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LX5121
ULTRA 27-L
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SCSI T
ERMINATOR
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N N O V A T I O N
D E S C R I P T I O N
K E Y F E AT U R E S
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Ultra-Fast Response For Fast-20 SCSI
Applications
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Plug And Play SCSI For Host Bus
Adapters With 3 SCSI Connectors
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Split Disconnect For Mixing 16-Bit
(Wide) Or 8-Bit (Narrow) Buses
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35mhz Channel Bandwidth
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Sleep-Mode Current Less Than 150μA
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Hot-Swap Compatible
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NO External Compensation Capacitors
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Compatible With Active Negation
Drivers
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Superior Pin-for-Pin Replacement For
The UCC5621
0 to 125
Note: Available in Tape & Reel.
Append the letter "T" to part number. (i.e. LX5121CDBT)
LX5121CDB
PACKAGE ORDER INFO
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Receiver
LX5121
LX5121
LX5268
LX5268
1 Meter, AWG 28
Driver
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RIVING
W
AVEFORM
- 20MH
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ECEIVING
W
AVEFORM
- 20MH
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P R O D U C T H I G H L I G H T
The LX5121 Plug and Play UltraMAX
TM
termi-
nator represents next-generation technology
for SCSI termination applications. The low-
voltage BiCMOS architecture employed in its
design offers superior performance to older
passive and active techniques.
Linfinity's architecture employs high-speed
adaptive elements for each channel, providing
the fastest response possible. The channel
bandwidth is typically 35MHz. The LX5121
compares favorably to older linear regulator
approaches whose bandwidth's are domi-
nated by the output compensation capacitor
and are limited to the 500KHz bandwidth
region (see further discussion in the Functional
Description section). Linfinity's architecture
also eliminates the output compensation
capacitor typical in earlier terminator designs.
Each is approved for use with SCSI-1,-2,-3,
ULTRA and beyond — providing the highest
performance alternative available today.
Another key improvement of LX5121 prod-
ucts lies in their ability to ensure reliable, error-
free communications even in systems which
do not necessarily adhere to recommended
SCSI hardware design guidelines, such as the
use of improper cable lengths and imped-
ances. Frequently, this situation is not con-
trolled by the peripheral or host designer and,
when problems occur, they are the first to
be made aware of these problems. The
LX5121 architecture is much more tolerant of
marginal system integrations.
Recognizing the needs of portable and
configurable peripherals, the LX5121 has a
TTL compatible sleep/disable mode. Typi-
cally, quiescent current is less than 150μA in
this mode.
Reduced component count is also inherent
in the LX5121 architecture. Traditional ter-
mination techniques require large stabiliza-
tion and transient protection capacitors of up
to 20μF in value and size. The LX5121
architecture does not require these compo-
nents, allowing all the cost savings associated
with inventory, board space, assembly, reli-
ability, and component costs.
The LX5121 has multiple disables for full
Plug and Play SCSI capability for Host Bus
Adapters with 3 SCSI connectors. It also splits
the upper 9 termination lines for mixing 16-
bit (wide) and 8-bit (narrow) buses with
minimal board trace capacitance.
NOTE:
For An In-Depth
Discussion On Applying
SCSI, Request Linfinity
Application Note:
"Understanding The
Single-Ended SCSI Bus"
UltraMAX
TM
Plastic SSOP
44-pin
DB
Copyright 1999
Rev. 1.0 5/99
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NOTE:
For current data & package dimensions, visit our web site:
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