ML6680 Datasheet (Micro Linear) - Token Ring Copper-to-Fiber Converter

ML6680, Token Ring Copper-to-Fiber Converter

The ML6680 is a single-chip conversion between Token Ring ISO/IEC8802-5 copper-based media and Token Ring ISO/IEC8802-5 fiber-based media.

The ML6680 fiber-optic interface contains a data quantizer, circuitry for fiber optic key signal generation and recognition, pin-selectable signal switching, and

ML6680 Features

* s s s s s s s s s Single-chip copper-to-fiber converter for Token Ring 16Mbps and 4Mbps data rates with the same external components Four modes of operation covering a wide variety of applications Full duplex operation Highly stable data quantizer with 55dB input dynamic range Current driven fiber