PEREGRINE PE83503

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PE83503
Military Operating Temperature Range
RR
3.5 GHz Low Power CMOS
Divide-by-8 Prescaler
Product Description
The PE83503 is a high performance monolithic CMOS
prescaler with a fixed divide ratio of 8. Its operating
frequency range is 1.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz. The PE83503
operates on a nominal 3 V supply and draws only 12 mA.
It is packaged in a small 8-lead MSOP and is ideal for
microwave PLL synthesis solutions.
Features
• High-frequency operation:
1.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz
• Fixed divide ratio of 8
• Low-power operation: 12 mA
typical @ 3 V across frequency
• Small package: 8-lead MSOP
The PE83503 is manufactured in Peregrine’s patented

Ultra Thin Silicon (UTSi ) CMOS process, offering the
performance of GaAs with the economy and integration
of conventional CMOS.
• Low Cost
Figure 1. Functional Schematic Diagram
Figure 2. Package Drawing
3.05
2.85
D
IN
Q
CLK QB
D
Q
CLK QB
D
Q
OUT
CLK QB
8-lead MSOP
Output
Buffer
Pre-Amp
5.05
4.75
Table 1. Electrical Specifications (ZS = ZL = 50 Ω)
2.85V ≤ VDD ≤ 3.15 V; -55° C ≤ TA ≤ 125° C, unless otherwise specified
Parameter
Conditions
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
2.85
3.0
3.15
V
13
19
mA
1.5
3.5
GHz
1500 MHz ≤ Fin ≤ 2800 MHz
-5
+10
dBm
2800 MHz < Fin ≤ 3500 MHz
0
+10
dBm
Supply Voltage
Supply Current
Input Frequency (FIN)
Input Power (PIN)
Output Power
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Figure 3. Pin Configuration
VDD
1
IN
2
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
8
GND
7
OUT
When handling this UTSi device, observe the same
precautions that you would use with other ESDsensitive devices. Although this device contains
circuitry to protect it from damage due to ESD,
precautions should be taken to avoid exceeding the
rating specified in Table 3.
PE3503
PE83503
DEC
3
6
GND
GND
4
5
GND
Latch-Up Avoidance
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UTSi CMOS
devices are immune to latch-up.
Table 2. Pin Descriptions
Pin
No.
Pin
Name
1
VDD
Power supply pin. Bypassing is required.
2
IN
Input signal pin. Should be coupled with a
capacitor (eg 15pF)
3
DEC
Power supply decoupling pin. Place a
capacitor as close as possible and connect
directly to the ground plane (eg 10 nF and
10 pF).
4
GND
Ground pin. Ground pattern on the board
should be as wide as possible to reduce
ground impedance.
5
GND
Ground pin.
6
GND
Ground pin.
7
OUT
Divided frequency output pin. This pin
should be coupled with a capacitor (eg 100
pF).
8
GND
Ground pin.
Device Functional Considerations
Description
The PE83503 takes an input signal frequency from
1.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz and produces an output signal
frequency one-eighth that of the supplied input. In
order for the prescaler to work properly, several
conditions need to be adhered to. It is crucial that
pin 3 be supplied with a bypass capacitor to
ground. In addition, the input and output signals
(pins 2 & 7, respectively) need to be AC coupled
via an external capacitor as shown in the test
circuit in Figure 7.
The ground pattern on the board should be made
as wide as possible to minimize ground
impedance.
Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
VDD
Parameter/Conditions
Min
Supply voltage
Max
Units
4.0
V
TST
Storage temperature
range
-65
150
°C
TOP
Operating temperature
range
-55
125
°C
VESD
ESD voltage (Human
Body Model)
250
V
PINMAX
Maximum input power
15
dBm
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Typical Performance Data: VDD = 3.0V
Figure 4. Input Sensitivity
Figure 5. Device Current
Figure 6. Output Power
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Figure 7. Test Circuit Block Diagram
VDD
3 V +/- 0.15 V
+
-
10 pF
1000 pF
50 Ω
1
8
2
7
15 pF
100 pF
PE83503
3
6
4
5
50 Ω
Spectrum
Analyzer
Signal Generator
10 nF
10 pF
Figure 8. High Frequency System Application
The wideband frequency of operation of the PE83503 makes it an ideal part for use in a DBS downconverter
system.
