
SY54016R
Low Voltage 1.2V/1.8V CML Differential Line
Driver/Receiver with Fail Safe Input
3.2Gbps, 2.5GHz
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General Description
The SY54016R is a fully differential, low voltage
1.2V/1.8V CML Line Driver/Receiver with Fail-Safe
Input. The SY54016R can process clock signals as fast
as 2.5GHz or data patterns up to 3.2Gbps.
The differential input includes Micrel’s unique, 3-pin
input termination architecture that interfaces to LVPECL,
LVDS or CML differential signals, as small as 100mV
(200mVPP) without any level-shifting or termination
resistor networks in the signal path. For AC-coupled
input interface applications, an internal voltage
reference is provided to bias the VT pin. The outputs are
CML, with extremely fast rise/fall times guaranteed to be
less than 95ps.
The SY54016R operates from a 2.5V ±5% core supply
and a 1.8V or 1.2V ±5% output supply and is
guaranteed over the full industrial temperature range
(–40°C to +85°C). The SY54016R is part of Micrel’s
high-speed, Precision Edge® product line.
Data sheets and support documentation can be found
on Micrel’s web site at: www.micrel.com.
Functional Block Diagram
Precision Edge®
Features
•1.2V/1.8V CML Line Driver/Receiver with Fail-Safe
Input
•Guaranteed AC performance over temperature and
voltage:
– DC-to- > 3.2Gbps throughput
– <370ps propagation delay (IN-to-Q)
– <95ps rise/fall times
•Ultra-low jitter design
– <1psRMS random jitter
•High-speed CML outputs
•2.5V ±5% , 1.8/1.2V ±5% power supply operation
•Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C
•Available in 8-pin (2mm x 2mm) MLF® package
Applications
•Data Distribution: OC-48, OC-48+FEC
•SONET clock and data distribution
•Fibre Channel clock and data distribution
•Gigabit Ethernet clock and data distribution
Markets
•Storage
•ATE
•Test and measurement
•Enterprise networking equipment
•High-end servers
•Metro area network equipment
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Ordering Information(1)
Part Number Package
Type Operating
Range Package Marking Lead
Finish
SY54016RMGTR(2) MLF-8 Industrial 016R with
Pb-Free bar-line indicator
NiPdAu
Pb-Free
Notes:
1. Contact factory for die availability. Dice are guaranteed at TA = 25°C, DC Electricals only.
2. Tape and Reel.
Pin Configuration
8-Pin MLF® (MLF-8)
Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
2,3
IN, /IN
Differential Input: This input pair is the differential signal input to the device. Input
accepts differential signals as small as 100mV (200mVPP). Each input pin internally
terminates with 50Ω to the VT pin. If the input swing falls below a certain threshold
(typical 30mV), the Fail Safe Input (FSI) feature will guarantee a stable output by
latching the output to its last valid state.
1
VT
Input Termination Center-Tap: Each side of the differential input pair terminates to
VT pin. This pin provides a center-tap to a termination network for maximum
interface flexibility. An internal high impedance resistor divider biases VT to allow
input AC coupling. For AC-coupling, bypass VT with 0.1µF low ESR capacitor to
VCC. See “Interface Applications” subsection and Figure 2a.
8 VCC
Positive Power Supply: Bypass with 0.1uF//0.01uF low ESR capacitors as close to
the VCC pin as possible. Supplies input and core circuitry.
5 VCCO
Output Supply: Bypass with 0.1uF//0.01uF low ESR capacitors as close to the VCCO
pin as possible. Supplies the output buffer.
4 GND,
Exposed pad
Ground: Exposed pad must be connected to a ground plane that is the same
potential as the ground pin.
