NSC DS78LS120

DS78LS120
Dual Differential Line Receiver (Noise Filtering and
Fail-Safe)
General Description
The DS78LS120 is a high performance, dual differential, TTL
compatible line receiver for both balanced and unbalanced
digital data transmission. The inputs are compatible with
EIA, Federal and MIL standards.
The line receiver will discriminate a ± 200 mV input signal
over a common-mode range of ± 10V and a ± 300 mV signal
over a range of ± 15V.
Circuit features include hysteresis and response control for
applications where controlled rise and fall times and/or high
frequency noise rejection are desirable. Threshold offset
control is provided for fail-safe detection, should the input be
open or short. Each receiver includes an optional 180Ω
terminating resistor and the output gate contains a logic
strobe for time discrimination. The DS78LS120 is specified
over a −55˚C to +125˚C temperature range.
Input specifications meet or exceed those of the popular
DS7820 line receiver.
Features
n Meets EIA standards RS232-C, RS422 and RS423,
Federal Standards 1020, 1030 and MIL-188-114
n Input voltage range of ± 15V (differential or
common-mode)
n Separate strobe input for each receiver
n 5k typical input impedance
n Optional 180Ω termination resistor
n 50mV input hysteresis
n 200mV input threshold
n Separate fail-safe mode
Connection Diagram
Dual-In-Line-Package
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Top View
see RETS Data Sheet.
Order Number DS78LS120J/883 or DS78LS120W/883
See NS Package Number J16A or W16A
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DS78LS120 Dual Differential Line Receiver (Noise Filtering and Fail-Safe)
September 1999
DS78LS120
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Note 2)
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 4 sec)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
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Distributors for availability and specifications.
Supply Voltage
Operating Conditions
Min
Max
Supply Voltage (VCC)
4.5
5.5
V
Temperature (TA)
−55
+125
˚C
Common-Mode Voltage (VCM)
−15
+15
V
7V
± 25V
Input Voltage
Strobe Voltage
7V
Output Sink Current
Storage Temperature Range
260˚C
50 mA
Units
−65˚C to +150˚C
Maximum Power Dissipation at 25˚C
(Note 1)
1433 mV
Electrical Characteristics (Notes 3, 4)
Symbol
VTH
VTL
Parameter
Differential Threshold Voltage
Differential Threshold Voltage
Conditions
IOUT = −400 µA, VOUT ≥ 2.5V
IOUT = 4 mA, VOUT ≤ 0.5V
Min
Typ
Max Units
−7V ≤ VCM ≤ 7V
0.06
0.2
−15 ≤ VCM ≤15V
0.06
0.3
V
−7V ≤ VCM ≤7V
−0.08 −0.2
V
−15V ≤ VCM ≤
15V
−0.08 −0.3
V
V
VTH
Differential Threshold Voltage
IOUT = −400 µA, VOUT ≥ 2.5V
−7V ≤ VCM ≤ 7V
0.47
VTL
with Fail-Safe Offset = 5V
IOUT = 4 mA, VOUT ≤ 0.5V
−7V ≤ VCM ≤ 7V
−0.2 −0.42
RIN
Input Resistance
−15V ≤ VCM ≤ 15V, 0V ≤ VCC ≤ 7V
4
5
0.7
V
V
kΩ
RT
Line Termination Resistance
TA = 25˚C
100
180
300
Ω
RO
Offset Control Resistance
TA = 25˚C
42
56
70
kΩ
IIND
Data Input Current (Unterminated)
VCM = 10V
VCM = 0V
2
3.1
mA
0V ≤ VCC ≤ 7V
0
−0.5
mA
−2
−3.1
mA
−7V ≤ VCM 7V
0.1
0.4
V
−7V ≤ VCM ≤ 7V
−0.1
−0.4
V
0.35
0.5
V
VCM = −10V
VTHB
Input Balance
IOUT = −400 µA, VOUT ≥ 2.5V,
(Note 6)
RS = 500Ω
IOUT = 4 mA, VOUT ≤ 0.5V,
RS = 500Ω
VOH
Logical “1” Output Voltage
IOUT = −400 µA, VDIFF = 1V, VCC = 4.5V
VOL
Logical “0” Output Voltage
IOUT = 4 mA, VDIFF = −1V, VCC = 4.5V
ICC
Power Supply Current
VCC = 5.5V
VCM = 15V
10
16
mA
VDIFF = −0.5V, (Both Receivers)
VCM = −15V
10
16
mA
1
100
µA
−290 −400
µA
IIN (1)
Logical “1” Strobe Input Current
IIN (0)
Logical “0” Strobe Input Current
VSTROBE = 0V, VDIFF = −3V
VIH
Logical “1” Strobe Input Voltage
VOL ≤ 0.5, IOUT = 4mA
VIL
Logical “0” Strobe Input Voltage
VOH ≥ 2.5V, IOUT, = −400 µA
IOS
Output Short-Circuit Current
VOUT = 0V, VCC = 5.5V, VSTROBE = 0V,(Note 5)
2.5
VSTROBE = 5.5V, VDIFF = 3V
2.0
3
1.12
1.12
−30
V
V
0.8
−100 −170
V
mA
Note 1: Derate cavity package 9.6 mW/˚C above 25˚C.
