THine THCS Series I2C/GPIOHigh Speed Bus Signal Transceiver User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- THine
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THine THCS Series I2C/GPIOHigh Speed Bus Signal Transceiver
Product Information
- Product Name: THCS253
- Product Type : I2C/GPIO High Speed Bus Signal Transceiver System
- Manufacturer: THine Electronics, Inc.
- Model Number : THCS253_Design_Guideline_Rev.1.00_E
Product Usage Instructions
**Example 1. I/O extension, Up/Down Stream synchronous mode
**
The primary chip performs parallel/serial conversion of input data using
either the clock signal input to the REFIN pin or the built-in oscillator
clock signal, whichever is selected, and outputs it from the TXP/N pin as a
clock embedded serial signal. Secondary chip set to synchronous mode (SYNCEN
pin = High) operate with clock signals regenerated from clock-embedded serial
signals input to both the serial/parallel conversion circuit and the
parallel/serial conversion circuit on the RXP/N pin. The Up/Down Stream will
therefore have the same transmission bit rate.
Example 1 is an example of transmitting 16-bit GPIO data sampled
asynchronously by the 20 MHz built-in oscillator clock on the Primary chip to
the Secondary chip, and transmitting 16-bit GPIO data sampled asynchronously
by the 20 MHz clock regenerated on the Secondary chip set to synchronous mode.
This is an example of transmitting 16-bit GPIO data sampled asynchronously by
a 20 MHz clock regenerated by the Secondary chip set to synchronous mode to
the Primary chip.
When I2C is not used, all THCS253 settings are made at the setting terminals
.
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Power supply（*1）
The Primary chip (VDD1) and Secondary chip (VDD2) can be used with different supply voltages. -
Data output control in start-up sequences
If I2C is not used, there are two options.- Output enable control by OE pin（*2-1）
- Set to open drain output and pull-up with receive side power supply（*2-2）
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Disposal of unused terminals
Unused inputs should be fixed Low and outputs should be open. -
Cable for connection between Primary chip and Secondary chip（*3）
Use twisted pair cables with a differential impedance of 100 Ω. Impedance error should be within ±10%, but this is not a limitation if the signal waveform observed near the RXP/RXN terminals meets the Eye opening described in the datasheet.
When unshielded twisted pair cables are bundled with other signal lines or power lines, data errors may occur due to crosstalk between the lines, resulting in malfunctions. Twisted pair cables must be shielded for each pair.
Example 2. I/O & I2C extension, Up/Down Stream asynchronous mode
The primary chip and secondary chip perform parallel/serial conversion with
the REFIN pin input clock signal or the internal oscillator clock signal
selected by each chip, and output from the TXP/N pin as clock embedded serial
signals. Therefore, the bit rate of the Up/Down stream signal is based on the
clock signal frequency selected for each chip.
Example 2 shows an example of transmitting I2C data in addition to GPIO data
sampled at the falling edge of the clock signal input to each REFIN pin.
When using I2C, some settings (input/output direction, output buffer type, and
digital filter settings) are set in registers.
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Power supply（*1）
The Primary chip (VDD1) and Secondary chip (VDD2) can be used with different supply voltages. -
Data output control in start-up sequences（*2）
By fixing the OE pin to Low, all GPIO pins are disabled (Hi-Z) in the initial state immediately after power-on, avoiding unnecessary voltage application to the connected devices. From this state, set the input/output polarity and output buffer type of each GPIO pin using the GPIO_OEN and GPIO_OBUF registers, and then set the OVERRIDE_OE register to “1” to enable GPIO, overriding the register setting over the OE pin setting.- Step 1．All outputs disabled by OE pin = Low （Hi-Z）
- Step 2．GPIO_OEN、GPIO_OBUF, Set GPIO_I_FILTEN register as needed
- Step 3．OVERRIDE_OE register is set to “1”
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5V Tolerant I/O、Voltage Level Conversion（*3）
There are up to four-5V input and output pins each. In the above example, a signal output from a 5V driven sensor is input to the 5V input terminal on the secondary chip side and output from the primary chip side at VDD1 voltage for 5V to VDD1 level conversion.
