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AM26C32 Line Driver Receiver Encoder Application

Hello,

I have read the datasheet for this  component and my application is simple. Simple drive the differential signals of a quadrature encoder to a motion controller bus.

I understand a "balancing" resistor should be shunted between the complementary signals (Encoder A, Encoder A-, etc) matching the characteristic impedance of the transmission line...however, is this enough for this application?

I looked at the specs, but I wasn't entirely sure if another resistor was required at each line input (in series with the encoder line) for current limiting. I'm pretty confident that it is a requirement...but I'm a bit lost on which parameter(s) to use for this derivation....also was surprised of no mention of bypass caps at these inputs, or did I over look this?

Thank You,
Sergio 

  • Sergio,

    A resistor a matching the line impedance across A and B lines at receiver board is all that is needed to prevent reflections that hurt signal quality.

    I don't understand why current limiting would be needed. Can you explain further or supply a schematic drawing?