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HFA5253
File Number
4003.4
800MHz, Ultra High-Speed Monolithic Pin
Driver
Features
The HFA5253 is a very high speed monolithic pin driver
solution for high performance test systems. The device will
switch at high data rates between two input voltage levels
providing variable amplitude pulses. Slew Rate Control pins
provide independent control over positive and negative slew
rate allowing the customer to optimize the pin driver speed
for their application. The output impedance is trimmed to
achieve a precision 50Ω source for impedance matching.
Two differential ECL/TTL compatible inputs control the
operation of the HFA5253, one controlling the VHIGH/VLOW
switching and the other controlling the output’s highimpedance state. The HFA5253’s 800MHz data rate makes it
compatible with today’s high-speed VLSI test systems and
the +8V to -3V output swing satisfies the most stringent
testing requirements of all common logic families.
• Very Fast Rise/Fall Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500ps
• High Digital Data Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800MHz
• Wide Output Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +8V to -3V
• Precise 50Ω Output Impedance
• High Impedance, Three-State Output Control
• Slew Rate Control
Applications
• IC Tester Pin Electronics
• Pattern Generators
• Pulse Generators
• Level Comparator/Translator
The HFA5253 is manufactured in Harris’ proprietary
complementary bipolar UHF-1 process.
Part Number Information
TEMP. RANGE
(oC)
PART NUMBER
HFA5253CB
0 to 50
PKG.
NO.
PACKAGE
20 Ld PSOP
M20.3A
Pinout
Block Diagram
HFA5253 (PSOP)
TOP VIEW
INPUT BUFFER
VHIGH
VCC1
1
20 VHIGH
VCC1
2
19 +SRC
VCC2
3
18 NC
VCC2
4
17 DATA
VOUT
5
16 DATA
NC
6
15 NC
VEE2
7
14 HIZ
VEE2
8
13 HIZ
VEE1
9
12 -SRC
VEE1 10
11 VLOW
+SRC
Q
DATA
DATA
VCC
-
+
50Ω
Q
HIZ
HIZ
VOUT
+
-
VEE
-SRC
VLOW
INPUT BUFFER
POWER PSOP PACKAGE
(HEAT SLUG SURFACE IS ELECTRICALLY FLOATING)
TRUTH TABLE FOR VOUT
DATA
0
1
0
VLOW
VHIGH
1
HIZ
HIZ
HIZ
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CAUTION: These devices are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; follow proper IC Handling Procedures.
Copyright © Harris Corporation 1998
HFA5253
Pin Descriptions
NAME
FUNCTION
VCC1
Positive Supply. Nominal value is 11.2V ±0.2V. Reducing supply voltage below 11.0V will reduce positive output voltage swing.
The total supply voltage from VCC1 to VEE1 should not exceed 18.0V for normal operation or exceed 19.0V to prevent damage.
Harris recommends two wire bonds to this pad to provide the lowest possible impedance. In addition, power supply decoupling
chip capacitors of 470pF, 0.1µF and a 10µF tantalum are recommended. Do not connect the VCC1 and VCC2 pins together immediately, rather run separate traces until they can be joined at a large bypass capacitor (0.1µF || 10.0µF).
VEE1
Negative Supply. Nominal value is -6.4V ±0.2V. A supply voltage more positive than -6.2V will reduce negative output voltage
swing. The total supply voltage from VCC1 to VEE1 should not exceed 18.0V for normal operation or exceed 19.0V to prevent
damage. Harris recommends two wire bonds to this pad to provide the lowest possible impedance. In addition, power supply decoupling chip capacitors of 470pF, 0.1µF and a 10µF tantalum are recommended. Do not connect the VEE1 and VEE2 pins together immediately, rather run separate traces until they can be joined at a large bypass capacitor (0.1µF || 10.0µF).
VCC2
Output Stage Positive Supply. Nominal voltage and cautions are the same as for VCC1. Having decoupling chip capacitors close
to VCC2 and VEE2 is essential since large AC current will flow through this pad to the output during transients. Harris recommends
two wire bonds for this pad. Do not connect the VCC1 and VCC2 pins together immediately, rather run separate traces until they
can be joined at a large bypass capacitor (0.1µF || 10.0µF).
VEE2
Output Stage Negative Supply. Nominal voltage and cautions are the same as for VEE1. Having decoupling chip capacitors close
to VCC2 and VEE2 is essential since large AC current will flow through this pad to the output during transients. Harris recommends
two wire bonds for this pad. Do not connect the VEE1 and VEE2 pins together immediately, rather run separate traces until they
can be joined at a large bypass capacitor (0.1µF || 10.0µF).
VHIGH
Input Voltage High is used to set the output high level VOH. VHIGH is sensitive to capacitively coupled AC noise. Protection from
high frequency noise can be achieved with a low pass filter consisting of a 50Ω chip resistor and a 470pF chip capacitor. Without
this precaution the pin driver may oscillate due to feedback from the output through the PC board ground.
VLOW
Input Voltage Low is used to set the output low level VOL. VLOW is sensitive to capacitively coupled AC noise. Protection from
high frequency noise can be achieved with a low pass filter consisting of a 50Ω chip resistor and a 470pF chip capacitor. Without
this precaution the pin driver may oscillate due to feedback from the output through the PC board ground.
