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PRL-255 Specifications

Basic Lab Tools > Frequency Dividers > PRL-255 > Specifications
(0° C TA 35° C)*
Symbol Parameter PRL-255N PRL-255P Unit

Comments

Min Typ Max Min Typ Max
RIN Input Resistance 49.5 50 50.5 49.5 50 50.5  
VTT D Input Termination Voltage (fixed) -2.2 -2 -1.8 2.7 3.0 3.3 V  
VT D Input Termination Voltage (variable) -1.17/
-2.2
-1.3/
-2
-1.43/
-1.8
3.33/
2.7
3.0/
3.7
4.07/
3.3
V  
VIL Input Lo Voltage -1.95 -1.6 -1.48 3.05 3.4 3.52 V  
VIH Input Hi Voltage -1.13 -0.9 -0.81 3.87 4.1 4.19 V  
VOL Output Lo Voltage -1.95 -1.7 -1.48 3.0 3.15 3.3 V  
VOH Output Hi Voltage -1.13 -0.9 -0.81 3.4 3.55 3.8 V  
IDC DC Input Current -265 -250     -250 -265 mA  
VDC DC Input Voltage -12 -8.5 -7.5 7.5 8.5 12 V  
VAC

AC/DC Adapter Input Voltage

103 115 127 103 115 127 V  
tPLH(÷2)

Propagation Delay to output ↑

  1.1 1.5   1.1 1.5 ns  
tPHL(÷2)

Propagation Delay to output ↓

  1.1 1.5   1.1 1.5 ns  
tPLH(÷4)

Propagation Delay to output ↑

  1.25 1.65   1.25 1.65 ns  
tPHL(÷4)

Propagation Delay to output ↓

  1.25 1.65   1.25 1.65 ns  
tr/tf Rise/Fall Times (20%-80%)   325 425   325 425 ps Note (1)
tSKEW

Skew between Q& Q outputs

  20 75   20 75 ps  
FMAX Max clock frequency 2.5 3.2   2.5 3.2   GHz Note (3)
VCMR Common Mode Range -2.7   -0.4 2.5   4.6 V Note (2)
  Size 1.3 x 2.9 x 2.2 1.3 x 2.9 x 2.2 in.  
  Shipping weight, incl. AC adapter 3 3 lb.  
Symbol Parameter PRL-255CN Unit

Comments

Min Typ Max
RIN Input Resistance 49.5 50 50.5  
VTH+ Preset Positive Threshold Voltage +40 +50 +60 mV  
VTH- Preset Negative Threshold Voltage -60 -50 -40 mV  
VTH 0 Preset Zero Threshold Voltage -5 0 +5 mV  
VIN Min 1 Minimum Input Voltage p-p 10 5 mV 0 < f < 300 MHz
VIN Min 2 Minimum Input Voltage p-p 400 200 mV 300 MHz < f < 2.5 GHz
IDC DC Input Current +35
-310
+55
-350
mA
mA
 
VDC DC Input Voltage ±7.5 ±8.5 ±12 V  
VAC

AC/DC Adapter Input Voltage

103 115 127 V  
tPLH(÷2)

Propagation Delay to output ↑

  1.8 2.2 ns  
tPHL(÷2)

Propagation Delay to output ↓

  1.8 2.2 ns  
tPLH(÷4)

Propagation Delay to output ↑

  2 2.5 ns  
tPHL(÷4)

Propagation Delay to output ↓

  2 2.5 ns  
tr/tf Rise/Fall Times (20%-80%)   400 600 ps Note (1)
tSKEW

Skew between Q& Q outputs

  50 150 ps  
FMAX Max clock frequency 2.0 2.5   GHz Note (3)
VCMR Common Mode Range -2.5   +4 V
  Size 1.3 x 2.9 x 3.9 in.  
  Shipping weight, incl. AC adapter 3 lb.  
* All measurements are made with outputs terminated into 50 Ω/VTT.
Notes:
The output rise and fall times are measured with with all inputs terminated into 50 Ω/VTT. For best performance all outputs should be terminated into 50 Ω/VTT or else AC- coupled into 50 Ω loads. If a single output is used, its complement must be terminated; otherwise output waveform distortion will occur. If one pair of complementary outputs is used, the other complementary pair may remain unterminated. Use the PRL-550 Series, four channel ECL/PECL/LVPECL Terminators, for the 50 Ω/VTT termination and for connection of ECL/PECL/LVPECL signals to 50 Ω input oscilloscopes. The PRL-ACT-50, Dual Channel AC-Coupled 50  Terminator, may also be used to provide the 50 /VTT termination. If preservation of DC levels is not required, then the PRL-SC-104, 0.1 µf DC block or the PRL-ACX-12dB, 12 dB AC-coupled attenuator, may be used to connect the NECL/PECL/LVPECL outputs to 50 Ω input instruments.
(2). These parameters are not supplied by the device manufacturer and are, therefore, not guaranteed.
(3). fMAX is measured by AC coupling a sine wave to the ÷2 CLK input using the differential input mode (switch up). The ÷2 and the ÷4 dividers are cascaded, and the ÷8 outputs are then measured. The fMAX measurement is then repeated by clocking the ÷4 CLK input with the sine wave.

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