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Typical applicaTion
FeaTures DescripTion
UltraFast Precision
10ns Comparator
The LT
®
1016 is an UltraFast 10ns comparator that interfaces
directly to TTL/CMOS logic while operating off either ±5V
or single 5V supplies. Tight offset voltage specifications
and high gain allow the LT1016 to be used in precision
applications. Matched complementary outputs further
extend the versatility of this comparator.
A unique output stage provides active drive in both direc-
tions for maximum speed into TTL/CMOS logic or passive
loads, yet does not exhibit the large current spikes found
in conventional output stages. This allows the LT1016 to
remain stable with the outputs in the active region which,
greatly reduces the problem of output “glitching” when
the input signal is slow moving or islow level.
The LT1016 has a LATCH pin which will retain input data
at the outputs, when held high. Quiescent negative power
supply current is only 3mA. This allows the negative supply
pin to be driven from virtually any supply voltage with a
simple resistivedivider. Device performance is not affected
by variations in negative supply voltage.
Linear Technology offers a wide range of comparators
in addition to the LT1016 that address different applica-
tions. See the Related Parts section on the back page of
the data sheet.
10MHz to 25MHz Crystal Oscillator
applicaTions
n UltraFast™ (10ns typ)
n Operates Off Single 5V Supply or ±5V
n Complementary Output to TTL
n Low Offset Voltage
n No Minimum Input Slew Rate Requirement
n No Power Supply Current Spiking
n Output Latch Capability
n High Speed A/D Converters
■ High Speed Sampling Circuits
■ Line Receivers
■ Extended Range V-to-F Converters
■ Fast Pulse Height/Width Discriminators
■ Zero-Crossing Detectors
■ Current Sense for Switching Regulators
■ High Speed Triggers
■ Crystal Oscillators
L, LT , LT C , LT M , Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and
UltraFast is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
Response Time
–
+
LT1016
10MHz TO 25MHz
(AT CUT)
22Ω
820pF
200pF
2k
2k
2k
5V
5V
V–
V+
LATCH
GND
Q
Q
OUTPUT
1016 TA1a
TIME (ns)
0
1016 TA2b
20 020
THRESHOLD
THRESHOLD
VIN
100mV STEP
5mV OVERDRIVE
VOUT
1V/DIV
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Positive Supply Voltage (Note 5) ................................7V
Negative Supply Voltage .............................................7V
Differential Input Voltage (Note 7) ........................... ±5V
+IN, –IN and LATCH ENABLE Current (Note 7) ....±10mA
Output Current (Continuous) (Note 7) ................. ±20mA
(Note 1)
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
TOP VIEW
V+
+IN
–IN
V–
Q OUT
Q OUT
GND
LATCH
ENABLE
N8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PDIP
+
–
TJMAX = 100°C, θJA = 130°C/W (N8)
ORDER PART
NUMBER
TOP VIEW
Q OUT
Q OUT
GND
LATCH
ENABLE
V+
+IN
–IN
V–
S8 PACKAGE
8-LEAD PLASTIC SO
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
+
–
TJMAX = 110°C, θJA = 120°C/W
ORDER PART
NUMBER
LT1016CN8
LT1016IN8
LT1016CS8
LT1016IS8
S8 PART
MARKING
1016
1016I
Consult LT C marketing for parts specified with wider operating temperature ranges.
pin conFiguraTion
Operating Temperature Range
LT1016I ................................................ –40°C to 85°C
LT1016C ................................................... 0°C to 70°C
Storage Temperature Range ..................–65°C to 150°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec) ...................300°C
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elecTrical characTerisTics
The l denotes the specifications which apply over the full operating
temperature range, otherwise specifications are at TA = 25°C. V+ = 5V, V– = 5V, VOUT (Q) = 1.4V, VLATCH = 0V, unless otherwise noted.
SYMBOL PARAMETER CONDITIONS
LT1016C/I
UNITSMIN TYP MAX
VOS Input Offset Voltage RS ≤ 100Ω (Note 2)
●
1.0 ±3
3.5
mV
mV
∆VOS /∆T Input Offset Voltage Drift ●4 µV/°C
IOS Input Offset Current (Note 2)
●
0.3
0.3
1.0
1.3
µA
µA
IBInput Bias Current (Note 3)
●
5 10
13
µA
µA
Input Voltage Range (Note 6)
Single 5V Supply
●
●
–3.75
1.25
3.5
3.5
V
V
CMRR Common Mode Rejection –3.75V ≤ VCM ≤ 3.5V ●80 96 dB
PSRR Supply Voltage Rejection Positive Supply 4.6V ≤ V+ ≤ 5.4V
LT1016C
●60 75 dB
Positive Supply 4.6V ≤ V+ ≤ 5.4V
LT1016I
●54 75 dB
Negative Supply 2V ≤ V– ≤ 7V ●80 100 dB
AVSmall-Signal Voltage Gain 1V ≤ VOUT ≤ 2V 1400 3000 V/V
VOH Output High Voltage V+ ≥ 4.6V IOUT =1mA
IOUT = 10mA
●
●
2.7
2.4
3.4
3.0
V
V
VOL Output Low Voltage ISINK = 4mA
ISINK = 10mA
●0.3
0.4
0.5 V
V
I+Positive Supply Current ●25 35 mA
I–Negative Supply Current ●3 5 mA
VIH LATCH Pin Hi Input Voltage ●2.0 V
VIL LATCH Pin Lo Input Voltage ●0.8 V
IIL LATCH Pin Current VLATCH = 0V ●500 µA
tPD Propagation Delay (Note 4) ∆VIN = 100mV, OD = 5mV
●
10 14
16
ns
ns
∆VIN = 100mV, OD = 20mV
●
9 12
15
ns
ns
∆tPD Differential Propagation Delay (Note 4) ∆VIN = 100mV,
OD = 5mV
3 ns
Latch Setup Time 2 ns
Note 1: Absolute Maximum Ratings are those values beyond which the life
of a device may be impaired.
