LT1394 7ns, Low Power, Single Supply, Ground-Sensing Comparator DESCRIPTIO U FEATURES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ UltraFastTM: 7ns Low Power: 6mA Low Offset Voltage: 0.8mV Operates Off Single 5V or Dual ±5V Supplies Input Common Mode Extends to Negative Supply No Minimum Input Slew Rate Requirement Complementary TTL Outputs Inputs Can Exceed Supplies without Phase Reversal Pin Compatible with LT1016, LT1116 and LT1671 Output Latch Capability Available in 8-Lead MSOP and SO Packages The LT ®1394 is an UltraFast (7ns) comparator with complementary outputs and latch. The input common mode range extends from 1.5V below the positive supply down to the negative supply rail. Like the LT1016, LT1116 and LT1671, this comparator has complementary outputs designed to interface directly to TTL or CMOS logic. The LT1394 may operate from either a single 5V supply or dual ±5V supplies. Low offset voltage specifications and high gain allow the LT1394 to be used in precision applications. The LT1394 is designed for improved speed and stability for a wide range of operating conditions. The output stage provides active drive in both directions for maximum speed into TTL, CMOS or passive loads with minimal cross-conduction current. Unlike other fast comparators, the LT1394 remains stable even for slow transitions through the active region, which eliminates the need to specify a minimum input slew rate. The LT1394 has an internal, TTL/CMOS compatible latch for retaining data at the outputs. The latch holds data as long as the LATCH pin is held high. Device parameters such as gain, offset and negative power supply current are not significantly affected by variations in negative supply voltage. U APPLICATIO S ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ High Speed A/D Converters Zero-Crossing Detectors Current Sense for Switching Regulators Extended Range V/F Coverters Fast Pulse Height/Width Discriminators High Speed Triggers Line Receivers High Speed Sampling Circuits , LTC and LT are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. UltraFast is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. U TYPICAL APPLICATIO 45MHz Single Supply Adaptive Trigger Propagation Delay vs Input Overdrive 5V 2k 12 5 Q2 + 3M 4 2 500pF 0.005µF A1 LT1227 – 13 750Ω 510Ω 5V Q3 36Ω 15 0.1µF Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 = CA3096 ARRAY: TIE SUBSTRATE (PIN 16) TO GROUND = 1N4148 Q4 100µF 0.1µF tPDLH 6 tPDHL 4 2 11 470Ω 0 + + 10µF + A2 LT1006 3M 10 14 12 8 5V + 0.005µF – 2k 10 TIME (ns) 1 Q1 5V TA = 25°C VSTEP = 100mV VS = ±5V 6 3 2k 470Ω 0.1µF – LT1394 TRIGGER OUT 0 10 20 30 OVERDRIVE (mV) 40 50 1394 TA02 INPUT 1394 F18 1 LT1394 U W W W ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS (Note 1) Total Supply Voltage (V+ to V–) ............................... 12V Positive Supply Voltage ............................................. 7V Negative Supply Voltage .......................................... – 7V Differential Input Voltage ....................................... ±12V Input and Latch Current (Note 2) ........................ ±10mA Output Current (Continuous)(Note 2) ................. ±20mA Operating Temperature Range ................ – 40°C to 85°C Specified Temperature Range (Note 3) ... – 40°C to 85°C Junction Temperature ........................................... 150°C Storage Temperature Range ................. – 65°C to 150°C Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).................. 300°C W U U PACKAGE/ORDER INFORMATION ORDER PART NUMBER TOP VIEW V+ +IN –IN V– 1 2 3 4 8 7 6 5 Q OUT Q OUT GND LATCH ENABLE MS8 PACKAGE 8-LEAD PLASTIC MSOP LT1394CMS8 V+ 1 +IN 2 –IN 3 MS8 PART MARKING TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 250°C/ W ORDER PART NUMBER TOP VIEW V– 4 LTBH 8 Q OUT + – LT1394CS8 LT1394IS8 7 Q OUT 6 GND 5 LATCH ENABLE S8 PART MARKING S8 PACKAGE 8-LEAD PLASTIC SO 1394 1394I TJMAX = 150°C, θJA = 190°C/ W Consult factory for Military grade parts. