DS26C31T/DS26C31M CMOS Quad TRI-STATE Differential Line Driver
June 1998
DS26C31T/DS26C31M
CMOS Quad TRI-STATE ® Differential Line Driver
General Description All inputs are protected against damage due to electrostatic
discharge by diodes to VCC and ground.
The DS26C31 is a quad differential line driver designed for
digital data transmission over balanced lines. The
DS26C31T meets all the requirements of EIA standard Features
RS-422 while retaining the low power characteristics of n TTL input compatible
CMOS. The DS26C31M is compatible with EIA standard n Typical propagation delays: 6 ns
RS-422; however, one exception in test methodology is n Typical output skew: 0.5 ns
taken (Note 8). This enables the construction of serial and n Outputs will not load line when VCC = 0V
terminal interfaces while maintaining minimal power con- n DS26C31T meets the requirements of EIA standard
sumption. RS-422
The DS26C31 accepts TTL or CMOS input levels and trans- n Operation from single 5V supply
lates these to RS-422 output levels. This part uses special n TRI-STATE outputs for connection to system buses
output circuitry that enables the drivers to power down with-
n Low quiescent current
out loading down the bus. This device has enable and dis-
n Available in surface mount
able circuitry common to all four drivers. The DS26C31 is pin
compatible to the AM26LS31 and the DS26LS31. n Mil-Std-883C compliant
Connection Diagrams
20-Lead Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (E)
Dual-In-Line Package
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DS008574-12
Top View
Order Number DS26C31TM or DS26C31TN
See NS Package Number M16A or N16E Truth Table
For Complete Military Product Specifications,
ENABLE ENABLE Input Non-Inverting Inverting
refer to the appropriate SMD or MDS.
Order Number DS26C31ME/883, DS26C31MJ/883 Output Output
or DS26C31MW/883 L H X Z Z
See NS Package Number E20A, J16A or W16A All other L L H
combinations of H H L
enable inputs
L = Low logic state
X = Irrelevant
H = High logic state
Z = TRI-STATE (high impedance)
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© 1998 National Semiconductor Corporation DS008574 [Link]
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Notes 1, 2) Max. Power Dissipation (PD) @25˚C (Note 3)
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required, Ceramic “J” Pkg. 2419 mW
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales Office/ Plastic “N” Pkg. 1736 mW
Distributors for availability and specifications. SOIC “M” Pkg. 1226 mW
Supply Voltage (VCC) −0.5V to 7.0V Ceramic “W” Pkg. 1182 mW
DC Input Voltage (VIN) −1.5V to VCC +1.5V Ceramic “E” Pkg. 2134 mW
DC Output Voltage (VOUT) −0.5V to 7V Lead Temperature (TL)
Clamp Diode Current (IIK, IOK) ± 20 mA (Soldering, 4 sec.) 260˚C
DC Output Current, per pin (IOUT) ± 150 mA This device does not meet 2000V ESD Rating. (Note 13)
DC VCC or GND Current,
per pin (ICC) ± 150 mA Operating Conditions
Storage Temperature Range (TSTG) −65˚C to +150˚C Min Max Units
Supply Voltage (VCC) 4.50 5.50 V
DC Input or Output Voltage
(VIN, VOUT) 0 VCC V
Operating Temperature Range (TA)
DS26C31T −40 +85 ˚C
DS26C31M −55 +125 ˚C
Input Rise or Fall Times (tr, tf) 500 ns
DC Electrical Characteristics
VCC = 5V ± 10% (unless otherwise specified) (Note 4)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
VIH High Level Input Voltage 2.0 V
VIL Low Level Input Voltage 0.8 V
