All of our differential podlets were designed with the design engineer in mind.
The schematics, parts list, and board layout are all published here without
any copyright restrictions. The idea is that one pod does not fit all and YOU might
want to modify a podlet to better fit your needs. The circuit board uses one ounce copper
so that a user can repeatedly solder in different termination sets without damage/pad lifting.
Each podlet converts 8 input diff pairs to a single-ended output. They draw their
power from seperate wires connected to the system under test. The units are shipped without
input leadsets. Leadsets are also available.
Note to Aerospace companies: These products are produced on a lead-free assembly line using lead-free solders.
Differential ECL/PECL to single-ended ECL converter pod
Each channel is converted via an ON Semiconductor MC10E416 buffer which will support speeds
as high as 800 MHz. See the ON Semi datasheet for the fine points. The inputs have
provisions for differential and/or parallel termination. The outputs are terminated in
330 ohms to the negative supply. There is a provision for balanced output termination.
The units are shipped without any input termination connected and a generous supply of
100 ohm termination resistors for use/installation by the user, if desired. The input power
is provided via two leads that are connected to a lower voltage and a higher voltage, each
DC-isolated from the output, allowing operation in both ECL and PECL systems. A seperate
system ground connection is also provided.
$349.00 each
Note to Aerospace companies: This product is produced on a lead-free assembly line using lead-free solders.
Schematics in .pdf format
Zip'd .pdfs of the board layout
Usage Hints
Link to ON Semi datasheet