7,6
Q, /Q
CML Differential Output Pair: Differential buffered copy of the input signal. The
output swing is typically 390mV. See “Interface Applications” subsection for
termination information.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings(1)
Supply Voltage (VCC)............................... –0.5V to +3.0V
Supply Voltage (VCCO) ............................. –0.5V to +2.7V
VCC - VCCO ...............................................................<1.8V
VCCO - VCC ...............................................................<0.5V
Input Voltage (VIN) .......................................–0.5V to VCC
CML Output Voltage (VOUT)............... 0.6V to VCCO+0.5V
Current (VT)
Source or sink current on VT pin .................±100mA
Input Current
Source or sink current on (IN, /IN) .................±50mA
Maximum operating Junction Temperature .......... 125°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 20sec.) .................. 260°C
Storage Temperature (Ts) ....................–65°C to +150°C
Operating Ratings(2)
Supply Voltage (VCC)..........................2.375V to 2.625V
(VCCO)………………... .....1.14V to 1.9V
Ambient Temperature (TA) ................... –40°C to +85°C
Package Thermal Resistance(3)
MLF®
Still-air (JA) ........................................... 93°C/W
Junction-to-board (JB).......................... 56°C/W
DC Electrical Characteristics(4)
TA = –40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise stated.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
VCC Power Supply Voltage Range VCC
VCCO
VCCO
2.375
1.14
1.7
2.5
1.2
1.8
2.625
1.26
1.9
V
V
V
ICC Power Supply Current Max. VCC 13 19 mA
ICCO Power Supply Current No Load. Max. VCCO 16 21 mA
RIN Input Resistance
(IN-to-VT, /IN-to-VT )
45 50 55 Ω
RDIFF_IN Differential Input Resistance
(IN-to-/IN)
90 100 110 Ω
VIH
VIL
Input HIGH Voltage
(IN, /IN)
Input LOW Voltage
(IN, /IN)
IN, /IN
VIL with VIH = 1.2V
1.2
0.2
V
CC
VIH–0.1
V
V
VIH
VIL
Input HIGH Voltage
(IN, /IN)
Input LOW Voltage
(IN, /IN)
IN, /IN
VIL with VIH = 1.14V, (1.2V-5%)
1.14
0.66
V
CC
VIH–0.1
V
V
VIN Input Voltage Swing
(IN, /IN)
see Figure 3a 0.1 1.0 V
VDIFF_IN Differential Input Voltage Swing
(|IN - /IN|)
see Figure 3b 0.2 2.0 V
VIN_FSI Input Voltage Threshold that
Triggers FSI
30 100 mV
VT_IN Voltage from Input to VT 1.28 V
Notes:
1. Permanent device damage may occur if absolute maximum ratings are exceeded. This is a stress rating only and functional operation is not
implied at conditions other than those detailed in the operational sections of this data sheet. Exposure to absolute maximum ratings conditions
for extended periods may affect device reliability.
2. The data sheet limits are not guaranteed if the device is operated beyond the operating ratings.
3. Package thermal resistance assumes exposed pad is soldered (or equivalent) to the device's most negative potential on the PCB. ψJB and θJA
values are determined for a 4-layer board in still-air number, unless otherwise stated.
4. The circuit is designed to meet the DC specifications shown in the above table after thermal equilibrium has been established.

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CML Outputs DC Electrical Characteristics(5)
VCCO = 1.14V to 1.26V RL = 50Ω to VCCO,
VCCO = 1.7V to 1.9V, RL = 50Ω to VCCO or 100Ω across the outputs,
VCC = 2.375V to 2.625V. TA = –40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise stated.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
VOH Output HIGH Voltage RL = 50Ω to VCCO V
CCO-0.020 VCCO-0.010 VCCO V
VOUT Output Voltage Swing See Figure 3a 300 390 475 mV
VDIFF_OUT Differential Output Voltage Swing See Figure 3b 600 780 950 mV
ROUT Output Source Impedance 45 50 55 Ω
Note:
5. The circuit is designed to meet the DC specifications shown in the above table after thermal equilibrium has been established.
AC Electrical Characteristics
VCCO = 1.14V to 1.26V RL = 50Ω to VCCO,
VCCO = 1.7V to 1.9V, RL = 50Ω to VCCO or 100Ω across the outputs,
VCC = 2.375V to 2.625V. TA = –40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise stated.
Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Units
NRZ Data 3.2 Gbps fMAX Maximum Frequency
VOUT > 200mV Clock 2.5 GHz
VIN: 100mV-200mV, Note 6,
Figure 1a
180 300 420 ps
tPD Propagation Delay IN-to-Q
VIN: >200mV, Note 6, Figure 1a 170 250 370 ps
tSkew Part-to-Part Skew Note 7 75 ps
tJitter Random Jitter 1 psRMS
tR tF Output Rise/Fall Times
(20% to 80%)
At full output swing. 30 60 95 ps
Duty Cycle Differential I/O 47 53 %
Notes:
6. Propagation delay is measured with input tr/tf ≤300ps (20% to 80%).
7. Part-to-part skew is defined for two parts with identical power supply voltages at the same temperature and no skew at the edges at the
respective inputs. VIN >200mV with input tr/tf ≤300ps (20% to 80%).

