PEREGRINE PE9301-EK

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PE9301
3.5 GHz Low Power CMOS
Divide-by-2 Prescaler For
RAD-Hard Applications
Product Description
The PE9301 is a high performance monolithic CMOS
prescaler with a fixed divide ratio of 2. Its operating
frequency range is 1.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz. The PE9301
operates on a nominal 3 V supply and draws only 13 mA.
It is packaged in a small 8-lead SOIC and is ideal for
Space microwave PLL synthesis solutions.
Features
• High-frequency operation:
1.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz
• Fixed divide ratio of 2
• Low-power operation: 13 mA
typical @ 3 V across frequency
The PE9301 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.
• Small package: 8-lead SOIC
• Low Cost
Figure 1. Functional Schematic Diagram
Figure 2. Package Drawing
.380 / .400
.220 / .250
.180 SQ Max
.166 SQ
Pin 1
.050 TYP
.150
.015 +-.002 TYP
Table 1. Electrical Specifications @ +25 °C (ZS = ZL = 50 Ω)
Parameter
Conditions
Supply Voltage
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
2.85
3.0
3.15
V
13
15
mA
Supply Current
Input Frequency (FIN)
PIN = -5 dBm min.
1.5
3.5
GHz
Input Power (PIN)
FIN = 1.5 to 3.5 GHz
-5
+5
dBm
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.
PE9301
DEC
3
6
NC
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
Description
1
VDD
Power supply pin. Bypassing is required.
2
IN
Input signal pin. Should be coupled with
a capacitor (eg 15 pF).
3
DEC
Power supply decoupling pin. Place a
capacitor as close as possible and
connect directly to the ground plane.
4
GND
Ground pin. Ground pattern on the board
should be as wide as possible to reduce
ground impedance.
5
GND
Ground pin.
6
NC
No connection. This pin should be left
open.
7
OUT
Divided frequency output pin. This pin
should be coupled with a capacitor
(eg 47 pF).
8
GND
Ground Pin.
Device Functional Considerations
The PE9301 takes an input signal frequency from
between 1.5 GHz to3.5 GHz and produces an
output signal frequency half 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
Figure 5.
The ground pattern on the board should be made
as wide as possible to minimize ground
impedance.
Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Parameter/Conditions
Min
Max
Units
VDD
Supply voltage
4.0
V
TST
Storage temperature
range
-65
150
°C
TOP
Operating temperature
range
-40
85
°C
ESD voltage (Human
Body Model)
250
VESD
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Figure 4. Test Circuit Block Diagram
VDD
3 V +/- 0.15 V
10 pF 1000 pF
1
8
50 Ω
50 Ω
2
7
PE9301
15 pF
47 pF
3
6
4
5
Spectrum
Analyzer
Signal Generator
10 nF
10 pF
Figure 5. High Frequency System Application
The wideband frequency of operation of the PE9301 makes it an ideal part for use in a DBS down converter
system.
INPUT
st
DBS 1 IF
BPF
SAW
AGC
FM
DEMOD
BASEBAND
OUTPUT
DIVIDE-BY-2
PE9701
PE9301
LOW NOISE
PLL SYNTH
LPF
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Typical Performance Data @ +25C
Figure 6. Typical Input Sensitivity
Input sensitivity (dBm)
Typical Input Sensitivity
(Vdd=3.0V, 25C)
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Input Frequency (MHz)
Figure 7. Typical Output Power
Output Power (dBm)
Typical Output Power
(Vdd=3.0V, 25C)
4
2
0
-2
-4
-6
Pin = -15dBm
Pin = -12dBm
Pin = -5dBm
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
Input Frequency (MHz)
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Figure 8. Package Drawing
8-lead SOIC
.380 / .400
.220 / .250
.180 SQ Max
.166 SQ
Pin 1
.050 TYP
.150
.015 +-.002 TYP
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Table 4. Ordering Information
Order
Code
Part Marking
Description
Shipping
Method
Package
9301-01
PE9301ES
PE9301-08CFP-50B Engineering
Samples
8-lead CSOIC
9301-11
PE9301
PE9301-08CFP-50B Production Units
8-lead CSOIC
50 / Tray
9301-00
PE9301-EK
PE9301 Evaluation Kit
Evaluation Board
1 / Box
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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
manner without notice.
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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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and UTSi are registered trademarks of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp.
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