2:16 Fanout Buffer, Univ. Diff./TTL Input, RS-422 Output, Triax I/Os

SKU:

$ 8,569.80

Applications:

  • 2:16 Fanout Buffer
  • Converting Differential NECL/LVDS/LVPECL/RS-422 or TTL Signals to RS-422
  • Long Line Driver/Level Translator
  • Reference Clock Distribution/Translation
  • CLK/DATA Distribution/Translation
  • 1 PPS Distribution/IRIG-B Distribution
  • Telemetry and Avionics Distribution
  • Test and System Integration

Features:

  • fmax > 150 MHz for Differential Inputs
  • fmax > 100 MHz for TTL inputs
  • 1.6 ns Typical Rise & Fall Times for RS-422
  • Channel-to-channel skew typically < 200 ps per bank
  • Floating 100 Ω Universal Differential Inputs Accept LVDS, LVPECL, NECL, or RS-422 Inputs
  • Separate TTL input (1 V minimum) Logically ORed with the Floating Differential Input
  • 16 Complementary Outputs
  • Triax Connectors for LVDS/LVPECL/NECL Inputs, BNC Connectors for TTL Input
  • Triax Output Connectors
  • Self-contained 3.0H x 6.8W x 7.3L-in. unit includes ±8.5V/1.8A AC/DC Adapter

Description

The PRL-4216UR-TR is a 2:16 fanout differential line driver module. Each bank has a pair of floating 100 Ω universal differential inputs suitable for accepting LVDS, LVPECL, NECL, or RS422 signals.(1) Each bank also has a a pair of logically ORed, 50 Ω TTL inputs with a minimum 1.0 V triggering threshold. Because the inputs are ORed a Hi level applied to either input can be used as a gate signal. Please see the block diagrams for more details.

The 16 pairs of differential RS-422 outputs are 62 Ω back-terminated and are designed for driving floating 124 Ω loads, normally the configuration used in RS-422 input circuits. The output swing is typically 2.3 V with a common mode voltage of 1.25 V.

A PRL-4216UR-TR is equivalent in function to two of the PRL-4108UR-TR units housed in a single enclosure. Each internal PCB is independent.

The PRL-4216UR-TR high speed fanout line driver facilitates testing of high speed digital communications circuits and distribution of satellite or telemetry signals.

The floating differential input accepts differential LVDS, LVPECL, NECL, RS422, or any 75 mV minimum differential signal within a common-mode range of -2.0 V to +3.0 V. When driven by LVPECL or NECL inputs, these signals must have internal 150 Ω or 200 Ω pull down resistors, respectively (known as a "source-biased" output). The PRL-4216UR-TR differential input is compatible with all LVPECL or NECL output signals from the PRL family of products.

The TTL input has a selectable 50 Ω/1 kΩ input load and will trigger on a minimum 1.0 V threshold. The 1 kΩ is useful for interfacing with low-power circuits.

The PRL-4216UL-TR is supplied with a ±8.5 V/1.8 A AC/DC Adapter and housed in a 3.0 x 6.8 x 6.0-in. extruded aluminum enclosure. Available accessories include voltage distribution modules and mating cables.

(1) A related series, the PRL-4216NL, has a true NECL input terminated into 50 Ω/-2 V, and can accept single-ended or differential NECL signals that do not have internal pull-downs.

Fig. 1: PRL-4216UR-TR Simplified Block Diagram, One of Two Identical PCBs Shown

(0° C ≤ TA ≤ 35° C)*

Unless otherwise specified, dynamic measurements are made with all rear-panel outputs terminated into floating 124 Ω, using 124 Ω shielded twisted pair Triax cables (Trompeter P/N PCGOW10PCG-36 or equivalent). Channel to channel skew and propagation delay measurements are made using a PRL-425NTR Differential Receiver with NECL outputs. Rise and fall time measurements are made using a Triax to SMA adapter and connecting the SMA outputs to a 50 Ω input scope.

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Symbol Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Comments
RT1-1 Differential Input Resistance 95 100 105 Ω  
RINC Common Mode Input Resistance   5    
RT2-1 Input Resistance, TTL 50 Ω 49 50 51 Ω  
RT2-2 Input Resistance, TTL 1 kΩ 0.95 1.00 1.05  
VCMR Input Common Mode Voltage -2.0   3.0 V  
VIH1 TTL Input Hi Level 1.0   5.0 V Internally limited to 3.5V
VIL1 TTL Input Lo Level -0.5   0.5 V  
ROUT1 Output Resistance 61.4 62 62.6 Ω Single-ended
ROUT2 Output Resistance 122.8 124.0 125.2 Ω Differential
VOH1 Output High Level   3.6   V No Load
VOH2 Output High Level  2.2 2.4 2.6 V Terminated to 124 Ω
VOL1 Output Low Level   -1.0   V No Load
VOL2 Output Low Level -0.1 0.1 0.25 V Terminated to 124 Ω
VOD Output Differential Voltage (VOH2-VOL2)   2.3     Terminated to 124 Ω
VOCM Output Common Mode Voltage*   1.25     Terminated to 100 Ω
VAC1 AC Adapter Input Voltage, 120 V 108 115 127 V  
VAC2 AC Adapter Input Voltage, 220 V 216 230 254 V  
IDC1 DC Input Current, +8.5 V Supply   1250 mA  
IDC2 DC Input Current, -8.5 V Supply   -1800   mA  
TPROP1 Prop. Delay to Output ↑, Diff. Input   2.5   ns  
TPROP2 Prop. Delay to Output ↑, TTL Input, 50 Ω   2.5   ns  
TR Rise Time (10%-90%)   1.6 2.2 ns See Note 1
TF Fall Time (10%-90%)   1.6 2.2 ns See Note 1
TSKEW1 Ch./Ch. skew ↔ any 2 ↑ or 2 ↓VO in each bank   250 500 ps  
TSKEW2 Ch./Ch. skew ↔ any ↑ and ↓VO in each bank   700 1200 ps  
TSKEW3 Ch./Ch. skew ↔ any 2 ↑ or 2 ↓VO   400 550 ps  
TSKEW4 Ch./Ch. skew ↔ any ↑ and ↓VO   1000 1250 ps  
FMAX1 Max Clock Frequency, Diff. Input 150 175   MHz  
FMAX2 Max Clock Frequency, TTL Input 100 125   MHz  
  Size 3.0”H x 6.8”W x 7.3”L in Including connectors
  Weight 2 lbs Excluding AC adapter
  Shipping weight 6 lbs Including AC adapter
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Notes:
(1) Due to lack of suitable equipment with floating differential 124 Ω input termination, tR and tF are measured using a 50 Ω input scope.