Overview
The NB6L14MNGEVB is an evaluation board designed by onsemi for the NB6L14, a 3.0 GHz differential 1:4 LVPECL fanout buffer. This evaluation board provides a flexible and convenient platform to quickly evaluate, characterize, and verify the operation of the NB6L14 device. The board is part of the ECLinPS MAX family of high-performance clock and data products, optimized for low output skew applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Input Clock Frequency | > 3.0 GHz | Maximum input clock frequency the device can handle |
| Output Skew | < 20 ps | Maximum skew between device outputs |
| Internal Input Termination Resistors | 50-ohm | Internal resistors for input signal termination |
| VREF_AC Reference Output | Available | Reference output for rebiasing capacitor-coupled differential or single-ended input signals |
| Supply Voltage (VCC) | 2.5 V / 3.3 V | Typical supply voltage for the device |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C | Temperature range over which the device operates reliably |
| Package Type | 16-pin QFN | Package type of the NB6L14 device |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 Hours) | Sensitivity level to moisture during storage and handling |
Key Features
- Differential 1:4 LVPECL fanout buffer with a maximum input clock frequency of 3.0 GHz
- Internal 50-ohm termination resistors accessible through the VT pin
- Support for various logic standards including LVPECL, LVCMOS, LVTTL, CML, and LVDS
- VREF_AC reference output for rebiasing capacitor-coupled differential or single-ended input signals
- Low output skew of less than 20 ps, optimized for high-performance applications
- Operates with supply voltages of 2.5 V or 3.3 V
- Wide operating temperature range from -40°C to 85°C
Applications
- Clock and data distribution in high-speed digital systems
- Telecommunication equipment requiring high-frequency clock signals
- Data centers and cloud computing infrastructure needing low-skew clock distribution
- High-speed computing and data processing systems
- Digital communication systems requiring robust and reliable clock signals
Q & A
- What is the NB6L14MNGEVB evaluation board used for?
The NB6L14MNGEVB evaluation board is used to evaluate, characterize, and verify the operation of the NB6L14 differential 1:4 LVPECL fanout buffer.
- What is the maximum input clock frequency of the NB6L14 device?
The maximum input clock frequency of the NB6L14 device is greater than 3.0 GHz.
- What type of termination resistors does the NB6L14 device have?
The NB6L14 device has internal 50-ohm termination resistors accessible through the VT pin.
- What logic standards does the NB6L14 device support?
The NB6L14 device supports various logic standards including LVPECL, LVCMOS, LVTTL, CML, and LVDS.
- What is the VREF_AC reference output used for?
The VREF_AC reference output is used to rebias capacitor-coupled differential or single-ended input signals.
- What is the typical output skew of the NB6L14 device?
The typical output skew of the NB6L14 device is less than 20 ps.
- What are the supply voltage options for the NB6L14 device?
The NB6L14 device operates with supply voltages of 2.5 V or 3.3 V.
- What is the operating temperature range of the NB6L14 device?
The operating temperature range of the NB6L14 device is from -40°C to 85°C.
- What type of package does the NB6L14 device use?
The NB6L14 device is packaged in a 16-pin QFN.
- What are some common applications of the NB6L14 device?
The NB6L14 device is commonly used in clock and data distribution in high-speed digital systems, telecommunication equipment, data centers, high-speed computing, and digital communication systems.