To use the 5V tolerant output pin as a 5V signal output, set the corresponding pin as an open drain and pull up to 5V externally. -
Disposal of unused terminals（*4）
Unused inputs should be fixed Low and outputs should be open. -
Cable for connection between Primary chip and Secondary chip（*5）
Use twisted pair cables with a differential impedance of 100 Ω. Impedance error should be within ±10%, but this is not a limitation if the signal waveform observed near the RXP/RXN terminals meets the Eye opening described in the datasheet.
When unshielded twisted pair cables are bundled with other signal lines or power lines, data errors may occur due to crosstalk between the lines, resulting in malfunctions. Twisted pair cables must be shielded for each pair.
Example 3. I/O expansion with I2C
This mode uses I2C to control the state of each GPIO pin individually.
-
Power supply（*1）
The Primary chip (VDD1) and Secondary chip (VDD2) can be used with different supply voltages. -
Data output control in start-up sequences（*2）
By fixing the OE pin to Low, all GPIO pins are disabled (Hi-Z) in the initial state immediately after power-on, avoiding unnecessary voltage application to the connected devices. From this state, set the input/output polarity and output buffer type of each GPIO pin using the GPIO_OEN and GPIO_OBUF registers, and then set the OVERRIDE_OE register to “1” to enable GPIO, overriding the register setting over the OE pin setting.- Step 1．All outputs disabled by OE pin = Low （Hi-Z）
- Step 2．I2C_EXPAND register is set to “1”
- Step 3．GPIO_OEN、GPIO_OBUF, Set GPIO_I_FILTEN register as needed
- Step 4．OVERRIDE_OE register is set to “1”
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5V Tolerant I/O、Voltage Level Conversion（*3）
There are up to four-5V input and output pins each. In the above example, a signal output from a 5V driven sensor is input to the 5V input terminal on the secondary chip side and output from the primary chip side at sensor is input to the 5V input terminal on the secondary chip side and output from the primary chip side at
VDD1 voltage for 5V to VDD1 level conversion.
To use the 5V tolerant output pin as a 5V signal output, set the corresponding pin as an open drain and pull up to 5V externally. -
Disposal of unused terminals（*4）
Unused inputs should be fixed Low and outputs should be open. -
Cable for connection between Primary chip and Secondary chip（*5）
Use twisted pair cables with a differential impedance of 100 Ω. Impedance error should be within ±10%, but this is not a limitation if the signal waveform observed near the RXP/RXN terminals meets the Eye opening described in the datasheet.
When unshielded twisted pair cables are bundled with other signal lines or power lines, data errors may occur due to crosstalk between the lines, resulting in malfunctions. Twisted pair cables must be shielded for each pair.
Design Guidelines for Power Supply
Insert filters (Ferrite Beads and Capacitors) in the Power Supply (VDD and
AVDD).
And insert Bypass Capacitor (0.1uF) in the Power Supply pins.
This device is equipped with a 1.2V built-in regulator.
Insert Bypass Capacitors (CAPOUT: 10uF and CAPINA/CAPINP: 0.1uF) also for this
regulator.
Bypass Capacitors should be attached just near the device. Insert the GND-Via
to the Exposed-Pad to strengthen.
Design Guideline for High-Speed Signal
TXP/TXN and RXP/RXN are differential pairs of high-speed serial signals.
Differential pairs should be closely spaced and coupled to eliminate common
mode noise. Also, differential should be designed as 100Ω differential
characteristic impedance (Zdiff).
The following is an example of microstrip line design.
The high-speed signal lines trace in only single layer.
The AC coupled capacitors should be attached just near the device.
Notices and Requests
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