PD-100i

CLOCK DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIER, high speed digital and RF, 1-100 MHz

The PD-100i is a high speed pulse signal distribution amplifier that provides distribution for pulse and RF signals with a frequency range of 1-100 MHz. The first module receives a pulse signal and supplies six buffered outputs designed to drive low impedance loads and long 50 or 75 ohm cables. The outputs provide a 3.8 volt peak-to-peak signal into a 50 ohm load. The channel-to-channel delay differences are less than 200ps. The distribution module has the low temperature coefficient of propagation delay that is essential for the distribution of high quality timing signals. The second module of the instrument receives a 1-100 MHz RF signals and provides six buffered square wave outputs. The typical cross-channel isolation on the RF distribution modules is 100 dB and reverse isolation is typically greater than 110 dB. The phase noise of the modules is exceptionally low, typically -148 dBc/Hz @ Fourier frequency of 1 Hz and -170 dBc/Hz @ Fourier frequencies greater than 10 kHz. All outputs are DC coupled and conform to TTL specifications. The PD-100i is designed to be powered by a 100 to 240 VAC mains source or by a +12 to +36 VDC power source. The DC power may be used as a main power source for the instrument or in conjunction with the AC power as a backup power supply in case of loss of the main AC power. . The transition from AC to DC supply operation is done by a Schottky diode network and charge storage capacitors to prevent any glitches and guarantee seamless continuous operation. The PD-100i is housed in a 1U high, 19" rack-mount enclosure.

  • Features
  • Applications
  • Specifications
  • PPS FEATURES:
  • Distribution of 1PPS - 100 MHz
  • 50 ohm output: 3.8 Vp-p
  • Low temperature coefficient: 3 ps/ºC
  • PPS Propagation Delay: 7ns typical
  • RF FEATURES:
  • 1 - 100 MHz
  • Square wave digital outputs
  • High isolation: 110 dB
  • Low phase noise: -148 dBc/Hz @ 1 Hz
  • -170 dBc/Hz @ 10 kHz
  • Low temperature coefficient: 3 ps/ºC
  • Clock signal applications
  • Atomic frequency standards
  • Laboratory frequency distribution
  • Reference frequency distribution
  • Time synchronization

PPS Distribution Module

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

Rise time

10 - 90 %

-

0.9

1

ns

Fall time

10 - 90 %

-

0.9

1

ns

Propagation delay

50 ohm load

-

7

8

ns

Differential delay

channel - channel

-

100

200

ps

Impedance

Input

Output

-

-

50

9

-

-

Ohms

Input high level

Input low level

input signal into 50 Ω load

input signal into 50 Ω load

3.7

0

3.8

-

5

0.8

V

Output high level

Output low level

50 ohm load

50 ohm load

3.7

-

3.8

0.4

5

0.5

V

Temp-delay coefficient

0 - 50 ºC

-

3

5

ps/ºC

 

RF / Clock Distribution Module

PARAMETER

CONDITIONS

MIN

TYP

MAX

UNITS

Input Level

 

7

13

20

dBm

Bandwidth

 

-

1-100

-

MHz

Impedance

output

-

9

-

Ohms

Rise Time

+13 dBm

-

0.9

1

ns

Fall Time

+13 dBm

-

0.9

1

ns

Isolation

output to output

100

110

-

dB

Phase Noise
(Referred to the Input)

1 Hz

10 Hz

100 Hz

>10 kHz

-

-

-

-

-148

-163

-168

-170

-145

-160

-165

-167

dBc/Hz

Temp-delay Coefficient

0 - 50 ºC

-

3

-

ps/ºC

 

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