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Product Description
Figure 1. Functional Schematic Diagram
D
QB
Q
CLK
D
QB
Q
CLK
Pre-Amp
Output
Buffer
IN
OUT
D
QB
Q
CLK
Figure 2. Package Drawing
Table 1. Electrical Specifications
(Z
S
= Z
L
= 50
)
2.85V V
DD
3.15 V; -55
C T
A
125
C,
unless otherwise specified
Parameter Conditions
Minimum
Typical
Maximum
Units
Supply Voltage
2.85 3.0 3.15 V
Supply Current
13 19
mA
Input Frequency (F
IN
)
1.5 3.5
GHz
Input Power (P
IN
)
1500 MHz F
in
2800 MHz
-5
+10
dBm
2800 MHz < F
in
3500 MHz
0
+10
dBm
Output Power
0
dBm
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
PE83503
Military Operating Temperature Range
RR
3.5 GHz Low Power CMOS
Divide-by-8 Prescaler
Features
High-frequency operation:
1.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz
Fixed divide ratio of 8
Low-power operation: 12 mA
typical @ 3 V across frequency
Small package: 8-lead MSOP
Low Cost
The PE83503 is a high performance monolithic CMOS
prescaler with a fixed divide ratio of 8. Its operating
frequency range is 1.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz. The PE83503
operates on a nominal 3 V supply and draws only 12 mA.
It is packaged in a small 8-lead MSOP and is ideal for
microwave PLL synthesis solutions.
The PE83503 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.
8-lead MSOP
5.05
4.75
3.05
2.85
PE83503
Product Specification
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Figure 3. Pin Configuration
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 15pF)
3
DEC
Power supply decoupling pin. Place a
capacitor as close as possible and connect
directly to the ground plane (eg 10 nF and
10 pF).
4
GND
Ground pin. Ground pattern on the board
should be as wide as possible to reduce
ground impedance.
5 GND
Ground
pin.
6 GND
Ground
pin.
7
OUT
Divided frequency output pin. This pin
should be coupled with a capacitor (eg 100
pF).
8 GND
Ground
pin.
Table 3. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol Parameter/Conditions Min Max Units
VDD Supply
voltage
4.0 V
T
ST
Storage
temperature
range
-65 150
C
T
OP
Operating
temperature
range
-55 125
C
VESD
ESD voltage (Human
Body Model)
250 V
P
INMAX
Maximum input power
15
dBm
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
When handling this UTSi device, observe the same
precautions that you would use with other ESD-
sensitive 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.
Latch-Up Avoidance
Unlike conventional CMOS devices, UTSi CMOS
devices are immune to latch-up.
Device Functional Considerations
The PE83503 takes an input signal frequency from
1.5 GHz to 3.5 GHz and produces an output signal
frequency one-eighth 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 the test
circuit in Figure 7.
The ground pattern on the board should be made
as wide as possible to minimize ground
impedance.
PE3503
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
IN
GND
DEC
GND
OUT
VDD
GND
GND
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Typical Performance Data: V
DD
= 3.0V
Figure 4. Input Sensitivity
Figure 5. Device Current
Figure 6. Output Power
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Figure 7. Test Circuit Block Diagram
Figure 8. High Frequency System Application
The wideband frequency of operation of the PE83503 makes it an ideal part for use in a DBS downconverter
system.
BPF
SAW
AGC
FM
DEMOD
PE83503
PE3291
LOW
NOISE
PLL SYNTH
LPF
INPUT FROM
DBS 1
ST
IF
BASEBAND
OUTPUT
DIVIDE-BY-8
Signal Generator
Spectrum
Analyzer
PE83503
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
10 pF
15 pF
50
VDD
3 V +/- 0.15 V
1000 pF
100 pF
10 pF
10 nF
50
+
-
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VDD
IN
DEC
GND
GND
OUT
NC
GND
1000 pF
J2-7
J3
J4
J5
10 pF
C1
J1
10 pF
10 nF
C2
Figure 10. Evaluation Board Schematic Diagram
Figure 11. Evaluation Board Layout
Evaluation Kit Operation
The MSOP Prescaler Evaluation Board was
designed to help customers evaluate the PE83503
Divide-by-8 Prescaler. On this board, the device
input (pin 2) is connected to connector J1 through a
50 transmission line. A series capacitor (C3)
provides the necessary DC block for the device
input. It is important to note that the value of this
capacitance will impact the performance of the
device. A value of 15pF was found to be optimal for
this board layout; other applications may require a
different value.
The device output (pin 7) is connected to connector
J3 through a 50 transmission line. A series
capacitor (C1) provides the necessary DC block for
the device output. Note that this capacitor must be
chosen to have a low impedance at the desired
output frequency the device. The value of 100pF
was chosen to provide a wide operating range for
the evaluation board.
The board is constructed of a two-layer FR4
material with a total thickness of 0.031". The
bottom layer provides ground for the RF
transmission lines. The transmission lines were
designed using a coplanar waveguide above
ground plane model with trace width of 0.030", trace
gaps of 0.007", dielectric thickness of 0.028", metal
thickness of 0.0014" and
r
of 4.4. Note that the
predominate mode for these transmission lines is
coplanar waveguide.
J2 provides DC power to the device. Starting from
the lower left pin, the second pin to the right (J2-3)
is connected to the device VDD pin (1). Two
decoupling capacitors (10 pF, 1000 pF) are
included on this trace. It is the responsibility of the
customer to determine proper supply decoupling for
their design application.
The DEC pin (3) must be connected to a low
impedance AC ground for proper device operation.
On the board, two decoupling capacitors (C6 = 10
nF, C4 = 10 pF), located on the back of the board,
perform this function.
Applications Support
If you have a problem with your evaluation kit or if
you have applications questions call (858) 455-0660
and ask for applications support. You may also
contact us by fax or e-mail:
Fax: (858) 455-0770
E-Mail: help@peregrine-semi.com
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C1
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