GTL output structure having a slew rate control restore circuit

A driver for providing binary signals from a data system to a transmission line, the driver having an input node and an output node for connection to the transmission line, the driver comprising:

• an input stage coupled to an input node;
• an RC network coupled to the input stage for providing slew rate control;
• an output stage coupled to the RC network having at least one transistor coupled between the output node and ground for conducting current from the output node to ground, the at least one transistor biased by the RC network;
• and
• a feedback network coupled between the output stage and the input stage, wherein the feedback network includes an active charging stage for providing a charging current to the gate of the at least one transistor for a period of time to the value of a power supply rail and wherein the feedback network includes an active discharging stage for providing a discharge current from the gate of the at least one transistor to ground.