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are TA = 25°C. V + = 5V, V – = – 5V, VOUT(Q) = 1.4V, VLATCH = VCM = 0V unless otherwise noted. SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS VOS Input Offset Voltage RS ≤ 100Ω (Note 4) MIN TYP MAX UNITS 0.8 2.5 4.0 mV mV ● ∆VOS ∆T IOS Input Offset Voltage Drift Input Offset Current 0.1 0.5 0.8 µA µA 2 4.5 7.0 µA µA 3.5 3.5 V V ● IB Input Bias Current (Note 5) ● VCMR Input Voltage Range (Note 6) Single 5V Supply CMRR Common Mode Rejection Ratio –5 0 – 5V ≤ VCM ≤ 3.5V, TA > 0°C – 5V ≤ VCM ≤ 3.3V, TA ≤ 0°C 55 55 100 dB dB Single 5V Supply 0V ≤ VCM ≤ 3.5V, TA > 0°C 0V ≤ VCM ≤ 3.3V, TA ≤ 0°C 55 55 100 dB dB 50 65 65 100 dB dB 750 1600 V/V 2.7 2.4 3.1 3.0 4.6V ≤ V + ≤ 5.4V – 7V ≤ V – ≤ – 2V PSRR Power Supply Rejection Ratio AV Small Signal Voltage Gain 1V ≤ VOUT ≤ 2V VOH Output Voltage Swing High V + ≥ 4.6V, IOUT = 1mA V + ≥ 4.6V, IOUT = 4mA 2 ● ● µV/°C 4 ● ● ● ● ● V V LT1394 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS The ● denotes specifications which apply over the full operating temperature range, otherwise specifications are TA = 25°C. V + = 5V, V – = – 5V, VOUT(Q) = 1.4V, VLATCH = VCM = 0V unless otherwise noted. SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS VOL Output Voltage Swing Low IOUT = – 4mA IOUT = – 10mA I+ Positive Supply Current MIN ● TYP MAX UNITS 0.3 0.4 0.5 V V 6 8.5 10.0 mA mA 1.2 2.2 2.5 mA mA ● I– Negative Supply Current ● VIH LATCH Pin High Input Voltage ● VIL LATCH Pin Low Input Voltage ● IIL LATCH Pin Current VLATCH = 0V t PD Propagation Delay (Note 7) ∆VIN = 100mV, VOD = 5mV ● 2 V 0.8 V –4 – 10 µA 7 9 14 ns ns 0.5 2.2 ns ● ∆t PD Differential Propagation Delay (Note 7) ∆VIN = 100mV, VOD = 5mV t LPD Latch Propagation Delay (Note 8) 6 ns t SU Latch Setup Time (Note 8) – 0.4 ns tH Latch Hold Time (Note 8) 2 ns t PW(D) Minimum Disable Pulse Width 3 ns Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life of a device may be impaired. Note 2: This parameter is guaranteed to meet specified perforamnce through design and characterization. It has not been tested. Note 3: The LT1394CMS8 and LT1394CS8 are guaranteed to meet specified performance from 0°C to 70°C and are designed, characterized and expected to meet these extended temperature limits, but are not tested at – 40°C and 85°C. The LT1394IS8 is guaranteed to meet the extended temperature limits. Note 4: Input offset voltage (VOS) is defined as the average of the two voltages measured by forcing first one output, then the other to 1.4V. Note 5: Input bias current (IB) is defined as the average of the two input currents. Note 6: Input voltage range is guaranteed in part by CMRR testing and in part by design and characterization. Note 7: tPD and ∆tPD cannot be measured in automatic handling equipment with low values of overdrive. The LT1394 is 100% tested with a 100mV step and 20mV overdrive. Correlation tests have shown that tPD and ∆tPD limits can be guaranteed with this test, if additional DC tests are performed to guarantee that all internal bias conditions are correct. Propagation delay (t PD) is measured with the overdrive added to the actual VOS. Differential propagation delay is defined as: ∆t PD = t PDLH – t PDHL Note 8: Latch propagation delay (t LPD) is the delay time for the output to respond when the LATCH pin is deasserted. Latch setup time (t SU) is the interval in which the input signal must remain stable prior to asserting the latch signal. Latch hold time (tH) is the interval after the latch is asserted in which the input signal must remain stable. 3 LT1394 U W TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Propagation Delay vs Load Capacitance Gain Characteristics 12 12 5.0 VS = ±5V IOUT = 0 4.5 TA = 125°C 4.0 10 10 tPDLH TA = 25°C 3.5 tPDHL 3.0 2.5 TA = –55°C 2.0 TIME (ns) 8 TIME (ns) OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) Propagation Delay vs Positive Supply Voltage 6 4 1.5 1.0 0.5 0 0 –3 –2 0 1 2 –1 DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE (mV) 3 6 tPDLH 0 0 V – = –5V TA = 25°C VSTEP = 100mV OVERDRIVE = 5mV 2 10 20 30 40 OUTPUT LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF) 50 4.4 4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2 5.4 POSITIVE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) Propagation Delay vs Input Overdrive Propagation Delay vs Source Resistance 80 12 TA = 25°C VSTEP = 100mV VS = ±5V Propagation Delay vs Temperature 12 VS = ±5V VOD = 20mV TA = 25°C 70 10 VS = ±5V VSTEP = 100mV VOD = 5mV 60 tPDLH 6 tPDHL 50 40 400mV STEP SIZE = 800mV 30 4 tPDLH 8 TIME (ns) TIME (ns) TIME (ns) 8 5.6 1394 G03 1394 G02 1394 G01 10 tPDHL 4 IOUT = 0 VS = ±5V TA = 25°C VSTEP = 100mV OVERDRIVE = 5mV 2 8 tPDHL 6 4 20 2 0 100mV 10 0 0 10 20 30 OVERDRIVE (mV) 40 50 0 0.5 2 200mV 2.