SBOS758F April   2016  – June 2024

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics VS = 12 V
    6. 5.6 Electrical Characteristics VS = 28 V
    7. 5.7 Timing Requirements
    8. 5.8 Typical Characteristics: VS = 12 V
    9. 5.9 Typical Characteristics: VS = 28 V
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Output Voltage and Current Drive
      2. 6.3.2 Driving Capacitive Loads
      3. 6.3.3 Distortion Performance
      4. 6.3.4 Differential Noise Performance
      5. 6.3.5 DC Accuracy and Offset Control
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Wideband Current-Feedback Operation
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 7.2.2 Dual-Supply Downstream Driver
        1. 7.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.2.2.1 Line Driver Headroom Requirements
          2. 7.2.2.2.2 Computing Total Driver Power for Line-Driving Applications
    3. 7.3 Best Design Practices
    4. 7.4 Power Supply Recommendations
    5. 7.5 Layout
      1. 7.5.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.5.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Documentation Support
      1. 8.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 8.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 8.3 Support Resources
    4. 8.4 Trademarks
    5. 8.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 8.6 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

3 Description

The THS6212 is a differential line-driver amplifier with a current-feedback architecture. The device is targeted for use in broadband, wideband power line communications (PLC) line driver applications and is fast enough to support transmissions of 14.5dBm line power up to 30MHz.

The unique architecture of the THS6212 uses minimal quiescent current and still achieves very high linearity. Differential distortion under full bias conditions is –86dBc at 1MHz and reduces to only –71dBc at 10MHz. Fixed multiple bias settings allow for enhanced power savings for line lengths where the full performance of the amplifier is not required. To allow for even more flexibility and power savings, an adjustable current pin (IADJ) is available to further lower the bias currents.

The wide output swing of 49VPP (100Ω differential load) with 28V power supplies, coupled with over a 650mA current drive (25Ω load), allows for wide dynamic headroom that keeps distortion minimal.

The THS6212 is available in a 24-pin VQFN package.

Package Information
PART NUMBER PACKAGE(1) PACKAGE SIZE(2)
THS6212 RHF (VQFN, 24) 5mm × 4mm
(1) For more information, see Section 10.
(2) The package size (length × width) is a nominal value and includes pins, where applicable.


THS6212 Typical Line-Driver Circuit Using the THS6212 Typical Line-Driver Circuit Using the THS6212