SNLS569C March   2017  – May 2020 LMH1208

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Simplified Block Diagram
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Recommended SMBus Interface Timing Specifications
    7. 6.7 Serial Parallel Interface (SPI) Timing Specifications
    8. 6.8 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 4-Level Input Pins and Thresholds
      2. 7.3.2 OUT0_SEL and SDI_OUT2_SEL Control
      3. 7.3.3 Input Signal Detect
      4. 7.3.4 Continuous Time Linear Equalizer (CTLE)
      5. 7.3.5 Output Driver Control
        1. 7.3.5.1 Line-Side Output Cable Driver (SDI_OUT1+, SDI_OUT2+)
          1. 7.3.5.1.1 Output Amplitude (VOD)
          2. 7.3.5.1.2 Output Pre-Emphasis
          3. 7.3.5.1.3 Output Slew Rate
          4. 7.3.5.1.4 Output Polarity Inversion
        2. 7.3.5.2 Host-Side 100-Ω Output Driver (OUT0±)
      6. 7.3.6 Status Indicators and Interrupts
        1. 7.3.6.1 SD_N (Signal Detect)
        2. 7.3.6.2 INT_N (Interrupt)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 System Management Bus (SMBus) Mode
        1. 7.4.1.1 SMBus Read and Write Transaction
          1. 7.4.1.1.1 SMBus Write Operation Format
          2. 7.4.1.1.2 SMBus Read Operation Format
      2. 7.4.2 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) Mode
        1. 7.4.2.1 SPI Read and Write Transactions
        2. 7.4.2.2 SPI Write Transaction Format
        3. 7.4.2.3 SPI Read Transaction Format
        4. 7.4.2.4 SPI Daisy Chain
    5. 7.5 Register Maps
  8. 8 Application and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
      1. 8.1.1 SMPTE Requirements and Specifications
      2. 8.1.2 LMH1208 and LMH1228 Compatibility
    2. 8.2 Typical Applications
      1. 8.2.1 Dual Cable Driver
        1. 8.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 8.2.2 Distribution Amplifier
        1. 8.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 8.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 8.2.2.3 Application Curves
  9. 9 Power Supply Recommendations
  10. 10Layout
    1. 10.1 Layout Guidelines
      1. 10.1.1 Board Stack-Up and Ground References
      2. 10.1.2 High-Speed PCB Trace Routing and Coupling
      3. 10.1.3 Anti-Pads
      4. 10.1.4 BNC Connector Layout and Routing
      5. 10.1.5 Power Supply and Ground Connections
      6. 10.1.6 Footprint Recommendations
    2. 10.2 Layout Example
  11. 11Device and Documentation Support
    1. 11.1 Documentation Support
      1. 11.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 11.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 11.3 Community Resources
    4. 11.4 Trademarks
    5. 11.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 11.6 Export Control Notice
    7. 11.7 Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 12.1 Package Option Addendum
      1. 12.1.1 Packaging Information
      2. 12.1.2 Tape and Reel Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

8.2 Typical Applications

The LMH1208 is a dual cable driver that supports SDI data rates up to 11.88 Gbps. Figure 19 shows a typical application circuit for the LMH1208.

Specific examples of typical applications for the LMH1208 as a dual cable driver and distribution amplifier are detailed in the following subsections.

LMH1208 typical_application_circuit_spi_lmh1208_snls569.gifFigure 19. LMH1208 Typical Application Circuit