Linear Technology LTC6957IDD-1#PBF Clock Buffer and Divider

The LTC6957IDD-1#PBF is a high-performance, low phase noise clock buffer and divider from Linear Technology, designed to address the stringent requirements of RF and mixed-signal applications. This versatile device offers a dual output buffer/driver with a fixed divide-by-1 configuration, ensuring signal integrity and synchronization across multiple devices.

Key Features

• Low Phase Noise: The LTC6957IDD-1#PBF provides exceptionally low phase noise performance, making it ideal for applications that demand high signal purity, such as data converters, wireless transceivers, and instrumentation.
• High-Speed Operation: With an operating frequency range up to 1.4GHz, this clock buffer can handle high-speed signals, ensuring compatibility with modern high-performance systems.
• Additive Phase Jitter: The LTC6957IDD-1#PBF boasts an ultra-low additive phase jitter, typically less than 45fs RMS, which is critical for maintaining signal fidelity in precision timing applications.
• Flexible Power Supply: It operates from a single 3.3V supply, providing ease of integration into existing power architectures.
• Output Logic Levels: The device supports LVPECL, LVDS, or CMOS logic levels with minimal skew, giving designers the flexibility to match the logic standards of their system.

Applications

• Data Acquisition Systems
• Wireless Infrastructure
• Test and Measurement Equipment
• Clock Distribution Networks
• High-Frequency Trading Systems

The LTC6957IDD-1#PBF is housed in a compact 12-lead 4mm × 3mm DFN package, which is suitable for space-constrained applications. Its robust design includes an on-chip temperature-compensated bias network, which contributes to its stable performance across varying environmental conditions.

With its precision timing capabilities and high level of integration, the LTC6957IDD-1#PBF from Linear Technology is an excellent choice for engineers looking to enhance the performance and reliability of their high-speed communication and data systems.