CLC014
Adaptive Cable Equalizer for High-Speed Data Recovery
General Description
National's CLC014 adaptive cable equalizer is a low-cost
monolithic solution for equalizing data transmitted over cable
(or any media with similar dispersive loss characteristics).
The CLC014 simplifies the task of high-speed data recovery
with a one-chip solution and a minimal number of external
components. The equalizer automatically adapts to equalize
any cable length from zero meters to lengths that attenuate
the signal by 40 dB at 200 MHz. This corresponds to 300
meters of Belden 8281 or 120 meters of Category 5 UTP
(unshielded twisted pair).
The CLC014 provides superior jitter performance:
180ps
pp
for 270 Mbps data that has passed through 200
meters of Belden 8281 cable. This exceptional perfor-
mance provides wide error margin in digital data links.
The equalizer operates on a single supply with a power
consumption of only 290 mW. The small 14-pin SOIC pack-
age allows for high-density placement of components for
multi-channel applications such as routers. The equalizer
operates over a wide range of data rates from less than 50
Mbps to rates in excess of 650 Mbps.
The equalizer is flexible in allowing either single-ended or
differential input drive. Its high common mode rejection pro-
vides excellent immunity to interference from noise sources.
On-chip quantized feedback eliminates baseline wander.
Additional features include a carrier detect output and an
output mute pin which, when tied together, mute the output
when no signal is present. A buffered eye monitor output is
provided, for viewing the equalized signal prior to the com-
parator. Differential AEC pins allow the user to set the inter-
nal adaptive loop time constant with one external capacitor.
Also, the CLC014 is insensitive to the pathological patterns
inherent in the video industry standards.
Features
n
Automatic equalization of coaxial and twisted pair cables
n
Carrier detection and output mute
n
Output eye monitor
n
Single supply operation: +5V or -5.2V
n
Single-ended or differential input
n
Low cost
Applications
n
SMPTE 259M serial digital interfaces: NTSC/PAL, 4:2:2
component and wide screen; also 540 Mbps (4:4:4:4)
n
Serial digital video routing and distribution
n
Serial digital data equalization and reception
n
Data recovery equalization: ATM, CAD networks,
medical, set top terminals, industrial video networks
Key Specifications
n
Low jitter: 180ps
pp
@
270 Mbps through 200 meters of
Belden 8281 coaxial cable
n
High data rates:
<
50 Mbps to
>
650 Mbps
n
Excellent input return loss: 19 dB
@
270 MHz
n
Low supply current: 58 mA
n
Equalizes up to 300+ meters of Belden 8281 or 120
meters of Cat 5 UTP cable
Typical Application
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CLC014
Adaptive
Cable
Equalizer
for
High-Speed
Data
Recovery
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Typical Application
(Continued)
Before Equalization
Vertical scale: 200mV/div
270Mbps data through 300m
of Belden 8281 coax cable
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After Equalization
Vertical scale: 200mV/div
270Mbps data through 300m
of Belden 8281 coax cable
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Connection Diagram
Pinout SOIC
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14-Pin SOIC
Order Number CLC014AJE
See NS Package Number M14A
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage (V
CC
V
EE
)
-0.3V, +6.5V
Maximum Junction Temperature
+150C
Storage Temperature Range
-65C to +150C
Lead Temperature
(Soldering 4 sec.)
+260C
ESD Rating (Note 14)
<
500V
JA
14-Pin SOIC (AJE)
95C/W
MTTF (based on limited life test
data)
4.8 x 10
7
hours
Recommended Operating
Conditions
Supply Voltage (V
CC
V
EE
)
4.5V to 5.5V
Operating Temperature Range
-40C to +85C
Series Input Resistance
(In Series w/DI & DI)
100
Input Coupling Capacitance
1.0 F
AEC Capacitor (Connected
between AEC+ & AEC-)
50 pF to 1 F
Cable Input Voltage Swing
(Note 4)
720 to 880 mV
pp
DO/DO Minimum Voltage
(Note 15)
V
CC
1.6V
Electrical Characteristics
(V
CC
= +5V, V
EE
= 0V, signal source swing = 0.8 V
pp
(Note 4), C
AEC
= 100 pF)
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
+25C
Min/Max
+25C
Min/Max
-40C to
+85C
Units
DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE
Residual Jitter
100 meters Belden 8281
270 Mbps PRN (Note 5)
150
250
400
ps
pp
200 meters Belden 8281
270 Mbps PRN (Note 5)
180
250
400
ps
pp
300 meters Belden 8281
