DS89C387_16 Datasheet, PDF (6/15 Pages) Texas Instruments – Twelve Channel CMOS Differential Line Driver

DS89C387
SNLS101E – MAY 1995 – REVISED APRIL 2013
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SKEW
Skew may be thought of in a lot of different ways, the next few paragraphs should clarify what is represented by
“Skew” in the datasheet and how it is determined. Skew, as used in this databook, is the absolute value of a
mathematical difference between two propagation delays. This is commonly accepted throughout the
semiconductor industry. However, there is no standardized method of measuring propagation delay, from which
skew is calculated, of differential line drivers. Elucidating, the voltage level, at which propagation delays are
measured, on both input and output waveforms are not always consistant. Therefore, skew calculated in this
datasheet, may not be calculated the same as skew defined in another. This is important to remember whenever
making a skew comparison.
Skew may be calculated for the DS89C387, from many different propagation delay measurements. They may be
classified into three categories, single-ended, differential, and complementry. Single-ended skew is calculated
from t_PHL and t_PLH measurements (see Figure 9 and Figure 11). Differential skew is calculated from t_PHLD and
t_PLHD measurements (see Figure 12 and Figure 13). Complementry skew is calculated from t_PHL and t_PLH
measurements (see Figure 14 and Figure 15).
Figure 8. (Circuit 1) – Circuits for Measuring Single-Ended Propagation Delays
(See Figure 11)
Figure 9. (Circuit 2) – Circuits for Measuring Single-Ended Propagation Delays
(See Figure 11)
Figure 10. Waveforms for Circuit 1 – Propagation Delay Waveforms for Circuit 1 and Circuit 2
(See Figure 9)
Figure 11. Waveforms for Circuit 2 – Propagation Delay Waveforms for Circuit 1 and Circuit 2
(See Figure 9)
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