VOUT
Driver Output. The output impedance has been laser trimmed to match a 50Ω transmission line ±2Ω. Custom output impedance
trimming is available (contact sales office for details) to provide the best match possible to your 50Ω system.
DATA, DATA
Differential Digital Inputs used to switch VOUT to the VHIGH or VLOW level. Harris recommends this input pair be driven by complementary ECL signals to provide optimal switching speeds and timing accuracy. However a large Common Mode and Differential Voltage Range is provided to accommodate a variety of signals including single ended TTL and CMOS. When using single
ended signals the other input must be tied to an appropriate threshold voltage.
HIZ, HIZ
Differential Digital Inputs used to switch VOUT from an Active to a High Impedance State. Harris recommends that this input pair
be driven by complementary ECL signals to provide optimal switching speeds and timing accuracy. However a large Common
Mode and Differential Voltage Range is provided to accommodate a variety of signals including single ended TTL and CMOS.
When using single ended signals the other input must be tied to an appropriate threshold voltage.
+SRC
The Positive Slew Rate Control Pin adjusts the rising edge slew rate with an external current ISTEAL. ISTEAL draws current (0mA
to 10mA) from an internal current source limiting the rate of change of the high impedance node. Typically an external resistor to
GND is sufficient to set the slew rate at a desired level. Leaving the +SRC Pin open will give the highest speed performance. The
external current ISTEAL for a resistor RSTEAL connected from +SRC to GND may be calculated by: ISTEAL = (VCC - 0.35)/RSTEAL.
-SRC
The Negative Slew Rate Control Pin adjusts the falling edge slew rate with an external current ISTEAL. ISTEAL supplies current
(0mA to 10mA) to an internal current source limiting the amount of current being drawn from the circuit and thus limiting the rate
of change of the high impedance node. Typically an external resistor to GND is sufficient to set the slew rate at a desired level.
Leaving the -SRC Pin open will give the highest speed performance. The external current ISTEAL for a resistor RSTEAL connected
from -SRC to GND may be calculated by: ISTEAL = (VEE + 0.35)/RSTEAL.
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HFA5253
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Thermal Information
Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19V
Differential Input Voltage (DATA and HIZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5V
Output Current Continuous (Note 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160mA
Input Voltage (Any pin except as specified) . . . . . . . . . . VCC to VEE
VOUT Voltage (Note 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9V to -4V
VHIGH Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VCC to -4V
VLOW Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9V to VEE
VHIGH to VLOW Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11V to 0V (VHIGH > VLOW)
Slew Rate Control Current (+SRC, -SRC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12mA
Thermal Resistance (Typical, Note 2)
θJA (oC/W) θJC (oC/W)
20 Ld PSOP Package . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
2
(θJC Measured At Copper Slug Top Center with Infinite Heat Sink)
Maximum Junction Temperature (Die) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175oC
Maximum Junction Temperature (Plastic Package) . . . . . . . 150oC
Maximum Storage Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . -65oC to 150oC
Maximum Lead Temperature (Soldering 10s) . . . . . . . . . . . . 300oC
(PSOP - Lead Tips Only)
Operating Conditions
Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0oC to 50oC
CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.
NOTES:
1. Internal Power Dissipation may limit Output Current below 160mA.
2. θJA is measured with the component mounted on an evaluation PC board in free air.
3. Shorting the output to a voltage outside the specified range may damage the output.
Electrical Specifications
VCC = +11.2V; VEE = -6.4V; VIH = -0.9V; VIL = -1.75V; +SRC and -SRC are Not Connected, Unless
Otherwise Specified
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
(NOTE 4)
TEST
TEMP.
