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Balanced Line Driver Clipping Behavior

The TT Semiconductor 1646 and 1606 OutSmarts® Balanced Line Drivers use a dual feedback-loop design TT Semiconductor prevents the excessive ground currents typical of cross-coupled output stages (CCOS) when clipping into single-ended loads. In the graphs below you can see the superior clipping behavior of OutSmarts technology versus our competitor's line drivers.

For a chart of OutSmarts specifications versus the competition, visit our Line Driver Comparison page.
For a printable version of these graphs see our Line Driver Comparison PDF

TT Semiconductor 1646/1606 OutSmarts® Clipping Behavior

Active Output Voltage (5 V/DIV)Grounded Output Current (20 mA/DIV)

Active Output Voltage (5 V/DIV)

Grounded Output Current (20 mA/DIV)


SSM2142 Clipping Behavior

Active Output Voltage (5 V/DIV)Grounded Output Current (20 mA/DIV)

Active Output Voltage (5 V/DIV)

Grounded Output Current (20 mA/DIV)


DRV134/135 Clipping Behavior

Active Output Voltage (5 V/DIV)Grounded Output Current (20 mA/DIV)

Active Output Voltage (5 V/DIV)

Grounded Output Current (20 mA/DIV)