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SN65LVDT41: skew between output pins

Genius 12865 points
Part Number: SN65LVDT41

Hello Team,

  1. In the datasheet, a propagation delay-time of max. 2.9 ns is given as well as a part-to-part skew of 1.5 ns. At this point I am interested in the driver propagation delay variance between the individual pins of the same component. Can I assume that it is the following: maximum: 2.9 ns - 1.5 ns = 1.4 ns. Is it correct and if not, how is it? (Because the data sheet advertises a sample rate of 250  MBit/s, I would assume that the variance is less than 2.9 ns between all driver output pins 13 to 20.)
  2. The SPI transceiver is designed for a supply voltage of 3V3. I have not found a similar component with 1V8 supply. Here you recommend the use of a level shifter. Is that correct (level shifter + transceiver) or do you now also have a 1V8-capable transceiver in your repertoire?

Thanks and Best Regards,

Hans

  • Hi Hans,

    The SPI transceiver is designed for a supply voltage of 3V3. I have not found a similar component with 1V8 supply. Here you recommend the use of a level shifter. Is that correct (level shifter + transceiver) or do you now also have a 1V8-capable transceiver in your repertoire?

    A level shifter will be needed her as we do not have any 1.8V transceivers in our portfolio.

    In the datasheet, a propagation delay-time of max. 2.9 ns is given as well as a part-to-part skew of 1.5 ns. At this point I am interested in the driver propagation delay variance between the individual pins of the same component. Can I assume that it is the following: maximum: 2.9 ns - 1.5 ns = 1.4 ns. Is it correct and if not, how is it? (Because the data sheet advertises a sample rate of 250  MBit/s, I would assume that the variance is less than 2.9 ns between all driver output pins 13 to 20.)

    Customer is asking for the intra-pair skew spec here. I will need to search if this has been looked as the specs are for the differential waveform not the single ended. Is there a particular reason that the customer is concerned here? 

  • Hi Malik,

    if I want to know the propagation delay of a single part do I have to add or subtract the Part-to-Part Skew of 1.5 ns to the max. Propagation-variance of 2ns (Delay = 0.9ns to 2.9ns)?

    Thanks and Best Regards, Hans

  • Hi Hans,

    I would not go with the calculation above. The prop delay between lanes would range between 0 ns (min) and 2 ns (max). Basically each lane will vary inside the t_PHL/t_PLH specs  from input to output therefore teh skew between lanes is bounded by these specs.