IEC 60747-16-2:2001

INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
60747-16-2
First edition
2001-03
Semiconductor devices –
Part 16-2:
Microwave integrated circuits –
Frequency prescalers
Dispositifs à semiconducteurs –
Partie 16-2:
Circuits intégrés hyperfréquences –
Diviseurs préalables de fréquence
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD
60747-16-2
First edition
2001-03
Semiconductor devices –
Part 16-2:
Microwave integrated circuits –
Frequency prescalers
Dispositifs à semiconducteurs –
Partie 16-2:
Circuits intégrés hyperfréquences –
Diviseurs préalables de fréquence
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references. 4
3 Terms and definitions. 4
4 Essential ratings and characteristics . 6
4.1 General. 6
4.2 Application-related description. 6
4.3 Specification of the function. 7
4.4 Limiting values (absolute maximum rating system). 9
4.5 Operating conditions (within the specified operating temperature range). 10
4.6 Electrical characteristics . 11
4.7 Mechanical and environmental ratings, characteristics and data . 12
4.8 Additional information . 12
5 Measuring methods. 13
5.1 General. 13
5.2 Output power (P ). 13
o
5.3 Output voltage (V ) . 14
o
5.4 Minimum operating input power (P ). 16
i, min
5.5 Maximum operating input power (P ) . 17
i, max
5.6 Minimum operating input voltage (V ) . 19
i, min
5.7 Maximum operating input voltage (V ) . 21
i, max
5.8 Maximum input frequency (f ) . 23
i, max
5.9 Minimum input frequency (f ). 24
i, min
5.10 High-level modulus control input voltage (V ) . 25
CH
5.11 Low-level modulus control input voltage (V ) . 27
CL
5.12 High-level modulus control input current (I ). 28
CH
5.13 Low-level modulus control input current (I ) . 29
CL
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES –
Part 16-2: Microwave integrated circuits –
Frequency prescalers
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60474-16-2 has been prepared by subcommittee 47E: Discrete
semiconductor devices, of IEC technical committee 47: Semiconductor devices.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
47E/160/FDIS 47E/172/RVD
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES –
Part 16-2: Microwave integrated circuits –
Frequency prescalers
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60747 provides new measuring methods, terminology and letter symbols, as
well as essential ratings and characteristics for integrated circuit microwave frequency
prescalers.
2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this part of IEC 60747. For dated references, subsequent amend-
ments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to
agreements based on this part of IEC 60747 are encouraged to investigate the possibility of
applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of IEC
and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
IEC 60617-12, Graphical symbols for diagrams – Part 12: Binary logic elements
IEC 60617-13, Graphical symbols for diagrams – Part 13: Analogue elements
IEC 60747-1, Semiconductor devices – Discrete devices – Part 1: General
IEC 60748-2, Semiconductor devices – Integrated circuits – Part 2: Digital integrated circuits
IEC 60748-3, Semiconductor devices. Integrated circuits – Part 3: Analogue integrated
circuits
IEC 60748-4, Semiconductor devices – Integrated circuits – Part 4: Interface integrated
circuits
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this part of IEC 60747, the following terms and definitions apply:
3.1
power supply voltage V
xxi
(terminal voltage)
d.c. voltage required to be applied to an 'i'-th terminal noted by 'xx'
3.2
power supply current I
xxi
d.c. current flowing through an 'i'-th terminal noted by 'xx'
3.3
output power Po
a.c. power measured at the output terminal

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3.4
output voltage V
o
amplitude of voltage swing measured at the output terminal
3.5
input power P
i
a.c. power delivered to the input terminal
3.6
input voltage V
i
amplitude of input voltage swing
3.7
high-level modulus control input voltage V
CH
control voltage value to transfer the division ratio from low-level modulus to high-level
modulus
3.8
low-level modulus control input voltage V
CL
control voltage value to transfer the division ratio from high-level modulus to low-level
modulus
3.9
high-level modulus control input current I
CH
control current value to transfer the division ratio from low-level modulus to high-level
modulus
3.10
low-level modulus control input current I
CL
control current value to transfer the division ratio from high-level modulus to low-level
modulus
3.11
input frequency f
i
input frequency for which the device functions
3.12
division ratio N
ratio of the output frequency and input frequency
3.13
set-up time t
set
(under consideration)
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4 Essential ratings and characteristics
4.1 General
This clause gives ratings and characteristics required for specifying integrated circuit
microwave frequency prescalers used at the microwave or millimetre-wave frequency band.
The integrated circuits contain fixed and two modulus prescalers.
4.1.1 Circuit identification and types
4.1.1.1 Designation and types
Indication of type (device name), category of circuit and technology applied should be given.
Microwave frequency prescalers are divided into two categories:
• type A: fixed modulus type;
• type B: two modulus type.
4.1.1.2 General function description
A general description should be made of the function performed by the integrated circuit
microwave frequency prescalers, and the features for the application.
4.1.1.3 Manufacturing technology
The manufacturing technology, e.g. semiconductor monolithic integrated circuit, thin film
integrated circuit, micro-assembly, should be stated. This statement should include details of
the semiconductor technologies such as MESFET, MISFET, MOSFET, Si bipolar transistor,
HBT, etc.
4.1.1.4 Package identification
The following should be stated:
a) chip or packaged form;
b) IEC and/or national reference number of the outline drawing or of the drawing of a non-
standard package including terminal numbering;
c) principal package material, for example, metal, ceramic, plastic;
d) for chip form, outlines, dimensions, pad sizes, contact material, and recommended contact
technologies.
4.1.1.5 Main application
The main application should be stated if necessary. If the device has restrictive applications,
these should be stated here.
4.2 Application-related description
Information on the application of the integrated circuit and its relation to the associated
devices should be given.
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4.2.1 Conformance to system and/or interface information
It should be stated whether the integrated circuit conforms to an application system and/or an
interface standard or recommendation.
Detailed information about application systems, equipment and circuits such as VSAT
systems, DBS receivers, and microwave landing systems should also be given.
4.2.2 Overall block diagram
A block diagram of the applied systems should be given if necessary.
4.2.3 Reference data
The most important properties required to permit comparison between derivative types should
be given.
4.2.4 Electrical compatibility
It should be stated whet
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