NSC 11C90

August 1992
11C90/11C91
650 MHz Prescalers
General Description
The 11C90 and 11C91 are high-speed prescalers designed
specifically for communication and instrumentation applications. All discussions and examples in this data sheet are
applicable to the 11C91 as well as the 11C90.
The 11C90 will divide by 10 or 11 and the 11C91 by 5 or 6,
both over a frequency range from DC to typically 650 MHz.
The division ratio is controlled by the Mode Control. The
divide-by-10 or -11 capability allows the use of pulse swallowing techniques to control high-speed counting modulos
by lower-speed circuits. The 11C90 may be used with either
ECL or TTL power supplies.
In addition to the ECL outputs Q and Q, the 11C90 contains
an ECL-to-TTL converter and a TTL output. The TTL output
operates from the same VCC and VEE levels as the counter,
but a separate pin is used for the TTL circuit VEE. This minimizes noise coupling when the TTL output switches and
also allows power consumption to be reduced by leaving
the separate VEE pin open if the TTL output is not used.
To facilitate capacitive coupling of the clock signal, a 400X
resistor (VREF) is connected internally to the VBB reference.
Connecting this resistor to the Clock Pulse input (CP) automatically centers the input about the switching threshold.
Maximum frequency operation is achieved with a 50% duty
cycle.
Each of the Mode Control inputs is connected to an internal
2 kX resistor with the other end uncommitted (RM1 and
RM2). An M input can be driven from a TTL circuit operating
from the same VCC by connecting the free end of the associated 2 kX resistor to VCCA. When an M input is driven
from the ECL circuit, the 2 kX resistor can be left open or, if
required, can be connected to VEE to act as a pull-down
resistor.
Logic Symbol
Connection Diagram
16-Pin DIP
TL/F/9892 – 2
Pin Names
CE
CP
Mn
MS
Q, Q
QTTL
RMn
VREF
TL/F/9892 – 1
Description
Count Enable Input (Active LOW)
Clock Pulse Input
Count Modulus Control Input
Asynchronous Master Set Input
ECL Outputs
TTL Output
2 kX Resistor to Mn
400X Resistor to VBB
C1995 National Semiconductor Corporation
TL/F/9892
RRD-B30M115/Printed in U. S. A.
11C90/11C91 650 MHz Prescalers
Not Intended For New Designs
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Recommended Operating
Conditions
Above which the useful life may be impaired
If Military/Aerospace specified devices are required,
please contact the National Semiconductor Sales
Office/Distributors for availability and specifications.
b 65§ C to a 150§ C
Storage Temperature
Maximum Junction Temperature (TJ)
Supply Voltage Range
Input Voltage (DC)
Output Current (DC Output HIGH)
Operating Range
Lead Temperature
(Soldering, 10 sec.)
Min
Ambient Temperature (TA)
Commercial
Military
Supply Voltage (VEE)
Commercial
Military
a 150§ C
b 7.0V to GND
VEE to GND
b 50 mA
b 5.7V to b 4.7V
Typ
0§ C
a 75§ C
a 125§ C
b 55§ C
b 5.7V
b 5.7V
Max
b 5.2V
b 5.2V
b 4.7V
b 4.7V
300§ C
TTL Input/Output Operation
DC Electrical Characteristics
Over Operating Temperature and Voltage Range unless otherwise noted, Pins 12 and 13 e GND
