October 2007
DS99R105/DS99R106
3-40MHz DC-Balanced 24-Bit LVDS Serializer and
Deserializer
General Description
The DS99R105/DS99R106 Chipset translates a 24-bit paral-
lel bus into a fully transparent data/control LVDS serial stream
with embedded clock information. This single serial stream
simplifies transferring a 24-bit bus over PCB traces and cable
by eliminating the skew problems between parallel data and
clock paths. It saves system cost by narrowing data paths that
in turn reduce PCB layers, cable width, and connector size
and pins.
The DS99R105/DS99R106 incorporates LVDS signaling on
the high-speed I/O. LVDS provides a low power and low noise
environment for reliably transferring data over a serial trans-
mission path. By optimizing the serializer output edge rate for
the operating frequency range EMI is further reduced.
In addition the device features pre-emphasis to boost signals
over longer distances using lossy cables. Internal DC bal-
anced encoding/decoding is used to support AC-Coupled
interconnects.
Features
3 MHz–40 MHz clock embedded and DC-Balancing 24:1
and 1:24 data transmissions
Capable to drive shielded twisted-pair cable
User selectable clock edge for parallel data on both
Transmitter and Receiver
Internal DC Balancing encode/decode – Supports AC-
coupling interface with no external coding required
Individual power-down controls for both Transmitter and
Receiver
Embedded clock CDR (clock and data recovery) on
Receiver and no external source of reference clock
needed
All codes RDL (random data lock) to support live-
pluggable applications
LOCK output flag to ensure data integrity at Receiver side
Balanced TSETUP/THOLD between RCLK and RDATA on
Receiver side
PTO (progressive turn-on) LVCMOS outputs to reduce
EMI and minimize SSO effects
All LVCMOS inputs and control pins have internal
pulldown
On-chip filters for PLLs on Transmitter and Receiver
Integrated 100 input termination on Receiver
4 mA Receiver output drive
48-pin TQFP and 48-pin LLP packages
Pure CMOS .35 μm process
Power supply range 3.3V ± 10%
Temperature range 0°C to +70°C
8 kV HBM ESD tolerance
Block Diagram
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DS99R105/DS99R106 3-40MHz DC-Balanced 24-Bit LVDS Serializer and Deserializer
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 1)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/
Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage (VDD)−0.3V to +4V
LVCMOS/LVTTL Input Voltage −0.3V to (VDD +0.3V)
LVCMOS/LVTTL Output Voltage −0.3V to (VDD +0.3V)
LVDS Receiver Input Voltage −0.3V to 3.9V
LVDS Driver Output Voltage −0.3V to 3.9V
LVDS Output Short Circuit Duration 10 ms
Junction Temperature +150°C
Storage Temperature −65°C to +150°C
Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 4 seconds) +260°C
Maximum Package Power Dissipation Capacity Package
De-rating:
48L TQFP 1/θJA °C/W above +25°C
DS99R105
 θJA 45.8 (4L*); 75.4 (2L*) °C/W
 θJC 21.0°C/W
DS99R106
 θJA 45.4 (4L*); 75.0 (2L*)°C/W
 θJC 21.1°C/W
48L LLP 1/θJA °C/W above +25°C
DS99R105
 θJA 28 (4L*); 79.1 (2L*) °C/W
 θJC 3.7°C/W
DS99R106
 θJA 28 (4L*); 79.1 (2L*)°C/W
 θJC 3.71°C/W
*JEDEC
ESD Rating (HBM) ±8 kV
Recommended Operating
Conditions
Min Nom Max Units
Supply Voltage (VDD) 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
Operating Free Air
Temperature (TA)0 +25 +70 °C
Clock Rate 3 40 MHz
Supply Noise ±100 mVP-P
Electrical Characteristics
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Pin/Freq. Min Typ Max Units
LVCMOS/LVTTL DC SPECIFICATIONS
VIH High Level Voltage Tx: DIN[23:0], TCLK,
TPWDNB, DEN, TRFB,
DCAOFF, DCBOFF,
VODSEL
Rx: RPWDNB, RRFB,
REN
2.0 1.5 VDD V
VIL Low Level Input Voltage GND 1.5 0.8 V
VCL Input Clamp Voltage ICL = −18 mA
(Note 8) −0.8 −1.5 V
IIN Input Current VIN = 0V or 3.6V Tx: DIN[23:0], TCLK,
TPWDNB, DEN, TRFB,
DCAOFF, DCBOFF,
VODSEL
−10 ±1 +10 µA
Rx: RPWDNB, RRFB,
REN −20 ±5 +20 µA
VOH High Level Output Voltage IOH = −4 mA Rx: ROUT[23:0], RCLK,
LOCK
2.3 3.0 VDD V
VOL Low Level Output Voltage IOL = +4 mA GND 0.33 0.5 V
IOS Output Short Circuit Current VOUT = 0V
(Note 8) −40 −70 −110 mA
IOZ TRI-STATE® Output Current RPWDNB, REN = 0V
VOUT = 0V or 2.4V
Rx: ROUT[23:0], RCLK,
LOCK −30 ±0.4 +30 µA
