GFT614 | 1 to 4 Line 50 Ω Driver Module

The GFT614 module is specially designed for distribution of high frequency clock and high-speed logic signal to multiple devices via long cable. All outputs with 50 Ω load can drive 100 feet of cable at clock rate greater than 200 MHz with 2.5 V amplitude.

The channel input threshold can be set to +1 or 0 or -1 V and the input load can be selected from 50 Ω or 1 KΩ pull up by a front panel switch. So that channel input can be driven directly by TTL / CMOS logic levels or open collector or negative pulse (0 to -3 V) or AC coupled signal (± 0.5 V).

All outputs with 50 Ω load can drive 100 feet of cable at clock rate greater than 150 MHz with 2.5 V amplitude. Each output polarity can be set normal or inverted and outputs are compatible with DC or AC TTL input.

A gate input allows to disable the module by external signal.

The GFT614 is a compact module supplied with a +5 V AC/DC adapter.

Overview

Overview 
Features
  • Up to 150 MHz clock rate
  • Drive 100 feet of cable at 150 MHz
  • Four synchronized 50 Ω TTL outputs
    • 1 ns typical output rise & fall time
    • Selectable polarity
    • 2 ps input to output RMS jitter
  • One input with:
    • Selectable threshold (+1 V / 0 V / -1 V)
    • Selectable load 50 Ω or 1 kΩ pull up
  • Active low Gate input
  • Operate from DC +5 V
  • All input & output are BNC connectors
  • Compact module: 115 X 103 x 37 mm
  • Option: 4 individual 50 Ω TTL line drivers
Applications

  • Clock distribution

  • 1 to 4 splitters 

  • Pulse inverted

  • Level translator 

  • Converting sinewave to square wave

  • Long Line Drivers

  • Tools for Lab

  • Components Test equipment

Specifications 

Specifications




Input

Range

+5 V to -5 V

Threshold level

+1 V or 0 V or -1 V (selectable at rear panel)

Internal load

50 Ω or 1 kΩ pulled to +5 V (selectable at front panel)

Minimum pulse width

5 ns

Output

Number

4

Output resistance

50 Ω

Low level

0.25 V

High level

2.5 V @ Load=50 Ω, 4 V @ Load > 10 kΩ

Polarity from input

Normal or inverted

Rise /fall times

1 ns / 1 ns @ 100 MHz square wave

Jitter RMS

2 ps (input to output)

Max clock frequency

150 MHz @ cable length = 3 feet

150 MHz @ cable length = 100 feet

Skew

500 ps (TBC)

Gate

Low Level

< 0.5 V

High level

2.4 V

Rate 

50 MHz 

General specifications

Control

Switches to select:

  • Input load

  • Input threshold level

  • Output polarity: normal or inverted

Power on indicator

Inputs & outputs

All are BNC connectors

Size

W = 115, L = 103, H = 30 mm

Mounting flange 

included

Power V/A

+5 V / 200 mA max. 

External AC (90 -240 V) to DC (+ 5 V) adapter furnished

Power connector

Jack 2.10 mm

Option: 

GFT644 module

4 individual 50 Ω TTL line drivers

Technical resources 
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