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 SOURCE RESISTANCE (kΩ) 0 –50 –25 3.0 1394 G04 1394 TA02 6 VS = ±5V VS = ±5V VS = ±5V 1 –1 –2 –3 3 VOLTAGE (V) INPUT BIAS CURRENT (µA) 5 0 VOLTAGE (mV) 125 Positive Common Mode Limit vs Temperature 4 2 100 1394 G05 Input Bias Current vs Temperature Input Offset Voltage vs Temperature VCM = –5V 2 VCM = 0V 4 3 2 1 VCM = 3.5V 1 –4 –5 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 LT1394 G06 4 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 0 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 LT1394 G07 0 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 125 1394 G08 LT1394 U W TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Negative Common Mode Limit vs Temperature 1 0.8 0 5.0 VS = ±5V ∆VIN = 30mV 0.7 VS = SINGLE 5V –3 –4 VS = ±5V –5 0.5 TA = 125°C 0.4 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 TA = –55°C 0.3 TA = 25°C 0 0 8 6 10 12 14 4 OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA) 2 0 V+ = 5V ∆VIN = –60mV 2 CURRENT (mA) 3 10 TA = 125°C 8 6 TA = –55°C 4 TA = –55°C 16 4 TA = 25°C 12 TA = 25°C 3 VS = ±5V 14 CURRENT (mA) 4 8 6 10 12 14 4 OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA) Negative Supply Current vs V – Supply Voltage 16 TA = 125°C 2 1394 G11 Positive Supply Current vs Switching Frequency 7 2 TA = 125°C TA = 25°C TA = –55°C 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 2 7 4 6 5 3 SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) 8 10 SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz) 1 100 Latch Pin Current vs Temperature –8 –7 –6 –5 –4 –3 –2 –1 NEGATIVE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V) VS = ±5V VLATCH = 0V 6 0 1394 G14 Response to 100MHz ±10mV Sine Wave 8 7 0 1394 G13 1394 G12 CURRENT (µA) CURRENT (mA) 1.0 16 1394 G10 V – = 0V VIN = –60mV IOUT = 0 5 TA = –55°C 2.5 1.5 125 10 6 TA = 25°C 3.0 0.1 Positive Supply Current vs V + Supply Voltage 8 TA = 125°C 3.5 2.0 LT1394 G09 9 4.0 0.2 –6 –50 –25 OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) –2 VS = ±5V ∆VIN = –30mV 4.5 0.6 –1 VOLTAGE (V) INPUT VOLTAGE (V) Output High Voltage (VOH) vs Output Source Current Output Low Voltage (VOL) vs Output Sink Current 5 + IN 20mVP-P 4 3V 3 Q OUT 10mV/DIV 1V/DIV 2 0V 1 FET PROBES 0 –50 –25 50 25 75 0 TEMPERATURE (°C) 100 5ns/DIV 1394 G16 125 LT1394 G15 5 LT1394 U W TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS tPD– Response Time to 5mV Overdrive tPD+ Response Time to 5mV Overdrive 1.4V 5mV + IN –95mV 1.4V Q OUT 5mV + IN Q OUT –95mV 0V VS = ±5V fIN = 2MHz VOD = 5mV VS = ±5V fIN = 2MHz VOD = 5mV 2ns/DIV 1394 G17 0V 2ns/DIV 1394 G18 U U U PIN FUNCTIONS V + (Pin 1): Positive Supply Voltage. Normally 5V. GND (Pin 6): Ground. +IN (Pin 2): Noninverting Input. Q OUT (Pin 7): Noninverting Logic Output. This pin is high when +IN is above –IN and LATCH ENABLE is low. –IN (Pin 3): Inverting Input. Q OUT (Pin 8): Inverting Logic Output. This pin is low when +IN is above –IN and LATCH ENABLE is low. V – (Pin 4): Negative Supply Voltage. Normally either 0V or – 5V. LATCH ENABLE (Pin 5): Latch Control Pin. When high, the outputs remain in a latched condition, independent of the current state of the inputs. WU W TI I G DIAGRA S VOD VIN LATCH ENABLE tSU ∆VIN VIN tPD t LPD VOUT VOUT 1394 TD01 6 tH 1394 TD02 LT1394 U U W U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Common Mode Considerations Input Bias Current The LT1394 is specified for a common mode range of – 5V to 3.5V on a ±5V supply or a common mode range of 0V to 3.5V on a single 5V supply. A more general consideration is that the common mode range is 0V below the negative supply and 1.5V below the positive supply, independent of the actual supply voltage. The criterion for common mode limit is that the output still responds correctly to a small differential input signal. Input bias current is measured with the output held at 1.4V. As with any PNP differential input stage, the LT1394 bias current flows out of the device. It will go to zero on an input which is high and double on an input which is low. When either input signal falls below the negative common mode limit, the internal PN diode formed with the substrate can turn on, resulting in significant current flow through the die. An external Schottky clamp diode between the input and the negative rail can speed up recovery from negative overdrive by preventing the substrate diode from turning on. The zero-crossing detector in Figure 1 demonstrates the use of a fast clamp diode. The zero-crossing detector terminates the transmission line at its 50Ω characteristic impedance. Negative inputs should not fall below – 2V to keep the signal current within the clamp diode’s maximum forward rating. Positive inputs should not exceed the device’s absolute maximum ratings or the power rating on the terminating resistor. Either input may go above the positive