2 Ch. Comparator, LVPECL Outputs, NIM-compatible Inputs

SKU: PRL-350LP-NIM

$ 1,290.00

Applications:

  • NIM to LVPECL Conversion
  • Window Comparators
  • High Speed Timing
  • Line Receivers
  • Threshold Detection
  • Peak Detection
  • PON Module testing with Anritsu MP1800A

Features:

  • fmax 300 MHz
  • 1.1 ns Typical tr
  • +400 mV, 0 V or -400 mV Preset Input Threshold Voltage
  • -2.0 V to +3.0 V Input Common Mode Range
  • 10 mVPP Minimum Input @ 300 MHz.
  • DC Coupled 50 Ω Inputs
  • Complementary LVPECL Outputs
  • SMA I/O Connectors
  • Self-contained units include AC/DC Adapters

Description

The PRL-350LP-NIM is a ready-to-use, high speed dual-channel comparator module. The PRL-350LP-NIM has a maximum clock frequency in excess of 300 MHz and has complementary LVPECL outputs designed for driving 50 Ω transmission lines terminated to 50 Ω/+1.3 V.

Both channels have DC coupled 50 Ω inputs and outputs. The input threshold voltage can be selected either from a set of preset values of -400 mV, 0 V or +400 mV using a common three-position switch. The input Common Mode Range is -2.0 V to +3.0 V.

The input threshold voltage can also be varied independently in each channel by applying an external DC bias voltage or shunt resistor to the D input.

  • If the external DC bias has a sufficiently low output impedance, it will over-ride the internally-generated VTH, and the toggle switch setting is a don’t-care.
  • For an external shunt resistor, the effective threshold voltage, VTHE, will be the result of the resistor-divider network formed by the external shunt resistor and the internal 50 Ohm termination to the selected VTH.
  • In the following example, the internal VTH is set to +400 mV, and it is pulled down to an effective VTHE of +100 mV via a 16.67 shunt resistor:
  • To prevent oscillation, the external shunt resistor should be placed as close as possible to the D input, e.g. by using the male end of the PRL-PINET-SMF or similar device.

These high speed comparators are Mini Modular Instruments ™ that can be used as peak detectors, threshold detectors, sine wave to square wave converters, window comparators or differential line receivers, etc. Typical minimum input voltage required at 300 MHz is 10 mVPP into 50 Ω.

Each unit is supplied with a ±8.5 V AC/DC Adapter and housed in an attractive 1.3 x 2.9 x 3.9-in. extruded aluminum enclosure.