Note 2: Input offset voltage is defined as the average of the two voltages
measured by forcing first one output, then the other to 1.4V. Input offset
current is defined in the same way.
Note 3: Input bias current (IB) is defined as the average of the two input
currents.
Note 4: tPD and ∆tPD cannot be measured in automatic handling equipment
with low values of overdrive. The LT1016 is sample tested with a 1V step
and 500mV overdrive. Correlation tests have shown that tPD and ∆tPD
limits shown can be guaranteed with this test if additional DC tests are
performed to guarantee that all internal bias conditions are correct. For low
overdrive conditions VOS is added to overdrive. Differential propogation
delay is defined as: ∆tPD = tPDLH – tPDHL
Note 5: Electrical specifications apply only up to 5.4V.
Note 6: Input voltage range is guaranteed in part by CMRR testing and
in part by design and characterization. See text for discussion of input
voltage range for supplies other than ±5V or 5V.
Note 7: This parameter is guaranteed to meet specified performance
through design and characterization. It has not been tested.
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Gain Characteristics
Propagation Delay vs Input
Overdrive
Propagation Delay vs Load
Capacitance
Propagation Delay vs Source
Resistance
Propagation Delay vs Supply
Voltage
Propagation Delay vs
Temperature
Latch Set-Up Time vs
Temperature
Output Low Voltage (VOL) vs
Output Sink Current
Output High Voltage (VOH) vs
Output Source Current
DIFFERENTIAL INPUT VOLTAGE (mV)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
1016 G01
–2.5 –1.5 –0.5 0.5 1.5 2.5
TJ = 125°C
TJ = –55°C
TJ = 25°C
VS = ±5V
IOUT = 0
OVERDRIVE (mV)
0
TIME (ns)
25
20
15
10
5
040
1016 G02
10 20 30 50
VS = ±5V
TJ = 25°C
VSTEP = 100mV
CLOAD = 10pF
OUTPUT LOAD CAPACITANCE (pF)
0
TIME (ns)
25
20
15
10
5
040
1016 G03
10 20 30 50
VS = ±5V
TJ = 25°C
IOUT = 0
VSTEP = 100mV
OVERDRIVE = 5mV
tPDHL
tPDLH
SOURCE RESISTANCE (Ω)
0 500
TIME (ns)
1k 2k1.5k 2.5k 3k
1016 G04
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
STEP SIZE = 800mV
400mV
200mV
100mV
VS = ±5V
TJ = 25°C
OVERDRIVE = 20mV
EQUIVALENT INPUT
CAPACITANCE IS ≈ 3.5pF
CLOAD = 10pF
POSITIVE SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
4.4
TIME (ns)
25
20
15
10
5
0
4.6 4.8 5.0 5.2
1016 G05
5.4 5.6
FALLING EDGE tPDHL
RISING EDGE tPDLH
V– = –5V
TJ = 25°C
VSTEP = 100mV
OVERDRIVE = 5mV
CLOAD = 10pF
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
TIME (ns)
30
25
20
15
10
5
025 75
1016 G06
–25 0 50 100 125
FALLING OUTPUT tPDHL
RISING OUTPUT tPDLH
VS = ±5V
OVERDRIVE = 5mV
STEP SIZE = 100mV
CLOAD = 10pF
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
TIME (ns)
6
4
2
0
–2
–4
–6 25 75
1016 G07
–25 0 50 100 125
VS = ±5V
IOUT = 0V
OUTPUT SINK CURRENT (mA)
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
016
1016 G08
42 6 10 14 18
812 20
TJ = 125°C
TJ = –55°C
TJ = 25°C
VS = ±5V
VIN = 30mV
OUTPUT SOURCE CURRENT (mA)
0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0 16
1016 G09
42 6 10 14 18
812 20
TJ = 125°C
TJ = –55°C
TJ = 25°C
VS = ±5V
VIN = –30mV
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Typical perForMance characTerisTics
Negative Supply Current vs
Temperature
Positive Supply Current vs
Switching Frequency
Positive Supply Current vs
Positive Supply Voltage
Common Mode Rejection vs
Frequency
Positive Common Mode Limit vs
Temperature
Negative Common Mode Limit vs
Temperature
LATCH Pin Threshold vs
Temperature
LATCH Pin Current* vs
Temperature
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
CURRENT (mA)
6
5
4
3
2
1
025 75
1016 G10
–25 0 50 100 125
VS = ±5V
IOUT = 0
SUPPLY VOLTAGE (V)
0
CURRENT (mA)
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
245
1016 G11
1 3 678
TJ = 125°C
TJ = –55°C
V– = 0V
VIN = 60mV
IOUT = 0
TJ = 25°C
SWITCHING FREQUENCY (MHz)
1
CURRENT (mA)
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
010 100
1016 G12
TJ = –55°C
TJ = 25°C
TJ = 125°C
VS = 5V
VIN = 50mV
IOUT = 0
FREQUENCY (Hz)
10k
REJECTION RATIO (dB)
120
110
100
90
80
70
60
50
40 100k 1M 10M
1016 G13
VS = ±5V
VIN = 2VP-P
TJ = 25°C
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
6
5
4
3
2
1
025 75
1016 G14
–25 0 50 100 125
VS = ±5V*
*SEE APPLICATION INFORMATION
FOR COMMON MODE LIMIT WITH
VARYING SUPPLY VOLTAGE.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
2
1
0
–1
–2
–3
–4 25 75
1016 G15
–25 0 50 100 125
VS = ±5V*
VS = SINGLE 5V SUPPLY
*SEE APPLICATION INFORMATION
FOR COMMON MODE LIMIT WITH
VARYING SUPPLY VOLTAGE.