common mode limit without damaging the comparator. The upper voltage limit is determined by an internal diode from each input to the positive supply. The input may go above the positive supply as long as it does not go far enough above it to conduct more than 10mA. Functionality will continue if the remaining input stays within the allowed common mode range. There will, however, be an increase in propagation delay as the input signal switches back into the common mode range. RS 50Ω 5V CABLE + VIN 1N5712 RT 50Ω Q LT1394 – Q 1394 F01 Figure 1. Fast Zero-Crossing Detector LATCH Pin Dynamics The LATCH pin is intended to retain input data (output latched) when the LATCH pin goes high. The pin will float to a high state when disconnected, so a flow-through condition requires that the LATCH pin be grounded. The LATCH pin is designed to be driven with either a TTL or CMOS output. It has no built-in hysteresis. To guarantee data retention, the input signal must remain valid at least 2ns after the latch goes high (hold time), and must be valid at least – 0.4ns before the latch goes high (setup time). The negative setup time simply means that the data arriving 0.4ns after (rather than before) the latch signal is valid. When the latch signal goes low, new data will appear at the output in approximately 6ns (latch propagation delay). Measuring Response Time To properly measure the response of the LT1394 requires an input signal source with very fast rise times and exceptionally clean settling characteristics. The last requirement comes about because the standard comparator test calls for an input step size that is large compared to the overdrive amplitude. Typical test conditions are 100mV step size with 5mV overdrive. This requires an input signal that settles to within 1% (1mV) of final value in only a few nanoseconds with no ringing or settling tail. Ordinary high speed pulse generators are not capable of generating such a signal, and in any case, no ordinary oscilloscope is capable of displaying the waveform to check its fidelity. Some means must be used to inherently generate a fast, clean edge with known final value. The circuit shown in Figure 2 is the best electronic means of generating a fast, clean step to test comparators. It uses a very fast transistor in a common base configuration. The transistor is switched off with a fast edge from the generator and the collector voltage settles to exactly 0V in just a few nanoseconds. The most important feature of this 7 LT1394 U U W U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION 5V 0.01µF* 0V 25Ω –100mV 25Ω 0.1µF + 2N3866 10k V1** – Q 0.01µF 50Ω 0V –3V FET PROBE LT1394 130Ω PULSE IN Q FET PROBE * TOTAL LEAD LENGTH INCLUDING DEVICE PIN. SOCKET AND CAPACITOR LEADS SHOULD BE LESS THAN 0.5 IN. USE GROUND PLANE ** (VOS + OVERDRIVE)/200 50Ω 400Ω 750Ω –5V 1394 F02 –5V Figure 2. Response Time Test Circuit circuit is the lack of feedthrough from the generator to the comparator input. This prevents overshoot on the comparator input, which would give a false fast reading on comparator response time. To adjust the circuit for exactly 5mV overdrive, V1 is adjusted so that the LT1394 output under test settles to 1.4V (in the linear region). Then V1 is changed by – 1V to set overdrive to 5mV. High Speed Design Techniques A substantial amount of design effort has made the LT1394 relatively easy to use. It is much less prone to oscillation than some slower comparators, even with slow input signals. However, as with any high speed comparator, there are a number of pitfalls which may arise because of PC board layout and design. The most common problems involve power supply bypassing. Bypassing is necessary to maintain low supply impedance. DC resistance and inductance in supply wires and PC traces can quickly build up to unacceptable levels. This allows the supply line to move with changing internal current levels of the connected devices. This will almost always result in improper operation. In addition, adjacent devices connected through an unbypassed supply can interact with each other through the finite supply impedances. Bypass capacitors furnish a simple solution to this problem by providing a local reservoir of energy at the device, keeping supply impedances low. Bypass capacitors should be as close as possible to the LT1394. A good high frequency capacitor such as a 0.1µF 8 ceramic is recommended, in parallel with a larger capacitor such as a 4.7µF tantalum. Poor trace routes and high source impedances are also common sources of problems. Be