Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated DS1100Z-60+T

Overview

DS1100Z-60+T from Maxim Integrated is a 5-tap silicon delay line IC providing fixed, equally spaced delays of 12ns, 24ns, 36ns, 48ns, and 60ns at each tap, operating at 5V with ±4ns delay tolerance over -40°C to +85°C, and capable of driving up to 10 LS-TTL loads per tap - used in digital timing alignment, pulse shaping, and clock deskew in industrial control and test equipment.

For engineers reviewing the DS1100Z-60+T datasheet, DS1100Z-60+T pinout, DS1100Z-60+T application, or DS1100Z-60+T equivalent, key selection considerations include tap delay precision across temperature, TTL/CMOS compatibility, SO-8 packaging, low-power CMOS operation, and leading/trailing edge fidelity for synchronous signal conditioning.

Technical Context

The DS1100Z-60+T implements an all-silicon delay architecture with five fixed-output taps derived from a monolithic CMOS delay chain, ensuring matched propagation characteristics across all outputs. Delay values are factory-trimmed and specified with ±4ns absolute tolerance at -40°C to +85°C for the 60ns version.

It operates exclusively at 5V (4.75V–5.25V), supports both rising- and falling-edge delay measurement at the 1.5V logic threshold, and maintains stable timing performance under standard PCB layout conditions with proper decoupling - no external calibration or feedback required.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

DS1100Z-60+T is housed in an 8-pin SOIC package (150 mils wide, outline S8+4), RoHS-compliant and tape-and-reel ready (T&R suffix). The package supports vapor-phase, IR, and wave soldering.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar delay line applications.

Compared with DS1000S-60+T, DS1100Z-60+T offers superior temperature stability and industrial qualification; compared with MAX96706ASA+T, it provides dedicated, low-jitter fixed-delay outputs where deterministic latency-not data serialization-is required.

Availability

DS1100Z-60+T is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial PLC timing calibration, digital test equipment pulse shaping, and high-speed communication deskew requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for DS1100Z-60+T includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices) is a semiconductor company specializing in precision analog, mixed-signal, and power management ICs for industrial, communications, and computing applications.

The DS1100 series belongs to Maxim's economy timing element product line, designed specifically to replace hybrid delay lines with robust, low-cost, all-silicon alternatives for fixed-delay signal alignment in cost-sensitive industrial systems.

FAQ

What is the nominal delay value for each tap of the DS1100Z-60+T?

The DS1100Z-60+T provides five equally spaced nominal delays: TAP 1 = 12ns, TAP 2 = 24ns, TAP 3 = 36ns, TAP 4 = 48ns, and TAP 5 = 60ns. These values are factory-trimmed and specified at +25°C and 5V, with ±4ns absolute tolerance over the full -40°C to +85°C operating range. Each tap reproduces both leading and trailing edges with equal precision, making DS1100Z-60+T suitable for pulse-width-critical applications.

Is DS1100Z-60+T compatible with TTL and CMOS logic families?

Yes, DS1100Z-60+T is fully TTL/CMOS-compatible: its input accepts standard 5V logic levels (VIH ≥ 2.2V, VIL ≤ 0.8V), and its outputs drive 10× 74LS loads with IOL = 12mA and IOH = -1mA. The device operates from 4.75V to 5.25V, aligning with both legacy TTL and modern 5V CMOS voltage rails. This compatibility allows DS1100Z-60+T to interface directly without level shifters in mixed-logic systems.

Does DS1100Z-60+T require external components for stable operation?

No, DS1100Z-60+T operates autonomously with only a 0.1μF ceramic decoupling capacitor between VCC (Pin 1) and GND (Pin 8). No external resistors, capacitors, or clock sources are needed. Its all-silicon architecture eliminates trim components or calibration circuitry. The DS1100Z-60+T achieves stable delay performance across temperature and voltage variations without feedback loops or configuration registers - simplifying layout and reducing BOM count.

What is the maximum input frequency supported by DS1100Z-60+T?

The DS1100Z-60+T is characterized up to 1MHz input frequency (period = 1μs) in the datasheet, with active current ICC = 30–50mA under those conditions. Higher frequencies increase ICC and may degrade delay accuracy due to layout sensitivity and decoupling limitations. For reliable operation, DS1100Z-60+T should be used with input pulses having ≥500ns width and ≤1MHz repetition rate - consistent with its role as a fixed-delay element rather than a high-speed serializer.

Can DS1100Z-60+T be used in place of DS1000-series hybrid delay lines?

Yes, DS1100Z-60+T is explicitly positioned as an improved replacement for DS1000-series hybrid delay lines, offering identical pinout, same SO-8 package, and enhanced specifications: tighter delay tolerance (±4ns vs. ±10ns), wider temperature range (-40°C to +85°C vs. 0°C to +70°C), lower power, and superior long-term reliability. As a drop-in alternative, DS1100Z-60+T requires no PCB changes and delivers measurable improvement in timing stability and manufacturability.