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Pin/Freq. Min Typ Max Units
LVDS DC SPECIFICATIONS
VTH Differential Threshold High
Voltage
VCM = +1.2V Rx: RIN+, RIN− +50 mV
VTL Differential Threshold Low
Voltage
−50 mV
IIN Input Current VIN = +2.4V,
VDD = 3.6V ±300 µA
VIN = 0V, VDD = 3.6V ±300 µA
RTDifferential Internal
Termination Resistance
90 100 130
VOD Output Differential Voltage
(DOUT+)–(DOUT−)
RL = 100Ω, w/o Pre-emphasis
VODSEL = L (Figure 10)
Tx: DOUT+, DOUT− 250 400 600 mV
RL = 100Ω, w/o Pre-emphasis
VODSEL = H (Figure 10) 450 750 1200 mV
ΔVOD Output Differential Voltage
Unbalance
RL = 100Ω, w/o Pre-emphasis 4 50 mV
VOS Offset Voltage RL = 100Ω, w/o Pre-emphasis 1.00 1.25 1.50 V
ΔVOS Offset Voltage Unbalance RL = 100Ω, w/o Pre-emphasis 1 50 mV
IOS Output Short Circuit Current DOUT = 0V, DIN = H,
TPWDNB, DEN = 2.4V,
VODSEL = L
−2 −5 −8 mA
DOUT = 0V, DIN = H,
TPWDNB, DEN = 2.4V,
VODSEL = H
−7 −10 −13 mA
IOZ TRI-STATE Output Current TPWDNB, DEN = 0V,
DOUT = 0V or 2.4V −15 ±1 +15 µA
SER/DES SUPPLY CURRENT (DVDD*, PVDD* and AVDD* pins) *Digital, PLL, and Analog VDDs
IDDT Serializer (Tx)
Total Supply Current
(includes load current)
RL = 100Ω
Pre-emphasis = OFF
VODSEL = L
Checker-board pattern (Figure 1)
f = 40 MHz
40 80 mA
RL = 100Ω
Pre-emphasis = ON
VODSEL = L
Checker-board pattern (Figure 1)
f = 40 MHz
45 85 mA
Serializer (Tx)
Total Supply Current
(includes load current)
RL = 100Ω
Pre-emphasis = OFF
VODSEL = H
Checker-board pattern (Figure 1)
f = 40 MHz
40 85 mA
RL = 100Ω
Pre-emphasis = ON
VODSEL = H
Checker-board pattern (Figure 1)
f = 40 MHz
45 90 mA
IDDTZ Serializer (Tx)
Supply Current Power-down
TPWDNB = 0V
(All other LVCMOS Inputs = 0V)
1 100 µA
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Pin/Freq. Min Typ Max Units
IDDR Deserializer (Rx)
Total Supply Current
(includes load current)
CL = 8 pF LVCMOS Output
Checker-board pattern
(Figure 2)
f = 40 MHz
95 mA
Deserializer (Rx)
Total Supply Current
(includes load current)
CL = 8 pF LVCMOS Output
Random pattern
f = 40 MHz
90 mA
IDDRZ Deserializer (Rx)
Supply Current Power-down
RPWDNB = 0V
(All other LVCMOS Inputs = 0V,
RIN+/ RIN- = 0V)
1 50 µA
Serializer Timing Requirements for TCLK
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
tTCP Transmit Clock Period (Figure 5) 25 T 333 ns
tTCIH Transmit Clock High Time 0.4T 0.5T 0.6T ns
tTCIL Transmit Clock Low Time 0.4T 0.5T 0.6T ns
tCLKT TCLK Input Transition Time (Figure 4) 3 6 ns
tJIT TCLK Input Jitter (Note 9) 33 ps
(RMS)
Serializer Switching Characteristics
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
tLLHT LVDS Low-to-High Transition Time RL = 100Ω,
(
Figure 3)
CL = 10 pF to GND
VODSEL = L
0.6 ns
tLHLT LVDS High-to-Low Transition Time 0.6 ns
tDIS DIN (23:0) Setup to TCLK RL = 100Ω,
CL = 10 pF to GND
(Note 8)
5 ns
tDIH DIN (23:0) Hold from TCLK 5 ns
tHZD DOUT ± HIGH to TRI-STATE Delay RL = 100Ω,
CL = 10 pF to GND
(Figure 6) (Note 5)
15 ns
tLZD DOUT ± LOW to TRI-STATE Delay 15 ns
tZHD DOUT ± TRI-STATE to HIGH Delay 200 ns
tZLD DOUT ± TRI-STATE to LOW Delay 200 ns
tPLD Serializer PLL Lock Time RL = 100Ω,
(
Figure 7) 10 ms
tSD Serializer Delay RL = 100Ω,
(
Figure 8)
VODSEL = L, TRFB = H 3.5T + 2.85 3.5T
+ 10 ns
RL = 100Ω,
(
Figure 8)
VODSEL = L, TRFB = L 3.5T + 2.85 3.5T
+ 10 ns
TxOUT_E_O TxOUT_Eye_Opening
(respect to ideal)
3–40 MHz
(Figure 9) (Notes 9, 13) 0.68 UI
(Note 10)
Deserializer Switching Characteristics
Over recommended operating supply and temperature ranges unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Pin/Freq. Min Typ Max Units
tRCP Receiver out Clock Period tRCP = tTCP
(Note 8)
RCLK 25 T 333 ns
tRDC RCLK Duty Cycle RCLK 45 50 55 %
tCLH LVCMOS Low-to-High
Transition Time
CL = 8 pF
(lumped load)
(Figure 11)
ROUT [23:0],
LOCK, RCLK 2.5 3.5 ns
tCHL LVCMOS High-to-Low
Transition Time 2.5 3.5 ns
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Symbol Parameter Conditions Pin/Freq. Min Typ Max Units
tROS ROUT (7:0) Setup Data to
RCLK (Group 1)
(Figure 15) ROUT [7:0] (0.40)*
tRCP
(29/56)*tRCP ns
tROH ROUT (7:0) Hold Data to RCLK
(Group 1)
(0.40)*
tRCP
(27/56)*tRCP ns
tROS ROUT (15:8) Setup Data to
RCLK (Group 2)
(Figure 15) ROUT [15:8],
LOCK
(0.40)*
tRCP
0.5*tRCP ns
tROH ROUT (15:8) Hold Data to
