March 1999
DS90CR285/DS90CR286
+3.3V Rising Edge Data Strobe LVDS 28-Bit Channel
Link-66 MHz
The 28 CMOS/TTL inputs can support a variety of signal
combinations. For example, seven 4-bit nibbles or three 9-bit
(byte + parity) and 1 control.
General Description
The DS90CR285 transmitter converts 28 bits of CMOS/TTL
data into four LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) data
streams. A phase-locked transmit clock is transmitted in par-
allel with the data streams over a fifth LVDS link. Every cycle
of the transmit clock 28 bits of input data are sampled and
transmitted. The DS90CR286 receiver converts the LVDS
data streams back into 28 bits of CMOS/TTL data. At a trans-
mit clock frequency of 66 MHz, 28 bits of TTL data are trans-
mitted at a rate of 462 Mbps per LVDS data channel. Using
a 66 MHz clock, the data throughput is 1.848 Gbit/s (231
Mbytes/s).
Features
n Single +3.3V supply
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n Chipset (Tx + Rx) power consumption 250 mW (typ)
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n Power-down mode ( 0.5 mW total)
n Up to 231 Megabytes/sec bandwidth
n Up to 1.848 Gbps data throughput
n Narrow bus reduces cable size
n 290 mV swing LVDS devices for low EMI
n +1V common mode range (around +1.2V)
n PLL requires no external components
n Low profile 56-lead TSSOP package
n Rising edge data strobe
The multiplexing of the data lines provides a substantial
cable reduction. Long distance parallel single-ended buses
typically require a ground wire per active signal (and have
very limited noise rejection capability). Thus, for a 28-bit wide
data and one clock, up to 58 conductors are required. With
the Channel Link chipset as few as 11 conductors (4 data
pairs, 1 clock pair and a minimum of one ground) are
needed. This provides a 80% reduction in required cable
width, which provides a system cost savings, reduces con-
nector physical size and cost, and reduces shielding require-
ments due to the cables’ smaller form factor.
n Compatible with TIA/EIA-644 LVDS standard
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n ESD Rating 7 kV
n Operating Temperature: −40˚C to +85˚C
Block Diagrams
DS90CR285
DS90CR286
DS012910-1
DS012910-27
Order Number DS90CR285MTD
See NS Package Number MTD56
Order Number DS90CR286MTD
See NS Package Number MTD56
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