IDT MK1581

DATASHEET
MK1581-01
LOW PHASE NOISE T1/E1 CLOCK GENERATOR
Description
Features
The MK1581-01 provides synchronization and timing
control for T1 and E1 based network access or multitrunk
telecommunication systems. The device accepts an 8 kHz
frame clock input and uses an on-chip VCXO to produce a
synchronized low phase noise clock output.
• Generates a T1 (1.544 MHz) or E1 (2.048 MHz) output
This monolithic IC, combined with an external inexpensive
quartz crystal, can be used to replace a more costly hybrid
VCXO retiming module. Through selection of external loop
filter components values, the device can be tailored to meet
the system’s clock jitter attenuation requirements. Low-pass
jitter attenuation characteristics in the Hz range are
possible.
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clock from an 8kHz frame clock input
Configurable jitter attenuation characteristics, excellent
for use as a Stratum source de-jitter circuit
VCXO-based clock generation ensures very low jitter and
phase noise generation
Output clock is phase and frequency locked to the input
reference clock
+115ppm minimum crystal frequency pullability range,
using recommended crystal
Industrial temperature range
Low power CMOS technology
16 pin TSSOP package
Single 3.3 V power supply
Block Diagram
RSET
Pullable Crystal
X1
ISET
X2
VDD
VDD
3
Phase
Detector
Output
Divider
VCXO
8kHz_IN
CLK
Charge
Pump
Feedback
Divider
SEL
CHGP
RS
CS
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GND
5
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Pin Assignment
Output Clock Selection Table
VDD
1
16
X1
VDD
2
15
X2
VDD
3
14
8kHz_IN
VIN
4
13
SEL
GND
5
12
CLK
GND
6
11
GND
GND
7
10
GND
CHGP
8
9
ISET
Input
Clock
SEL
Output
Clock
(MHz)
Crystal
Used (MHz)
8 kHz
0
1.544
24.704
8 kHz
1
2.048
24.576
16 pin 4.40 mil body, 0.65 mm pitch TSSOP
Pin Descriptions
Pin
Number
Pin
Name
Pin
Type
1
VDD
Power
Power Supply. Connect to +3.3 V.
2
VDD
Power
Power Supply. Connect to +3.3 V.
3
VDD
Power
Power Supply. Connect to +3.3 V.
4
VIN
Input
VCXO Control Voltage Input. Connect this pin to CHGP pin and the external loop
filter as shown in this data sheet.
5
GND
Power
Connect to ground.
6
GND
Power
Connect to ground.
7
GND
Power
Connect to ground.
8
CHGP
Output
Charge Pump Output. Connect this pin to the external loop filter and to pin VIN.
9
ISET
–
10
GND
Power
Connect to ground.
11
GND
Power
Connect to ground.
12
CLK
Output
Clock Output.
13
SEL
Input
Output Frequency Selection. Determines output frequency as per table above.
Internal pull-up.
14
8kHz_IN
Input
8 kHz reference clock input.
15
X2
–
Crystal Output. Connect this pin to the specified crystal.
16
X1
–
Crystal Input. Connect this pin to the specified crystal.
Pin Description
Charge pump current setting node, connection for setting resistor.
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Functional Description
The frequency of oscillation of a quartz crystal is determined
by its cut and by the external load capacitance. The
MK1581-01 incorporates variable load capacitors on-chip
which “pull”, or change, the frequency of the crystal. The
crystals specified for use with the MK1581-01 are designed
to have zero frequency error when the total of on-chip +
stray capacitance is 14 pF. To achieve this, the layout should
use short traces between the MK1581-01 and the crystal.
The MK1581-01 is a clock generator IC that generates a T1
or E1 reference clock directly from an internal VCXO circuit
that works in conjunction with an external quartz crystal.
The VCXO output frequency and phase is controlled by an
internal PLL (Phase Locked Loop) circuit, enabling the
device to perform clock regeneration from an 8 kHz input
reference clock.
A complete description of the recommended crystal
parameters is in application note MAN05.
Most typical PLL clock devices use an internal VCO (Voltage
Controlled Oscillator) for output clock generation. By using
a VCXO with an external crystal, the MK1581-01 is able to
generate a low jitter, low phase-noise output clock. The low
bandwidth capability of the PLL circuit serves to provide
input clock jitter attenuation and enables stable operation
with the low frequency input reference clock.
A list of approved crystals is located on the IDT web site
(www.idt.com).
PLL Loop Filter Components
A phased-locked loop (PLL) is a control system that keeps
the VCO frequency and phase locked with the input
reference clock. Like all control systems, analog PLL circuits
use a loop filter to establish operating stability. The
MK1581-01 uses external loop filter components for the
following reasons:
The internal VCXO circuit requires an external pullable
crystal for operation. External loop filter components enable
a PLL configuration with low loop bandwidth.
