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ICS8308AGI REV. B OCTOBER 16, 2007

ICS8308I

LOW SKEW, 1-TO-8 DIFFERENTIAL/LVCMOS-TO-LVCMOS FANOUT BUFFER

Figure 1 shows how the differential input can be wired to accept

single ended levels. The reference voltage V_REF = V

DD

/2 is

generated by the bias resistors R1, R2 and C1. This bias circuit

should be located as close as possible to the input pin. The ratio

of R1 and R2 might need to be adjusted to position the V_REF in

the center of the input voltage swing. For example, if the input

clock swing is only 2.5V and V

DD

= 3.3V, V_REF should be 1.25V

and R2/R1 = 0.609.

V_REF

R1

1K

C1

0.1u

R2

1K

Single Ended Clock Input

CLK

nCLK

VDD

For applications not requiring the use of the test clock, it can be

left floating. Though not required, but for additional protection, a

1k

Ω resistor can be tied from the CLK input to ground.

For applications not requiring the use of the differential input,

both CLK and nCLK can be left floating. Though not required, but

for additional protection, a 1k

Ω resistor can be tied from CLK to

ground.

All control pins have internal pull-ups or pull-downs; additional

resistance is not required but can be added for additional

protection. A 1k

Ω resistor can be used.

All unused LVCMOS output can be left floating. There should be

no trace attached.