JAJSER5A February 2018 – April 2018 LMK05028
PRODUCTION DATA.
The differential output driver uses a switched-current mode type shown in Figure 45. A programmable tail current of 4, 6, or 8 mA (nominal) is used to achieve VOD swing compatible with AC-coupled LVDS, CML, or LVPECL receivers, respectively, across a 100-Ω differential termination. The differential output driver is ground-referenced (similar to a HCSL driver), meaning the differential output has a low common-mode voltage (VOS).
The differential driver is internally biased and does not need any external pullup or pulldown resistors, unlike conventional CML or LVPECL drivers. The differential output should be interfaced through external AC-coupling to a differential receiver with proper input termination and biasing.