
AD8159
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features..............................................................................................1
Rev. A | Page 2 of 24
Applications.......................................................................................1
General Description.........................................................................1
Functional Block Diagram..............................................................1
Revision History...............................................................................2
Specifications.....................................................................................3
Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................4
ESD Caution..................................................................................4
Pin Configuration and Function Descriptions.............................5
Typical Performance Characteristics.............................................7
Evaluation Board Simplified Block Diagrams............................12
Test Circuits.....................................................................................13
Theory of Operation...................................................................... 15
Input Equalization (EQ) and Output Pre-Emphasis (PE).... 15
Loopback..................................................................................... 16
Port C Reverse (Crossover) Capability.................................... 17
Applications..................................................................................... 18
Interfacing to the AD8159............................................................. 19
Termination Structures.............................................................. 19
Input Compliance....................................................................... 19
Output Compliance ................................................................... 20
Outline Dimensions....................................................................... 22
Ordering Guide .......................................................................... 22
REVISION HISTORY
4/06—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Applications Section.................................................... 1
Changes to Table 5..........................................................................15
Updates to Outline Dimensions...................................................22
Changes to Ordering Guide..........................................................22
9/05—Revision 0: Initial Version