sure to keep trace lengths as short as possible, and avoid running any output trace adjacent to an input trace to prevent unnecessary coupling. If output traces are longer than a few inches, be sure to terminate them with a resistor to eliminate any reflections that may occur. Resistor values are typically 250Ω to 400Ω. Also, be sure to keep source impedances as low as possible, preferably 1kΩ or less. Crystal Oscillators Figure 3’s circuits are crystal oscillators. In the circuit (a) the resistors at the LT1394’s positive input set a DC bias point. The 2k-0.068µF path sets up phase shifted feedback and the circuit looks like a wideband unity-gain follower at DC. The crystal’s path provides resonant positive feedback and stable oscillation occurs. The circuit (b) is similar, but supports oscillation frequencies to 30MHz. Above 10MHz, AT-cut crystals operate in overtone mode. Because of this, oscillation can occur at multiples of the desired frequency. The damper network rolls off gain at high frequency, ensuring proper operation. Switchable Output Crystal Oscillator Figure 4 permits crystals to be electronically switched by logic commands. This circuit is similar to the previous examples, except that oscillation is only possible when one of the logic inputs is biased high. LT1394 U U W U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Temperature-Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TXCO) 5V 1MHz TO 10MHz CRYSTAL (AT-CUT) 2k Figure 5 is a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TXCO). This circuit reduces oscillator temperature drift by inserting a temperature-dependent compensatory correction into the crystal’s frequency trimming network. This open-loop correction technique relies on cancellation of the temperature characteristics of the oscillator, which are quite repeatable. + (a) OUTPUT LT1394 2k – 2k 0.068µF 10MHz TO 25MHz CRYSTAL (AT-CUT) 5V 2k 22Ω (b) 820pF + OUTPUT LT1394 2k – 2k 200pF 1394 F03 Figure 3. Crystal Oscillators for Outputs to 30MHz. Circuit (b)’s Damper Network Supresses Overtone Crystal’s Harmonic Modes XTAL X RX XTAL B DX LOGIC INPUTS AS MANY STAGES AS DESIRED 1k B 5V XTAL A 1k 18ns, 500µV Sensitivity Comparator A 1k D1 + D2 OUTPUT LT1394 1k – 2k 75pF = 1N4148 GROUND XTAL CASES The LT1394 and associated components form the crystal oscillator, operating similarly to Figure 3’s examples. The LM134, a temperature-dependent current source, biases A1. A1 takes gain referred to the LM134’s output and the negative offset supplied via the 470kΩ-LT1004 reference path. Note that the LT1004’s negative voltage bias is bootstrapped from the oscillator’s output, maintaining single supply operation. This arrangement delivers temperature-dependent bias to the varactor diode, causing a scaled variation in the crystal’s resonance versus ambient temperature. The varactor’s bias-dependent capacitance shift pulls crystal frequency to complement the circuit’s temperature drift. The simple first order fit provided by the compensation is very effective. Figure 6 shows results. The –70ppm frequency shift over 0°C to 70°C is corrected within a few ppm. The “FREQ SET” trim also biases the varactor, allowing accurate output frequency setting. It is worth noting that better compensation is possible by including higher order terms in the temperature-to-voltage conversion. 1394 F04 Figure 4. Switchable Output Crystal Oscillator. Biasing A or B High Places Associated Crystal in Feedback Path. Additional Crystal Branches Are Permissible The ultimate limitation on comparator sensitivity is available gain. Unfortunately, increasing gain invariably involves giving up speed. The gain vs. speed trade-off in a fast comparator is usually a practical compromise designed to satisfy most applications. Some situations, however, require more sensitivity (e.g., higher gain) with minimal impact on speed. Figure 7’s circuit adds a differential preamplifier ahead of the LT1394, increasing gain. This permits 500µV comparisons in 18ns. A parallel path DC stabilization approach eliminates preamplifier drift as an error source. A1 is the differential preamplifier, operating at a gain of 100. Its output is AC-coupled to the LT1394. 