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
VOLTAGE (V)
2.6
2.2
1.8
1.4
1.0
0.6
0.2 25 75
1016 G16
–25 0 50 100 125
OUTPUT UNAFFECTED
OUTPUT LATCHED
VS = ±5V
JUNCTION TEMPERATURE (°C)
–50
CURRENT (A)
300
250
200
150
100
50
025 75
1016 G17
–25 0 50 100 125
VS = ±5V
VLATCH = 0V
*CURRENT COMES OUT OF
LATCH PIN BELOW THRESHOLD
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Common Mode Considerations
The LT1016 is specified for a common mode range of
–3.75V to 3.5V with supply voltages of ±5V. A more
general consideration is that the common mode range
is 1.25V above the negative supply and 1.5V below the
positive supply, independent of the actual supply voltage.
The criteria for common mode limit is that the output still
responds correctly to a small differential input signal.
Either input may be outside the common mode limit (up
to the supply voltage) as long as the remaining input is
within the specified limit, and the output will still respond
correctly. There is one consideration, however, for inputs
that exceed the positive common mode limit. Propagation
delay will be increased by up to 10ns if the signal input
is more positive than the upper common mode limit and
then switches back to within the common mode range.
This effect is not seen for signals more negative than the
lower common mode limit.
Input Impedance and Bias Current
Input bias current is measured with the output held at
1.4V. As with any simple NPN differential input stage, the
LT1016 bias current will go to zero on an input that is low
and double on an input that is high. If both inputs are less
than 0.8V above V–, both input bias currents will go to
zero. If either input exceeds the positive common mode
limit, input bias current will increase rapidly, approaching
several milliamperes at VIN = V+.
Differential input resistance at zero differential input
voltage is about 10kΩ, rapidly increasing as larger DC
differential input signals are applied. Common mode
input resistance is about 4MΩ with zero differential input
voltage. With large differential input signals, the high input
will have an input resistance of about 2MΩ and the low
input greater than 20MΩ.
Input capacitance is typically 3.5pF. This is measured by
inserting a 1k resistor in series with the input and measur-
ing the resultant change in propagation delay.
LATCH Pin Dynamics
The LATCH pin is intended to retain input data (output
latched) when the LATCH pin goes high. This pin will
float to a high state when disconnected, so a flowthrough
condition requires that the LATCH pin be grounded. To
guarantee data retention, the input signal must be valid at
least 5ns before the latch goes high (setup time) and must
remain valid at least 3ns after the latch goes high (hold
time). When the latch goes low, new data will appear at
the output in approximately 8ns to 10ns. The LATCH pin
is designed to be driven with TTL or CMOS gates. It has
no built-in hysteresis.
Measuring Response Time
The LT1016 is able to respond quickly to fast low level
signals because it has a very high gain-bandwidth prod-
uct (≈50GHz), even at very high frequencies. To properly
measure the response of the LT1016 requires an input
signal source with very fast rise times and exceptionally
clean settling characteristics. This last requirement comes
about because the standard comparator test calls for an
input step size that is large compared to the overdrive
amplitude. Typical test conditions are 100mV step size
with only 5mV overdrive. This requires an input signal
that settles to within 1% (1mV) of final value in only a few
nanoseconds with no ringing or “long tailing.” Ordinary
high speed pulse generators are not capable of generating
such a signal, and in any case, no ordinary oscilloscope
is capable of displaying the waveform to check its fidelity.
Some means must be used to inherently generate a fast,
clean edge with known final value.
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The circuit shown in Figure 1 is the best electronic means
of generating a known fast, clean step to test comparators.
It uses a very fast transistor in a common base configura-
tion. The transistor is switched “off” with a fast edge from
the generator and the collector voltage settles to exactly 0V
in just a few nanoseconds. The most important feature of
this circuit is the lack of feedthrough from the generator
to the comparator input. This prevents overshoot on the
comparator input that would give a false fast reading on
comparator response time.
