LMH0044
SMPTE 292M / 259M Adaptive Cable Equalizer
General Description
The LMH0044 SMPTE 292M / 259M adaptive cable equal-
izer is a monolithic integrated circuit for equalizing data
transmitted over cable (or any media with similar dispersive
loss characteristics). The equalizer operates over a wide
range of data rates from 143 Mbps to 1.485 Gbps and
supports SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 344M and SMPTE 259M.
The LMH0044 implements DC restoration to correctly handle
pathological data conditions (DC restoration may be by-
passed for low data rate applications). The equalizer may be
driven in either a single ended or differential configuration.
Additional features include separate carrier detect and out-
put mute pins which may be tied together to mute the output
when no signal is present. A programmable mute reference
is provided to mute the output at a selectable level of signal
degradation.
Features
n
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 344M and SMPTE 259M
compliant
n
Supports DVB-ASI at 270 Mbps
n
High data rates: 143 Mbps to 1.485 Gbps
n
Equalizes up to 200 meters of Belden 1694A at 1.485
Gbps or up to 400 meters of Belden 1694A at 270 Mbps
n
Manual bypass and output mute with a programmable
threshold
n
Single-ended or differential input
n
50
differential outputs
n
Single 3.3V supply operation
n
208mW typical power consumption with 3.3V supply
n
Replaces the GS1574 and GS1574A
Applications
n
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 344M, and SMPTE 259M serial
digital interfaces
n
Serial digital data equalization and reception
n
Data recovery equalization
Typical Application
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LMH0044
SMPTE
292M
/
259M
Adaptive
Cable
Equalizer
2006 National Semiconductor Corporation
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
(Note 1)
Supply Voltage
-0.5V to 3.6V
Input Voltage (all inputs)
-0.3V to V
CC
+0.3V
Storage Temperature Range
-65C to +150C
Junction Temperature
+150C
Lead Temperature
(Soldering 4 Sec)
+260C
Package Thermal Resistance
JA
16-pin LLP
JC
16-pin LLP
+43C/W
+9C/W
ESD Rating (HBM)
8kV
ESD Rating (MM)
250V
Recommended Operating
Conditions
Supply Voltage (V
CC
V
EE
)
3.3V
5%
Input Coupling Capacitance
1.0 F
AEC Capacitor (Connected between
AEC+ and AEC-)
1.0 F
Operating Free Air Temperature (T
A
)
0C to +85C
DC Electrical Characteristics
Over Supply Voltage and Operating Temperature ranges, unless otherwise specified (Notes 2, 3).
Symbol Parameter
Conditions
Reference
Min
Typ
Max
Units
V
CMIN
Input Common Mode Voltage
SDI, SDI
1.9
V
V
SDI
Input Voltage Swing
At LMH0044 input, (Notes 4, 6)
720
800
950
mV
P-P
V
CMOUT
Output Common Mode Voltage
SDO, SDO
V
CC
V
SDO
/2
V
V
SDO
Output Voltage Swing
50
load, differential
750
mV
P-P
MUTE
REF
DC Voltage (floating)
MUTE
REF
1.3
V
MUTE
REF
Range
0.7
V
CD Output Voltage
Carrier not present
CD
2.6
V
Carrier present
0.4
V
MUTE Input Voltage
Min to mute outputs
MUTE
3.0
V
Max to force outputs active
0.8
V
I
CC
Supply Current
(Note 7)
63
77
mA
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AC Electrical Characteristics
Over Supply Voltage and Operating Temperature ranges, unless otherwise specified (Note 3).
Symbol Parameter
Conditions
Reference
Min
Typ
Max
Units
BR
SDI
Input Data Rate
SDI, SDI
143
1485
Mbps
Jitter for various Cable Lengths
(with equalizer pathological)
270 Mbps, Belden 1694A,
400 meters (Note 4)
0.2
UI
270 Mbps, Belden 8281,
280 meters (Note 4)
0.2
UI
1.485 Gbps, Belden 1694A,
140 meters (Note 4)
0.25
UI
1.485 Gbps, Belden 8281,
100 meters (Note 4)
0.25
UI
1.485 Gbps, Belden 1694A,
200 meters (Note 4)
0.3
UI
t
r
,t
f
Output Rise Time, Fall Time
20% 80%, (Note 4)
SDO, SDO
100
220
ps
Mismatch in Rise/Fall Time
(Note 4)
2
15
ps
t
OS
Output Overshoot
(Note 4)
1
5
%
R
OUT
Output Resistance
single-ended, (Note 5)
50
RL
IN
Input Return Loss
(Note 8)
SDI, SDI
15
18-20
dB
R
IN
Input Resistance
single-ended
1.3
k
C
IN
Input Capacitance
single-ended, (Note 5)
1
pF
Note 1: "Absolute Maximum Ratings" are those parameter values beyond which the life and operation of the device cannot be guaranteed. The stating herein of
these maximums shall not be construed to imply that the device can or should be operated at or beyond these values. The table of "Electrical Characteristics"
specifies acceptable device operating conditions.
