Overview
The NB7L14MN1TWG, produced by onsemi, is a differential 1:4 LVPECL fanout buffer. This device is designed to produce four identical LVPECL output copies of clock or data signals, operating up to 7 GHz or 10.7 Gbps, respectively. It is part of the GigaComm™ family of high-performance clock products and is ideal for various high-speed applications such as SONET, GigE, Fiber Channel, and backplane clock or data distribution.
Key Specifications
| Characteristic | Min | Typ | Max | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input Clock Frequency | 7 | 8 | - | GHz |
| Input Data Rate | 10 | 11 | - | Gbps |
| Propagation Delay IN to Q | 125 | 165 | 200 | ps |
| Rise and Fall Times | - | 45 | - | ps |
| Output Skew | - | - | 15 | ps |
| RMS Random Clock Jitter | - | - | 0.8 | ps |
| Output Voltage Amplitude | 500 | - | 720 | mV |
| Power Supply Voltage (VCC) | 2.375 | - | 3.6 | V |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -40 | - | 85 | °C |
| Package Type | - | - | QFN-16 (Pb-Free) | - |
Key Features
- Differential 1:4 LVPECL fanout buffer with internal 50 Ω termination resistors.
- Supports input data rates up to 10.7 Gbps and clock frequencies up to 7 GHz.
- Low propagation delay of 165 ps typical and rise and fall times of 45 ps typical.
- Low output skew of less than 15 ps and RMS random clock jitter of less than 0.8 ps.
- Differential LVPECL outputs with a peak-to-peak amplitude of 720 mV typical.
- Operating voltage range of 2.375 V to 3.6 V with GND = 0 V.
- VREFAC reference output for rebiasing capacitor-coupled differential or single-ended input signals.
- Functionally compatible with existing 2.5 V/3.3 V LVEL, LVEP, EP, and SG devices.
- Pb-Free and RoHS compliant.
Applications
The NB7L14MN1TWG is ideal for various high-speed applications, including:
- SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking)
- Gigabit Ethernet (GigE)
- Fiber Channel
- Backplane clock or data distribution
- Other high-speed clock or data distribution applications.
Q & A
- What is the maximum input clock frequency of the NB7L14MN1TWG?
The maximum input clock frequency is up to 7 GHz.
- What is the maximum operating data rate of the NB7L14MN1TWG?
The maximum operating data rate is up to 10.7 Gbps.
- What is the typical propagation delay of the NB7L14MN1TWG?
The typical propagation delay is 165 ps.
- What is the output skew of the NB7L14MN1TWG?
The output skew is less than 15 ps.
- What is the RMS random clock jitter of the NB7L14MN1TWG?
The RMS random clock jitter is less than 0.8 ps.
- What is the operating voltage range of the NB7L14MN1TWG?
The operating voltage range is from 2.375 V to 3.6 V with GND = 0 V.
- Is the NB7L14MN1TWG Pb-Free and RoHS compliant?
Yes, the device is Pb-Free and RoHS compliant.
- What type of package does the NB7L14MN1TWG come in?
The device comes in a QFN-16 (Pb-Free) package.
- What is the ambient operating temperature range of the NB7L14MN1TWG?
The ambient operating temperature range is from -40°C to +85°C.
- What are some typical applications of the NB7L14MN1TWG?
Typical applications include SONET, GigE, Fiber Channel, and backplane clock or data distribution.
