NB7NPQ7021M
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT DIAGRAMS
Figure 3. Propagation Delay Figure 4. Output Rise and Fall Times
20%
80%
t
R
t
F
VOH
VOL
t
diff−LH
tdiff−HL
Rx−
Rx+
Tx−
Tx+
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
LFPS Compliance Testing
As part of USB 3.1 compliance test, the host or peripheral
must transmit a LFPS signal that adheres to the spec
parameters. The NB7NPQ7021M is tested as a part of a USB
compliant system to ensure that it maintains compliance
while increasing system performance.
LFPS Functionality
USB 3.1, Gen1 and Gen2 use Low Frequency Periodic
Signaling (LFPS) to implement functions like exiting
low−power modes, performing warm resets and providing
link training between host and peripheral devices. LFPS
signaling consists of bursts of frequencies ranging between
10 to 50 MHz and can have specific burst lengths or repeat
rates.
Ping.LFPS for TX Compliance
During the transmitter compliance, the system under test
must transmit certain compliance patterns as defined by the
USB−IF. In order to toggle through these patterns for various
tests, the receiver must receive a ping. LFPS signal from
either the test suite or a separate pattern generator. The
standard signal comprises of a single burst period of 100 ns
at 20 MHz.
Control Pin Settings
Control pins A1, A0, B1, and B0 control the flat gain and
the equalization of channels A and B of the NB7NPQ7021M
Device.
The Float (Default) Setting “F” can be set by leaving the
control pins in a floating state. The Redriver will internally
bias the control pins to the correct voltage to achieve this if
the pin is not connected to a voltage source. The low setting
“L” can be set by pulling the control pin to ground. Likewise
the high setting “H” can be set by pulling the pin high to
VCC. The R
external
setting can be set by adding a 68 K
resistor from the control pin to ground. This will bias the
Redriver internal voltage to 33% of VCC.
Linear Equalization
The linear equalization that the NB7NPQ7021M provides
compensates for losses that occur naturally along board
traces and cable lines. Linear Equalization boosts high
frequencies and lower frequencies linearly so when
transmitting at varying frequencies, the voltage amplitude
will remain consistent. This compensation electrically
counters losses and allows for longer traces to be possible
when routing.
DC Flat Gain
DC flat gain equally boosts high and low frequency
signals, and is essential for countering low frequency losses.
DC flat gain can also be used to simulate a higher input
signal from a USB Controller. If a USB controller can only
provide 800 mV differential to a receiver, it can be boosted
to 1128 mV using 3 dB of flat gain.
Total Gain
When using Flat Gain with Equalization in a USB
application it is important to make sure that the total voltage
does not exceed 1200 mV. Total gain can be calculated by
adding the EQ gain to the Flat Gain.