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May 1999
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GTLP18T612 18-Bit LVTTL/GTLP Universal Bus Transceiver
GTLP18T612
18-Bit LVTTL/GTLP Universal Bus Transceiver
General Description
The GTLP18T612 is an 18-bit universal bus transceiver
which provides LVTTL to GTLP signal level translation. It
allows for transparent, latched and clocked modes of data
transfer. The device provides a high speed interface for
cards operating at LVTTL logic levels and a backplane
operating at GTLP logic levels. High speed backplane
operation is a direct result of GTLP’s reduced output swing
(
< 1V), reduced input threshold levels and output edge rate
control. The edge rate control minimizes bus settling time.
GTLP is a Fairchild Semiconductor derivative of the Gun-
ning Transistor logic (GTL) JEDEC standard JESD8-3.
Fairchild’s GTLP has internal edge-rate control and is Pro-
cess, Voltage, and Temperature (PVT) compensated. Its
function is similar to BTL or GTL but with different output
levels and receiver thresholds. GTLP output LOW level is
less than 0.5V, the output HIGH is 1.5V and the receiver
threshold is 1.0V.
Features
■ Bidirectional interface between GTLP and LVTTL logic
levels
■ Designed with edge rate control circuitry to reduce out-
put noise on the GTLP port
■ V
REF
pin provides external supply reference voltage for
receiver threshold adjustibility
■ Special PVT compensation circuitry to provide consis-
tent performance over variations of process, supply volt-
age and temperature
■ TTL compatible driver and control inputs
■ Designed using Fairchild advanced BiCMOS technology
■ Bushold data inputs on A port to eliminate the need for
external pull-up resistors for unused inputs
■ Power up/down and power off high impedance for live
insertion
■ Open drain on GTLP to support wired-or connection
■ Flow through pinout optimizes PCB layout
■ D-type flip-flop, latch and transparent data paths
■ A Port source/sink
−24mA/+24mA
■ B Port sink
+50mA
■ Also packaged in plastic Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array
(FBGA)
Ordering Code:
Note 1: Ordering code “G” indicates Trays.
Note 2: Device also available in Tape and Reel. Specify by appending suffix letter “X” to the ordering code.
Order Number Package Number Package Description
GTLP18T612G
(Note 1)(Note 2)
BGA54A 54-Ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FBGA), JEDEC MO-205, 5.5mm Wide
GTLP18T612MEA
(Note 2)
MS56A
56-Lead Shrink Small Outline Package (SSOP), JEDEC MO-118, 0.300" Wide
GTLP18T612MTD
(Note 2)
MTD56
56-Lead Thin Shrink Small Outline Package (TSSOP), JEDEC MO-153, 6.1mm Wide