To adjust this circuit for exactly 5mV overdrive, V1 is
adjusted so that the LT1016 output under test settles to
1.4V (in the linear region). Then V1 is changed –5V to set
overdrive at 5mV.
The test circuit shown measures low to high transition
on the “+” input. For opposite polarity transitions on the
output, simply reverse the inputs of the LT1016.
High Speed Design Techniques
A substantial amount of design effort has made the LT1016
relatively easy to use. It is much less prone to oscillation
and other vagaries than some slower comparators, even
with slow input signals. In particular, the LT1016 is stable
in its linear region, a feature no other high speed compara-
tor has. Additionally, output stage switching does not ap-
preciably change power supply current, further enhancing
stability. These features make the application of the 50GHz
gain-bandwidth LT1016 considerably easier than other
fast comparators. Unfortunately, laws of physics dictate
that the circuit environment the LT1016 works in must be
properly prepared. The performance limits of high speed
circuitry are often determined by parasitics such as stray
capacitance, ground impedance and layout. Some of these
considerations are present in digital systems where design-
ers are comfortable describing bit patterns and memory
access times in terms of nanoseconds. The LT1016 can
be used in such fast digital systems and Figure2 shows
just how fast the device is. The simple test circuit allows
us to see that the LT1016’s (Trace B) response to the pulse
generator (Trace A) is as fast as a TTL inverter (Trace C)
even when the LT1016 has only millivolts of input signal!
Linear circuits operating with this kind of speed make many
engineers justifiably wary. Nanosecond domain linear
circuits are widely associated with oscillations, mysteri-
ous shifts in circuit characteristics, unintended modes of
operation and outright failure to function.
Figure 1. Response Time Test Circuit
–
+
PULSE
IN
0V
0V
–100mV
–3V
–5V
–5V
5V
0.1µF
50Ω
25Ω
25Ω
10Ω
400Ω
130Ω
750Ω
10k
2N3866
V1†
0.01µF
0.01µF**
LT1016
LQ
Q10X SCOPE PROBE
(CIN ≈ 10pF)
10X SCOPE PROBE
(CIN ≈ 10pF)
* SEE TEXT FOR CIRCUIT EXPLANATION
** TOTAL LEAD LENGTH INCLUDING DEVICE PIN.
SOCKET AND CAPACITOR LEADS SHOULD BE
LESS THAN 0.5 IN. USE GROUND PLANE
† (VOS + OVERDRIVE) • 1000
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Other common problems include different measurement
results using various pieces of test equipment, inability
to make measurement connections to the circuit without
inducing spurious responses and dissimilar operation
between two “identical” circuits. If the components used
in the circuit are good and the design is sound, all of the
above problems can usually be traced to failure to pro-
vide a proper circuit “environment.” To learn how to do
this requires studying the causes of the aforementioned
difficulties.
By far the most common error involves power supply
bypassing. Bypassing is necessary to maintain low sup-
ply impedance. DC resistance and inductance in supply
wires and PC traces can quickly build up to unacceptable
levels. This allows the supply line to move as internal
current levels of the devices connected to it change. This
will almost always cause unruly operation. In addition,
several devices connected to an unbypassed supply can
“communicate” through the finite supply impedances,
causing erratic modes. Bypass capacitors furnish a simple
way to eliminate this problem by providing a local reser-
voir of energy at the device. The bypass capacitor acts
like an electrical flywheel to keep supply impedance low
at high frequencies. The choice of what type of capaci-
tors to use for bypassing is a critical issue and should be
approached carefully. An unbypassed LT1016 is shown
responding to a pulse input in Figure 3. The power supply
the LT1016 sees at its terminals has high impedance at
high frequency. This impedance forms a voltage divider
with the LT1016, allowing the supply to move as internal
conditions in the comparator change. This causes local
feedback and oscillation occurs. Although the LT1016
responds to the input pulse, its output is a blur of 100MHz
oscillation. Always use bypass capacitors.
Figure 2. LT1016 vs a TTL Gate
Figure 3. Unbypassed LT1016 Response
TRACE A
5V/DIV
TRACE B
5V/DIV
TRACE C
5V/DIV
10ns/DIV
–
+
OUTPUTS
PULSE
GENERATOR
1k
10Ω
VREF
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LT1016
TEST CIRCUIT
7404
2V/DIV
100ns/DIV 1016 F03
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In Figure 4 the LT1016’s supplies are bypassed, but it still
oscillates. In this case, the bypass units are either too far
from the device or are lossy capacitors. Use capacitors with
good high frequency characteristics and mount them as
close as possible to the LT1016. An inch of wire between
the capacitor and the LT1016 can cause problems. If op-
eration in the linear region is desired, the LT1016 must
be over a ground plate with good RF bypass capacitors
(≥0.01µF) having lead lengths less than 0.2 inches. Do
not use sockets.
In Figure 5 the device is properly bypassed but a new
problem pops up. This photo shows both outputs of the
comparator. Trace A appears normal, but Trace B shows an
excursion of almost 8V—quite a trick for a device running
from a 5V supply. This is a commonly reported problem
in high speed circuits and can be quite confusing. It is
not due to suspension of natural law, but is traceable to
a grossly miscompensated or improperly selected oscil-
loscope probe. Use probes that match your oscilloscope’s
input characteristics and compensate them properly.
