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Hi folks,
Do the unused differential RFOutput pins need to be AC couponed 50ohms to ground? Also for the LMX2820, do you need to AC-couple them to GND?
Thanks,
AH
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Hello Alpha H,
I'm not sure you have the right part number... LMK1C1102 is a CMOS buffer, and all outputs are single-ended. Since you also mention LMX2820, I'll provide guidance for that device in both questions.
The unused differential RFout pins do need to be AC-coupled to 50Ω load to GND, otherwise the differential pair will be unbalanced and the output will be distorted. The outputs should be AC-coupled (we recommend through 0.1µF), as the output structure of LMX2820 has a specific DC operating point at which it works best and the 50Ω load could disrupt that operating point if DC-coupled.
Regards,
Derek Payne