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
(Note 3)
Max
Units
Conditions
VIH
Input HIGH Voltage
M1 and M2 Inputs
4.1
V
Guaranteed Input HIGH Threshold
Voltage (Note 4), VCC e VCCA e 5.0V
VIL
Input LOW Voltage
M1 and M2 Inputs
3.3
V
Guaranteed Input LOW Threshold
Voltage (Note 4), VCC e VCCA e 5.0V
VOH
Output HIGH Voltage
QTTL Output
3.3
V
VCC e VCCA e Min,
IOH e b640 mA
VOL
Output LOW Voltage
QTTL Output
VCC e VCCA e Min,
IOL e 20.0 mA
IIL
Input LOW Current
M1 and M2 Inputs
ISC
Output Short Circuit
Current
2.3
b 20
0.2
0.5
V
b 2.3
b 5.0
mA
VCC e VCCA e Max,
VIN e 0.4V, Pins 6, 7 e VCC
b 35
b 80
mA
VCC e VCCA e Max,
VOUT e 0.0V, Pin 14 e VCC
AC Electrical Characteristics
VCC e VCCA e 5.0V Nominal, VEE e GND, TA e a 25§ C
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
tPLH
tPHL
Propagation Delay, (50% to 50%)
CP to QTTL
tPLH
Propagation Delay, (50% to 50%)
MS to QTTL
ts
Mode Control Setup Time
4
2
ns
th
Mode Control Hold Time
0
b2
ns
tTLH
Output Rise Time
(20% to 80%)
10
ns
tTHL
Output Fall Time
(80% to 20%)
2
ns
fMAX
Count Frequency
650
650
MHz
6
550
600
2
10
14
ns
12
17
ns
Conditions
See Figure 1
b 55§ C to a 125§ C
0§ C to a 75§ C
Clock Input AC Coupled
350 mV Peak-to-Peak
Sinewave (Note 5)
ECL OperationÐCommercial Version
DC Electrical Characteristics
VCC e VCCA e GND, VEE e b5.2V
Symbol
VOH
VOL
VIH
VIL
IIH
IIL
IEE
VEE
VREF
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Output HIGH Voltage
Q and Q
b 1060
b 1025
b 980
b 995
b 960
b 910
b 905
b 880
b 805
mV
b 1820
b 1705
b 1620
mV
b 1135
b 1095
b 1035
b 840
b 810
b 720
mV
a 25§ C
a 75§ C
b 1870
b 1850
b 1830
b 1500
b 1485
b 1460
mV
a 25§ C
a 75§ C
Output LOW Voltage
Q and Q
Input HIGH Voltage
Input LOW Voltage
Input HIGH Current
CP Input (Note 1)
MS Input
M1 and M2 Input
Input LOW Current
Power Supply Current
Operating Supply
Voltage Range
Reference Voltage
Units
TA
0§ C
Conditions
Load e 50X to b2V
a 25§ C
a 75§ C
0§ C to
a 75§ C
0§ C
0§ C
Guaranteed Input HIGH
Signal (Note 6)
Guaranteed Input LOW
Signal
VIN e VIHA
400
400
250
0.5
b 110
b 119
b 75
b 5.7
b 5.2
mA
a 25§ C
a 25§ C
a 25§ C
mA
a 25§ C
VIN e VILB
0§ C to
Pins 6, 7, 13 not connected
mA
b 1550
a 75§ C
0§ C to
b 4.7
V
b 1150
mV
a 75§ C
a 25§ C
VRM1 e VRM2 e b5.2V
IN e b10.0 mA
AC Electrical Characteristics
TA e 0§ C to a 75§ C, VCC e VCCA e GND, VEE e b5.2V
Symbol
Parameter
0§ C
Typ
a 25§ C
a 75§ C
Typ
Units
Min
Typ
Max
1.3
2.0
3.0
2.5
ns
4.0
6.0
4.5
ns
tPLH
tPHL
Propagation Delay,
(50% to 50%) CP to Q
1.8
tPLH
Propagation Delay,
(50% to 50%) MS to Q
3.7
ts
Setup Time, M to CP
2.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
ns
th
Hold Time, M to CP
b 2.0
0.0
b 2.0
b 2.0
ns
tTLH
Output Rise Time
(20% to 80%)
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
ns
tTHL
Output Fall Time
(80% to 20%)
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
ns
fMAX
Maximum Clock Frequency
625
MHz
650
600
650
3
Conditions
Output:
RL e 50X to b2.0V
Input:
tri e tfi e 2.0 g 0.1 ns
(20% to 80%)
See Figure 1
AC Coupled Input 350 mV
Peak-to-Peak. fMAX is
Guaranteed to be 575 MHz
Min at 0§ C to a 75§ C.