Figure 6 shows another probe-induced problem. Here,
the amplitude seems correct but the 10ns response time
LT1016 appears to have 50ns edges! In this case, the
probe used is too heavily compensated or slow for the
oscilloscope. Never use 1× or “straight” probes. Their
bandwidth is 20MHz or less and capacitive loading is
high. Check probe bandwidth to ensure it is adequate for
the measurement. Similarly, use an oscilloscope with
adequate bandwidth.
Figure 4. LT1016 Response with Poor Bypassing
Figure 5. Improper Probe Compensation Causes
Seemingly Unexplainable Amplitude Error
Figure 6. Overcompensated or Slow Probes
Make Edges Look Too Slow
2V/DIV
100ns/DIV 1016 F04
TRACE A
2V/DIV
TRACE B
2V/DIV
10ns/DIV 1016 F05
1V/DIV
50ns/DIV 1016 F06
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In Figure 7 the probes are properly selected and applied
but the LT1016’s output rings and distorts badly. In this
case, the probe ground lead is too long. For general pur-
pose work most probes come with ground leads about six
inches long. At low frequencies this is fine. At high speed,
the long ground lead looks inductive, causing the ringing
shown. High quality probes are always supplied with some
short ground straps to deal with this problem. Some come
with very short spring clips which fix directly to the probe
tip to facilitate a low impedance ground connection. For
fast work, the ground connection to the probe should not
exceed one inch in length. Keep the probe ground con-
nection as short as possible.
Figure 8 shows the LT1016’s output (Trace B) oscillating
near 40MHz as it responds to an input (Trace A). Note that
the input signal shows artifacts of the oscillation. This
example is caused by improper grounding of the com-
parator. In this case, the LT1016’s GND pin connection is
one inch long. The ground lead of the LT1016 must be as
short as possible and connected directly to a low impedance
ground point. Any substantial impedance in the LT1016’s
ground path will generate effects like this. The reason for
this is related to the necessity of bypassing the power
supplies. The inductance created by a long device ground
lead permits mixing of ground currents, causing undesired
effects in the device. The solution here is simple. Keep the
LT1016’s ground pin connection as short (typically 1/4
inch) as possible and run it directly to a low impedance
ground. Do not use sockets.
Figure 9 addresses the issue of the “low impedance
ground,” referred to previously. In this example, the
output is clean except for chattering around the edges.
This photograph was generated by running the LT1016
without a “ground plane.” A ground plane is formed by
using a continuous conductive plane over the surface of
the circuit board. The only breaks in this plane are for the
circuit’s necessary current paths. The ground plane serves
two functions. Because it is flat (AC currents travel along
the surface of a conductor) and covers the entire area of
the board, it provides a way to access a low inductance
ground from anywhere on the board. Also, it minimizes
the effects of stray capacitance in the circuit by referring
them to ground. This breaks up potential unintended and
harmful feedback paths. Always use a ground plane with the
LT1016 when input signal levels are low or slow moving.
Figure 9. Transition Instabilities Due to No Ground Plane
Figure 7. Typical Results Due to Poor Probe Grounding
Figure 8. Excessive LT1016 Ground Path
Resistance Causes Oscillation
1V/DIV
20ns/DIV 1016 F07
TRACE A
1V/DIV
TRACE B
2V/DIV
100ns/DIV 1016 F08
2V/DIV
100ns/DIV 1016 F09
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“Fuzz” on the edges is the difficulty in Figure 10. This
condition appears similar to Figure 10, but the oscillation
is more stubborn and persists well after the output has
gone low. This condition is due to stray capacitive feed-
back from the outputs to the inputs. A 3kΩ input source
impedance and 3pF of stray feedback allowed this oscil-
lation. The solution for this condition is not too difficult.
Keep source impedances as low as possible, preferably
1k or less. Route output and input pins and components
away from each other.
The opposite of stray-caused oscillations appears in
Figure 11. Here, the output response (Trace B) badly lags
the input (Trace A). This is due to some combination of
high source impedance and stray capacitance to ground
at the input. The resulting RC forces a lagged response
at the input and output delay occurs. An RC combination
of 2k source resistance and 10pF to ground gives a 20ns
time constant—significantly longer than the LT1016’s
response time. Keep source impedances low and minimize
stray input capacitance to ground.
Figure 12 shows another capacitance related problem.
Here the output does not oscillate, but the transitions
are discontinuous and relatively slow. The villain of this
situation is a large output load capacitance. This could
be caused by cable driving, excessive output lead
length or the input characteristics of the circuit being
driven. In most situations this is undesirable and may be
eliminated by buffering heavy capacitive loads. In a few
circumstances it may not affect overall circuit operation
and is tolerable. Consider the comparator’s output load
characteristics and their potential effect on the circuit. If
necessary, buffer the load.
Figure 11. Stray 5pF Capacitance from
Input to Ground Causes Delay
Figure 12. Excessive Load Capacitance Forces Edge Distortion
Figure 10. 3pF Stray Capacitive Feedback
with 3kΩ Source Can Cause Oscillation
2V/DIV
50ns/DIV 1016 F10
TRACE A
2V/DIV
TRACE B
2V/DIV
10ns/DIV 1016 F11
2V/DIV
100ns/DIV 1016 F12
LT1016
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Another output-caused fault is shown in Figure 13. The
output transitions are initially correct but end in a ringing
condition. The key to the solution here is the ringing. What
is happening is caused by an output lead that is too long.
