The EP16VA is a world-class differential receiver/driver. The device is functionally equivalent to the EP16 and LVEP16 devices but with high gain output. Q
and Q
bar outputs have a DC gain several times larger than the DC gain of an EP16.
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.
Special considerations are required for differential inputs under No Signal conditions to prevent instability.
The 100 Series contains temperature compensation.

• 270 ps Typical Propagation Delay
• Gain > 20
• 20 mV Minimum Input Voltage Swing
• Maximum Frequency > 3 GHz Typical
• 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
• V
• Output