It might be that your load (the t-line plus attached devices) is nearly resonant at the clock frequency or a harmonic. That can cause what you're seeing where it takes several cycles for the effect to build up. You might investigate changing the trace lengths, and different terminations. Also verify whether the driver model is responsible by simulating it driving a datasheet test load, just a t-line, etc. Andy ------------------------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from si-list: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field or to administer your membership from a web page, go to: //www.freelists.org/webpage/si-list For help: si-list-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'help' in the Subject field List archives are viewable at: //www.freelists.org/archives/si-list or at our remote archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/si-list/messages Old (prior to June 6, 2001) list archives are viewable at: http://www.qsl.net/wb6tpu