The output lead looks like an unterminated transmission
line at high frequencies and reflections occur. This ac-
counts for the abrupt reversal of direction on the leading
edge and the ringing. If the comparator is driving TTL this
may be acceptable, but other loads may not tolerate it. In
this instance, the direction reversal on the leading edge
might cause trouble in a fast TTL load. Keep output lead
lengths short. If they get much longer than a few inches,
terminate with a resistor (typically 250Ω to 400Ω).
200ns-0.01% Sample-and-Hold Circuit
Figure 14’s circuit uses the LT1016’s high speed to
improve upon a standard circuit function. The 200ns
acquisition time is well beyond monolithic sample-and-
hold capabilities. Other specifications exceed the best
commercial unit’s performance. This circuit also gets
around many of the problems associated with standard
sample-and-hold approaches, including FET switch errors
and amplifier settling time. To achieve this, the LT1016’s
high speed is used in a circuit which completely abandons
traditional sample-and-hold methods.
Important specifications for this circuit include:
Acquisition Time <200ns
Common Mode Input Range ±3V
Droop 1µV/µs
Hold Step 2mV
Hold Settling Time 15ns
Feedthrough Rejection >>100dB
When the sample-and-hold line goes low, a linear ramp
starts just below the input level and ramps upward. When
the ramp voltage reaches the input voltage, A1 shuts off the
ramp, latches itself off and sends out a signal indicating
sampling is complete.
Figure 14. 200ns Sample-and-Hold
Figure 13. Lengthy, Unterminated Output Lines
Ring from Reflections
1V/DIV
50ns/DIV 1016 F13
–
+
1k
DELAY
COMP
1N4148
1N4148
1N4148
8pF
100Ω
390Ω 470Ω 100Ω
100Ω 300Ω
Q1
2N5160
Q3
2N2369 Q6
2N2222
Q2
2N2907A
5.1k
5.1k 1.5k
0.1µF
1000pF
(POLYSTYRENE)
390Ω
1k
SN7402 SN7402
SN7402
NOW
A1
LT1016
SAMPLE-HOLD
COMMAND (TTL)
OUTPUT
–5V
5V
–15V
INPUT
3V
220Ω
1.5k
1.5k
Q5
2N2222
LT1009
2.5V
820Ω
1016 F14
Q7
2N5486
LATCH
Q4
2N2907A
LT1016
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1.8µs, 12-Bit A/D Converter
The LT1016’s high speed is used to implement a very fast
12-bit A/D converter in Figure 15. The circuit is a modified
form of the standard successive approximation approach
and is faster than most commercial SAR 12-bit units. In this
arrangement the 2504 successive approximation register
(SAR), A1 and C1 test each bit, beginning with the MSB,
and produce a digital word representing VIN’s value.
To get faster conversion time, the clock is controlled
by the window comparator monitoring the DAC input
summing junction. Additionally, the DMOS FET clamps
the DAC output to ground at the beginning of each clock
cycle, shortening DAC settling time. After the fifth bit is
converted, the clock runs at maximum speed.
Figure 15. 12-Bit 1.8µs SAR A-to-D
–
+
LT1021
10V
MSB LSB
PARALLEL
DIGITAL
DATA
OUTPUT
5V
15V
5V
–5V
5V
–15V
–15V
VR+VR–GND IO
IO
V+V–
COMP AM6012
AM2504
150k
150k
15k
1k
5V
Q4
Q5
NC
–5V
5V
–15V
5V
2.5k
620Ω*
620Ω*150Ω
0.01µF
Q3
Q1 Q2
VIN
0V TO 10V
27k
STATUS
9
6
75
43
1000pF
0.01µF
SD210
V+
CLK GND E S CC
D
Q6
13
14
11
12
1314 15
16
17
18
19 20
24
13
10k** 10k
2.5k**
1k
1k
–
+
NC
NC
5V
5V
5V
1k
0.1µF 10Ω
–5V
–5V
–5V
1k
0.1µF 10Ω
1/2 74S74
1/2 74S74
1/6 74S04
1/4 74S00
1/4 74S00
1/4 74S08 1/4 74S08
1/6 74S04
PRS
PRS
Q
RST
D
CLK
CLOCK CONVERT
COMMAND
7.4MHz
IN B
Q74121
1016 F15
Q1 TO Q5 RCA CA3127 ARRAY
1N4148
HP5082-2810
*1% FILM RESISTOR
**PRECISION 0.01%; VISHAY S-102
–
+
C3