9 LT1394 U U W U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION 5.8M* LM134 A1 LT1077 2M 226Ω* 1M* + MV-209 VARACTOR DIODE 1M* – 2M 1µF 5V 10mV/°C 10k* 470k* 10M 0.01µF 10MHz 2k 10MHz 0.05ppm/°C + 5V 390Ω LT1394 0.01µF BAT-85 50k – 100k 2k 1µF 4.7k LT1004-1.2 + 0.068µF 1M FREQ SET 1394 F05 XTAL AT-CUT, 35° 25′ ANGLE * 1% FILM RESISTOR Figure 5. Temperature-Compensated 10MHz Crystal Oscillator. Temperature-Dependent Varactor Bias Reduces Drift by 20:1 5V + 0 FREQUENCY DEVIATION (ppm) A2 1/2 LT1126 200pF COMPENSATED ≈ 0.05ppm/°C –10 – 2k 10k –20 –30 200Ω –40 –50 10k – UNCOMPENSATED (VARACTOR CORRECTION DISABLED) –1ppm/°C –60 A3 1/2 LT1126 + –70 0 10 40 30 50 20 TEMPERATURE (°C) 60 70 –5V 2k 200pF 1394 F06 Figure 6. Figure 5’s Compensated vs Uncompensated Temperature Dependence. First Order Compensation Reduces Oscillator Drift to 0.05ppm/°C 5V +INPUT –INPUT + + 1µF 1k + A1 LM733 –A = 100 – LT1394 OUTPUT – 1µF –5V 1k 1394 F07 Figure 7. Parallel Preamplified Paths Allow 18ns Comparator Response to 500µV Overdrive 10 LT1394 U W U U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Figure 8 shows waveforms for the high gain comparator. Trace A is a 500µV overdrive on a 1mV step applied to the circuit’s positive input (negative input grounded). Trace B shows the resulting amplified step at A1’s positive output. Trace C is A2’s band limited output. A1’s wideband output combines with A2’s DC corrected information to yield the correct, amplified composite signal at the LT1394’s positive input in Trace D. The LT1394’s output is Trace E. Figure 9 details circuit propagation delay. The output responds in 18ns to a 500µV overdrive on a 1mV step. Figure 10 plots response time versus overdrive. As might be expected, propagation delay decreases at higher overdrives. A1’s noise limits usable sensitivity. 1100 1000 OVERDRIVE (µV) A1 has poorly defined DC characteristics, necessitating some form of DC correction. A2 and A3, operating at a differential gain of 100, provide this function. They differentially sense a band limited version of A1’s inputs and feed DC and low frequency amplified information to the comparator. The low frequency roll-off of A1’s signal path complements A2-A3’s high frequency roll-off. The summation of these two signal channels at the LT1394 inputs results in flat response from DC to high frequency. 900 800 700 600 500 A = 1mV/DIV 15 16 17 RESPONSE TIME (ns) 18 1394 F10 B = 0.1V/DIV (AC-COUPLED) Figure 10. Response Time vs Overdrive for the Composite Comparator C = 0.1V/DIV D = 0.1V/DIV Voltage-Controlled Delay E = 5V/DIV 5µs/DIV 1394 F08 Figure 8. 500µV Input (Trace A) Is Split into Wideband and Low Frequency Gain Paths (Traces B and C) and Recombined (Trace D). Comparator Output Is Trace E A = 1mV/DIV B = 1V/DIV 10ns/DIV 1394 F09 Figure 9. Parallel Path Comparator Shows 18ns Response (Trace B) to 500µV Overdrive (Trace A) The ability to set a precise, predictable delay has broad application in pulse circuitry. Figure 11’s configuration sets a 0 to 300ns delay from a corresponding 0V to 3V control voltage. It takes advantage of the LT1394’s speed and the clean dynamics of an emitter switched current source. Q1 and Q2 form a current source that charges the 1000pF capacitor. When the trigger input is high (Trace A, Figure 12) both Q3 and Q4 are on. The current source is off and Q2’s collector (Trace B) is at ground. The latch input at the LT1394 prevents it from responding and its output remains high. When the trigger input goes low, the LT1394’s latch input is disabled and its output drops low. Q4’s collector (Trace C) lifts and Q2 comes on, delivering constant current to the 1000pF capacitor (Trace B). The resulting linear ramp at the LT1394’s positive input is compared to the delay programming voltage input. When a crossing occurs, the comparator goes high (Trace D). The length of time the comparator was low is directly proportional to the 11 LT1394 U U W U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION 5V DELAY PROGRAMMING VOLTAGE INPUT 0V TO 3V = 0 TO 300ns DELAY A = 5V/DIV 0.1µF LT1634 100Ω B = 2V/DIV 1k 100Ω (DELAY CALIB) C = 5V/DIV 51pF 0.1µF D = 5V/DIV 330Ω Q2 Q4 Q1 100ns/DIV – LT1394 + 1000pF Q OUTPUT Q OUTPUT 330Ω Q3 220Ω TRIGGER INPUT 200ns MINIMUM Figure 12. Voltage-Controlled Delay’s Waveforms. Programming Voltage Determines Delay Between Input (Trace A) Falling Edge and Output (Trace D) Rising Edge. High Linearity Timing Ramp (Trace B) Permits 1ns Accuracy and 100ps Repeatability 1394 F11 PNP = 2N5087 NPN = 2N2369 Figure 11. Fast, Precise, Voltage-Controlled Delay. Emitter Switched Current Source Has Clean, Predictable Dynamics delay programming voltage. The fast switching and ramp linearity permits 1ns accuracy and 100ps repeatability. Figure 13, a high speed expansion of the current source turn-on, details the clean switching. Q4 goes off within 2ns of the trigger input (Trace A) dropping low, enabling the current source (Q2’s emitter is Trace C). Concurrently, the 1000pF capacitor’s ramp (Trace B) begins. The LT1394’s output (Trace D) drops low about 7ns later, returning high after crossing (in this case) a relatively low programming voltage. Figure 14 juxtaposes the waveforms differently, permitting enhanced study of circuit timing. Switching begins with the input trigger falling low (Trace A). The ramp (Trace C) begins 3ns after the current source turns on (Q2 emitter is Trace D). The output pulse (Trace B) begins about 4ns later. To calibrate this circuit apply a trigger input and 3V to the programming input. Adjust the 100Ω trim for a 300ns width at the LT1394’s output. 12 1394 F12 A = 2V/DIV B = 0.1V/DIV C = 2V/DIV D = 2V/DIV 10ns/DIV 1394 F13 Figure 13. High Speed Expansion of Figure 12. Ramp (Trace B) Begins When Trigger (Trace A) Falls and Current Source Turns On (Trace C). Trace D is Output A = 1V/DIV B = 1V/DIV C = 0.1V/DIV D = 1V/DIV 10ns/DIV 1394 F14 Figure 14. Delay’s Output Switching Begins with Trigger Falling Low (Trace A). Ramp (Trace C) Starts 3ns After Current Source Turn-On (Trace D). Output (Trace B) Begins 4ns Later LT1394 U U W U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION Fast, High Impedance, Variable Threshold Trigger A frequent requirement in instrumentation is a fast trigger with a variable threshold. Often, a high impedance input is also required. Figure 15 meets these requirements. Comparator C1 is the basic trigger, with threshold voltage set at its negative input. Source follower Q1 provides high impedance with about 2pF input capacitance and 50pA bias current. Normally, Q1’s source bias point would be uncertain and drifty, but stabilization techniques eliminate this concern. A1 measures filtered versions of Q1’s gate and source voltages. A1’s output biases Q2, forcing Q1’s channel current to whatever value is required to equalize A1’s inputs, and hence Q1’s gate and source voltages. A1’s input filtering and roll-off are far slower than input frequencies of interest; its action does not interfere with the circuit’s main signal path. The 330pF capacitor prevents fast edges coupled through Q2’s collector base junction from influencing A1’s operation. Q1 should contribute negligible timing error to minimize overall delay. Figure 16’s photo verifies Q1’s wideband operation. Trace B, Q1’s source, lags the input (Trace A) by only 300ps. Input, FET buffer output and C1 output appear as Traces A, B and C, respectively in Figure 17. As before, the FET buffer is seen to contribute small timing error, and C1’s output is about 8ns delayed from the input. A = 1V/DIV B = 1V/DIV 200ps/DIV Figure 16. Trigger Buffer’s 300ps Delay Minimizes Timing Error. 4GHz Sampling Oscilloscope’s Output Is a Series of Dots VTRIG ±3V 5V 1394 F16 – C1 LT1394 Q1 2N5486 INPUT ±3V OUTPUT + 10M 10M 0.01µF Q2 2N3904 1.5k – 10k C = 2V/DIV A1 LT1097 + 100Ω –5V 330pF A = 1V/DIV B = 1V/DIV 0.1µF 0.1µF 10ns/DIV 1394 F17 1394 F15 Figure 15. Buffer Provides 2pF, 50pA Input Characteristics for Fast Trigger. Amplifier-Stabilized Biasing Eliminates FET Offset Figure 17. Input (Trace A), FET Source (Trace B) and Output (Trace C) Waveforms for the Trigger. Total Delay Is 8ns 13 LT1394 U U W U APPLICATIONS INFORMATION High Speed Adaptive Trigger Circuit Line and fibre-optic receivers often require an adaptive trigger to compensate for variations in signal amplitude and DC offsets. The circuit in Figure 18 triggers on 2mV to 175mV signals from 100Hz to 45MHz while operating from a single 5V rail. A1, operating at a gain of 15, provides wideband AC gain. The output of this stage biases a 2-way peak detector (Q1 through Q4). The maximum peak is stored in Q2’s emitter capacitor, while the minimum excursion is retained in Q4’s emitter capacitor. The DC value of the midpoint of A1’s output signal appears at the junction of the 500pF capacitor and the 3MΩ units. This point always sits midway between the signal’s excursions, egardless of absolute amplitude. This signal-adaptive voltage is buffered by A2 to set the trigger voltage at the LT1394’s positive input. The LT1394’s negative input is biased directly from A1’s output. The LT1394’s output, the circuit’s output, is unaffected by >85:1 signal amplitude variations. Bandwidth limiting in A1 does not affect triggering because the adaptive trigger threshold varies ratiometrically to maintain circuit output. 