2 Ch. Translator, TTL to LVPECL

SKU:

$ 1,130.45

Applications:

  • Converting TTL/CMOS signals to Differential LVPECL Signals
  • High Speed Digital Communications system testing
  • High Speed SONET Clock Level Translation
  • Converting TTL/CMOS Clocks to LVPECL Clocks for connection to Transient Recorders

Features:

  • fMAX > 300 MHz
  • 1100 ps tr typical
  • 50 Ω TTL/CMOS Input
  • 1.5 V or 1 V Selectable Input Threshold
  • Complementary LVPECL Outputs
  • BNC Input/SMA Output Connectors
  • DC-Coupled I/Os
  • Self-contained 1.3 x 2.9 x 3.9-in. units including AC/DC Adapters

Description

The PRL-420LPD translator converts TTL/CMOS logic to LVPECL levels.

Each unit has a switch-selectable 1.5 V or 1 V input threshold voltage with a fixed 50 Ω input termination. The complementary LVPECL outputs from the PRL-420LPD are suitable for driving 50 Ω loads terminated to +1.3 V. The outputs can also drive AC-coupled or floating 50 Ω loads.

These Logic Level Translators are designed specifically for use in testing and interfacing of high speed digital communications circuits, where conversions from TTL/CMOS level signals to LVPECL level signals are often required. They are ideal building blocks that complement other PRL Logic Level Translators, such as the PRL-450ND, PRL-450PD, PRL-460NPD and PRL-460PND, etc. in systems integration applications where interconnections of mixed logic signals are often necessary.

They are ready-to-use functional modules housed in 1.3 x 2.9 x 3.9-in. extruded aluminum enclosures and are supplied with ±8.5V AC/DC Adapters. The modules have BNC input connectors and SMA output connectors. A block diagram is shown in Fig. 1.

If mounting is desired, a pair of 35001420 mounting brackets can accommodate two PRL modules of the same length. A number of PRL modules can also share a single ±8.5V AC/DC adapter using the PRL-730 or PRL-735 voltage distribution module.

 Fig. 1, PRL-420LPD Block Diagram

(0° C ≤ TA ≤ 35° C)*

Symbol Parameter PRL-420LPD Unit
Min Typ Max
Rin Input Resistance 49.5 50 50.5 Ω
Rout Output Resistance 49.5 50 50.5 Ω
VTOSH Input Threshold Voltage (High) 1.4 1.5 1.6 V
VTOSL Input Threshold Voltage (Low) 0.9 1.0 1.1 V
VOL Output Low Level 1.5 1.7 1.8 V
VOH Output High Level 2.3 2.5 2.7 V
IDC1 DC Input Current, +8.5 V 135 200 mA
IDC2 DC Input Current, -8.5 V -325 -350 mA
VDC DC Input Voltage ±7.5 ±8.5 ±12 V
VAC AC/DC Adapter Input Voltage 103 115 127 V
tPLH Propagation Delay to output 2 ns
tPHL Propagation Delay to output 2 ns
tr/tf(1) Rise/Fall Times (20%-80%) 1100 1250 ps
tSKEW1 Skew: VO↑↔VO 200 500 ps
tSKEW2 Skew: VO1↑↔ VO2 200 500 ps
fMAX
VTOSH
Max Clock Frequency
Input Threshold Voltage (High)
200 300 MHz
fMAX
VTOSL
Max Clock Frequency
Input Threshold Voltage (Low)
300 400 MHz
Size 1.3 x 2.9 x 3.9 in.
Weight, excl. AC adapter 7 Oz
Shipping weight, incl. AC adapter 4 lb.

*Unless otherwise specified, dynamic measurements are made with all outputs terminated into 50 Ω /+1.3 V.

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-550LPQ4X, four channel LVPECL Terminator, for the 50 Ω/VTT termination and for connection of LVPECL signals to 50 Ω input oscilloscopes. The PRL-ACT-50, Dual Channel AC-Coupled 50 Ω Terminator, may also be used to provide the 50 Ω/VTT termination. If preservation of DC levels is not required, then the PRL-SC-104, 0.1 µf DC block or a 12 dB AC-coupled attenuator may be used to connect the LVPECL outputs to 50 Ω input instruments.

While we believe these models to be accurate, no representations are made as to accuracy or suitability for any application: