NECL Freq. Divider (f/2, f/4)

SKU:

$ 1,366.20

Applications:

  • GHz Frequency Division in Device Test and Systems Integration
  • High speed Clock signal Generation for SONET applications
  • An Essential Lab Tool for Working with GHz NECL Circuits

Features:

  • 3 GHz Toggle Frequency
  • Single-ended or Differential Inputs
  • Internal 50 Ω/-2 V Input Terminations also accept Sine wave or AC coupled Signals from PECL
  • Complementary NECL Outputs drive 50 Ω Loads terminated to -2 V
  • DC Coupled I/Os Compatible with ECLinPS or 10 kH Devices
  • SMA I/O Connectors
  • Ready-to-Use 1.3 x 2.9 x 2.2-in. module includes a ±8.5 V AC/DC Adapter

Description

The PRL-255N is dual-channel NECL frequency divider module containing ÷2 and ÷4 frequency divider channels capable of toggling at frequencies in excess of 3 GHz.

The two channels can be cascaded to provide a ÷8 function. The PRL-255N is an essential lab tools for device test and systems integration in wireless and digital communications applications.

Each divider in the PRL-255N has differential inputs and complementary outputs. A common switch selects either single-ended or differential inputs. In the differential input mode, both inputs CLK and CLK are terminated internally into 50 Ω/VTT, and, therefore, either one or both inputs can accept AC coupled signals as well. In the single input mode, input signals should be connected to the CLK inputs only. The CLK inputs are internally switched to VBB, and input resistors RT for the CLK input channels are changed to 62 Ω. Complementary NECL outputs of both channels are designed for driving 50 Ω loads terminated into VTT. With internal pull-down resistors, these outputs can also be AC coupled for driving 50 Ω loads terminated to ground or to other voltages, such as LVPECL circuits. A block diagram of the PRL-255N is shown in Fig. 1.

The PRL-255N is housed in a 1.3 x 2.9 x 2.2-in. extruded aluminum enclosure and supplied with a ±8.5 V/1.8 A AC/DC Adapter.


PRL-255N Block Diagram

SPECIFICATIONS (0° C ≤ TA ≤ 35° C)*

Symbol Parameter Unit Min Typ Max Comments
RIN Input Resistance 49.5 50 50.5
VTT D Input Termination Voltage (fixed) -2.2 -2 -1.8 V
VT D Input Termination Voltage (variable) -1.17/
-2.2
-1.3/
-2
-1.43/
-1.8
V
VIL Input Lo Voltage -1.95 -1.6 -1.48 V
VIH Input Hi Voltage -1.13 -0.9 -0.81 V
VOL Output Lo Voltage -1.95 -1.7 -1.48 V
VOH Output Hi Voltage -1.13 -0.9 -0.81 V
IDC DC Input Current -265 -250 mA
VDC DC Input Voltage -12 -8.5 -7.5 V
VAC AC/DC Adapter Input Voltage 103 115 127 V
tPLH(÷2) Propagation Delay to output↑ 1.1 1.5 ns
tPHL(÷2) Propagation Delay to output↓ 1.1 1.5 ns
tPLH(÷4) Propagation Delay to output↑ 1.25 1.65 ns
tPHL(÷4) Propagation Delay to output↓ 1.25 1.65 ns
tr/tf Rise/Fall Times (20%-80%) 325 425 ps Note (1)
tSKEW Skew between Q & Q outputs 20 75 ps
FMAX Max clock frequency 2.5 3.2 GHz Note (3)
VCMR Common Mode Range -2.7 -0.4 V Note (2)
Size 1.3 x 2.9 x 2.2 in.
Shipping weight, incl. AC adapter 4 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 forconnection of ECL/PECL/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/VTTtermination. 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.