Rev.: E
Amendment: /0
Issue Date:
May, 1998
125MHz WRITE
PROGRAMMABLE
TIMING EDGE VERNIER
SY605
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
Micrel-Synergy's SY605 is an ECL-compatible timing vernier
(delay generator) whose time delay is programmed via an 8-
bit code which is loaded via an independent "WRITE" input.
The SY605 is fabricated in Micrel-Synergy's proprietary
ASSETTM bipolar process.
This device can be retriggered at speeds up to 125MHz,
with a delay span as short as 4ns. At minimum span, the
resolution is 4ns/255 = 15.7ps per step. The delay span is
externally adjustable up to 40ns. The SY605 employs
differential TRIGGER and WRITE inputs, and produces a
differential OUTPUT pulse; all other control signals are single-
ended ECL. Edge delay is specified by an 8-bit input which is
loaded into the device with the WRITE signal. The output
pulse width will typically be 3.5ns.
The SY605 is commonly used in Automatic Test Equipment
to provide precise timing edge placement; it is also found in
many instrumentation and communications applications.
Micrel-Synergy's circuit design techniques coupled with
ASSETTM technology result in not only ultra-fast performance,
but allow device operation at lower power dissipation than
competing technologies. Outstanding reliability is achieved in
volume production.
s
True 125MHz retrigger rate
s
Pin-compatible with Bt605
s
15ps delay resolution
s
Less than
1 LSB timing accuracy
s
Differential TRIGGER and delay WRITE inputs
s
Delay spans from 4 to 40ns
s
Compatible with 10KH ECL logic
s
Lower power dissipation 350mW typical
s
Available in 28-pin plastic (PLCC) or metal (MLCC)
J-lead package
PIN CONFIGURATION
BLOCK DIAGRAM
LATCH
8
8
+
LINEAR
RAMP
GENERATOR
D
R
FF
0 = STOP
1 = RUN
OUT
IEXT
D0 - D7
WRITE
CE
TRIG
V
BB
PULSE
GEN
DAC
I/V
OUT
V
CC
V
CC
NC
OUT
NC
D
0
TRIG
V
EE0
WRITE
D
7
V
EE1
NC
CE
COMP
1
WRITE
COMP
2
NC
V
BB
V
CC
TRIG
D
1
D
2
D
3
D
4
D
5
D
6
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
5
6
7
8
9
10 11
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
TOP VIEW
PLCC
J28-1
25 24 23
21 20 19
22
IEXT
1
2
SY605
Micrel
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The output pulse generation cycle begins with the arrival of
TRIG shown in Figure 1. The DAC values are latched by the
rising edge of WRITE. Then, when TRIG transitions to a high
and CE is low the linear ramp is initiated.
Figure 1.
D0 D7
Data input pins (ECL compatible). On the falling edge of
WRITE, D0 - D7 are latched into the DAC input register. D0
is the LSB. These inputs specify the amount of delay from the
rising edge of TRIG to the output pulse.
WRITE, WRITE
Differential write inputs (ECL compatible). These inputs
control the parallel data input latch. When WRITE is a logical
one, the data latch is transparent. Data is latched on the falling
edge of WRITE. A single-ended write may be used by
connecting WRITE to V
BB
.
CE
Chip enable input (ECL compatible). CE must be a logical
zero on the rising edge of TRIG to enable the device to
respond to the trigger. If CE is floating, the trigger will always
be enabled.
TRIG, TRIG
Differential trigger inputs (ECL compatible). The rising edge
of TRIG is used to trigger the delay cycle if CE is a logical zero.
If CE is a logical one, no operation occurs. It is recommended
that triggering be performed with differential inputs.
PIN DESCRIPTION
OUT, OUT
Differential outputs (ECL compatible).
IEXT
Current reference pin. The amount of current sourced into this
pin determines the span of output delay. The voltage at IEXT
is typically 1.25V.