ECL OperationÐMilitary Version
DC Electrical Characteristics
VCC e VCCA e GND, VEE e b5.2V
Symbol
VOH
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Units
TA
Output HIGH Voltage
Q and Q
b 1100
b 980
b 910
b 1030
b 910
b 820
b 900
b 820
b 670
mV
b 55§ C
a 25§ C
a 125§ C
b 1820
b 1705
b 1620
mV
b 55§ C to
a 125§ C
b 1190
b 1095
b 975
b 905
b 810
b 690
mV
b 55§ C
a 25§ C
a 125§ C
Guaranteed Input HIGH
Signal (Note 6)
b 1890
b 1850
b 1800
b 1525
b 1485
b 1435
mV
b 55§ C
a 25§ C
a 125§ C
Guaranteed Input LOW
Signal
mA
a 25§ C
a 25§ C
a 25§ C
mA
a 25§ C
VIN e VILB
mA
a 25§ C
Pins 6, 7, 13 not connected
mA
b 55§ C to
a 125§ C
b 4.7
V
b 55§ C to
a 125§ C
b 1150
mV
a 25§ C
VOL
Output LOW Voltage
Q and Q
VIH
Input HIGH Voltage
VIL
IIH
IIL
IEE
Input LOW Voltage
Input HIGH Current
CP Input (Note 1)
MS Input
M1 and M2 Input
Input LOW Current
Power Supply Current
VIN e VIHA
400
400
250
0.5
b 110
b 75
b 119
VEE
Operating Supply
Voltage Range
VREF
Reference Voltage
Conditions
Load e 100X to b2V
b 5.7
b 5.2
b 1550
VRM1 e VRM2 e b5.2V
IN e b10.0 mA
AC Electrical Characteristics
TA e b55§ C to a 125§ C, VCC e VCCA e GND, VEE e b5.2V
Symbol
Parameter
b 55§ C
Typ
a 25§ C
a 125§ C
Typ
Units
Min
Typ
Max
1.3
2.0
3.0
3.0
ns
4.0
6.0
5.0
ns
tPLH
tPHL
Propagation Delay,
(50% to 50%) CP to Q
1.5
tPLH
Propagation Delay,
(50% to 50%) MS to Q
3.5
ts
Setup Time, M to CP
2.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
ns
th
Hold Time, M to CP
b 2.0
0.0
b 2.0
b 2.0
ns
tTLH
Output Rise Time
(20% to 80%)
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
ns
tTHL
Output Fall Time
(80% to 20%)
1.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
ns
fMAX
Maximum Clock Frequency
700
600
650
600
MHz
Conditions
Output:
RL e 50X to b2.0V
Input:
tri e tfi e 2.0 g 0.1 ns
(20% to 80%)
See Figure 1
AC Coupled Input 350 mV
Peak-to-Peak. fMAX is
Guaranteed to be 550 MHz
Min at b55§ C to a 125§ C.
Note 1: Conditions for testing, not shown in the Table, are chosen to guarantee operation under ‘‘worst case’’ conditions.
Note 2: The specified limits represent the ‘‘worst case’’ value for the parameter. Since these ‘‘worst case’’ values normally occur at the temperature and supply
voltage extremes, additional noise immunity and guard banding can be achieved by decreasing the allowable system operating ranges.
Note 3: Typical limits are at VCC e 5.0V and TA e a 25§ C.
Note 4: The M1 and M2 threshold specifications are normally referenced to the VCC potential, as shown in the ECL operation tables. Using VEE (GND) as the
reference, as in normal TTL practice, effectively makes the threshold vary directly with VCC. Threshold is typically 1.3V below VCC (e.g., a 3.7V at VCC e a 5V). A
signal swing about threshold of g 0.4V is adequate, which gives the state VIH and VIL values. The internal 2 kX resistors are intended to pull TTL outputs up to the
required VIH range, as discussed in the Functional Description and shown in Figure 5.
Note 5: TTL Output Signal swing is guaranteed at fMAX over temperature range.
Note 6: M1 or M2 can be tied to VCC for fixed divide-by-ten operation.
4
TL/F/9892 – 3
TL/F/9892 – 4
Conditions:
VCC e a 2.0V
VEE e b 3.2V
RT e 50X (scope input impedance)
CL e Jig and stray capacitance k 5.0 pF
I1 e L2 e equal 50X impedance lines
C e 0.1 pF
Note 7: Use high impedance to test QTTL.
Connect pin 13 to VEE.
Note 8: For High frequency test use AC coupled input as in Figure 3 .
Adjust input amplitude to 350 mV peak-to-peak.
FIGURE 1. AC Test Circuit
5
Functional Description
The 11C90 contains four ECL Flip-Flops, an ECL to TTL
converter and a Schottky TTL output buffer with an active
pull-up. Three of the Flip-Flops operate as a synchronous
shift counter driving the fourth Flip-Flop operating as an
asynchronous toggle. The internal feedback logic is such
that the TTL output and the Q ECL output are HIGH for six
clock periods and LOW for five clock periods. The Mode
Control (M) inputs can modify the feedback to make the
output HIGH for five clock periods and LOW for five clock
periods, as indicated in the Count Sequence Table.
The feedback logic is such that the instant the output goes
HIGH, the circuit is already committed as to whether the
output period will be 10 or 11 clock periods long. This
means that subsequent changes in an M input signal, including decoding spikes, will have no effect on the current
output period. The only timing restriction for an M input signal is that it be in the desired state at least a setup time
before the clock that follows the HHLL state shown in the
table. The allowable propagation delay through external logic to an M input is maximized by designing it to use the
positive transition of the 11C90 output as its active edge.
