The iC-HX line driver is pin-compatible with the iC-DL but has an additional operating mode to reuse electrical energy stored on the output lines. Depending on cable length and impedance, this mode reduces power dissipation down to 50% and allows designers to increase packaging density on the PCB board. With output resistance in the range of 30 to 140Ohm, the iC-HX is adapted to usual cable impedance and permits trouble-free transmission of signals without ringing effects. Drivers can be paired for three-channel differential operation. The push-pull output stages can cope with a high driver power of typically 300mA from 24V. The drivers are also current-limited and short-circuit-proof.