COMP1, COMP2
Compensation pins. A 0.1
F ceramic capacitor must be
connected between COMP1 and V
EE0,
and COMP2 and V
EE0
(see Figure 3).
V
EE
Device power. All V
EE
pins must be connected.
V
CC
Device ground. All V
CC
pins must be connected together.
V
BB
A 1.36V (typical) output.
When the ramp level reaches that of the DAC, the
comparator initiates the pulse generator to produce an output
pulse resets the ramp and the cycle is ready to begin again.
CE
TRIG
OUT
3
SY605
Micrel
Symbol
Parameter
Value
Unit
V
EE
Power Supply (V
CC
= 0V)
8 to 0
V
V
I
Input Voltage
(V
CC
= 0V)
0 to V
EE
V
I
OUT
Output Current
mA
-- Continuous
50
-- Surge
100
T
A
Operating Temperature Range
0 to +85
C
V
EE
Operating Range
(2)
5.7 to 4.2
V
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATING
(1)
NOTES:
1. Beyond which device life may be impaired.
2. Parametric values specified at 10E Series: 4.75V to 5.5V
Symbol
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
MIn.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
V
IH
Input HIGH Voltage (10K)
-1170
--
-840
-1130
--
-810
-1070
--
-735
mV
V
IL
Input LOW Voltage (10K)
-1950
--
-1480
-1950
--
-1480
-1950
--
-1450
mV
V
OH
Output HIGH Voltage (10K)
-1020
-975
-840
-980
-920
-810
-920
-850
-735
mV
V
OL
Output LOW Voltage (10K)
-1950
-1755
-1630
-1950
-1750
-1630
-1950
-1720
-1600
mV
I
IH
Input High Current (Vin = V
IH
max)
--
100
150
--
100
150
--
100
150
A
I
IH
TRIG, TRIG
--
100
150
--
100
150
--
100
150
A
I
IL
Input Low Current (Vin = V
IL
min)
--
100
150
--
100
150
--
100
150
A
I
IL
TRIG, TRIG
--
100
150
--
100
150
--
100
150
A
Output Delay Spans
D
L
Differential Linearity Error**
--
0.84
0.9
--
0.84
0.9
--
0.84
0.9
LSB
I
L
Integral Linearity Error**
--
1.16
1.25
--
0.89
1.0
--
0.89
1.0
V
BB
V
BB
Output Voltage
-1.44
--
-1.25
-1.44
-1.35
-1.25
-1.44
--
-1.25
V
I
EXT
I
EXT
for Tspans
Tspan = 4ns
1.80
2.38
2.80
1.80
2.38
2.80
1.80
2.38
2.80
mA
Tspan = 5ns
1.45
1.85
2.40
1.45
1.85
2.40
1.45
1.85
2.40
mA
Tspan = 10ns
0.70
0.93
1.20
0.70
0.93
1.20
0.70
0.93
1.20
mA
Tspan = 15ns
0.45
0.62
0.80
0.45
0.62
0.80
0.45
0.62
0.80
mA
Tspan = 20ns
0.34
0.46
0.60
0.34
0.46
0.60
0.34
0.46
0.60
mA
Tspan = 30ns
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.20
0.30
0.40
0.20
0.30
0.40
mA
Tspan with I
EXT
= 1.8 mA
(Tspan = Tmax - Tmin)
4.1
--
6.5
4.1
--
6.5
4.1
--
6.5
ns
Tmin
Minimum Delay Time*
Data = 00, Tspan = 5ns
--
2.8
3.8
--
2.8
3.8
--
2.8
3.8
ns
Tspan = 10ns
--
3.4
4.9
--
3.4
4.9
--
3.4
4.9
ns
Tspan = 15ns
--
4.0
6.0
--
4.0
6.0
--
4.0
6.0
ns
Tspan = 20ns
--
4.6
7.1
--
4.6
7.1
--
4.6
7.1
ns
Tspan = 25ns
--
5.2
8.2
--
5.2
8.2
--
5.2
8.2
ns
Tspan = 30ns
--
5.8
9.3
--
5.8
9.3
--
5.8
9.3
ns
I
EE
V
EE
Supply Current
--
--
100
--
70
100
--
--
100
mA
T
A
= +0C
T
A
= +25C
T
A
= +70C
NOTE:
1. 10K series circuits are designed to meet the DC specifications shown in the table after thermal equilibrium has been established. The circuit is in a test
socket or mounted on a printed circuit board and transverse air flow greater than 500 lfpm is maintained. Outputs are terminated through a 50
resistor
to -2.0 volts.