RCLK (Group 2)
(0.40)*
tRCP
0.5*tRCP ns
tROS ROUT (23:16) Setup Data to
RCLK (Group 3)
(Figure 15) ROUT [23:16] (0.40)*
tRCP
(27/56)*tRCP ns
tROH ROUT (23:16) Hold Data to
RCLK (Group 3)
(0.40)*
tRCP
(29/56)*tRCP ns
tHZR HIGH to TRI-STATE Delay (Figure 13) ROUT [23:0],
RCLK, LOCK
3 10 ns
tLZR LOW to TRI-STATE Delay 3 10 ns
tZHR TRI-STATE to HIGH Delay 3 10 ns
tZLR TRI-STATE to LOW Delay 3 10 ns
tDD Deserializer Delay (Figure 12) RCLK [4+(3/56)]T
+5.9
[4+(3/56)]T
+18.5
ns
tDRDL Deserializer PLL Lock Time
from Powerdown
(Figure 14)
(Notes 7, 8)
3 MHz 5 50 ms
40 MHz 5 50 ms
RxIN_TOL_L Receiver INput TOLerance
Left
(Figure 16)
(Notes 6, 8, 10)
3 MHz–40 MHz 0.25 UI
RxIN_TOL_R Receiver INput TOLerance
Right
(Figure 16)
(Notes 6, 8, 10)
3 MHz–40 MHz 0.25 UI
Note 1: “Absolute Maximum Ratings” indicate limits beyond which damage to the device may occur, including inoperability and degradation of device reliability
and/or performance. Functional operation of the device and/or non-degradation at the Absolute Maximum Ratings or other conditions beyond those indicated in
the Recommended Operating Conditions is not implied. The Recommended Operating Conditions indicate conditions at which the device is functional and the
device should not be operated beyond such conditions.
Note 2: The Electrical Characteristics tables list guaranteed specifications under the listed Recommended Operating Conditions except as otherwise modified
or specified by the Electrical Characteristics Conditions and/or Notes. Typical specifications are estimations only and are not guaranteed.
Note 3: Typical values represent most likely parametric norms at VDD = 3.3V, Ta = +25 degC, and at the Recommended Operation Conditions at the time of
product characterization and are not guaranteed.
Note 4: Current into device pins is defined as positive. Current out of a device pin is defined as negative. Voltages are referenced to ground except VOD, ΔVOD,
VTH and VTL which are differential voltages.
Note 5: When the Serializer output is tri-stated, the Deserializer will lose PLL lock. Resynchronization MUST occur before data transfer.
Note 6: RxIN_TOL is a measure of how much phase noise (jitter) the deserializer can tolerate in the incoming data stream before bit errors occur. It is a
measurement in reference with the ideal bit position, please see National’s AN-1217 for detail.
Note 7: The Deserializer PLL lock time (tDRDL) may vary depending on input data patterns and the number of transitions within the pattern.
Note 8: Specification is guaranteed by characterization and is not tested in production.
Note 9: tJIT (@BER of 10e-9) specifies the allowable jitter on TCLK. tJIT not included in TxOUT_E_O parameter.
Note 10: UI – Unit Interval, equivalent to one ideal serialized data bit width. The UI scales with frequency.
Note 11: Figures 1, 2, 8, 12, 14 show a falling edge data strobe (TCLK IN/RCLK OUT).
Note 12: Figures 5, 15 show a rising edge data strobe (TCLK IN/RCLK OUT).
Note 13: TxOUT_E_O is affected by pre-emphasis value.
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AC Timing Diagrams and Test Circuits
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FIGURE 1. Serializer Input Checker-board Pattern
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FIGURE 2. Deserializer Output Checker-board Pattern
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FIGURE 3. Serializer LVDS Output Load and Transition Times
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FIGURE 4. Serializer Input Clock Transition Times
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FIGURE 5. Serializer Setup/Hold Times
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FIGURE 6. Serializer TRI-STATE Test Circuit and Delay
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FIGURE 7. Serializer PLL Lock Time, and TPWDNB TRI-STATE Delays
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FIGURE 8. Serializer Delay
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FIGURE 9. Transmitter Output Eye Opening (TxOUT_E_O)
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VOD = (DOUT+) – (DOUT -)
Differential output signal is shown as (DOUT+) – (DOUT -), device in Data Transfer mode.