Note 2: Current flow into device pins is defined as positive. Current flow out of device pins is defined as negative. All voltages are stated referenced to V
EE
= 0 Volts.
Note 3: Typical values are stated for V
CC
= +3.3V and T
A
= +25C.
Note 4: Specification is guaranteed by characterization.
Note 5: Specification is guaranteed by design.
Note 6: The maximum input voltage swing assumes a nonstressing, DC-balance signal; specifically, the SMPTE-recommended color bar test signal. Pathological
or other stressing signals may not be used. This specification is for 0m cable only.
Note 7: Supply current depends on the amount of cable being equalized. The current is highest for short cable and decreases as the cable length is increased. Refer
to Figures 1, 2.
Note 8: Input return loss is dependent on board design. The LMH0044 meets this specification on the SD044 evaluation board from 5MHz to 1.5GHz.
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Connection Diagram
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16-Pin LLP
Order Number LMH0044SQ
See NS Package Number SQB16A
Pin Descriptions
Pin #
Name
Description
1
V
EE
Negative power supply (ground).
2
SDI
Serial data true input.
3
SDI
Serial data complement input.
4
V
EE
Negative power supply (ground).
5
AEC+
AEC loop filter external capacitor (1F) positive connection.
6
AEC-
AEC loop filter external capacitor (1F) negative connection.
7
BYPASS
Bypasses equalization and DC restoration when high. No equalization occurs in this mode.
8
MUTE
REF
Mute reference. Sets the threshold for CD and (with CD tied to MUTE) determines the
maximum cable to be equalized before muting. MUTE
REF
may be unconnected for maximum
equalization.
9
V
EE
Negative power supply (ground).
10
SDO
Serial data complement output.
11
SDO
Serial data true output.
12
V
EE
Negative power supply (ground).
13
V
CC
Positive power supply (+3.3V).
14
MUTE
Output mute. To disable the mute function and enable the output, MUTE must be tied to GND
or a low level signal. To force the outputs to a muted state, tie to V
CC
. CD may be tied to this
pin to inhibit the output when no input signal is present. MUTE has no function in BYPASS
mode.
15
CD
Carrier detect. CD is high when no signal is present. CD has no function in BYPASS mode.
16
V
CC
Positive power supply (+3.3V).
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Block Diagram
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Device Operation
BLOCK DESCRIPTION
The Equalizer Filter block is a multi-stage adaptive filter. If
Bypass is high, the equalizer filter is disabled.
The DC Restoration / Level Control block receives the
differential signals from the equalizer filter block. This block
incorporates a self-biasing DC restoration circuit to fully DC
restore the signals. If Bypass is high, this function is dis-
abled.
The signals before and after the DC Restoration / Level
Control block are used to generate the Automatic Equal-
ization Control (AEC) signal. This control signal sets the
gain and bandwidth of the equalizer filter. The loop response
in the AEC block is controlled by an external 1F capacitor
placed across the AEC+ and AEC- pins.
The Carrier Detect / Mute block generates the carrier detect
signal and controls the mute function of the output. This
block utilizes the CD and MUTE signals along with Mute
Reference (MUTE
REF
).
The Output Driver produces SDO and SDO.
MUTE REFERENCE (MUTE
REF
)
The mute reference sets the threshold for CD and (with CD
tied to MUTE) determines the amount of cable to equalize
before automatically muting the outputs. This is set by ap-
plying a voltage inversely proportional to the length of cable
to equalize. As the applied MUTE
REF
voltage is increased,
the amount of cable that can be equalized before carrier
detect is de-asserted and the outputs are muted is de-
creased. MUTE
REF
may be left unconnected for maximum
equalization before muting.
CARRIER DETECT (CD) AND MUTE
Carrier detect CD indicates if a valid signal is present at the
LMH0044 input. If MUTE
REF
is used, the carrier detect
threshold will be altered accordingly. CD provides a high
voltage when no signal is present at the LMH0044 input. CD
is low when a valid input signal is detected.
MUTE can be used to manually mute or enable SDO and
SDO. Applying a high input to MUTE will mute the LMH0044
outputs. Applying a low input will force the outputs to be
active.
CD and MUTE may be tied together to automatically mute
the output when no input signal is present.
INPUT INTERFACING
The LMH0044 accepts either differential or single-ended
input. The input must be AC coupled. Transformer coupling
is not supported.
The LMH0044 correctly handles equalizer pathological sig-
nals for standard definition and high definition serial digital
video, as described in SMPTE RP 178 and RP 198, respec-
tively.
OUTPUT INTERFACING
The SDO and SDO outputs are internally loaded with 50
.
They produce a 750 mV
P-P
differential output, or a
375 mV
P-P
single-ended output.
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