This gives an allowable delay of ten clock periods, minus
the CP to Q delay of the 11C90 and the M to CP setup time.
If the external logic uses the negative output transition as its
active edge, the allowable delay is reduced to five clock
periods minus the previously mentioned delay and setup
time.
Capacitively coupled triggering is simplified by the 400X resistor which connects pin 15 to the internal VBB reference.
By connecting this to the CP input, as shown in Figure 3 , the
clock is automatically centered about the input threshold. A
clock duty cycle of 50% provides the fastest operation,
since the Flip-Flops are Master-Slave types with offset clock
thresholds between master and slave. This feature ensures
that the circuit will operate with clock waveforms having
very slow rise and fall times, and thus, there is no maximum
frequency restriction. Recommended minimum and maximum clock amplitude as a function of a frequency and temperature are shown in the graph labeled Figure 2 . When the
CP or any other input is driven from another ECL circuit,
normal ECL termination methods are recommended. One
method is indicated in Figure 4 . Other ECL termination
methods are discussed in the F100K ECL Design Guide
(Section 5 of Databook).
TL/F/9892 – 10
FIGURE 3. Capacitively Coupled Clocking
TL/F/9892 – 11
ZOX
50
75
100
R1X
80.6
121
162
R2X
130
196
261
VEE e b 5.2V, VCC e 0V, VTT e b 2.0V
FIGURE 4. Clocking by ECL Source via Terminated Line
When an M input is to be driven from a TTL output operating
from the same VCC and ground (VEE), the internal 2 kX
resistor can be used to pull the TTL output up as shown in
Figure 5 . Some types of TTL outputs will only pull up to
within two diode drops of VCC, which is not high enough for
11C90 inputs. The resistor will pull the signal up through the
threshold region, although this final rise may be somewhat
slow, depending on wiring capacitance. A resistor network
that gives faster rise and also lower impedance is shown in
Figure 6 .
TL/F/9892 – 12
FIGURE 5. Using Internal Pull-Up with TTL Source
TL/F/9892 – 13
TL/F/9892–5
FIGURE 6. Faster Low Impedance TTL to ECL Interface
FIGURE 2. AC Coupled Triggering Characteristics
6
Functional Description (Continued)
be connected together as close to the package as possible.
Pin 12 must always be connected to the VEE side of the
supply, while pin 13 is required only if the TTL output is
used. Low impedance VCC and VEE distribution and RF bypass capacitors are recommended to prevent crosstalk.
The ECL outputs have no pull-down resistors and can drive
series or parallel terminated transmission lines. For short
interconnections that do not require impedance matching, a
270X to 510X resistor to VEE can be used to establish the
VOL level. Both VCC pins must always be used and should
Logic Diagram 11C90
TL/F/9892 – 6
Note: This diagram is provided for understanding of logic operation only. It should not be used for evaluation of propagation delays as many internal functions are
achieved more efficiently than shown.
Count Sequence Table 11C90
Operating Mode Table 11C90
Inputs
MS
CE
M1
M2
H
L
L
L
L
X
H
L
L
L
X
X
L
H
X
X
X
L
X
H
H e HIGH Voltage Level
L e LOW Voltage Level
X e Don’t Care
TL/F/9892 – 7
Note: A HIGH on MS forces all Qs HIGH.
7
Output
Response
Set HIGH
Hold
d 11
d 10
d 10
Logic Diagram 11C91
TL/F/9892 – 8
Count Sequence Table 11C91
Operating Mode Table 11C91
Inputs
MS
CE
M1
M2
H
L
L
L
L
X
H
L
L
L
X
X
L
X
H
X
X
L
H
X
Output
Response
Set HIGH
Hold
d6
d5
d5
H e HIGH Voltage Level
L e LOW Voltage Level
X e Don’t Care
TL/F/9892 – 9
Note: A HIGH on MS forces all Qs HIGH.
Ordering Information
The device number is used to form part of a simplified purchasing code where the package type and temperature range are
defined as follows:
11C90/91
D
Device Number
(basic)
C
QR
Special Variations
QR e Commercial grade device
with burn-in
Package Code
D e Ceramic Dual In-Line
Temperature Range
C e Commercial (0§ C to a 85§ C)
8
9
11C90/11C91 650 MHz Prescalers
Physical Dimensions inches (millimeters)
16 Lead Ceramic Dual-In-Line Package (D)
NS Package Number J16A
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