Micrel
TERMINATION RECOMMENDATIONS
+5.0V
+5.0V
R1
ZO = 50Ω 82Ω
ZO = 50Ω
R2
130Ω
R1
82Ω +5.0V
R2
130Ω Vt = VCC —2V
Figure 1. +5V PECL Parallel Termination–Thevenin Equivalent
+5.0V
source
Z = 50Ω
+5.0V
Z = 50Ω
50Ω 50Ω
destination
Rb
Figure 2. +5V PECL Three-Resistor “Y–Termination”
Notes:
1. Power-saving alternative to 4-resistor, Thevenin termination.
2. Place termination resistors as close to destination inputs as possible.
3. Rb resistor sets the DC bias voltage, equal to Vt. For 5.0V supply, Rb value is 110Ω.
SY10ELT28
SY100ELT28
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