Note 2: “Absolute Maximum Ratings” are those values beyond which the safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. Except for “Operating Temperature Range”
they are not meant to imply that the devices should be operated at these limits. The table of “Electrical Characteristics” provides conditions for actual device
operation.
Note 3: Unless otherwise specified min/max limits apply across the −55˚C to +125˚C temperature range for the DS78LS120. All typical values are for TA = 25˚C,
VCC = 5V and VCM = 0V.
Note 4: All currents into device pins shown as positive, out of device pins as negative, all voltages referenced to ground unless otherwise noted. All values shown
as max or min on absolute value basis.
Note 5: Only one output at a time should be shorted.
Note 6: Refer to EIA-RS422 for exact conditions.
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VCC = 5V, TA = 25˚C
Symbol
Parameter
tpd0(D)
Differential Input to “0” Output
Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
38
60
ns
tpd1(D)
Differential Input to “1” Output
38
60
ns
tpd0(S)
Strobe Input to “0” Output
16
25
ns
tpd1(S)
Strobe Input to “1” Output
12
25
ns
Response Pin Open, CL = 15 pF, RL = 2 kΩ
AC Test Circuit and Switching Time Waveforms
Differential and Strobe Input Signal
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Includes probe and test fixture capacitance
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Note: Optimum switching response is obtained by minimizing stray capacitance on Response Control pin (no external connection).
Application Hints
Balanced Data Transmission
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Switching Characteristics
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Application Hints
(Continued)
Unbalanced Data Transmission
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RESPONSE CONTROL AND HYSTERESIS
In unbalanced (RS-232/RS-423) applications it is recommended that the rise time and fall time of the line driver be
controlled to reduce cross-talk. Elimination of switching
noise is accomplished in the DS78LS120 by the 50 mV of
hysteresis incorporated in the output gate. This eliminates
the oscillations which may appear in a line receiver due to
the input signal slowly varying about the threshold level for
extended periods of time.
High frequency noise which is superimposed on the input
signal which may exceed 50 mV can be reduced in amplitude by filtering the device input. On the DS78LS120, a high
impedance response control pin in the input amplifier is
available to filter the input signal without affecting the termination impedance of the transmission line. Noise pulse width
rejection vs the value of the response control capacitor is
shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. This combination of filters
followed by hysteresis will optimize performance in a worse
case noise environment.
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Logic Level Translator
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The DS78LS120 may be used as a level translator to interface between ± 12V MOS, ECL, TTL and CMOS. To configure, bias either input to a voltage equal to 1⁄2 the voltage of
the input signal, and the other input to the driving gate.
LINE DRIVERS
Line drivers which will interface with the DS78LS120 are
listed below.
Balanced Drivers
DS26LS31: Quad RS-422 Line Driver, Dual CMOS
DS7830, DS8830: Dual TTL
DS7831, DS8831: Dual TRI-STATE TTL
DS7832, DS8832: Dual TRI-STATE TTL
DS1691A, DS3691: Quad RS-423/Dual RS-422 TTL
DS1692, DS3692: Quad RS-423/Dual TRI-STATE RS-422
TTL
DS3487: Quad TRI-STATE RS-422
Unbalanced Drivers
DS1488: Quad RS-232
DS75150: Dual RS-232
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FIGURE 1. Noise Pulse Width vs
Response Control Capacitor
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mode if the transmission line is open or shorted. To facilitate
the detection of input opens or shorts, the DS78LS120 incorporates an input threshold voltage offset. This feature will
force the line receiver to a specific logic state if presence of
either fault is a condition.