FIGURE 10. Serializer VOD Diagram
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FIGURE 11. Deserializer LVCMOS/LVTTL Output Load and Transition Times
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FIGURE 12. Deserializer Delay
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Note: CL includes instrumentation and fixture capacitance within 6 cm of ROUT[23:0]
FIGURE 13. Deserializer TRI-STATE Test Circuit and Timing
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FIGURE 14. Deserializer PLL Lock Times and RPWDNB TRI-STATE Delay
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FIGURE 15. Deserializer Setup and Hold Times
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RxIN_TOL_L is the ideal noise margin on the left of the figure, with respect to ideal.
RxIN_TOL_R is the ideal noise margin on the right of the figure, with respect to ideal.
FIGURE 16. Receiver Input Tolerance (RxIN_TOL) and Sampling Window
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DS99R105 Serializer Pin Descriptions
Pin # Pin Name I/O Description
LVCMOS PARALLEL INTERFACE PINS
4-1,
48-44,
41-32,
29-25
DIN[23:0] LVCMOS_I Transmitter Parallel Interface Data Inputs Pins. Tie LOW if unused, do not float.
10 TCLK LVCMOS_I Transmitter Parallel Interface Clock Input Pin. Strobe edge set by TRFB configuration pin.
CONTROL AND CONFIGURATION PINS
9 TPWDNB LVCMOS_I Transmitter Power Down Bar
TPWDNB = H; Transmitter is Enabled and ON
TPWDNB = L; Transmitter is in power down mode (Sleep), LVDS Driver DOUT (+/-) Outputs
are in TRI-STATE stand-by mode, PLL is shutdown to minimize power consumption.
18 DEN LVCMOS_I Transmitter Data Enable
DEN = H; LVDS Driver Outputs are Enabled (ON).
DEN = L; LVDS Driver Outputs are Disabled (OFF), Transmitter LVDS Driver DOUT (+/-)
Outputs are in TRI-STATE, PLL still operational and locked to TCLK.
23 PRE LVCMOS_I PRE-emphasis select pin.
PRE = L; Pre-emphasis is enabled
PRE = H; Pre-emphasis is disabled
11 TRFB LVCMOS_I Transmitter Clock Edge Select Pin
TRFB = H; Parallel Interface Data is strobed on the Rising Clock Edge
TRFB = L; Parallel Interface Data is strobed on the Falling Clock Edge
12 VODSEL LVCMOS_I VOD Level Select
VODSEL = L; LVDS Driver Output is ±400 mV (RL = 100Ω)
VODSEL = H; LVDS Driver Output is ±750 mV (RL = 100Ω)
For normal applications, set this pin LOW. For long cable applications where a larger VOD is
required, set this pin HIGH.
5 DCAOFF LVCMOS_I RESERVED – This pin MUST be tied LOW.
8 DCBOFF LVCMOS_I RESERVED – This pin MUST be tied LOW.
13 RESRVD LVCMOS_I RESERVED – This pin MUST be tied LOW.
LVDS SERIAL INTERFACE PINS
20 DOUT+ LVDS_O Transmitter LVDS True (+) Output. This output is intended to be loaded with a 100 ohm load to
the DOUT+ pin. The interconnect should be AC Coupled to this pin with a 100 nF capacitor.
19 DOUT− LVDS_O Transmitter LVDS Inverted (-) Output This output is intended to be loaded with a 100 ohm load
to the DOUT- pin. The interconnect should be AC Coupled to this pin with a 100 nF capacitor.
POWER / GROUND PINS
22 VDDDR VDD Analog Voltage Supply, LVDS Output Power
21 VSSDR GND Analog Ground, LVDS Output Ground
16 VDDPT0 VDD Analog Voltage supply, VCO Power
17 VSSPT0 GND Analog Ground, VCO Ground
14 VDDPT1 VDD Analog Voltage supply, PLL Power
15 VSSPT1 GND Analog Ground, PLL Ground
30 VDDT VDD Digital Voltage supply, Tx Serializer Power
31 VSST GND Digital Ground, Tx Serializer Ground
7 VDDL VDD Digital Voltage supply, Tx Logic Power
6 VSSL GND Digital Ground, Tx Logic Ground
42 VDDIT VDD Digital Voltage supply, Tx Input Power
43 VSSIT GND Digital Ground, Tx Input Ground
24 VSS GND ESD Ground
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DS99R106 Deserializer Pin Descriptions
Pin # Pin Name I/O Description
LVCMOS PARALLEL INTERFACE PINS
25-28,
31-34
ROUT[7:0] LVCMOS_O Receiver Parallel Interface Data Outputs – Group 1
13-16,
21-24
ROUT[15:8] LVCMOS_O Receiver Parallel Interface Data Outputs – Group 2
3-6,
9-12
ROUT[23:16] LVCMOS_O Receiver Parallel Interface Data Outputs – Group 3
18 RCLK LVCMOS_O Parallel Interface Clock Output Pin. Strobe edge set by RRFB configuration pin.
CONTROL AND CONFIGURATION PINS
43 RRFB LVCMOS_I Receiver Clock Edge Select Pin
RRFB = H; ROUT LVCMOS Outputs strobed on the Rising Clock Edge.
RRFB = L; ROUT LVCMOS Outputs strobed on the Falling Clock Edge.
