LT1016_15 Datasheet, PDF (15/20 Pages) Linear Technology – UltraFast Precision 10ns Comparator

Typical Applications
LT1016
1MHz to 10MHz Crystal
Oscillator
5V
2k
1MHz TO 10MHz
CRYSTAL
5V
+
V⁺
Q
2k
LT1016
–
Q
OUTPUT
GND
LATCH
V^–
2k
0.068µF
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18ns Fuse with Voltage Programmable Trip Point
Q1
2N3866
28V
330Ω
Q2
2N2369
2.4k
– 5V
A1
LT1193
900Ω
FB
1k*
9k*
9k*
10Ω
CARBON
1k*
33pF
300Ω
200Ω
CALIBRATE
1k
* = 1% FILM RESISTOR
A1 AND A2 USE 5V SUPPLIES
A2
LT1016
L
TRIP SET
0mA TO 250mA = 0V TO 2.5V
RESET (NORMALLY OPEN)
LOAD
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Appendix A
About Level Shifts
The TTL output of the LT1016 will interface with many
circuits directly. Many applications, however, require some
form of level shifting of the output swing. With LT1016
based circuits this is not trivial because it is desirable to
maintain very low delay in the level shifting stage. When
designing level shifters, keep in mind that the TTL output of
the LT1016 is a sink-source pair (Figure A1) with good abil-
ity to drive capacitance (such as feedforward capacitors).
Figure A2 shows a noninverting voltage gain stage with a
15V output. When the LT1016 switches, the base-emitter
voltages at the 2N2369 reverse, causing it to switch very
quickly. The 2N3866 emitter-follower gives a low imped-
ance output and the Schottky diode aids current sink
capability.
Figure A3 is a very versatile stage. It features a bipolar
swing that may be programmed by varying the output
transistor’s supplies. This 3ns delay stage is ideal for
driving FET switch gates. Q1, a gated current source,
switches the Baker-clamped output transistor, Q2. The
heavy feedforward capacitor from the LT1016 is the key
to low delay, providing Q2’s base with nearly ideal drive.
This capacitor loads the LT1016’s output transition (Trace
A, Figure A4), but Q2’s switching is clean (Trace B, Figure
A4) with 3ns delay on the rise and fall of the pulse.
Figure A5 is similar to Figure A2 except that a sink transistor
has replaced the Schottky diode. The two emitter-followers
drive a power MOSFET which switches 1A at 15V. Most of
the 7ns to 9ns delay in this stage occurs in the MOSFET
and the 2N2369.
When designing level shifters, remember to use transistors
with fast switching times and high f_Ts. To get the kind of
results shown, switching times in the ns range and f_Ts
approaching 1GHz are required.
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