LEVEL
(oC)
MIN
TYP
MAX UNITS
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS (VHIGH, VLOW)
VHIGH Input Offset Voltage
A
25
-150
-50
+50
mV
VLOW Input Offset Voltage
A
25
-150
-50
+50
mV
VHIGH Input Bias Current
VHIGH = -3.25V to +8.5V
A
25
-50
110
400
µA
VLOW Input Bias Current
VLOW = -3.5V to +8.25V
A
25
-400
-110
50
µA
VHIGH Voltage Range
A
25
-3.5
-
8.5
V
VLOW Voltage Range
A
25
-3.5
-
8.5
V
VHIGH to VLOW Differential Voltage Range
VHIGH ≥ VLOW
A
25
0
-
9.5
V
VHIGH/VLOW Interaction (Notes 5, 17)
At 500mV
A
25
-
2
4
mV
At 250mV
A
25
-
20
40
mV
LOGIC INPUT CHARACTERISTICS (DATA, DATA, HIZ, HIZ)
Logic Input Voltage Range
B
25
-3
-
8
V
Logic Differential Input Voltage
B
25
0.4
-
5
V
DATA/DATA Logic Input High Current
VIH = 0V, VIL = -2V
A
25
-50
110
700
µA
DATA/DATA Logic Input Low Current
VIH = 0V, VIL = -2V
A
25
-700
-300
50
µA
HIZ/HIZ Logic Input High Current
VIH = 0V, VIL = -2V
A
25
-50
70
400
µA
HIZ/HIZ Logic Input Low Current
VIH = 0V, VIL = -2V
A
25
-400
-80
50
µA
VHIGH Voltage Gain
VHIGH = -1V to 6.5V
A
25
0.95
0.97
1
V/V
VLOW Voltage Gain
VLOW = -1.5V to 6V
A
25
0.95
0.97
1
V/V
TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS
VHIGH/VLOW Linearity Error
Fullscale = 5V, Note 6
A
25
-0.1
-
0.1
%
Fullscale = 10.5V, Note 7
A
25
-0.8
-
0.8
%
VHIGH/VLOW -3dB Bandwidth
200mVP-P
B
25
-
100
-
MHz
Typical Slew Rate Control Range
ISTEAL = 0mA to 10mA, 5V Step
B
25
1.0
-
2.8
V/ns
+SRC Pin Voltage
C
25
-
VCC - 0.35
-
V
-SRC Pin Voltage
C
25
-
VEE + 0.35
-
V
SWITCHING CHARACTERISTICS (ZLOAD = 16 inches of RG-58 Terminated with 50Ω)
Propagation Delay (Notes 8, 10)
B
25
1
-
2
ns
Propagation Delay Match (Rising to Falling Edge,
Notes 8, 10)
B
25
-100
-
100
ps
Rising Edge Propagation Delay vs Duty Cycle
(Notes 9, 10)
B
25
-120
-20
80
ps
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HFA5253
Electrical Specifications
VCC = +11.2V; VEE = -6.4V; VIH = -0.9V; VIL = -1.75V; +SRC and -SRC are Not Connected, Unless
Otherwise Specified (Continued)
PARAMETER
TEST CONDITIONS
(NOTE 4)
TEST
TEMP.
LEVEL
(oC)
MIN
TYP
MAX UNITS
Falling Edge Propagation Delay vs Duty Cycle
(Notes 9, 10)
B
25
-80
20
120
ps
Active to HIZ Delay (Note 10)
B
25
1.5
2.0
2.5
ns
HIZ to Active Delay (Note 10)
B
25
2.8
3.3
3.8
ns
1VP-P, 20% - 80% (Note 11)
B
25
350
450
500
ps
3VP-P, 10% - 90% (Note 11)
B
25
700
890
1000
ps
5VP-P, 10% - 90% (Note 12)
B
25
1.1
1.3
1.7
ns
B
25
-
100
-
ps
1VP-P
B
25
-
1.0
-
ns
3VP-P
B
25
-
1.2
-
ns
5VP-P
B
25
-
2.0
-
ns
Overshoot/Undershoot/Preshoot
3VP-P
B
25
-
5
-
%
Data Settling Time (Note 14)
To 1%
B
25
-
10
-
ns
Output Voltage Swing
No Load at VCC = 11V, VEE = -6.2V
A
25
-3
-
8
V
Output Amplitude Voltage
VOH - VOL
A
25
0.25
-
9.0
V
TRANSIENT RESPONSE (ZLOAD = 16 inches of RG-58 Terminated with 5pF)
Rise/Fall Time
Rise/Fall Time Match (Note 12)
Minimum Output Pulse Width (Note 13)
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
DC Output Resistance (Note 15)
-3V to 8V
A
25
45
47
49
Ω
Output Leakage - HIZ
-3V to 8V
A
25
-100
-
100
nA
Output Capacitance - HIZ
C
25
-
5
-
pF
Output Current - Active
A
25
80
100
-
mA
Output Short Circuit Range (Note 3)
A
25
-4.0
-
9.0
V
POWER SUPPLY CHARACTERISTICS (VHIGH = 5V Active, No Load)
VHIGH Power Supply Rejection Ratio (Note 16)
A
25
-
14
40
mV/V
VLOW Power Supply Rejection Ratio (Note 16)
A
25
-
14
40
mV/V
Total Supply Current
A
25
90
96
98
mA
ICC1/IEE1 Supply Current
B
25
-
74
-
mA
ICC2/IEE2 Supply Current
B
25
-
22
-
mA
VCC
A
25
11.0
11.2
11.4
V
VEE
A
25
-6.6
-6.4
-6.2
V
VCC - VEE
A
25
17.2
-
18.0
V
VCC = 11.2V, VEE = -6.4V, No Load
A
25
-
-
1.72
W
Supply Voltage Range
Power Dissipation
NOTES:
4. Test Level: A = 100% production tested, B = Typical or limit based on lab characterization of a limited number of lots, C = Design Information,
goal or condition.
5. VHIGH to VLOW Interaction is measured as the change in VOUT (the active channel) due to a change in the inactive channel. VHIGH Interaction
at 250mV is measured as the deviation from 1V as VLOW is changed from 0V to 750mV (Referred to VOUT). VLOW Interaction at 250mV is
measured as the deviation from 0V as VHIGH is changed from 1V to 250mV (Referred to VOUT).