48 REN LVCMOS_I Receiver Data Enable
REN = H; ROUT[23-0] and RCLK are Enabled (ON).
REN = L; ROUT[23-0] and RCLK are Disabled (OFF), Receiver ROUT[23-0] and RCLK Outputs
are in TRI-STATE, PLL still operational and locked to TCLK.
1 RPWDNB LVCMOS_I Receiver Data Enable
REN = H; ROUT[23-0] and RCLK are Enabled (ON).
REN = L; ROUT[23-0] and RCLK are Disabled (OFF), Receiver ROUT[23-0] and RCLK Outputs
are in TRI-STATE, PLL still operational and locked to TCLK.
17 LOCK LVCMOS_O LOCK indicates the status of the receiver PLL
LOCK = H; receiver PLL is locked
LOCK = L; receiver PLL is unlocked, ROUT[23-0] and RCLK are TRI-STATED
2 RESRVD LVCMOS_I RESERVED – This pin MUST be tied LOW.
LVDS SERIAL INTERFACE PINS
41 RIN+ LVDS_I Receiver LVDS True (+) Input This input is intended to be terminated with a 100 ohm load to
the RIN+ pin. The interconnect should be AC Coupled to this pin with a 100 nF capacitor.
42 RIN− LVDS_I Receiver LVDS Inverted (−) Input This input is intended to be terminated with a 100 ohm load
to the RIN- pin. The interconnect should be AC Coupled to this pin with a 100 nF capacitor.
POWER / GROUND PINS
39 VDDIR VDD Analog LVDS Voltage supply, Power
40 VSSIR GND Analog LVDS Ground
47 VDDPR0 VDD Analog Voltage supply, PLL Power
46 VSSPR0 GND Analog Ground, PLL Ground
45 VDDPR1 VDD Analog Voltage supply, PLL VCO Power
44 VSSPR1 GND Analog Ground, PLL VCO Ground
37 VDDR1 VDD Digital Voltage supply, Logic Power
38 VSSR1 GND Digital Ground, Logic Ground
36 VDDR0 VDD Digital Voltage supply, Logic Power
35 VSSR0 GND Digital Ground, Logic Ground
30 VDDOR1 VDD Digital Voltage supply, LVCMOS Output Power
29 VSSOR1 GND Digital Ground, LVCMOS Output Ground
20 VDDOR2 VDD Digital Voltage supply, LVCMOS Output Power
19 VSSOR2 GND Digital Ground, LVCMOS Output Ground
7 VDDOR3 VDD Digital Voltage supply, LVCMOS Output Power
8 VSSOR3 GND Digital Ground, LVCMOS Output Ground
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Functional Description
The DS99R105 Serializer and DS99R106 Deserializer
chipset is an easy-to-use transmitter and receiver pair that
sends 24-bits of parallel LVCMOS data over a single serial
LVDS link from 72 Mbps to 960 Mbps throughput. The
DS99R105 transforms a 24-bit wide parallel LVCMOS data
into a single high speed LVDS serial data stream with em-
bedded clock. The DS99R106 receives the LVDS serial data
stream and converts it back into a 24-bit wide parallel data
and recovered clock. The 24-bit Serializer/Deserializer
chipset is designed to transmit data over shielded twisted pair
(STP) at clock speeds from 3 MHz to 40 MHz.
The Deserializer can attain lock to a data stream without the
use of a separate reference clock source. The Deserializer
synchronizes to the Serializer regardless of data pattern, de-
livering true automatic “plug and lock” performance. The De-
serializer recovers the clock and data by extracting the
embedded clock information and validating data integrity from
the incoming data stream and then deserializes the data. The
Deserializer monitors the incoming clock information, deter-
mines lock status, and asserts the LOCK output high when
lock occurs. Each has a power down control to enable efficient
operation in various applications.
INITIALIZATION AND LOCKING MECHANISM
Initialization of the DS99R105 and DS99R106 must be es-
tablished before each device sends or receives data. Initial-
ization refers to synchronizing the Serializer’s and
Deserializer’s PLL’s together. After the Serializers locks to the
input clock source, the Deserializer synchronizes to the Seri-
alizers as the second and final initialization step.
Step 1: When VDD is applied to both Serializer and/or Dese-
rializer, the respective outputs are held in TRI-STATE and
internal circuitry is disabled by on-chip power-on circuitry.
When VDD reaches VDD OK (2.2V) the PLL in Serializer begins
locking to a clock input. For the Serializer, the local clock is
the transmit clock, TCLK. The Serializer outputs are held in
TRI-STATE while the PLL locks to the TCLK. After locking to
TCLK, the Serializer block is now ready to send data patterns.
The Deserializer output will remain in TRI-STATE while its
PLL locks to the embedded clock information in serial data
stream. Also, the Deserializer LOCK output will remain low
until its PLL locks to incoming data and sync-pattern on the
RIN± pins.
Step 2: The Deserializer PLL acquires lock to a data stream
without requiring the Serializer to send special patterns. The
Serializer that is generating the stream to the Deserializer will
automatically send random (non-repetitive) data patterns dur-
ing this step of the Initialization State. The Deserializer will
lock onto embedded clock within the specified amount of time.