VOH High Level Output Voltage VIN = VIH or VIL, 2.5 3.4 V
IOUT = −20 mA
VOL Low Level Output VIN = VIH or VIL, 0.3 0.5 V
Voltage IOUT = 20 mA
VT Differential Output RL = 100Ω 2.0 3.1 V
Voltage (Note 5)
|VT| − |VT | Difference In RL = 100Ω 0.4 V
Differential Output (Note 5)
VOS Common Mode RL = 100Ω 1.8 3.0 V
Output Voltage (Note 5)
|VOS − VOS | Difference In RL = 100Ω 0.4 V
Common Mode Output (Note 5)
IIN Input Current VIN = VCC, GND, VIH, or VIL ± 1.0 µA
ICC Quiescent Supply DS26C31T VIN = VCC or GND 200 500 µA
Current (Note 6) IOUT = 0 µA VIN = 2.4V or 0.5V 0.8 2.0 mA
(Note 6)
DS26C31M VIN = VCC or GND 200 500 µA
IOUT = 0 µA VIN = 2.4V or 0.5V 0.8 2.1 mA
(Note 6)
IOZ TRI-STATE Output VOUT = VCC or GND
Leakage Current ENABLE = VIL ± 0.5 ± 5.0 µA
ENABLE = VIH
ISC Output Short VIN = VCC or GND −30 −150 mA
Circuit Current (Notes 5, 7)
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DC Electrical Characteristics (Continued)
VCC = 5V ± 10% (unless otherwise specified) (Note 4)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
IOFF Output Leakage Current DS26C31T VOUT = 6V 100 µA
Power Off (Note 5) VCC = 0V VOUT = −0.25V −100 µA
DS26C31M VOUT = 6V 100 µA
VCC = 0V VOUT = 0V −100 µA
(Note 8)
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. They are not meant to imply that the device
should be operated at these limits. The table of “Electrical Characteristics” provide conditions for actual device operation.
Note 2: Unless otherwise specified, all voltages are referenced to ground. All currents into device pins are positive, all currents out of device pins are negative.
Note 3: Ratings apply to ambient temperature at 25˚C. Above this temperature derate N package at 13.89 mW/˚C, J package 16.13 mW/˚C, M package 9.80 mW/˚C,
E package 12.20 mW/˚C, and W package 6.75 mW/˚C.
Note 4: Unless otherwise specified, min/max limits apply across the recommended operating temperature range. All typicals are given for VCC = 5V and TA = 25˚C.
Note 5: See EIA Specification RS-422 for exact test conditions.
Note 6: Measured per input. All other inputs at VCC or GND.
Note 7: This is the current sourced when a high output is shorted to ground. Only one output at a time should be shorted.
Note 8: The DS26C31M (−55˚C to +125˚C) is tested with VOUT between +6V and 0V while RS-422A condition is +6V and −0.25V.
Switching Characteristics
VCC = 5V ± 10%, tr ≤ 6 ns, tf ≤ 6 ns (Figures 1, 2, 3, 4) (Note 4)
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
DS26C31T CS26C31M
tPLH, tPHL Propagation Delays S1 Open 2 6 11 14 ns
Input to Output
Skew (Note 9) S1 Open 0.5 2.0 3.0 ns
tTLH, tTHL Differential Output Rise S1 Open 6 10 14 ns
And Fall Times
tPZH Output Enable Time S1 Closed 11 19 22 ns
tPZL Output Enable Time S1 Closed 13 21 28 ns
tPHZ Output Disable Time S1 Closed 5 9 12 ns
(Note 10)
tPLZ Output Disable Time S1 Closed 7 11 14 ns
(Note 10)
CPD Power Dissipation 50 pF
Capacitance (Note 11)
CIN Input Capacitance 6 pF
Note 9: Skew is defined as the difference in propagation delays between complementary outputs at the 50% point.
Note 10: Output disable time is the delay from ENABLE or ENABLE being switched to the output transistors turning off. The actual disable times are less than in-
dicated due to the delay added by the RC time constant of the load.
Note 11: CPD determines the no load dynamic power consumption, PD = CPD VCC2 f + ICC VCC, and the no load dynamic current consumption, IS = CPD VCC f +
ICC.
