Document 600078 Rev 05
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THAT1606/1646 Balanced Line Driver ICs
Vcc C1
C4
100n
In
C5
100n
100n
12
4
7 Vcc
14
In+ Cap1
6 In-
Out+
5
Out-
Gnd Cap2
Vee
3
13 U1
11
THAT1606
Vee
R1
1M0
Out+
Out-
Figure 6. THAT 1606 with output common-mode offset reduction and single-ended input drive
Vcc C1
C4
100n
In+
In-
C5
100n
100n
12
4
7 Vcc
14
In+ Cap1
6 In-
Out+
Out-
5 Gnd Cap2
Vee
3
13 U1
11
THAT1606
Vee
R1
1M0
Out+
Out-
Figure 7. THAT 1606 with output common-mode offset reduction and differential input drive
put offset voltage, as indicated in the specifications
section. C1 and C2 are typically high quality
non-polarized electrolytic capacitors.
1606 circuits
Figures 6 and 7 show the basic amplifier configu-
rations for a 1606. The 1606 differs from the 1646
in two respects. First, the 1606 includes a nega-
tive-sense input pin (pin 6), so offers a differential in-
put. This can be useful in connecting the output
driver to the output of modern D/A converters, which
usually present differential outputs. Second, instead
of two 10uF capacitors, the 1606 uses an 0.1uf ca-
pacitor (C1) and 1MW (R1) resistor to reduce com-
mon-mode dc offset. Generally, these components
will cost less, and take up less space on the circuit
board than the two large capacitors required for the
1646. C1 should be a high-quality film type capaci-
tor to minimize low-frequency distortion when driv-
ing single-ended loads.
RFI protection
These line drivers can easily drive cables hun-
dreds of feet in length without becoming unstable,
but such long cables can act as antennae which can
pick up RFI and direct it into the circuit. The circuit
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