LT1016
C1
LT1016
C2
LT1016
10V
LT1016
14
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Typical applicaTions
Voltage Controlled Pulse Width Generator Single Supply Precision RC 1MHz Oscillator
50MHz Fiber Optic Receiver with Adaptive Trigger
–
+
1000pF
2N3906
2N3906
2N3906
FULL-SCALE
CALIBRATION
500Ω
LM385
1.23V
5V
5V
5V
–5V
–5V
25Ω
2.7k
1k
LT1016
100pF
2k
1N914
470pF
8.2k
START
0µs TO 2.5µs
(MINIMUM
WIDTH ≈ 0.05µs)
CEXT B
QA1Q
74121
1016 AI01
VIN = 0V TO 2.5V
1k
–
+GND
LATCH
V–
5pF
100pF
LT1016
OUTPUTS
5V
5V
10k
1%
10k
1%
10k
1%
74HC04
Q
Q
6.2k*
1016 AI02
* SELECT OR TRIM FOR f = 1.00MHz
–
+
–
+
–
+
–
+
LT1220
LT1223
LT1097
LT1016
10k
1k
50Ω
3k
5V
3k
–5V
0.005µF
0.005µF
500pF
22M
22M 0.1µF
330Ω
OUTPUT
1016 AI03
= HP 5082-4204
NPN = 2N3904
PNP = 2N3906
LT1016
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Typical applicaTions
1MHz to 10MHz Crystal
Oscillator
18ns Fuse with Voltage Programmable Trip Point
–
+
LT1016
0.068µF
2k
GND
LATCH
V–
1MHz TO 10MHz
CRYSTAL
2k
2k
5V
5V
V+
Q
Q
1016 AI04
OUTPUT
–
+
A2
LT1016
–
+
A1
LT1193
RESET (NORMALLY OPEN)
900Ω
200Ω
CALIBRATE
FB
1k*
1k*
9k*
9k*
LOAD
10Ω
CARBON
TRIP SET
0mA TO 250mA = 0V TO 2.5V
28V
Q1
2N3866
Q2
2N2369
330Ω
2.4k
–5V
33pF 300Ω
1k
* = 1% FILM RESISTOR
A1 AND A2 USE 5V SUPPLIES
L
1016 AI05
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 fTs. To get the kind of
results shown, switching times in the ns range and fTs
approaching 1GHz are required.
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Figure A1 Figure A2
Figure A3
Figure A4. Figure A3’s Waveforms Figure A5
LT1016 OUTPUT
OUTPUT = 0V TO
TYPICALLY 3V TO 4V
+V
1016 FA01
–
+
LT1016
2N2369 2N3866
1016 fFA02
1k
1k
1k
12pF
HP5082-2810
OUTPUT
NONINVERTING
VOLTAGE GAIN
tRISE = 4ns
tFALL = 5ns
15V
–
+
LT1016
Q1
2N2907
Q2
2N2369
4.7k 430Ω
1000pF
0.1µF 820Ω
820Ω
5V
OUTPUT
–10V
330Ω
5V
(TYP)
–10V
(TYP)
INPUT
1N4148
1016 FA03
OUTPUT TRANSISTOR SUPPLIES
(SHOWN IN HEAVY LINES)
CAN BE REFERENCED ANYWHERE
BETWEEN 15V AND –15V
INVERTING VOLTAGE GAIN—BIPOLAR SWING
tRISE = 3ns
tFALL = 3ns
5V
HP5082-2810
TRACE A
2V/DIV
TRACE B
10V/DIV
(INVERTED)
5ns/DIV 1016 FA04
–
+
LT1016
2N2369 2N3866
1016 FA05
1k 12pF
NONINVERTING
VOLTAGE GAIN
tRISE = 7ns
tFALL = 9ns
1k
1k
2N5160
RL
POWER FET
15V
LT1016
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siMpliFieD scheMaTic
+
+
++
+
800Ω
75Ω
800Ω
75Ω
15pF
15pF
15pF 15pF
100pF
50Ω 50Ω
Q3
Q5 Q6
Q7 Q8
Q9 Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q4
Q2
375Ω
350Ω
955Ω
Q15
2k
150Ω 150Ω
150Ω 150Ω
3k
1k
1k
65Ω 1.1k
830Ω
3.5k
1.5k
1.5k 1.5k
210Ω 210Ω
3.5k
165Ω 165Ω
1.3k 1.8k 1.8k
1.2k
90Ω
670Ω
170Ω
700Ω
170Ω
700Ω
670Ω
90Ω
1.2k 480Ω
490Ω
1.3k
1.3k1.3k
Q1
D1
D2
D5
D4
D3
+ INPUT
– INPUT
Q22
Q28
Q32
Q31
Q33
Q35 Q34
Q51
565Ω
Q21
Q23 Q24
Q26
Q27
Q25
Q20
Q19
Q18
Q17
Q16
Q50
Q49
300Ω 300Ω
100Ω 100Ω
LATCH
V–
Q30
Q29
Q40
Q41
Q42
Q44
Q47
Q46
Q45
Q43
Q36
Q
Q
V+
GND
D10
D10
D6
D7
D8
D9
LT1016
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package DescripTion
N8 Package
8-Lead PDIP (Narrow .300 Inch
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1510)
N8 1098
0.100
(2.54)
BSC
0.065
(1.651)
TYP
0.045 – 0.065
(1.143 – 1.651)
0.130 ± 0.005
(3.302 ± 0.127)
0.020
(0.508)
MIN
0.018 ± 0.003
(0.457 ± 0.076)
0.125
(3.175)
MIN
1 2 34
87 65
0.255 ± 0.015*
(6.477 ± 0.381)
0.400*
(10.160)
MAX
0.009 – 0.015
(0.229 – 0.381)
0.300 – 0.325
(7.620 – 8.255)
0.325 + 0.035
– 0.015
+ 0.889
– 0.381
8.255
( )
*THESE DIMENSIONS DO NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS.
