8SLVD1212 Datasheet
LVDS Driver Termination
For a general LVDS interface, the recommended value for the termination impedance (ZT) is between 90 and 132. The actual value
should be selected to match the differential impedance (Z0) of your transmission line. A typical point-to-point LVDS design uses a 100
parallel resistor at the receiver and a 100 differential transmission-line environment. In order to avoid any transmission-line reflection
issues, the components should be surface mounted and must be placed as close to the receiver as possible. IDT offers a full line of LVDS
compliant devices with two types of output structures: current source and voltage source.
The standard termination schematic as shown in Figure 19 can be used with either type of output structure. Figure 20, which can also be
used with both output types, is an optional termination with center tap capacitance to help filter common mode noise. The capacitor value
should be approximately 50pF. If using a non-standard termination, it is recommended to contact IDT and confirm if the output structure is
current source or voltage source type. In addition, since these outputs are LVDS compatible, the input receiver’s amplitude and
common-mode input range should be verified for compatibility with the output.
Figure 19. Standard LVDS Termination
Figure 20. Optional LVDS Termination
VFQFN EPAD Thermal Release Path
In order to maximize both the removal of heat from the package and the electrical performance, a land pattern must be incorporated on
the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) within the footprint of the package corresponding to the exposed metal pad or exposed heat slug on the
package, as shown in Figure 4. The solderable area on the PCB, as defined by the solder mask, should be at least the same size/shape
as the exposed pad/slug area on the package to maximize the thermal/electrical performance. Sufficient clearance should be designed
on the PCB between the outer edges of the land pattern and the inner edges of pad pattern for the leads to avoid any shorts.
While the land pattern on the PCB provides a means of heat transfer and electrical grounding from the package to the board through a
solder joint, thermal vias are necessary to effectively conduct from the surface of the PCB to the ground plane(s). The land pattern must
be connected to ground through these vias. The vias act as “heat pipes”. The number of vias (i.e., “heat pipes”) are application specific
and dependent upon the package power dissipation as well as electrical conductivity requirements. Thus, thermal and electrical analysis
and/or testing are recommended to determine the minimum number needed. Maximum thermal and electrical performance is achieved
when an array of vias is incorporated in the land pattern. It is recommended to use as many vias connected to ground as possible. It is
also recommended that the via diameter should be 12 to 13 mils (0.30 to 0.33 mm) with 1oz copper via barrel plating. This is desirable to
avoid any solder wicking inside the via during the soldering process which may result in voids in solder between the exposed pad/slug
and the thermal land. Precautions should be taken to eliminate any solder voids between the exposed heat slug and the land pattern.
Note: These recommendations are to be used as a guideline only.
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December 22, 2017