An embedded clock and data recovery (CDR) circuit locks to
the incoming bit stream to recover the high-speed receive bit
clock and re-time incoming data. The CDR circuit expects a
coded input bit stream. In order for the Deserializer to lock to
a random data stream from the Serializer, it performs a series
of operations to identify the rising clock edge and validates
data integrity, then locks to it. Because this locking procedure
is independent on the data pattern, total random locking du-
ration may vary. At the point when the Deserializer’s CDR
locks to the embedded clock, the LOCK pin goes high and
valid RCLK/data appears on the outputs. Note that the LOCK
signal is synchronous to valid data appearing on the outputs.
The Deserializer’s LOCK pin is a convenient way to ensure
data integrity is achieved on receiver side.
DATA TRANSFER
After lock is established, the Serializer inputs DIN0–DIN23
are used to input data to the Serializer. Data is clocked into
the Serializer by the TCLK input. The edge of TCLK used to
strobe the data is selectable via the TRFB pin. TRFB high
selects the rising edge for clocking data and low selects the
falling edge. The Serializer outputs (DOUT±) are intended to
drive point-to-point connections or limited multi-point applica-
tions.
CLK1, CLK0, DCA, DCB are four overhead bits transmitted
along the single LVDS serial data stream. The CLK1 bit is
always high and the CLK0 bit is always low. The CLK1 and
CLK0 bits function as the embedded clock bits in the serial
stream. DCB functions as the DC Balance control bit. It does
not require any pre-coding of data on transmit side. The DC
Balance bit is used to minimize the short and long-term DC
bias on the signal lines. This bit operates by selectively send-
ing the data either unmodified or inverted. The DCA bit is used
to validate data integrity in the embedded data stream. Both
DCA and DCB coding schemes are integrated and automat-
ically performed within Serializer and Deserializer.
The chipset supports clock frequency ranges of 3 MHz to 40
MHz. Every clock cycle, 24 databits are sent along with 4 ad-
ditional overhead control bits. Thus the line rate is 1.12 Gbps
maximum (84 Mbps minimum). The link is extremely efficient
at 86% (24/28). Twenty five (24 data + 1 clock) plus associ-
ated ground signals are reduced to only 1 single LVDS pair
providing a compression ratio of better then 25 to 1.
Serialized data and clock/control bits (24+4 bits) are trans-
mitted from the serial data output (DOUT±) at 28 times the
TCLK frequency. For example, if TCLK is , the serial rate is
40 x 28 = 1.12 Giga bits per second. Since only 24 bits are
from input data, the serial “payload” rate is 24 times the TCLK
frequency. For instance, if TCLK = 40 MHz, the payload data
rate is 40 x 24 = 960 Mbps. TCLK is provided by the data
source and must be in the range of 3 MHz to 40 MHz nominal.
The Serializer outputs (DOUT±) can drive a point-to-point
connection as shown in Figure 17. The outputs transmit data
when the enable pin (DEN) is high and TPWDNB is high. The
DEN pin may be used to TRI-STATE the outputs when driven
low.
When the Deserializer channel attains lock to the input from
a Serializer, it drives its LOCK pin high and synchronously
delivers valid data and recovered clock on the output. The
Deserializer locks onto the embedded clock, uses it to gen-
erate multiple internal data strobes, and then drives the re-
covered clock to the RCLK pin. The recovered clock (RCLK
output pin) is synchronous to the data on the ROUT[23:0]
pins. While LOCK is high, data on ROUT[23:0] is valid. Oth-
erwise, ROUT[23:0] is invalid. The polarity of the RCLK edge
is controlled by the RRFB input. ROUT(0-23), LOCK and
RCLK outputs will each drive a maximum of 8 pF load with a
40 MHz clock. REN controls TRI-STATE for ROUTn and the
RCLK pin on the Deserializer.
RESYNCHRONIZATION
If the Deserializer loses lock, it will automatically try to re-es-
tablish lock. For example, if the embedded clock edge is not
detected one time in succession, the PLL loses lock and the
LOCK pin is driven low. The Deserializer then enters the op-
erating mode where it tries to lock to a random data stream.
It looks for the embedded clock edge, identifies it and then
proceeds through the locking process.
The logic state of the LOCK signal indicates whether the data
on ROUT is valid; when it is high, the data is valid. The system
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must monitor the LOCK pin to determine whether data on the
ROUT is valid.
POWERDOWN
The Powerdown state is a low power sleep mode that the Se-
rializer and Deserializer may use to reduce power when no
data is being transferred. The TPWDNB and RPWDNB are
used to set each device into power down mode, which re-
duces supply current to the µA range. The Serializer enters
powerdown when the TPWDNB pin is driven low. In power-
down, the PLL stops and the outputs go into TRI-STATE,
disabling load current and reducing supply. To exit Power-
down, TPWDNB must be driven high. When the Serializer
exits Powerdown, its PLL must lock to TCLK before it is ready
for the Initialization state. The system must then allow time for
Initialization before data transfer can begin. The Deserializer
enters powerdown mode when RPWDNB is driven low. In
powerdown mode, the PLL stops and the outputs enter TRI-
STATE. To bring the Deserializer block out of the powerdown
state, the system drives RPWDNB high.
Both the Serializer and Deserializer must reinitialize and re-
lock before data can be transferred. The Deserializer will
initialize and assert LOCK high when it is locked to the en-
coded clock.