6. For VHIGH = 0V to 5V, for VLOW = 0V to 5V, Fullscale = 5V, 0.1% = 5mV. Output Amplitude (VHIGH - VLOW) = 1VP-P .
7. For VHIGH = -2.5V to 8V, for VLOW = -3.0V to 7.5V, Fullscale = 10.5V, 0.1% = 10.5mV. Output Amplitude (VHIGH - VLOW) = 1VP-P.
8. 3V Step, 50% duty cycle, 200ns period.
9. 0V to 3V Step, 200ns period, Pulse Width is varied from 5ns to 195ns.
10. Test is performed into a 50Ω load with a 3V step. Measurement is made from the 50% of the input to 50% of output.
11. Limit based on calculation.
12. 5V Step, 50% duty cycle, 100ns period.
13. Minimum Pulse Width is measured 50% to 50% of specified amplitude with pulse peak at 100% of amplitude.
14. 3V Step, measured from 50% of input to ±1% of reference value at 50ns.
15. Dynamic Output Resistance will be higher (Typ 48.5Ω) than DC Output Resistance. DC Output Resistance is measured at 0V with IOUT set
from 0mA to 40mA.
16. VHIGH = 2.6V, VLOW = 2.3V, VCC = 10.2V to 11.2V, VEE = -5.4V to -6.4V.
17. Input voltages VHIGH and VLOW are corrected for Offset Voltage and Gain Error.
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HFA5253
Functional Block Diagram
The HFA5253 functional block diagram is shown in on the first
page of this data sheet.
The control inputs, DATA and DATA, determine the output level.
If DATA is at logic “1” and DATA is at logic “0”, the output level
will be the same as VHIGH. If DATA is at logic “0” and DATA is at
logic “1”, the output will be the same as VLOW. The control
inputs, HIZ and HIZ, cause the output to become either active
or high-impedance. If HIZ is at logic “1” and HIZ is at logic “0”,
the output will be in high impedance mode. If HIZ is at logic “0”
and HIZ is at logic “1”, the output will be enabled. The output
impedance in the enabled mode is trimmed to 50Ω.
Circuit Schematic
The Pin Driver circuit consists of a switch, an output buffer,
and two differential control elements as shown in the circuit
Schematic Diagram.
A two stage approach, separating the switch from the output
buffer, allows the speed and accuracy requirements of the
switch to be de-coupled from the load driving capability of
the buffer.
The patented switch circuitry [3] uses cascaded emitter
followers as input buffers and also to switch the input VHIGH
and VLOW to node VSO. Dual differential pairs controlled by the
data timing (DATA and DATA) direct current to select either the
VHIGH or VLOW switch. Matching transistor types and
transdiodes improve linearity and lowers the voltage offset and
offset drift. Stacking two emitter-base junctions allows the
VHIGH to VLOW range to be extended to two Emitter - Base
breakdown voltages of the process. The speed of the pin driver
is largely determined by the current flowing through the switch
stage and the collector-base capacitance of the output stage
transistors connected to the node VSO. The Slew Rate Control
Pins, +SRC and -SRC, allow the user to control the amount of
current available in the VHIGH and VLOW switch, respectively
and thus the slew rate of node VSO.
The output stage consists of cascaded emitter followers
constructed in a typical push-pull manner as shown in the
Schematic Diagram. However, transdiodes are added to
increase the voltage breakdown characteristics of the output
during high impedance mode. HIZ and HIZ control the mode
of the output stage. A trimmed, NiCr resistor is added to
provide the 50Ω output impedance.
Overall, a symmetry of device types and paths is constructed
to improve slew and delay symmetry. Both the VHIGH to VOUT
path and the VLOW to VOUT path contain three NPN and
three PNP transistors operating at similar collector currents.
Thus the transient response of VHIGH to VLOW and VLOW to
VHIGH are kept symmetrical. Also, a trimmable current
reference (not shown) allows the AC parameters to be
adjusted to maintain unit to unit consistency.
Application Information
The HFA5253 is a pin driver designed for use in automatic
test equipment (ATE) and high speed pulse generators. Pin
drivers, especially those with very high-speed performance,
have generally been implemented with discrete transistors
(sometimes GaAs) on a circuit board or in a hybrid. Recent
IC process improvements, specifically Harris’ UHF1 process
[2], have enabled the manufacturing of the 500MHz and
800MHz silicon monolithic pin drivers, HFA5250, HFA5251
and now the HFA5253.
Schematic Diagram
VCC1
VHIGH /VLOW CONTROL
+SRC
OUTPUT STAGE VCC2
SWITCHING STAGE
HIZ CONTROL
HIZ
DATA
HIZ
DATA
VOUT
VLOW
VHIGH
VSO
VEE1
-SRC
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VEE2
HFA5253
The ultra high speed performance of the HFA5253 is a result
of UHF1 process leverages: low parasitic collector-tosubstrate capacitance of the bonded wafer, low collector-tobase parasitic capacitance of the self-aligned base/emitter
technology and ultra high fT NPN (8GHz) and PNP (5.5GHz)
poly-silicon transistors.
Definition of Terms
VOH AND VOL
Output High Voltage and Output Low Voltage. VOH is the
voltage at VOUT when the HIZ input is low and the DATA
input is high. VOL is the voltage at VOUT when HIZ is low and
DATA is low. The VOH and VOL levels are set with the VHIGH
and VLOW inputs respectively.