DC CHARACTERISTICS
4
SY605
Micrel
AC CHARACTERISTICS
The information in this table is guaranteed but not 100% production tested.
See Figure 2 for a graphical representation.
Maximum Tspan (ns)
Minimum Trigger
Maintaining Linearity
Periods (ns)
of
1 LSB
4.0
8.0
5.1
10.0
5.8
11.1
6.75
12.5
8.1
14.3
9.9
16.6
12.0
20.0
15.5
25.0
22.0
33.3
ECL input values are -0.9 to -1.7V, with input rise/fall times
2ns,
measured between the 20% and 80% points. Timing reference
points at 50% for inputs and outputs. OUT and OUT loading with 50
Symbol
Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
f
MAX
Trigger Rate
(1)
--
--
125
--
--
125
--
--
125
MHz
t
WI
Trigger Width High
2.0
1.0
--
2.0
1.0
--
2.0
1.0
--
ns
t
WO
Output Pulse Width High Time
2.5
3.5
4.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
2.5
3.5
4.5
ns
Output Pulse Rise/Fall Time (20/80%)
--
550
750
--
550
750
--
550
750
ps
t
S
Output Pulse Spacing
Span = 4ns @ 1 LSB
8.0
--
--
8.0
--
--
8.0
--
--
ns
Minimum Delay Time vs. Tspan
T00 / ns (Tspan = 5 to 10ns)
--
125
220
--
125
220
--
125
220
ps/ns
Output Delay
ns
1 LSB
Tspan (Tspan = Tmax - Tmin)
4.0
--
40
4.0
--
40
4.0
--
40
ns
1 LSB
Resolution (Tspan / 225)
15.7
--
157
15.7
--
157
15.7
--
157
ps
Tempo (5ns Span)
Tspan /
C
--
2
--
--
2
--
--
2
--
ps/
C
Tmin /
C
--
2
--
--
2
--
--
2
--
ps/
C
Power Supply Rejection
--
60
--
--
60
--
--
60
--
ps/V
(Data = 0-FF HEX, Tspan = 5ns)
t
S
CE Setup Time
2.0
--
--
2.0
--
--
2.0
--
--
ns
t
H
CE Hold Time
1.5
--
--
1.5
--
--
1.5
--
--
ns
t
WH
WRITE Pulse Width High Time
2.0
--
--
2.0
--
--
2.0
--
--
ns
t
DS
D0 - D7 Setup Time
1.0
--
--
1.0
--
--
1.0
--
--
ns
t
DH
D0 - D7 Hold Time
1.5
--
--
1.5
--
--
1.5
--
--
ns
T
A
= +0
C
T
A
= +25
C
T
A
= +70
C
Maximum Tspan and Trigger Rates
NOTE:
1. See chart below:
to -2.0V. Typical values are based on nominal temperature, i.e., and
nominal voltage, i.e., - 5.2V.
5
SY605
Micrel
TIMING DIAGRAMS
Figure 2.
60
70
80
90
100 110 120 130
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
Span (ns)
Frequency (MHz)
1 LSB
Span vs. Trigger Rates
INL
- 0.92LSB
INL
- 0.86LSB
INL
- 0.9LSB
INL
- 1.14LSB
t
WI
TRIG
CE
DELAY
OUT
DATA
WRITE
D0 -D7
t
SU
t
H
t
WO
t
S
t
WH
t
DSU
t
DH