TRI-STATE
For the Serializer, TRI-STATE is entered when the DEN or
TPWDNB pin is driven low. This will TRI-STATE both driver
output pins (DOUT+ and DOUT−). When DEN is driven high,
the serializer will return to the previous state as long as all
other control pins remain static (TPWDNB, TRFB).
When you drive the REN or RPWDNB pin low, the Deserial-
izer enters TRI-STATE. Consequently, the receiver output
pins (ROUT0–ROUT23) and RCLK will enter TRI-STATE.
The LOCK output remains active, reflecting the state of the
PLL. The Deserializer input pins are high impedance during
receiver powerdown (RPWDNB low) and power-off (VDD =
0V).
PRE-EMPHASIS
The DS99R105 features a Pre-Emphasis mode used to com-
pensate for long or lossy transmission media. Cable drive is
enhanced with a user selectable Pre-Emphasis feature that
provides additional output current during transitions to coun-
teract cable loading effects. The transmission distance will be
limited by the loss characteristics and quality of the media.
Pre-Emphasis adds extra current during LVDS logic transition
to reduce the cable loading effects and increase driving dis-
tance. In addition, Pre-Emphasis helps provide faster transi-
tions, increased eye openings, and improved signal integrity.
The ability of the DS99R105 to use the Pre-Emphasis feature
will extend the transmission distance in most cases.
AC-COUPLING AND TERMINATION
The DS99R105 and DS99R106 supports AC-coupled inter-
connects through integrated DC balanced encoding/decoding
scheme. To use AC coupled connection between the Serial-
izer and Deserializer, insert external AC coupling capacitors
in series in the LVDS signal path as illustrated in Figure 17.
The Deserializer input stage is designed for AC-coupling by
providing a built-in AC bias network which sets the internal
VCM to +1.2V. With AC signal coupling, capacitors provide the
ac-coupling path to the signal input.
For the high-speed LVDS transmissions, the smallest avail-
able package should be used for the AC coupling capacitor.
This will help minimize degradation of signal quality due to
package parasitics. The most common used capacitor value
for the interface is 100 nF (0.1 uF) capacitor.
A termination resistor across DOUT± is also required for
proper operation to be obtained. The termination resistor
should be equal to the differential impedance of the media
being driven. This should be in the range of 90 to 132 Ohms.
100 Ohms is a typical value common used with standard 100
Ohm transmission media. This resistor is required for control
of reflections and also to complete the current loop. It should
be placed as close to the Serializer DOUT± outputs to mini-
mize the stub length from the pins. To match with the defer-
ential impedance on the transmission line, the LVDS I/O are
terminated with 100 ohm resistors on Serializer DOUT± out-
puts pins.
PROGRESSIVE TURN–ON (PTO)
Deserializer ROUT[23:0] outputs are grouped into three
groups of eight, with each group switching about 0.5UI apart
in phase to reduce EMI, simultaneous switching noise, and
system ground bounce.
Applications Information
USING THE DS99R105 AND DS99R106
The DS99R105/DS99R106 Serializer/Deserializer
(SERDES) pair sends 24 bits of parallel LVCMOS data over
a serial LVDS link up to 960 Mbps. Serialization of the input
data is accomplished using an on-board PLL at the Serializer
which embeds clock with the data. The Deserializer extracts
the clock/control information from the incoming data stream
and deserializes the data. The Deserializer monitors the in-
coming clockl information to determine lock status and will
indicate lock by asserting the LOCK output high.
POWER CONSIDERATIONS
An all CMOS design of the Serializer and Deserializer makes
them inherently low power devices. Additionally, the constant
current source nature of the LVDS outputs minimize the slope
of the speed vs. IDD curve of CMOS designs.
NOISE MARGIN
The Deserializer noise margin is the amount of input jitter
(phase noise) that the Deserializer can tolerate and still reli-
ably recover data. Various environmental and systematic fac-
tors include:
Serializer: TCLK jitter, VDD noise (noise bandwidth and out-
of-band noise)
Media: ISI, VCM noise
Deserializer: VDD noise
For a graphical representation of noise margin, please see
Figure 16.
TRANSMISSION MEDIA
The Serializer and Deserializer can be used in point-to-point
configuration, through a PCB trace, or through twisted pair
cable. In a point-to-point configuration, the transmission me-
dia needs be terminated at both ends of the transmitter and
receiver pair. Interconnect for LVDS typically has a differential
impedance of 100 Ohms. Use cables and connectors that
have matched differential impedance to minimize impedance
discontinuities. In most applications that involve cables, the
transmission distance will be determined on data rates in-
volved, acceptable bit error rate and transmission medium.
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LIVE LINK INSERTION
The Serializer and Deserializer devices support live plug-
gable applications. The “Hot Inserted” operation on the serial
interface does not disrupt communication data on the active
data lines. The automatic receiver lock to random data “plug
& go” live insertion capability allows the DS99R106 to attain
lock to the active data stream during a live insertion event.
