The MC10H179L is an integrated circuit (IC) component designed and manufactured by Motorola Solutions. It is a high-speed ECL (Emitter-Coupled Logic) dual 4-input NAND gate with differential outputs. This IC is commonly used in applications that require high-speed and low-power logic functions, such as in telecommunications, high-performance computing, and data networking.
Here are some key features and characteristics of the MC10H179L:
1. High-speed operation: The MC10H179L operates at a high-speed level, making it suitable for high-performance applications. It has a propagation delay of only 1.7 ns, enabling rapid and efficient signal processing.
2. Differential outputs: Unlike standard logic gates that usually have single-ended outputs, this IC offers differential outputs. This feature enhances noise immunity and provides better signal integrity in systems with high speed and long-distance signal transmission.
3. Low-power consumption: The MC10H179L is designed to minimize power consumption while delivering high-speed performance. It operates on a power supply voltage (VCC) of ??.2V to ??.7V, enabling efficient power usage in various applications.
4. Current-mode logic (CML) compatibility: It is important to note that the MC10H179L operates on CML logic levels, which differ from standard TTL (Transistor-Transistor Logic) or CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) logic levels