OFFSET VOLTAGE
Offset Voltage is the DC error between the voltage placed on
VHIGH or VLOW and the resulting VOH and VOL. VHIGH
Offset Voltage Error is obtained by measuring VOH with
VHIGH set to 0V and VLOW set to -2.5V to minimize
interaction effects. VLOW Offset Voltage Error is the
measurement of VOL with VLOW set to 0V and VHIGH set to
+7.5V.
GAIN
Gain is defined as the ratio of output voltage change to
input voltage change for a defined range. VHIGH Gain is
calculated with the following equation with VLOW fixed at
-2.5V:
V OH ( V HIGH at 6.5V ) – V OH ( V HIGH at -1V )
V HIGH GAIN = ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7.5
VLOW Gain is calculated in a similar manner:
V OL ( V LOW at 6V ) – V OL ( V LOW at -1.5V )
V LOW GAIN = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7.5
VHIGH is held fixed at 7.5V. These Gain calculations minimize
the effects of Interaction and End Point Nonlinearities.
LINEARITY ERROR
Linearity Error is a measure of output voltage worst case
deviation from a straight line that has been corrected for
offset and 7.5V Gain. Linearity Error is given as a
percentage of fullscale and is done in two ranges, 5V and
10.5V. DATA is measure at 0.5V steps from -2.5V to 8V for
VHIGH and -3V to 7.5V for VLOW. The Linearity Error
equation is as follows for 10.5V fullscale:
V OUT ( IDEAL ) = V IN × Gain + Offset
Linearity Error is calculated for every data point in the range
and the worst case value is recorded.
VHIGH TO VLOW INTERACTION
VHIGH to VLOW Interaction is the change in VOUT (the
active channel) due to the inactive channel. VHIGH
Interaction is measured as the change in VOH from 1V as
VLOW is moved from 0V to 750mV (VLOW is corrected for
gain and offset errors). VLOW Interaction is measured as
the change in VOL from 0V as VHIGH is moved from 1V to
250mV (with VHIGH corrected for gain and offset errors).
The minimum recommended difference between VHIGH
and VLOW for the HFA5253 is 250mV.
Speed Advantage
Harris Pin Drivers on bonded-wafer technology definitely have
a speed advantage, coming from the low collector-tosubstrate capacitance and the high fT of the transistors. In
addition, the patented switching stage which fits uniquely to
Harris’ UHF1 process is another big contributor for the high
speed. This switching circuitry requires low series-resistance
NPN and PNP transdiodes available in UHF1. The rise and
fall times of the pin driver are largely determined by the slew
rate at the node VSO in the Schematic. The dominant
mechanism for the slew rate is the charging/discharging of the
collector-base capacitors of the transistors connected to the
node VSO. The charging/discharging currents are coming
from the switching stage current sources. The fast rise and fall
times are achieved because of the negligible collector-tosubstrate capacitance and the small base-collector
capacitance due to the self-aligned recessed oxide [2].
The DATA/DATA differential stage is not a factor for the speed if
its current sources have enough current not to bottleneck the
transient. However it should be noted that the propagation
delay mismatch is determined by this stage. Sufficient current is
allocated to the differential stage current sources to best match
the low-to-high and high-to-low transient propagation delays.
The specified load condition is a 16 inch 50Ω SMA cable with a
5pF capacitor at the end of the cable. This load simulates a
typical ATE environment for a DUT (Device Under Test) with
high impedance (>1kΩ) digital inputs. The rise/fall time for
HFA5253 with 5VP-P is typically 1.3ns. Pin drivers, built out of
the same circuit structure as shown in the Schematic, can be
made faster by trimming for a higher power supply current.
Currently the pin driver has rise/fall times of less than 1ns (10%
to 90% of 5VP-P) when ICC is trimmed to 125mA. Further
speed enhancement will be made if there is a market demand.
Basic ATE System Application
V OUT – V OUT ( IDEAL )
Linearity Error = ------------------------------------------------------------10.5
The Linearity Error equation is as follows for 5V fullscale:
V OUT – V OUT ( IDEAL )
Linearity Error = ------------------------------------------------------------5
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Figure 1 shows a pin driver in a typical per-pin ATE system. The
pin driver works closely with the Dual-Level Comparator and
the Active Load. When the DUT pin acts as an input waiting for
a series of digital signals, the pin driver becomes active with a
logic “0” applied on the HIZ pin and provides the DUT pin with
digital signals. When the DUT pin acts as an output, the pin
driver output will be in high impedance mode (HIZ) with a logic
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connected to each of the pins, DATA and HIZ through a 50Ω
chip resistor to monitor the pulse signals.
“1” applied to the “HIZ” pin. During this high impedance mode
the pin driver presents a capacitance of less than 5pF to the
DUT. Special care has to be taken to match the impedance (to
50Ω) at the pin driver output to minimize reflections.
