Revolutionary Ultra Low Phase Noise Driver IP

Overview

The CC-201IP block is a revolutionary, almost zero phase noise, clock gain IP block that possesses approximately 30 dB of signal gain while contributing only 1.3nV per root Hz (rms) of circuit phase noise. The proprietary and patented design possesses a 2nd order bandpass function and is tunable from 100Mhz to 2.5Ghz. Since the IP block converts small signal, single ended inputs generated by clean clock sources, such as external fundamental and odd order crystals and sources, to amplified, differential, almost zero noise signals, the block is perfect for ADC/Track and Hold Clock Generation, DAC Clock Generation, Switched Capacitor Clock Generation and Distribution, can be used for PLL output filtering to reduce wideband harmonics and spurious frequencies, or simply used as a revolutionary ultra-low noise, high gain, Low Noise Amplifier.

Key Features

Almost Zero Phase Noise( 30dB gain with 1.3nV per root Hz (rms))
Ultra-low Noise Figure
Noise Circles are almost irrelevant due to the low phase noise
Selectable 2nd Order Bandwidth Adjustability
Harmonic or Bandwidth Selectable Output
Differential Drive Outputs
Cascade-able Design
Cascaded for increased gain and narrower bandwith

Benefits

Revolutionary Ultra Low Phase Noise operation
Ultra Low Power Operation
RF front end sensitivity enhancement
Analog front end sensitivity enhancement

Block Diagram

Applications

Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active ADC Anti-Alias Filter
Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active Track and Hold Clock Driver
Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active PLL Clock Driver
Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active DAC Clock Driver
Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active Switched Capacitor Clock Driver
Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active Up-converter PLL Replacement
Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active Oscillator (Fundamental Operation)
Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active Oscillator (Overtone Operation)
Ultra-Low Phase Noise Active Oscillator (Odd order Crystal Harmonic Operation)

Deliverables

Behavioral Model
Datasheet
.gds view
LEF view
2 to 3 week custom spin time
Customizable Circuit Design
Design Support

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node

any IC manufacturing process

Maturity

Silicon Proven

Availability

44197

Tower

Silicon Proven: 180nm , 180nm , 180nm

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