MOLD FLASH OR PROTRUSIONS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010 INCH (0.254mm)
LT1016
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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representa-
tion that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.
package DescripTion
S8 Package
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (Narrow .150 Inch)
(Reference LTC DWG # 05-08-1610)
0.016 – 0.050
(0.406 – 1.270)
0.010 – 0.020
(0.254 – 0.508) ×45°
0° – 8° TYP
0.008 – 0.010
(0.203 – 0.254)
SO8 1298
0.053 – 0.069
(1.346 – 1.752)
0.014 – 0.019
(0.355 – 0.483)
TYP
0.004 – 0.010
(0.101 – 0.254)
0.050
(1.270)
BSC
1234
0.150 – 0.157**
(3.810 – 3.988)
8765
0.189 – 0.197*
(4.801 – 5.004)
0.228 – 0.244
(5.791 – 6.197)
DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE MOLD FLASH. MOLD FLASH
SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.006" (0.152mm) PER SIDE
DIMENSION DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERLEAD FLASH. INTERLEAD
FLASH SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.010" (0.254mm) PER SIDE
*
**
LT1016
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LINEAR TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION 1991
LT 0601 1.5K REV C • PRINTED IN USA
Linear Technology Corporation
1630 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035-7417
(408) 432-1900 ● FAX: (408) 434-0507 ● www.linear.com
relaTeD parTs
applicaTions inForMaTion
1Hz to 10MHz V-to-F Converter
The LT1016 and the LT1122 FET input amplifier combine
to form a high speed V-to-F converter in Figure 16. A
variety of techniques is used to achieve a 1Hz to 10MHz
output. Overrange to 12MHz (VIN = 12V) is provided. This
circuit’s dynamic range is 140dB, or seven decades, which
is wider than any commercially available unit. The 10MHz
full-scale frequency is 10 times faster than monolithic
V-to-F’s now available. The theory of operation is based
on the identity Q = CV.
Each time the circuit produces an output pulse, it feeds
back a fixed quantity of charge, Q, to a summing node,
Σ. The circuit’s input furnishes a comparison current at
the summing node. This difference current is integrated
in A1’s 68pF feedback capacitor. The amplifier controls
the circuit’s output pulse generator, closing feedback loop
around the integrating amplifier. To maintain the summing
node at zero, the pulse generator runs at a frequency
that permits enough charge pumping to offset the input
signal. Thus, the output frequency is linearly related to
the input voltage.
To trim this circuit, apply 6.000V at the input and adjust the
2kΩ pot for 6.000MHz output. Next, excite the circuit with
a 10.000V input and trim the 20k resistor for 10.000MHz
output. Repeat these adjustments until both points are
fixed. Linearity of the circuit is 0.03%, with full-scale drift
of 50ppm/°C. The LTC1050 chopper op amp servos the
integrator’s noninverting input and eliminates the need
for a zero trim. Residual zero point error is 0.05Hz/°C.
Figure 16. 1Hz to 10MHz V-to-F Converter. Linearity is Better Than 0.03% with 50ppm/°C Drift
–
+
–
+
–
+
100Ω
68pF 1.2k
15V
15V 15V
5V
5V
5V
–5V
–5V
–5V
150pF
+
10F
36k 1k
1k
10M
LTC1050
A1
LT1122 A2
LT1016
5pF
+
0.1µF
4.7µF
10MHz
TRIM
A4
LT1010
5V REF
–
+
A3
LT1006
OUTPUT
1Hz TO 10MHz
–15V
15pF
(POLYSTYRENE)
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
INPUT
0V TO 10V
2k
6MHz
TRIM 10k* 100k*
100k*
10k
470Ω
6.8Ω
LT1034-1.2V
LT1034-2.5V
2.2M*
0.02µF
1016 F16
20k
LM134
* = 1% METAL FILM/10ppm/°C
BYPASS ALL ICs WITH 2.2µF
ON EACH SUPPLY DIRECTLY AT PINS
Σ
8
= 2N2369
= 74HC14
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
LT1116 12ns Single Supply Ground-Sensing Comparator Single Supply Version of LT1016, LT1016 Pinout and Functionality
LT1394 7ns, UltraFast, Single Supply Comparator 6mA, 100MHz Data Rate, LT1016 Pinout and Functionality
LT1671 60ns, Low Power, Single Supply Comparator 450µA, Single Supply Comparator, LT1016 Pinout and Functionality
LT1711/LT1712 Single/Dual 4.5ns 3V/5V/±5V Rail-to-Rail Comparators Rail-to-Rail Inputs and Outputs
LT1713/LT1714 Single/Dual 7ns 3V/5V/±5V Rail-to-Rail Comparators 5mA per Comparator, Rail-to-Rail Inputs and Outputs
LT1715 Dual 150MHz 4ns 3V/5V Comparator 150MHz Toggle Rate, Independent Input/Output Supplies
LT1719/LT1720/LT1721 Single/Dual/Quad 4.5ns 3V/5V Comparators 4mA per Comparator, Ground-Sensing Rail-to-Rail Inputs and Outputs