Comparison Table of Switching Characteristics into “LS-Type” Load
VCC = 5V, TA = 25˚C, tr ≤ 6 ns, tf ≤ 6 ns (Figures 2, 4, 5, 6) (Note 12)
Symbol Parameter Conditions DS26C31T DS26LS31C Units
Typ Max Typ Max
tPLH, tPHL Propagation Delays CL = 30 pF
Input to Output S1 Closed 6 8 10 15 ns
S2 Closed
Skew (Note 9) CL = 30 pF
S1 Closed 0.5 1.0 2.0 6.0 ns
S2 Closed
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Comparison Table of Switching Characteristics into “LS-Type” Load
(Continued)
VCC = 5V, TA = 25˚C, tr ≤ 6 ns, tf ≤ 6 ns (Figures 2, 4, 5, 6) (Note 12)
Symbol Parameter Conditions DS26C31T DS26LS31C Units
Typ Max Typ Max
tTHL, tTLH Differential Output Rise CL = 30 pF
and Fall Times S1 Closed 4 6 ns
S2 Closed
tPLZ Output Disable Time CL = 10 pF
(Note 10) S1 Closed 6 9 15 35 ns
S2 Open
tPHZ Output Disable Time CL = 10 pF
(Note 10) S1 Open 4 7 15 25 ns
S2 Closed
tPZL Output Enable Time CL = 30 pF
S1 Closed 14 20 20 30 ns
S2 Open
tPZH Output Enable Time CL = 30 pF
S1 Open 11 17 20 30 ns
S2 Closed
Note 12: This table is provided for comparison purposes only. The values in this table for the DS26C31 reflect the performance of the device but are not tested or
guaranteed.
Note 13: ESD Rating:
HBM (1.5 kΩ, 100 pF)
Inputs ≥ 1500V
Outputs ≥ 1000V
EIAJ (0Ω, 200 pF) ≥ 350V
Logic Diagram
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AC Test Circuit and Switching Time Waveforms
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Note: C1 = C2 = C3 = 40 pF (Including Probe and Jig Capacitance), R1 = R2 = 50Ω, R3 = 500Ω.
FIGURE 1. AC Test Circuit
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AC Test Circuit and Switching Time Waveforms (Continued)
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FIGURE 2. Propagation Delays
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FIGURE 3. Enable and Disable Times
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Input pulse; f = 1 MHz, 50%; tr ≤ 6 ns, tf ≤ 6 ns
FIGURE 4. Differential Rise and Fall Times
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AC Test Circuit and Switching Time Waveforms (Continued)
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FIGURE 5. Load AC Test Circuit for “LS-Type” Load
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FIGURE 6. Enable and Disable Times for “LS-Type” Load
Typical Applications
Two-Wire Balanced System, RS-422
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*RT is optional although highly recommended to reduce reflection.
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Differential Propagation Delay Differential Propagation Delay Differential Skew vs
vs Temperature vs Power Supply Voltage Temperature
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Differential Skew vs Power Differential Transition Time Differential Transition Time
Supply Voltage vs Temperature vs Power Supply Voltage
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Complementary Skew vs Complementary Skew vs Differential Output Voltage
Temperature Power Supply Voltage vs Output Current
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)
Differential Output Voltage Output High Voltage vs Output High Voltage vs
vs Output Current Output High Current Output High Current
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Output Low Voltage vs Output Low Voltage vs Supply Current
Output Low Current Output Low Current vs Temperature
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Supply Current vs No Load Supply Current Loaded Supply Current
Power Supply Voltage vs Data Rate vs Data Rate
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Typical Performance Characteristics (Continued)
Output Short Circuit Current Output Short Circuit Current
vs Temperature vs Power Supply Voltage
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted
20-Lead Ceramic Leadless Chip Carrier (E)
Order Number DS26C31ME/883
NS Package Number E20A
16-Lead Ceramic Dual-In-Line Package (J)
Order Number DS26C31MJ/883
NS Package Number J16A
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Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
Molded Package Small Outline (M)
Order Number DS26C31TM
NS Package Number M16A
16-Lead Molded Dual-In-Line Package (N)
Order Number DS26C31TN
NS Package Number N16E
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DS26C31T/DS26C31M CMOS Quad TRI-STATE Differential Line Driver
Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted (Continued)
16-Lead Ceramic Flatpak Package (W)
Order Number DS26C31MW/883
NS Package Number W16A
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