Data Sheet

ADA4312-1

Rev. A | Page 9 of 12

APPLICATIONS INFORMATION

ADA4312-1

+

–

ADA4312-1

–

+

1:1

10k

Ω

10k

Ω

0.1µF

0.1µF

10µF

Figure 17. Typical G.hn Application Circuit

FEEDBACK RESISTOR SELECTION

The feedback resistor value has a direct impact on the closed-

loop bandwidth of the current feedback amplifiers used in the

architecture of the ADA4312-1 differential line driver. Table 5

provides a guideline for the selection of feedback resistor values

used in typical differential line driver circuits (refer to Figure 17).

Table 5. Resistor Values and Frequency Performance

Gain

R

R

−3 dB SS BW (MHz)

16 V/V

732

97.6

195

12 V/V

750

137

200

8 V/V

768

221

209

4 V/V

806

536

222

Selecting a feedback resistor with a value that is lower than the

values in Table 5 can create peaking in the frequency response;

in extreme cases, this peaking can lead to instability. Conversely,

a feedback resistor that exceeds the values in Table 5 can limit

the closed-loop bandwidth.

GENERAL OPERATION

The ADA4312-1 is a differential line driver designed for single-

supply operation in G.hn line driver applications. The core

architecture comprises two high speed current feedback amplifiers.

The inputs of these amplifiers are arranged in a unique way that

facilitates extended differential bandwidth, linearity, and stability

while limiting common-mode bandwidth and enhancing

common-mode stability.

The patented input stage of the core amplifiers is not conducive

to operating either core amplifier independently. The ADA4312-1

input stage is designed to operate only in differential applications

similar to the circuit shown in Figure 17.

HALF-DUPLEX OPERATION

In systems such as G.hn PLC modems, half-duplex or time-

division duplex (TDD) systems require the line driver to be

switched between transmit mode and high output impedance

receive mode. The ADA4312-1 is equipped with a shutdown pin

(SD, Pin 9) that stops the line driver from transmitting while

switching the outputs to a high output impedance equivalent to

(SD) pin is compatible with standard 3.3 V CMOS logic. If the

SD pin is left floating, an internal pull-up resistor places the

output in a disabled, high output impedance state. SD logic is

referred to GND (Pin 4), which should be connected to 0 V.

In single-supply applications such as the one shown in

Figure 17, it is necessary to establish a midsupply operating

BIAS CONTROL AND LINEARITY

The ADA4312-1 is equipped with a biasing adjustment feature

operation of the ADA4312-1. Using a resistor larger than 0 Ω

reduces the quiescent current of the line driver and improves

efficiency in transmit mode. Figure 13 shows the quiescent