Overview
The LTC6957IMS-4#PBF is a member of the LTC6957 family of low phase noise, dual output AC signal buffer/driver/logic level translators produced by Analog Devices Inc. This component is designed to buffer and distribute AC signals with minimal additive noise, making it particularly effective in translating sine wave signals to logic levels. The LTC6957IMS-4#PBF features complementary CMOS logic outputs, making it suitable for a variety of high-speed applications requiring low phase noise and precise signal translation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Conditions | Min | Typ | Max | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input Frequency Range | 300 | MHz | |||
| Input Signal Level Range, Single-Ended | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2 | Vp-p | |
| Input Signal Level Range, Differential | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2 | Vp-p | |
| Minimum Input Pulse Width High or Low | 0.5 | ns | |||
| Self-Bias Voltage, IN+, IN– | 1.8 | 2.06 | 2.3 | V | |
| Operating Supply Voltage Range | 3.15 | 3.3 | 3.45 | V | |
| Output Logic | CMOS (Complementary) | ||||
| Output Rise/Fall Time (typ) | 160ps / 180ps | s | |||
| Propagation Delay (typ) | 500ps | s | |||
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 | 85 | °C | ||
| Package | 12-Lead MSOP |
Key Features
- Very low phase noise, making it ideal for high-speed applications requiring precise signal translation.
- Ability to buffer and distribute any logic signal with minimal additive noise.
- Selectable lowpass filtering in the early amplifier stages to minimize noise and increase slew rate.
- Supports input signals that can be sine waves or any logic level (≤2Vp-p).
- Complementary CMOS logic outputs in the case of the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF model.
- Operating supply voltage range of 3.15V to 3.45V.
- RoHS compliant.
Applications
- Low phase noise buffer/driver applications.
- Optimized conversion of sine wave signals to logic levels.
- High-speed clock distribution systems.
- System sampling clocks and PLL chips.
- Any application requiring low phase noise and precise signal translation.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF?
The primary function of the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF is to buffer and distribute AC signals with minimal additive noise, particularly translating sine wave signals to logic levels.
- What types of output logic does the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF support?
The LTC6957IMS-4#PBF supports complementary CMOS logic outputs.
- What is the input frequency range of the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF?
The input frequency range is up to 300 MHz.
- What is the operating supply voltage range for the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF?
The operating supply voltage range is 3.15V to 3.45V.
- What is the operating temperature range of the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.
- Is the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF RoHS compliant?
- What package type is the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF available in?
The LTC6957IMS-4#PBF is available in a 12-Lead MSOP package.
- What are some common applications for the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF?
- How does the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF minimize noise in the input signal?
The LTC6957IMS-4#PBF minimizes noise through selectable lowpass filtering in the early amplifier stages.
- What is the typical output rise/fall time for the LTC6957IMS-4#PBF?
The typical output rise/fall time is around 160ps / 180ps.