Given that the receiver input threshold is ± 200 mV, an input
signal greater than ± 200 mV insures the receiver will be in a
specific logic state. When the offset control input (pins 1 and
15) is connected to VCC = 5V, the input thresholds are offset
from 200 mV to 700 mV, referred to the non-inverting input,
or −200 mV to −700 mV, referred to the inverting input.
Therefore, if the input is open or shorted, the input will be
greater than the input threshold and the receiver will remain
in a specified logic state.
(Continued)
The input circuit of the receiver consists of a 5k resistor
terminated to ground through 120Ω on both inputs. This
network acts as an attenuator, and permits operation with
common-mode input voltages greater than ± 15V. The offset
control input is actually another input to the attenuator, but its
resistor value is 56k. The offset control input is connected to
the inverting input side of the attenuator, and the input
voltage to the amplifier is the sum of the inverting input plus
0.09 times the voltage on the offset control input. When the
offset control input is connected to 5V the input amplifier will
see VIN(INVERTING) +0.45V or VIN(INVERTING) +0.9V when the
control input is connected to 10V. The offset control input will
not significantly affect the differential performance of the
receiver over its common-mode operating range, and will not
change the input impedance balance of the receiver.
It is recommended that the receiver be terminated (500Ω or
less) to insure it will detect an open circuit in the presence of
noise.
The offset control can be used to insure fail-safe operation
for unbalanced interface (RS-423) or for balanced interface
(RS-422) operation.
For unbalanced operation, the receiver would be in an indeterminate logic state if the offset control input was open.
Connecting the fail-safe offset pin to 5V, offsets the receiver
threshold to 0.45V. The output is forced to a logic zero state
if the input is open or shorted.
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FIGURE 2.
TRANSMISSION LINE TERMINATION
On a transmission line which is electrically long, it is advisable to terminate the line in its characteristic impedance to
prevent signal reflection and its associated noise/cross-talk.
A 180Ω termination resistor is provided in the DS78LS120
line receiver. To use the termination resistor, connect pins 2
and 3 together and pins 13 and 14 together. The 180Ω
resistor provides a good compromise between line reflections, power dissipation in the driver, and IR drop in the
transmission line. If power dissipation and IR drop are still a
concern, a capacitor may be connected in series with the
resistor to minimize power loss.
The value of the capacitor is recommended to be the line
length (time) divided by 3 times the resistor value. Example:
if the transmission line is 1,000 feet long, (approximately
1000 ns), and the termination resistor value is 180Ω, the
capacitor value should be 1852 pF. For additional application
details, refer to application notes AN-22 and AN-108.
FAIL-SAFE OPERATION
Communication systems require elements of a system to
detect the presence of signals in the transmission lines, and
it is desirable to have the system shut-down in a fail-safe
Unbalanced RS-423 and RS-232 Fail-Safe
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Application Hints
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Balanced RS-422 Fail-Safe
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For balanced operation with inputs open or shorted, receiver
C will be in an indeterminate logic state. Receivers A and B
will be in a logic zero state allowing the NOR gate to detect
the open or short condition. The strobe will disable receivers
A and B and may therefore be used to sample the fail-safe
detector. Another method of fail-safe detection consists of
filtering the output of NOR gate D so it would not indicate a
fault condition when receiver inputs pass through the threshold region, generating an output transient.
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In a communications system, only the control signals are
required to detect input fault conditions. Advantages of a
balanced data transmission system over an unbalanced
transmission system are:
1. High noise immunity
2. High data ratio
3. Long line lengths
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Truth Table
(For Balanced Fail-Safe)
Input
Strobe
A-Out
B-Out
C-Out
D-Out
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
X
1
0
0
X
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
X
0
1
1
0
0
Schematic Diagram
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Physical Dimensions
inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
Ceramic Dual-In-Line Package (J)
Order Number DS78LS120J/883
NS Package Number J16A
Ceramic Dual-In-Line Package (W)
Order Number DS78LS120W/883
NS Package Number W16A
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