FACT Noise Characteristics
The setup of a noise characteristics measurement is critical
to the accuracy and repeatability of the tests. The following
is a brief description of the setup used to measure the noise
characteristics of FACT.
6. Set the word generator input levels at 0V LOW and 3V
HIGH for ACT devices and 0V LOW and 5V HIGH for AC
devices. Verify levels with a digital volt meter.
V /V
OLP OLV
and V
/V :
OHP OHV
Equipment:
Determine the quiet output pin that demonstrates the
greatest noise levels. The worst case pin will usually be
the furthest from the ground pin. Monitor the output volt-
ages using a 50X coaxial cable plugged into a standard
SMB type connector on the test fixture. Do not use an
active FET probe.
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Hewlett Packard Model 8180A Word Generator
PC-163A Test Fixture
Tektronics Model 7854 Oscilloscope
Procedure:
1. Verify Test Fixture Loading: Standard Load 50 pF, 500X.
Measure V
and V
OLV
on the quiet output during the
and V on the quiet out-
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OLP
HL transition. Measure V
2. Deskew the word generator so that no two channels
have greater than 150 ps skew between them. This re-
quires that the oscilloscope be deskewed first. Swap out
the channels that have more than 150 ps of skew until all
channels being used are within 150 ps. It is important to
deskew the word generator channels before testing. This
will ensure that the outputs switch simultaneously.
OHP
put during the LH transition.
OHV
Verify that the GND reference recorded on the oscillo-
scope has not drifted to ensure the accuracy and repeat-
ability of the measurements.
V
and V
:
IHD
ILD
3. Terminate all inputs and outputs to ensure proper load-
ing of the outputs and that the input levels are at the
correct voltage.
Monitor one of the switching outputs using a 50X coaxial
cable plugged into a standard SMB type connector on
the test fixture. Do not use an active FET probe.
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4. Set V
to 5.0V.
First increase the input LOW voltage level, V , until the
IL
output begins to oscillate. Oscillation is defined as noise
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CC
5. Set the word generator to toggle all but one output at a
frequency of 1 MHz. Greater frequencies will increase
DUT heating and affect the results of the measurement.
on the output LOW level that exceeds V limits, or on
IL
output HIGH levels that exceed V limits. The input
IH
LOW voltage level at which oscillation occurs is defined
as V
.
ILD
Next increase the input HIGH voltage level on the word
generator, V until the output begins to oscillate. Oscilla-
IH
tion is defined as noise on the output LOW level that
exceeds V limits, or on output HIGH levels that exceed
IL
V
limits. The input HIGH voltage level at which oscilla-
.
IH
tion occurs is defined as V
IHD
Verify that the GND reference recorded on the oscillo-
scope has not drifted to ensure the accuracy and repeat-
ability of the measurements.
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FIGURE 1. Quiet Output Noise Voltage Waveforms
Note A. V
and V
are measured with respect to ground reference.
OLP
OHV
e
e
Note B. Input pulses have the following characteristics: f
k
150 ps.
1 MHz, t
r
e
3 ns, t
3 ns, skew
f
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FIGURE 2. Simultaneous Switching Test Circuit
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