PARTS LIST
The Dual-Level Comparator detects the logic levels of the
DUT pin when it acts as an output. The comparator has two
threshold level inputs, VCH and VCL. The logic level
information of the DUT pin output is sent to the
edge/window comparator through the Dual-Level
Comparator. The edge/window comparator interprets this
information in terms of corresponding transient
performance in conjunction with the timing information.
Thus it detects any possible failure transients.
QTY
VALUE
6
470pF
Chip Cap: 0805
4
0.1µF
Chip Cap: 0805
2
10µF
Tant.
8
50Ω
Chip Res: 0805
2
100Ω
Chip Res: 0805
7
SMA Jacks
The formatter sends a sequence of digital information to the
pin driver which contains logic information over time. The
Active Load is enabled when the DUT pin acts as an output.
It simulates the load of the DUT pin by sinking or sourcing
programmed current. Finally the sequencer controls the
overall activities of the automatic testing.
1
20 Lead PSOP
4
4-40
1” Standoff
4
4-40
1/4” Screws
2
Decoupling Circuit for Oscillation-Free Operation
Twisted Wire Assemblies with 4 Wires Each:
One for VCC , VHIGH , +SRC, GND; and 1 for VEE , VLOW,
-SRC, GND.
The output of the pin driver is usually connected to the deviceunder-test (DUT) through 50Ω micro-strip line and coaxial cable
which carries the signal to a high input impedance DUT pin.
HIZ
ACTIVE
LOAD
DATA
MEMORY
50Ω
FORMATTER
DUT
DATA
DATA
MEMORY
PIN DRIVER
EDGE/
WINDOW
COMPARATOR
VCH
VCL
SEQUENCER
FAIL
MEMORY
DUAL LEVEL COMPARATOR
FAIL
TIMING
FIGURE 1. TYPICAL ATE SYSTEM
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The power supply pins, VCC1, VCC2 , VEE1, and VEE2 ,
require decoupling chip capacitors of 470pF, 0.1µF, 10µF.
Having decoupling capacitors close to VCC2 and VEE2 is
essential since large AC current will flow through either
VCC2 or VEE2 during transients.
The control pins, DATA, DATA, HIZ, and HIZ are fed ECL
signals through 50Ω micro-strip lines terminated with 50Ω for
impedance matching since the input impedance at these
pins is much higher than 50Ω. At the end of the micro-strip
lines there is usually a high-speed pulse generator with an
output impedance of 50Ω. A 50Ω micro-strip line is
TIMING
Wide Body
The input pins, VHIGH , VLOW, +SRC, and -SRC need to be
protected from any capacitively coupled AC noise. Normally
this protection can be achieved by having a low pass filter
consisting of a 50Ω chip resistor and a chip capacitor, 470pF
for VHIGH/VLOW and 0.1µF for +SRC/-SRC. Without this
protection circuit the pin driver may oscillate due to signals
fed back from the output through the PC board ground.
To ensure oscillation-free operation in ATE or pulse generator
applications, the pin driver needs an appropriate decoupling
circuit on a printed circuit board which consists of chip
capacitors and chip resistors. Figures 2, 3, and 4 refer to a
proven decoupling circuit currently working in the lab and a 1X
scale film of its associated PC board (metal level). Do not
connect the VCC1 and VCC2 pins or the VEE1 and VEE2 pins
together immediately, rather run separate traces until they can
be joined at a large bypass capacitor (0.1µF || 10.0µF).
CLOCK,
START
COMPONENT
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(+11.2V) VCC
GND
0.1µF
+
VHIGH
470pF
+SRC
D-SCOPE
0.1µF
50
10µF
470pF
470pF
1
20
2
19
3
18
4
17
5
VOUT
470pF
470pF
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50
100
16
6
15
7
14
8
13
9
12
10
11
DATA
DATA
50
50
50
100
HIZ
HIZ
50
0.1µF
50
0.1µF
10µF
50
+
470pF
(-6.4V) VEE
GND
HIZ-SCOPE
VLOW
-SRC
FIGURE 2. DECOUPLING CIRCUIT SCHEMATIC
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EVAL BOARD
HARRIS SEMICONDUCTOR
D-SCOPE
GND
DATA
VH
+SRC
470pF
470pF
0.1µ
10µ
100
DATA
50
50
470pF
50
50
470pF
50
100
470pF
VOUT
50
10µ
50
VCC
50
HIZ
VEE
0.1µ
-SRC
470pF
VL
GND
HIZ
HIZ-SCOPE
FIGURE 3. 1X PC BOARD LAYOUT (BOTTOM VIEW)
FIGURE 4. 1X PC BOARD LAYOUT (TOP VIEW)
References
[1] Taewon Jung and Donald K. Whitney Jr., “A 500MHz
ATE Pin Driver,” Bipolar Circuits and Technology
Meeting Proceedings, pp238-241, October 1992.
[2] Chris K. Davis et. al., “UHF1: A High Speed Complementary
Bipolar Analog Process on SOI,” Bipolar Circuits and Technology Meeting Proceedings, pp260-263, October 1992.
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[3] Donald K. Whitney Jr., “Symmetrical, High Speed,
Voltage Switching Circuit,” United States Patent
Pending, Filed November 1991.
