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BALUNS AND TRANSFORMERS

We offer a variety of inverting transformers and differential pulse splitters (Baluns). Our Baluns transform an unbalanced 50ohm input into a balanced 100ohm differential output. These Baluns are made of passive components and are therefore bi-directional.

Picosecond's Baluns are an effective means for using single-ended test equipment (VNA's, pattern generators) for taking differential measurments.

Many serial data standards have modest differential s-parameter test requirements. For these serial data applications a pair of PSPL Baluns and a single-ended VNA provide a very cost effective measurement solution.

Please refer to PSPL Application Note AN-8 "Ultra-wideband Differential Measurements using PSPL Baluns" for detailed information on making differential measurements with the 5320B Balun.


Model 5310A BALUN


Specifications.
ModelName Low Frequency -3 dBHigh Frequency -3 dBRisetimeSpec
Sheet
5100Inverting Transformer200 kHz>20 GHz15 ps
5310APhase-Matched Balun4 MHz6.5 GHz54 ps
5315ABalun200 kHz17 GHz21 ps
5320BBalun5 kHz11 GHz31 ps
Specifications shown here are typical values. Please refer to the Product Specification Sheets for complete information.

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