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DSL01-008SC5 /-016SC5
ADSL2+ and VDSL complete modem protection in one tiny package

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With the increase in the use of video phones it has become critical to further increase the bandwidth of telecommunication lines. When using ADSL2+ (2.2 MHz) or VDSL (12 MHz) it is mandatory to minimize losses and distortion on twisted pairs. Whatever the signal, equipment must comply with various surge standards that simulate lightning and power faults, such as ITU-T-K20/21, TIA/EIA-IS-968 or UL60950.
DSL01-008SC5 /-016SC5
Protected error-free data transmission is the main objective.

State-of-the-art solutions


Protection is generally implemented using gas discharge tubes (GDT) or a Trisil on the primary side. However, the reliability of GDTs is subject to question and the capacitance of the Trisil is quite often a problem. This results in designers trying to include the protection after the DSL transformer. In this case requirements are different, and the key point is to keep the surge voltage below the maximum voltage of the line drivers and not to disturb transmission. Current solutions are either, Metal Oxide Varistors (MOV), zener diodes or small rail to rail diodes.

Current solutions and DSL01 comparison


Key value
MOV
Zener
Rail-to-rail
DSL
Surge
capability
High
Low
Low
Low
Max voltage
Too High
Too High
Too High
Low
Capacitance
Medium
Low
Very Low
Low
Technology
ZNo grain
between 2
pins
Monolithic
small planar
wire
bonding
Dual dice
small signal
bipolar planar
wire bonding
Monolithic
planar on
single frame
wire bonding
Quality
Deteriorates
Good
Good
Very good
Aging
Yes
No
No
No

MOVs provide poor protection after several surges and a degradation of performance can affect transmission.
Zener diodes are not protection devices and are unable to prevent high voltage online driver output. Rail-to-rail diodes have a too high dynamic forward voltage to limit voltage across line drivers.

The DSL01 family provides the solution


The DSL01 does not generate signal distortion and is compliant with GR1089, ITU-T K20/21 when located after the DSL transformer. The DSL01 is a reliable planar technology device, with no ageing, and guarantees drivers running to avoid field failure returns. The key added values of the DSL01 are:
High surge capability (IPP) to withstand GR-1089 and ITU-T K20/21 after the DSL transformer
Low voltage during surge (VCL) to avoid line driver damage
Low capacitance to ensure data integrity

ASD technology combines two main functions on one chip: clamping and crowbar protection. A Transil ensures low-energy surges while a Trisil short circuits high-energy surges to ensure low voltages. The DSL01 has been developed in 8 V and 16 V versions to be used in tripolar protection, while some modems require only common or differential modes (other voltages are in development).

DSL01-008SC5 /-016SC5
Tripolar protection for DSL line drivers

Product range


Part number
Package
Leakage
current
Breakdown
voltage
C max at
0 V bias
SOD23-5L
Ir<500 nA at 8 V
Vbr>9.5 V at 1 mA
20 pF
Ir<500 nA at 16 V
Vbr>18 V at 1 mA
15 pF