Description:The PRL-430N is a dual channel, differential/ single-ended input ECL receiver module with complementary outputs. The PRL-430P is the PECL version, and the PRL-430LP is the LVPECL version. They are intended for converting single-ended signals, including GHz sine waves, into differential ECL signals for driving long lines and for receiving differential signals from long lines. A switch selects either single-ended or differential inputs, as shown in Fig. 1. In the differential input mode, both inputs D and D are terminated internally into 50 Ω/-2 V, and, therefore, either one or both inputs can accept AC coupled signals as well. In the single input mode, signals should be connected to the D inputs only. The D inputs are switched internally to VBB, nominally -1.3 V, and termination resistors RT's for the D input channels are changed to 62 Ω. Complementary outputs of the PRL-430N are designed for driving 50 Ω loads terminated into -2 V. With internal pull-down resistors these outputs can also be AC coupled for driving 50 Ω loads terminated to ground or to other voltages. The PRL-430N and PRL-430P are housed in a 1.3 x 2.9 x 2.2-in. extruded aluminum enclosures and supplied with a ±8.5 V/1.4 A AC/DC adapter. |