INPUT FROM
DBS 1ST IF
BPF
SAW
AGC
FM
DEMOD
BASEBAND
OUTPUT
DIVIDE-BY-8
PE3291
PE83503
LOW
NOISE
PLL SYNTH
LPF
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Figure 10. Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram
J2-7
10 pF
1000 pF
J1
VDD
GND
IN
OUT
C1
C3
10 nF
Figure 11. Evaluation Board Layout
C2
C1
DEC
NC
GND
GND
J3
10 pF
J4
J5
Evaluation Kit Operation
The MSOP Prescaler Evaluation Board was
designed to help customers evaluate the PE83503
Divide-by-8 Prescaler. On this board, the device
input (pin 2) is connected to connector J1 through a
50 Ω transmission line. A series capacitor (C3)
provides the necessary DC block for the device
input. It is important to note that the value of this
capacitance will impact the performance of the
device. A value of 15pF was found to be optimal for
this board layout; other applications may require a
different value.
The device output (pin 7) is connected to connector
J3 through a 50 Ω transmission line. A series
capacitor (C1) provides the necessary DC block for
the device output. Note that this capacitor must be
chosen to have a low impedance at the desired
output frequency the device. The value of 100pF
was chosen to provide a wide operating range for
the evaluation board.
The board is constructed of a two-layer FR4
material with a total thickness of 0.031”. The
bottom layer provides ground for the RF
transmission lines. The transmission lines were
designed using a coplanar waveguide above
ground plane model with trace width of 0.030”, trace
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gaps of 0.007”, dielectric thickness of 0.028”, metal
thickness of 0.0014” and εr of 4.4. Note that the
predominate mode for these transmission lines is
coplanar waveguide.
J2 provides DC power to the device. Starting from
the lower left pin, the second pin to the right (J2-3)
is connected to the device VDD pin (1). Two
decoupling capacitors (10 pF, 1000 pF) are
included on this trace. It is the responsibility of the
customer to determine proper supply decoupling for
their design application.
The DEC pin (3) must be connected to a low
impedance AC ground for proper device operation.
On the board, two decoupling capacitors (C6 = 10
nF, C4 = 10 pF), located on the back of the board,
perform this function.
Applications Support
If you have a problem with your evaluation kit or if
you have applications questions call (858) 455-0660
and ask for applications support. You may also
contact us by fax or e-mail:
Fax: (858) 455-0770
E-Mail: [email protected]
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Figure 10. Package Drawing
8 Lead MSOP
TOP VIEW
0.65BSC
.525BSC
8
7
6
5
2.45±0.10
2X
3.00±0.10
0.51±0.13
-B-
0.51±0.13
1
2
3
4
2.95±0.10
.25 A B C
-C0.86±0.08
2.95±0.10
1.10 MAX
-A0.10 A
0.33+0.07
-0.08
0.08
A B C
3.00±0.10
0.10±0.05
4.90±0.15
3.00±0.10
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Table 4. Ordering Information
Order
Code
Part Marking
Description
Shipping
Method
Package
83503-21
83503
PE83503-08MSOP-100A
8-lead MSOP
50 pcs. / Tube
83503-22
83503
PE83503-08MSOP-2000C
8-lead MSOP
2000 pcs. / T&R
83503-00
PE83503-EK
PE83503-08MSOP-EK
Evaluation Board
1 / Box
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Japan
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The product is in a formative or design stage. The data sheet
contains design target specifications for product
development. Specifications and features may change in any
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The data sheet contains final data. In the event Peregrine
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Peregrine products are protected under one or more of the following
U.S. patents: 6,090,648; 6,057,555; 5,973,382; 5,973,363; 5,930,638;
5,920,233; 5,895,957; 5,883,396; 5,864,162; 5,863,823; 5,861,336;
5,663,570; 5,610,790; 5,600,169; 5,596,205; 5,572,040; 5,492,857;
5,416,043. Other patents are pending.
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are registered trademarks of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation.
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