MT8941B
Data Sheet
Differences between MT8941B and MT8940
The MT8941B and MT8940 are pin and mode compatible for most applications. However, the user should take note
of the following differences between the two parts.
a) Distributed Timing
Data Bus
8 kHz Reference Signal
Line Card 1
M
U
X
8 kHz Reference Signal
MT8940
Clocks
Line Card n
MT8940
Clocks
b) Centralized Timing
8 kHz Reference Signal
M
U
X
MT8941B
Clocks
8 kHz Reference Signal
Data Bus
Line Card 1
Line Card n
Figure 8 - Application Differences between the MT8940 and MT8941B
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