The EP16 is a world-class differential receiver/driver. The device is functionally equivalent to the EL16 and LVEL16 devices with higher performance capabilities. With output transition times significantly faster than the EL16 and LVEL16, the EP16 is ideally suited for interfacing with high frequency sources.
The V
pin, an internally generated voltage supply, is available to this device only. For single-ended input conditions, the unused differential input is connected to V
as a switching reference voltage. V
may also rebias AC coupled inputs. When used, decouple V
and V
via a 0.01 µF capacitor and limit current sourcing or sinking to 0.5 mA. When not used, V
should be left open.
Under open input conditions (pulled to V
) internal input clamps will force the Q output LOW.
The 100 Series contains temperature compensation.

• 220 ps Propagation Delay
• Maximum Frequency > 4 GHz Typical (See Graph)
• PECL Mode Operating Range: V
• = 3.0 V to 5.5 V with V
• = 0 V
• NECL Mode Operating Range: V
• = 0 V with V
• = -3.0 V to -5.5 V
• Open Input Default State
• Safety Clamp on Inputs
• Q Output Will Default LOW with Inputs Open or at V
• V
• Output