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Functional Description
Fail-Safe Input (FSI)
The input includes a special failsafe circuit to sense
the amplitude of the input signal and to latch the
output when there is no input signal present, or when
the amplitude of the input signal drops sufficiently
below 100mVPK (200mVPP), typically 30mVPK.
Maximum frequency of the SY54016R is limited by the
FSI function.
Input Clock Failure Case
If the input clock fails to a floating, static, or extremely
low signal swing, the FSI function will eliminate a
metastable condition and guarantee a stable output.
No ringing and no undetermined state will occur at the
output under these conditions.
Note that the FSI function will not prevent duty cycle
distortion in case of a slowly deteriorating (but still
toggling) input signal close to the FSI threshold. Due
to the FSI function, the propagation delay will depend
on rise and fall time of the input signal and on its
amplitude. Refer to “Typical Characteristics” for
detailed information
Interface Applications
For Input Interface Applications see Figures 4a-f and
for CML Output Termination see Figures 5a-d.
CML Output Termination with VCCO 1.2V
For VCCO of 1.2V, Figure 5a, terminate the output
with 50Ω-to-1.2V, DC-coupled, not 100Ω differentially
across the outputs.
If AC-coupling is used, Figure 5d, terminate into 50Ω-
to-1.2V before the coupling capacitor and then
connect to a high value resistor to a reference voltage.
Do not AC couple with internally terminated receiver.
For example, 50Ω ANY-IN input. AC-coupling will
offset the output voltage by 200mV and this offset
voltage will be too low for proper driver operation.
CML Output Termination with VCCO 1.8V
For VCCO of 1.8V, Figure 5a and Figure b, terminate
with either 50Ω to 1.8V or 100Ω differentially across
the outputs. AC- or DC-coupling is fine.
Input AC-Coupling
The SY54016R input can accept AC-coupling from
any driver. Tie VT to VCC with a capacitor as shown
in Figures 4c and 4d. VT has an internal high
impedance resistor divider as shown in Figure 2a, to
provide a bias voltage for AC-coupling.

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Timing Diagrams
Figure 1a. Propagation Delay
Figure 1b. Fail-Safe Feature
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Typical Characteristics
VCC = 2.5V, GND = 0V, RL = 50Ω to 1.2V, VIN = 100mV, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise stated.
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Functional Characteristics
VCC = 2.5V, GND = 0V, VIN = 400mV, RL = 50Ω to VCCO, Data Pattern: 223-1, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise stated.
Output Eyes with VCCO = 1.2V Output Eyes with VCCO = 1.8V
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Functional Characteristics
VCC = 2.5V, GND = 0V, VIN = 400mV, RL = 50Ω to VCCO, TA = 25°C, unless otherwise stated.
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Input and Output Stage
Figure 2b. Simplified CML Output Buffer
Figure 2a. Simplified Differential Input Buffer
Single-Ended and Differential Swings
Figure 3a. Single-Ended Swing
Figure 3b. Differential Swing
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Input Interface Applications
Figure 4a. CML Interface
(DC-Coupled, 1.8V, 2.5V)
Figure 4b. CML Interface
(DC-Coupled, 1.2V)
Figure 4c. CML Interface
(AC-Coupled)
Figure 4d. LVPECL Interface
(AC-Coupled)
Figure 4e. LVPECL Interface
(DC-Coupled)
Figure 4f. LVDS Interface
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CML Output Termination
Figure 5a. 1.2 or 1.8V CML DC-Coupled Termination
Figure 5b. 1.8V CML DC-Coupled Termination
Figure 5c. CML AC-Coupled Termination
(VCCO 1.8V Only)
Figure 5d. CML AC-Coupled Termination
(VCCO 1.2V Only)
Related Product and Support Documents
Part Number Function Datasheet Link
SY54016AR 3.2Gbps Precision, 1:1 Low Voltage CML Buffer
with Internal Termination
http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-
info/products/sy54016ar.shtml
HBW Solutions New Products and Termination Application Notes http://www.micrel.com/page.do?page=/product-
info/as/HBWsolutions.shtml
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Package Information
8-Pin MLF® (2mm x 2mm) (MLF-8)
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