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Typical Performance Curves
6
VOUT (V)
4
ISTEAL = 0mA
ISTEAL = 10mA
2
ISTEAL = 5mA
0
ISTEAL = CURRENT FLOWING OUT OF +SRC FOR
RISING EDGE OR -SRC FOR FALLING EDGE
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
TIME (ns)
12
14
16
18
20
FIGURE 5. 5V STEP RESPONSE vs SLEW RATE CONTROL
6
ISTEAL= -10mA
VOUT (V)
4
2
ISTEAL= -5mA
ISTEAL= 0mA
0
ISTEAL = CURRENT FLOWING OUT OF +SRC FOR
RISING EDGE OR -SRC FOR FALLING EDGE
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
TIME (ns)
12
14
FIGURE 6. 5V STEP RESPONSE vs SLEW RATE CONTROL
97
16
18
20
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Typical Performance Curves
(Continued)
3
OUTPUT (V)
2
1
0
1.087ns
0
2.5
TIME (ns)
5
FIGURE 7. MINIMUM PULSE WIDTH, 1V/DIV.; 500ps/DIV.
0.05
0
VOUT - VIN (V)
-0.05
-0.1
VHIGH
-0.15
VLOW
-0.2
-0.25
-4
-2
0
2
4
VIN (V)
FIGURE 8. VOUT ERROR vs VIN
98
6
8
10
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Typical Performance Curves
(Continued)
0.2
0.02
TYPICAL 5 UNITS
0.015
0.1
0.01
0.05
0.005
LINEARITY (V)
LINEARITY (% OF 10.5V FULLSCALE)
0.15
0.0
0
-0.005
-0.05
-0.01
-0.1
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
VIN (V)
FIGURE 9. VHIGH LINEARITY ERROR 10.5V FULLSCALE
0.25
TYPICAL 5 UNITS
0.2
0.15
0.1
0.01
0.05
0.0
0
-0.05
-4
-2
0
2
4
VIN (V)
FIGURE 10. VLOW LINEARITY ERROR 10.5V FULLSCALE
99
6
8
LINEARITY (V)
LINEARITY (% OF 10.5V FULLSCALE)
0.02
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Typical Performance Curves
(Continued)
1.06
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
VHIGH TO VLOW VOLTAGE
VHIGH ACTIVE (NOMINAL 1.0V)
1.05
1.04
VOUT (V)
1.03
1.02
1.01
1
0.99
0.98
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
VLOW INPUT (V)
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1
1.1
FIGURE 11. VHIGH/VLOW INTERACTION
0.01
VLOW ACTIVE (NOMINAL 0.0V)
0
VOUT (V)
-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED
VHIGH TO VLOW VOLTAGE
-0.04
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
VHIGH INPUT (V)
FIGURE 12. VHIGH/VLOW INTERACTION
100
0.8
0.9
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Typical Performance Curves
30
(Continued)
75oC
20
50oC
10
OUTPUT LEAKAGE (nA)
25oC
0
-10
25oC
-20
-30
50oC
-40
75oC
-50
-60
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
FIGURE 13. HIZ OUTPUT LEAKAGE
3.5
TYPICAL 6 UNITS
3
+SLEW RATE (V/ns)
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
NOTE: SLEW RATE WILL CONTINUE TO DECLINE AS +SRC
CURRENT IS INCREASED BEYOND 12mA
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
+SRC CURRENT (mA)
FIGURE 14. (+) SLEW RATE vs ISTEAL
101
8
9
10
11
12
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Typical Performance Curves
(Continued)
3.5
TYPICAL 6 UNITS
3
-SLEW RATE (V/ns)
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
NOTE: SLEW RATE WILL CONTINUE TO DECLINE AS
-SRC CURRENT IS INCREASED BEYOND 12mA
0
-15
-10
-5
0
-SRC CURRENT (mA)
FIGURE 15. (-) SLEW RATE vs ISTEAL
3.5
VHIGH = 8V, ISTEAL = 0mA
AVERAGE OF 8 UNITS
3
2.5
+SLEW RATE (V/ns)
VLOW = 0V, ISTEAL = 0mA
VLOW = -3V, ISTEAL = 0mA
2
1.5
VHIGH = 8V, ISTEAL = 10mA
1
VLOW = 0V, ISTEAL = 10mA
0.5
VLOW = -3V, ISTEAL = 10mA
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLTAGE STEP (VHIGH - VLOW) (V)
7
8
9
10
NOTE: The family of curves shows slew rate as a function of common mode voltage. A voltage is provided for each trace specifying one level of the
voltage step for which slew rate is measured. Example 1: Top Trace (VHIGH = 8V, ISTEAL = 0mA). A voltage step of 1V goes from VLOW = 7V to
VHIGH = 8V and a voltage step of 9V goes from VLOW = -1V to VHIGH = 8V. Example 2: Trace (VLOW = -3V, ISTEAL = 0mA). A voltage step of 1V
goes from VLOW = -3V to VHIGH = -2V and a voltage step of 9V goes from VLOW = -3V to VHIGH = 6V.