270 Mbps PRN (Notes 3, 5)
350
500
750
ps
pp
Equalization Time Constant
100 meters Belden 8281
C
AEC
= 100 pF (Note 6)
1.5
_
_
s
200 meters Belden 8281
C
AEC
= 100 pF (Note 6)
2.0
_
_
s
300 meters Belden 8281
C
AEC
= 100 pF (Note 6)
3.2
_
_
s
output rise and fall time (20%80%)
R
collector
= 75
750
_
_
ps
output duty cycle distortion
30
_
_
ps
minimum average transition density
1/50
_
_
trans/ns
maximum average data rate
150m Belden 8281 (Note 7)
650
_
_
Mbps
V
CC
Jitter Sensitivity
27 MHz
0.85
_
_
ns/V
270 MHz
1.90
_
_
ns/V
V
EE
Jitter Sensitivity
27 MHz
0.55
_
_
ns/V
270 MHz
1.45
_
_
ns/V
STATIC PERFORMANCE
Supply Current (Includes Output Current)
V
AEC
= 0V
(Note 3)
58
48/68
40/75
mA
V
AEC
= 0.4V
(Note 3)
53
43/64
37/70
mA
Input and Output Parameters
DO/DO output current
10
8.7/11.3
8.0/12
mA
DO/DO output voltage swing
R
collector
= 75
(Note 3)
750
650/850
600/900
mV
DI/DI common mode voltage
3.4
_
_
V
AEC differential voltage
Belden 8281
1.5
_
_
mV/meter
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Electrical Characteristics
(Continued)
(V
CC
= +5V, V
EE
= 0V, signal source swing = 0.8 V
pp
(Note 4), C
AEC
= 100 pF)
Parameter
Conditions
Typ
+25C
Min/Max
+25C
Min/Max
-40C to
+85C
Units
AEC+/AEC- common mode
3.6
_
_
V
output eye monitor (OEM) bias potential
3.2
_
_
V
carrier detect (CD) current output-HIGH
CD V
OH
= 4.5V
-400
_
_
A
carrier detect (CD) current output-LOW
CD V
OL
= 0.5V
600
_
_
A
MUTE voltage input-HIGH
(Note 3)
1.8
2.0
2.0
V
MUTE voltage input-LOW
(Note 3)
1.2
0.8
0.8
V
MUTE current input-HIGH
V
IH
= 5V (Note 3)
5.0
100
500
nA
MUTE current input-LOW
V
IL
= 0V (Note 3)
0.2
100
500
nA
TIMING PERFORMANCE
CD Response Time
carrier applied
(Note 8)
1.0
_
_
s
carrier removed
(Note 9)
12
_
_
s
MUTE response time
(Note 10)
2.0
_
_
ns
MISCELLANEOUS PERFORMANCE
input resistance
single-ended
7.3
_
_
k
input capacitance
single-ended (Note 11)
1.0
_
_
pF
input return loss
@
270 MHz
Z
o
= 75
(Note 12)
19
_
_
dB
maximum cable attenuation
200 MHz (Note 13)
40
_
_
dB
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 devices
should be operated at these limits. The table of "Electrical Characteristics" specifies conditions of device operation.
Note 2: Min/max ratings are based on product characterization and simulation. Individual parameters are tested as noted. Outgoing quality levels are determined
from tested parameters.
Note 3: J-level: spec. is 100% tested at +25C.
Note 4: These specifications assume an 800 mV
pp
signal at the cable input. Levels above and below 800 mV are allowable, but performance may vary. The cable
will attenuate the signal prior to entering the equalizer.
Note 5: Peak-to-peak jitter is defined as 6 times the rms jitter.
Note 6: For more information, see "CLC014 Operation" and "Design Guidelines".
Note 7: 50% eye opening.
Note 8: Time from application of a valid signal to when the CD output asserts high.
Note 9: Time from the removal of a valid signal to when the CD output asserts low.
Note 10: Time from assertion of MUTE to when the output responds.
Note 11: Device only. Does not include typical pc board parasitics.
Note 12: Includes typical pc board parasitics.
Note 13: This sets the maximum cable length for the equalizer.
Note 14: Human body model, 1.5 k
in series with 100 pF; based on limited test data.
Note 15: To maintain specified performance, do not reduce DO/DO below this level.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Before Equalization:
100m of Belden 8281 Coaxial Cable
Equalizer Input (200mV/div)
Time (1ns/div)
Data Rate: 270Mbps
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After Equalization:
100m of Belden 8281 Coaxial Cable
Equalizer Output (200mV/div)
Time (1ns/div)
Data Rate: 270Mbps
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Before Equalization:
200m of Belden 8281 Coaxial Cable
Equalizer Input (200mV/div)
Time (1ns/div)
Data Rate: 270Mbps
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After Equalization:
200m of Belden 8281 Coaxial Cable
Equalizer Output (200mV/div)
Time (1ns/div)
Data Rate: 270Mbps
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Before Equalization:
300m of Belden 8281 Coaxial Cable
Equalizer Input (200mV/div)
Time (1ns/div)
Data Rate: 270Mbps
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After Equalization:
300m of Belden 8281 Coaxial Cable
Equalizer Output (200mV/div)
Time (1ns/div)
Data Rate: 270Mbps
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