PCB LAYOUT AND POWER SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS
Circuit board layout and stack-up for the LVDS SERDES de-
vices should be designed to provide low-noise power feed to
the device. Good layout practice will also separate high fre-
quency or high-level inputs and outputs to minimize unwanted
stray noise pickup, feedback and interference. Power system
performance may be greatly improved by using thin di-
electrics (2 to 4 mils) for power / ground sandwiches. This
arrangement provides plane capacitance for the PCB power
system with low-inductance parasitics, which has proven es-
pecially effective at high frequencies, and makes the value
and placement of external bypass capacitors less critical. Ex-
ternal bypass capacitors should include both RF ceramic and
tantalum electrolytic types. RF capacitors may use values in
the range of 0.01 uF to 0.1 uF. Tantalum capacitors may be
in the 2.2 uF to 10 uF range. Voltage rating of the tantalum
capacitors should be at least 5X the power supply voltage
being used.
Surface mount capacitors are recommended due to their
smaller parasitics. When using multiple capacitors per supply
pin, locate the smaller value closer to the pin. A large bulk
capacitor is recommend at the point of power entry. This is
typically in the 50uF to 100uF range and will smooth low fre-
quency switching noise. It is recommended to connect power
and ground pins directly to the power and ground planes with
bypass capacitors connected to the plane with via on both
ends of the capacitor. Connecting power or ground pins to an
external bypass capacitor will increase the inductance of the
path.
A small body size X7R chip capacitor, such as 0603, is rec-
ommended for external bypass. Its small body size reduces
the parasitic inductance of the capacitor. The user must pay
attention to the resonance frequency of these external bypass
capacitors, usually in the range of 20-30 MHz range. To pro-
vide effective bypassing, multiple capacitors are often used
to achieve low impedance between the supply rails over the
frequency of interest. At high frequency, it is also a common
practice to use two vias from power and ground pins to the
planes, reducing the impedance at high frequency.
Some devices provide separate power and ground pins for
different portions of the circuit. This is done to isolate switch-
ing noise effects between different sections of the circuit.
Separate planes on the PCB are typically not required. Pin
Description tables typically provide guidance on which circuit
blocks are connected to which power pin pairs. In some cas-
es, an external filter many be used to provide clean power to
sensitive circuits such as PLLs.
Use at least a four layer board with a power and ground plane.
Locate LVCMOS (LVTTL) signals away from the LVDS lines
to prevent coupling from the LVCMOS lines to the LVDS lines.
Closely-coupled differential lines of 100 Ohms are typically
recommended for LVDS interconnect. The closely coupled
lines help to ensure that coupled noise will appear as com-
mon-mode and thus is rejected by the receivers. The tightly
coupled lines will also radiate less.
Termination of the LVDS interconnect is required. For point-
to-point applications, termination should be located at both
ends of the devices. Nominal value is 100 Ohms to match the
line’s differential impedance. Place the resistor as close to the
transmitter DOUT± outputs and receiver RIN± inputs as pos-
sible to minimize the resulting stub between the termination
resistor and device.
LVDS INTERCONNECT GUIDELINES
See AN-1108 and AN-905 for full details.
Use 100Ω coupled differential pairs
Use the S/2S/3S rule in spacings
—S = space between the pair
—2S = space between pairs
—3S = space to LVCMOS/LVTTL signal
Minimize the number of VIA
Use differential connectors when operating above
500Mbps line speed
Maintain balance of the traces
Minimize skew within the pair
Terminate as close to the TX outputs and RX inputs as
possible
Additional general guidance can be found in the LVDS
Owner’s Manual - available in PDF format from the National
web site at: www.national.com/lvds
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Truth Tables
TABLE 1. DS99R105 Serializer Truth Table
TPWDNB
(Pin 9)
DEN
(Pin 18)
Tx PLL Status
(Internal)
LVDS Outputs
(Pins 19 and 20)
L X X Hi Z
H L X Hi Z
H H Not Locked Hi Z
H H Locked Serialized Data with Embedded Clock
TABLE 2. DS99R106 Deserializer Truth Table
RPWDNB
(Pin 1)
REN
(Pin 48)
Rx PLL Status
(Internal)
ROUTn and RCLK
(See Pin Diagram)
LOCK
(Pin 17)
L X X Hi Z Hi Z
H L X Hi Z L = PLL Unocked;
H = PLL Locked
H H Not Locked Hi Z L
H H Locked Data and RCLK Active H
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
Dimensions show in millimeters only
Ordering Information
NSID Package Type Package ID
DS99R105VS 48 Lead TQFP style, 7.0 X 7.0 X 1.0 mm, 0.5 mm pitch VBC48A
DS99R105VSX 48 Lead TQFP style, 7.0 X 7.0 X 1.0 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, 1000 std reel VBC48A
DS99R106VS 48 Lead TQFP style, 7.0 X 7.0 X 1.0 mm, 0.5 mm pitch VBC48A
DS99R106VSX 48 Lead TQFP style, 7.0 X 7.0 X 1.0 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, 1000 std reel VBC48A
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
Dimensions show in millimeters only
Ordering Information
NSID Package Type Package ID
DS99R105SQ 48 Lead LLP style, 7.0 X 7.0 X 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch SQA48D
DS99R105SQX 48 Lead LLP style, 7.0 X 7.0 X 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, 1000 std reel SQA48D
DS99R106SQ 48 Lead LLP style, 7.0 X 7.0 X 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch SQA48D
DS99R106SQX 48 Lead LLP style, 7.0 X 7.0 X 0.8 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, 1000 std reel SQA48D
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Notes
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