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Balun & Transformers

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
Model Name Low Frequency -3 dB High Frequency -3 dB Risetime Spec
Sheet
5100 Inverting Transformer 200 kHz >20 GHz 15 ps
5310A Phase-Matched Balun 4 MHz 6.5 GHz 54 ps
5315A Balun 200 kHz 17 GHz 21 ps
5320B Balun 5 kHz 11 GHz 31 ps