical Characteristics
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
Serial input data rate DRSDO –143360Mb/s
Input Voltage Swing ΔVSDI TA =25°C,
differential
720 800 950 mVp-p 1
Output Voltage Swing ΔVSDO 100Ω load, TA
=25°C,
differential
–750–mV
p-p
Maximum Equalized Cable
Length
270Mb/s,
Belden 1694A,
350m
–0.2–UI2
270Mb/s,
Belden 8281,
280m
–0.2–UI2
360Mb/s,
Belden 1694A,
190m
–0.25–UI2
360Mb/s,
Belden 8281,
140m
–0.25–UI2
Output Rise/Fall time 20% - 80% 80 220 ps
Mismatch in rise/fall time 30 ps
Duty cycle distortion 100 ps
Overshoot 10 %
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Input Return Loss 15 dB
Input Resistance single ended 1.64 kΩ
Input Capacitance single ended 1 pF
Output Resistance single ended 50 Ω
NOTES:
1. 0m cable length.
2. Equalizer Pathological.
Table 2-3: AC Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
Parameter Symbol Conditions Min Typ Max Units Notes
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3. Solder Reflow Profiles
The device is manufactured with Matte-Sn terminations and is compatible with both
standard eutectic and Pb-free solder reflow profiles. MSL qualification was performed
using the maximum Pb-free reflow profile shown in Figure 3-1. The recommended
standard eutectic reflow profile is shown in Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-1: Maximum Pb-free Solder Reflow Profile (Preferred)
Figure 3-2: Standard Eutectic Solder Reflow Profile (Pb-free package)
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
25°C
100°C
150°C
183°C
230°C
220°C
Time
Temperature
6 min. max
120 sec. max
60-150 sec.
10-20 sec.
3°C/sec max
6°C/sec max
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4. Test Circuit
Figure 4-1: Test Circuit
GigaBERT
1400
EXT.
CLOCK
CLOCK
OUT
DATA
OUT
EXT.
CLOCK
1.485GHz/270MHz
GS1574A/9074A
TEST BOARD TDS 820
CH. 1
CH. 2
OUTIN
OUT
EXT. TRIGGER
50/75
8281 or 1694A CABLE
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5. Input / Output Circuits
Figure 5-1: Input Equivalent Circuit
Figure 5-2: MCLADJ Equivalent Circuit
Figure 5-3: Output Circuit
3k
3.6k
3k
3.6k
RC
SDI SDI
VCC
MCLADJ
12.2k
150µ
+
-
50
50
SDOSDO
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Figure 5-4: MUTE and BYPASS Circuits
Figure 5-5: CD Circuit
MUTE,
BYPASS
CD
CD
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6. Detailed Description
The GS9074A is a high speed BiCMOS IC designed to equalize serial digital signals.
The GS9074A can equalize SD serial digital signals, and will typically equalize greater
than 350m at 270Mb/s.
The GS9074A is powered from a single +3.3V power supply and consumes
approximately 215mW of power.
6.1 Serial Digital Inputs
The serial data signal may 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.
6.2 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. The digital output signals
have a nominal voltage of 750mVpp differential, or 375mVpp single ended when
terminated with 50Ω as shown in Figure 6-1.
Figure 6-1: Typical Output Voltage Levels
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6.3 Programmable Mute Output
The GS9074A incorporates a programmable threshold output mute (MCLADJ).
In applications where there are multiple input channels using the GS9074A, it is
advantageous to have a programmable mute output to avoid signal crosstalk.
The output of the GS9074A can be muted when the input signal decreases below a
certain input level. This threshold is determined using the input voltage applied to the
MCLADJ pin. The MCLADJ pin may be left unconnected for applications where output
muting is not required.
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.
NOTE: MCLADJ is only recommended for data rates up to 360Mb/s.
6.4 Mute and Carrier Detect
The GS9074A 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 GS9074A. 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.
NOTE: CD will only detect loss of carrier for data rates greater than 19Mb/s.
The CD output pin may be connected directly to the MUTE input pin to enable automatic
muting of the GS9074A when no valid input signal has been detected.
NOTE: If the maximum cable length is exceeded and the device is not in bypass mode
the GS1574A will not assert the CD pin even if a carrier is present.
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7. Application Information
7.1 Typical Application Circuit
Figure 7-1: GS9074A Typical Application Circuit
GS9074A
SDI
CD
SDI
VEE_D
MUTE
VCC_D
AGC
BYPASS
MCLADJ
VEE_A
NOTE: All resistors in Ohms, capacitors in Farads,
and inductors in Henrys, unless otherwise noted.
VEE_A
AGC
VCC_A
SDO
SDO
VEE_D
10n
1
10n
SDO
4u7
4u7
+
+
SDO
CD
MUTE
VCC
BYPASS
MCLADJ
470n
6.2n
75
SDI
1u
75
1u
37R4
VCC
4
56
2
3
8
7
16
12
13
11
14
15
9
10
470n
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8. Package and Ordering Information
8.1 Package Dimensions
Figure 8-1: GS9074A Package Dimensions
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
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8.2 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.
8.3 Packaging Data
0.35
0.55
2.76
3.70
2.763.70
NOTE: All dimensions
are in millimeters.
0.65
CENTER PAD
Table 8-1: Packaging Data
Parameter Value
Package Type 4mm x 4mm 16-pin QFN
Package Drawing Reference JEDEC M0220
Moisture Sensitivity Level 3
Junction to Case Thermal Resistance, θj-c 31.0°C/W
Junction to Air Thermal Resistance, θj-a (at zero airflow) 43.8°C/W
Psi 11.0°C/W
Pb-free and RoHS compliant Yes
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8.4 Ordering Information
Table 8-2: Ordering Information
Part Number Package Temperature Range
GS9074A GS9074ACNE3 16-pin QFN (490pc tray) 0°C to 70°C
GS9074A GS9074ACTE3 16-pin QFN (250pcs tape & reel) 0°C to 70°C