2 Ch. NCML to LVPECL Level Translator

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$ 1,253.50

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88000102-4	Cable, triple voltage, with modular plugs, Length in ft.
88000103-4	Cable, triple voltage, with modular plug and pig tail leads, Length in ft.

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Applications:

Converting Differential NCML Inputs to Differential LVPECL Outputs
High Speed Digital Communications System Testing
Satellite/Radar/Telecommunications System Integration

Features:

f_MAX > 1.5 GHz
650 ps t_r
50 Ω NCML Input Termination
Complementary LVPECL Outputs
DC Coupled SMA I/O Connectors
Self-contained 1.3H x 2.9W x 3.9D unit includes AC/DC adapter

Description

The PRL-429LP is a 2-channel NCML to differential LVPECL Logic Level Translator module. Each channel has a differential NCML input and a differential LVPECL output. The LVPECL DC output logic Hi/Lo levels are 2.20 V and 1.75 V, respectively, when terminated to 50 Ω/+1.3 V loads.

The PRL-429LP complementary outputs must be used together for driving differential LVPECL inputs only, because the reduced output logic swing of 400 mV_PP (for short circuit protection reasons) is not logic level compatible with some single-ended LVPECL inputs.

These Logic Level Translators are designed specifically for use in testing and interfacing of high speed digital communications circuits, where conversion between NCML and LVPECL logic signals is often required. The PRL-429LP is part of the Mini Modular Instrument™ (MMI) family that find increasing applications in high speed digital data recording instruments, transient recording instruments and other high speed measurement equipment where NCML and LVPECL signals are often specified.

Fig. 1 PRL-429LP Block Diagram

(0° C ≤ T_A ≤ 35° C)*

Unless otherwise specified, all logic level and dynamic measurements are made with all outputs terminated into 50 Ω/V_TT, where V_TT = 0 V for LVPECL outputs.

SYMBOL	PARAMETER	PRL-429LP			UNIT
SYMBOL	PARAMETER	Min	Typ	Max	UNIT
R_IN	Input Resistance	49.5	50.0	50.5	Ω
R_OUT	Output Resistance	49.5	50.5	50.5	Ω
V_IL	Input Lo Voltage				V
V_IH	Input Hi Voltage				V
V_OL	DC Output Low Level, into 50 Ω/+1.3 V		1.75		V
V_OH	DC Output High Level, into 50 Ω/+1.3 V		2.20		V
V_OPP1	Output Logic Swing from DC-500MHz				mV
V_OPP2	Output Logic Swing from 500MHz-1GHz				mV
V_OPP3	Output Logic Swing from 1GHz -1.5GHz				mV
I_DC1	DC Input Current, +8.5 V		160		mA
I_DC2	DC Input Current, -8.5 V		-315		mA
V_DC	DC Input Voltage	±7.5	±8.5	±12.0	V
V_AC	AC/DC Adapter Input Voltage	108	120	132	V
t_PLH	Propagation Delay to output ↑		1.5		ns
t_PHL	Propagation Delay to output ↓		1.5		ns
t_R/t_F	Rise/Fall Times (10-90%)		650	750	ps
T_SKEW	Skew between any 2 outputs		40	75	ps
V_INI	Minimum Input Voltage @ 150 MHz	20	10		mV_pp
V_INII	Minimum Input Voltage @ 250 MHz	20	10		mV_pp
f_MAX	Max Clock Frequency	1250	1500		MHz
	Size	1.3H x 2.9W x 3.9D			in.
	Weight, excluding AC adapter	7			Oz
	Shipping weight, including AC adapter	4			lb.

For the PRL-429LP, very slight output waveform distortion and rise time degradation will occur when an unused complementary output is not terminated. For optimum performance, however, all outputs should be terminated.

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