Description
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. QHG and QHG outputs have a DC gain several times larger than the DC gain of an EP16.
The VBB pin, an internally generated voltage supply, is available to this device only. For single-ended input conditions, the unused differential input is connected to VBB as a switching reference voltage. VBB may also rebias AC coupled inputs. When used, decouple VBB and VCC via a 0.01 F capacitor and limit current sourcing or sinking to 0.5 mA. When not used, VBB should be left open. Under open input conditions (pulled to VEE) internal input clamps will force the QHG output LOW.
Special considerations are required for differential inputs under No Signal conditions to prevent instability. The 100 Series contains temperature compensation.

FEATUREs
• 270 ps Typical Propagation Delay
• Gain > 20
• 20 mV Minimum Input Voltage Swing
• Maximum Frequency > 3 GHz Typical
• PECL Mode Operating Range: VCC = 3.0 V to 5.5 V with VEE = 0 V
• NECL Mode Operating Range: VCC = 0 V with VEE = −3.0 V to −5.5 V
• Open Input Default State
• VBB Output
• Pb−Free Packages are Available