1 5 510Ω 15 A2 LT1006 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 = CA3096 ARRAY: TIE SUBSTRATE (PIN 16) TO GROUND = 1N4148 3M 10 14 12 Q3 Q4 11 470Ω + + 0.1µF 5V + – 36Ω AN72 F64 Figure 19. Adaptive Trigger Responding to a 40MHz, 5mV Input. Input Amplitude Variations from 2mV to 175mV Are Accommodated 0.005µF 5V 10µF + 50ns/DIV 500pF 0.005µF 13 750Ω C = 5V/DIV 3M – 2k B = 0.1V/DIV Q2 4 2 A1 LT1227 A = 0.1V/DIV 6 3 Q1 + Split supply versions of this circuit can achieve bandwidths to 50MHz with wider input operating range. 5V 2k 5V Figure 19 shows operating waveforms at 45MHz. Trace A’s input produces Trace B’s amplified output at A1. The comparator’s output is Trace C. 100µF 0.1µF 2k 470Ω 0.1µF – LT1394 TRIGGER OUT INPUT 1394 F18 Figure 18. 45MHz Single Supply Adaptive Trigger. Output Comparator’s Threshold Varies Ratiometrically with Input Amplitude, Maintaining Data Integrity over > 85:1 Input Amplitude Range 14 LT1394 U PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Dimensions in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted. MS8 Package 8-Lead Plastic MSOP (LTC DWG # 05-08-1660) 0.118 ± 0.004* (3.00 ± 0.102) 8 7 6 5 0.118 ± 0.004** (3.00 ± 0.102) 0.192 ± 0.004 (4.88 ± 0.10) 1 2 3 4 0.040 ± 0.006 (1.02 ± 0.15) 0.007 (0.18) 0.034 ± 0.004 (0.86 ± 0.102) 0° – 6° TYP 0.021 ± 0.006 (0.53 ± 0.015) SEATING PLANE 0.012 (0.30) 0.0256 REF (0.65) TYP 0.006 ± 0.004 (0.15 ± 0.102) MSOP (MS8) 1197 * DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS. MOLD FLASH, PROTRUSIONS OR GATE BURRS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE ** DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS. INTERLEAD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE S8 Package 8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow 0.150) (LTC DWG # 05-08-1610) 0.189 – 0.197* (4.801 – 5.004) 8 7 6 5 0.150 – 0.157** (3.810 – 3.988) 0.228 – 0.244 (5.791 – 6.197) 1 0.010 – 0.020 × 45° (0.254 – 0.508) 0.008 – 0.010 (0.203 – 0.254) 0.053 – 0.069 (1.346 – 1.752) 0°– 8° TYP 0.016 – 0.050 0.406 – 1.270 0.014 – 0.019 (0.355 – 0.483) 2 3 4 0.004 – 0.010 (0.101 – 0.254) 0.050 (1.270) TYP *DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE **DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights. SO8 0996 15 LT1394 U TYPICAL APPLICATION 9 Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO) 14.3217MHz 8 FREQUENCY DEVIATION (kHz) Figure 20, a variant of the basic crystal oscillator, permits voltage tuning the output frequency. Such voltage-controlled crystal oscillators (VCXO) are often employed where slight variation of a stable carrier is required. This example is specifically intended to provide a 4 × NTSC sub-carrier tunable oscillator suitable for phase locking. The LT1394 is set up as a crystal oscillator, operating similarly to Figure 3 (a). The varactor diode is biased from the tuning input. The tuning network is arranged so a 0V to 5V drive provides a reasonably symmetric, broad tuning range around the 14.31818MHz center frequency. The indicated selected capacitor sets tuning bandwidth. It should be picked to complement loop response in phase locking applications. Figure 21 is a plot of tuning input voltage versus frequency deviation. Tuning deviation from the 4 × NTSC 14.31818MHz center frequency exceeds ±240ppm for a 0V to 5V input. 7 6 5 14.31818MHz 4 3 2 1 14.314.0MHz 0 0 1 3 2 INPUT VOLTAGE (V) 5 4 1394 F21 Figure 21. Control Voltage vs Output Frequency for Figure 15. Tuning Deviation from Center Frequency Exceeds ±240ppm 5V 1N4148 C SELECT*** 0.047µF 1M 1M 5V 2k MV-209† 1M* 47k* 3.9k* LT1004-2.5 VIN 0V TO 5V 1k* 1M 100pF 390Ω + Y1** 15pF 100pF LT1394 – 2k 200pF FREQUENCY OUTPUT * 1% FILM RESISTOR ** NORTHERN ENGINEERING LABS C-2350N-14.31818MHz *** C SELECT SETS TUNING BANDWIDTH. SET TO COMPLEMENT LOOP RESPONSE IN PHASE LOCKING APPLICATIONS † VARACTOR DIODE 1394 F20 Figure 20. A 4× NTSC Sub-Carrier Voltage-Tunable Crystal Oscillator. Tuning Range and Bandwidth Accommodate Variety of Phase Locked Loops RELATED PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS LT1016 UltraFast Precision Comparator Industry Standard 10ns Comparator LT1116 12ns Single Supply Ground-Sensing Comparator Single Supply Version of LT1016 LT1671 Fast Single Supply Comparator 60ns, 450µA Single Supply Comparator LT1720 UltraFast Dual Single Supply Comparator Dual 4.5ns, 4mA Single Supply Comparator 16 Linear Technology Corporation 1394f LT/TP 0499 4K • PRINTED IN USA 1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417 (408)432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● www.linear-tech.com LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 1998