FIGURE 16. (+) SLEW RATE vs AMPLITUDE
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Typical Performance Curves
(Continued)
4
VHIGH = 8V, ISTEAL = 0mA
AVERAGE OF 8 UNITS
3.5
VLOW = 0V, ISTEAL = 0mA
3
-SLEW RATE (V/ns)
VLOW = -3V, ISTEAL = 0mA
2.5
2
1.5
VHIGH = 8V, ISTEAL = 10mA
VLOW = 0V, ISTEAL = 10mA
1
VLOW = -3V, ISTEAL = 10mA
0.5
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
VOLTAGE STEP (VHIGH -VLOW) (V)
7
8
9
10
NOTE: The family of curves shows slew rate as a function of common mode voltage. A voltage is provided for each trace specifying one level of the
voltage step for which slew rate is measured. Example 1: Top Trace (VHIGH = 8V, ISTEAL = 0mA). A voltage step of 1V goes from VHIGH = 8V to
VLOW = 7V and a voltage step of 9V goes from VHIGH = 8V to VLOW = -1V. Example 2: Trace (VLOW = -3V, ISTEAL = 0mA). A voltage step of 1V
goes from VHIGH = -2V to VLOW = -3V and a voltage step of 9V goes from VHIGH = 6V to VLOW = -3V.
FIGURE 17. (-) SLEW RATE vs AMPLITUDE
CLOAD = 6.5pF
0.6
0.4
VOUT (V)
CLOAD = 4pF
CLOAD = 10.2pF
0.2
0
ZLOAD = 1kΩ || CLOAD
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
TIME (ns)
FIGURE 18. 0.5V STEP RESPONSE vs CLOAD
103
7
8
9
10
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Typical Performance Curves
(Continued)
0.6
VOUT (V)
0.4
0.2
CLOAD = 10.2pF
CLOAD = 4pF
0
CLOAD = 6.5pF
ZLOAD = 1kΩ || CLOAD
-0.2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
TIME (ns)
FIGURE 19. 0.5V STEP RESPONSE vs CLOAD
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7
8
9
10
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Die Characteristics
DIE DIMENSIONS:
PASSIVATION:
Nitride, 4kÅ ±0.5kÅ
2670µm x 1730µm x 525µm
METALLIZATION:
TRANSISTOR COUNT:
Type: Metal 1: Cu (2%) SiAl/TiW
Thickness: Metal 1: 8kÅ ±0.4kÅ
Backside: Gold
113
SUBSTRATE POTENTIAL:
Floating
Type: Metal 2: Cu (2%) Al
Thickness: Metal 2: 16kÅ ±0.8kÅ
Metallization Mask Layout
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+SRC
VHIGH
VCC1
DATA
VCC2
DATA
VOUT
HIZ
VEE2
HIZ
-SRC
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VLOW
VEE1
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Power Small Outline Plastic Packages (PSOP)
N
M20.3A
INDEX
AREA
H
0.25(0.010) M
B M
20 LEAD POWER SMALL OUTLINE PLASTIC PACKAGE
E
INCHES
-B-
1
2
SYMBOL
3
L
SEATING PLANE
-A-
h x 45o
A
D
-C-
µα
e
A1
B
C
0.10(0.004)
0.25(0.010) M
C A M
B S
TOP VIEW
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
NOTES
A
0.0926
0.1043
2.35
2.65
-
A1
0.0040
0.0118
0.10
0.30
-
B
0.013
0.0200
0.33
0.51
9
C
0.0091
0.0125
0.23
0.32
-
D
0.4961
0.5118
12.60
13.00
3
D1
0.325
0.340
8.25
8.63
10
E
0.2914
0.2992
7.40
7.60
4
E1
0.175
0.190
4.44
4.82
10
e
E1
-
0.394
0.419
10.00
10.65
-
h
0.010
0.029
0.25
0.75
5
L
0.016
0.050
0.40
20
0o
1.27
20
8o
0o
6
7
8o
Rev. 0 6/95
NOTES:
1. Symbols are defined in the “MO Series Symbol List” in Section
2.2 of Publication Number 95.
D1
2
1.27 BSC
H
α
1
0.050 BSC
N
N
MILLIMETERS
3
2. Dimensioning and tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5M-1982.
POWER SOP PACKAGE
(HEAT SLUG SURFACE IS ELECTRICALLY FLOATING)
3. Dimension “D” does not include mold flash, protrusions or
gate burrs. Mold flash, protrusion and gate burrs shall not exceed 0.15mm (0.006 inch) per side.
4. Dimension “E” does not include interlead flash or protrusions.
Interlead flash and protrusions shall not exceed 0.25mm
(0.010 inch) per side.
5. The chamfer on the body is optional. If it is not present, a visual index feature must be located within the crosshatched
area.
6. “L” is the length of terminal for soldering to a substrate.
7. “N” is the number of terminal positions.
8. Terminal numbers are shown for reference only.
9. The lead width “B”, as measured 0.36mm (0.014 inch) or
greater above the seating plane, shall not exceed a maximum value of 0.61mm (0.024 inch)
10. Exposed copper heat slug flush with top surface of package.
All other dimensions conform to JEDEC MS-013AC Issue C.
11. Controlling dimension: MILLIMETER. Converted inch dimensions are not necessarily exact.
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