LMG1020: Operating frequency limitation

VR27

Part Number: LMG1020

Hi,

What does the Up to 60 MHz Operation depend on?

What is the limiting factor for this operating parameter? And do you offer similar part that can operate higher than 100MHz?

6 months ago

0 Rubas Khalid 6 months ago

TI__Expert 5665 points

Hi VR,

The maximum frequency of the LMG1020 is limited by the PCB layout, choice of FET to drive, and other components like gate resistors. The LMG1020 can theoretically achieve higher operating frequency, but we do not guarantee that it will perform within the characteristics defined in the datasheet.

Thanks,
Rubas

0 VR27 6 months ago in reply to Rubas Khalid

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Okay, so if I was to use this device as a xor-gate with a little more drive capability ( a couple mA) the electronics inside the device is not limited?

0 Rubas Khalid 6 months ago in reply to VR27

TI__Expert 5665 points

Hi VR,

I'm not familiar with using a gate driver as an XOR gate. Can you share more details a schematic? In general, as long as the absolute max specs are not violated, we can guarantee that the device will work as intended.

Thanks,
Rubas

0 VR27 6 months ago in reply to Rubas Khalid

Prodigy 50 points

Hi,

It is in the datasheet to generate 1nS pulses using two separate pulses. That is the configuration I plan to use except I want to achive the short pulse repetition frequency of 100MHz.

I will try it out.

Thanks

0 Rubas Khalid 6 months ago in reply to VR27

TI__Expert 5665 points

Hi VR,

If you are talking about the method used in section 8.2.2.2 on the datasheet, then yes that is possible. However, like before, using a frequency higher than 60MHz does not guarantee that the device will perform within the datasheet specs.

Thanks,
Rubas

0 VR27 6 months ago in reply to Rubas Khalid

Prodigy 50 points

Okay thanks, I will try it in my application!

0 Rubas Khalid 6 months ago in reply to VR27

TI__Expert 5665 points

No problem! Please let me know if there's more questions, otherwise please select the resolved button.

Thanks,
Rubas

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