1) Larger loop filter capacitor values can be used, allowing
a lower loop bandwidth. This enables the use of lower input
clock reference frequencies and also input clock jitter
attenuation capabilities. Larger loop filter capacitors also
allow higher loop damping factors when less passband
peaking is desired.
Application Information
Output Frequency Configuration
The MK1581-01 is configured to generate either a 1.544
MHz T1 clock or a 2.048 MHz E1 clock from an 8 kHz input
clock. Please refer to the Output Clock Selection Table on
Page 2. Input bit SEL is set according to this table, as is the
external crystal frequency. Please refer to the Quartz
Crystal section on this page regarding external crystal
requirements.
2) The loop filter values can be user selected to optimize
loop response characteristics for a given application.
Referencing the External Component Schematic on this
page, the external loop filter is made up of components RS,
CS and CP. RSET establishes PLL charge pump current and
therefore influences loop filter characteristics.
Quartz Crystal
It is important that the correct type of quartz crystal is used
with the MK1581-01. Failure to do so may result in reduced
frequency pullability range, inability of the loop to lock, or
excessive output phase jitter.
Design aid tools for configuring the loop filter can be found
at www.idt.com, including on-line and PC-based calculators.
The MK1581-01 operates by phase-locking the VCXO
circuit to the input signal of the selected ICLK input. The
VCXO consists of the external crystal and the integrated
VCXO oscillator circuit. To achieve the best performance
and reliability, a crystal device with the recommended
parameters (shown below) must be used, and the layout
guidelines discussed in the PCB Layout Recommendations
section must be followed.
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External Component Schematic
Refer to Crystal Tuning section
CL
VDD
VDD
VDD
VIN
GND
RS GND
GND
CS CHGP
CP
CL
Pullable
Crystal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
X1
X2
8kHz_IN
SEL
CLK
GND
GND
ISET
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
RSET
Recommended Loop Filter Values Vs. Output Frequency Selection
Crystal
SEL Output Freq Multiplier
(N)
RSET
RS
CS
CP
Loop
Bandwidth
(-3dB point)
Damping
Factor
0
1.544 MHz
3088
120 kΩ
1.0 MΩ
0.1 µF
4.7 nF
18 Hz
1.4
1
2.048 MHz
3072
120 kΩ
1.0 MΩ
0.1 µF
4.7 nF
19 Hz
1.4
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A “normalized” PLL loop bandwidth may be calculated as
follows:
Charge Pump Current Table
R S × I CP × 575
NBW = ----------------------------------------N
RSET
1.4 MΩ
680 kΩ
540 kΩ
120 kΩ
The “normalized” bandwidth (NBW) equation above does
not take into account the effects of damping factor or the
second pole. NBW is approximately equal to the actual -3dB
bandwidth of the loop when the damping factor is about 5
and C2 is very small. In most applications, NBW is about
75% of the actual -3dB bandwidth. However, NBW does
provide a useful approximation of filter performance.
Charge Pump Current
(ICP)
10 µA
20 µA
25 µA
100 µA
Special considerations must be made in choosing loop
components CS and CP.
These recommendations can be found in the design aid
tools section of www.icst.com.
The loop damping factor is calculated as follows:
Series Termination Resistor
Damping Factor = R S ×
625 × I CP × C S
------------------------------------------N
Clock output traces over one inch should use series
termination. To series terminate a 50Ω trace (a commonly
used trace impedance), place a 33Ω resistor in series with
the clock line, as close to the clock output pin as possible.
The nominal impedance of the clock output is 20Ω. (The
optional series termination resistor is not shown in the
External Component Schematic.)
Where:
RS = Value of resistor in loop filter (Ohms)
ICP = Charge pump current (amps)
(refer to Charge Pump Current Table, below)
N = Crystal multiplier shown in the above table
CS = Value of capacitor CS in loop filter (Farads)
Decoupling Capacitors
As with any high performance mixed-signal IC, the
MK1581-01 must be isolated from system power supply
noise to perform optimally.
Decoupling capacitors of 0.01µF must be connected
between each VDD and the PCB ground plane. To further
guard against interfering system supply noise, the
MK1581-01 should use one common connection to the PCB
power plane as shown in the diagram on the next page. The
ferrite bead and bulk capacitor help reduce lower frequency
noise in the supply that can lead to output clock phase
modulation.
As a general rule, the following relationship should be
maintained between components CS and CP in the loop
filter:
C
CP
= -----S20
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Recommended Power Supply Connection for
Optimal Device Performance
from the device is less critical.
2) The loop filter components must also be placed close to
the CHGP and VIN pins. CP should be closest to the device.
Coupling of noise from other system signal traces should be
minimized by keeping traces short and away from active
signal traces. Use of vias should be avoided.
V D D P in
C onnection to 3.3V
P ow er P lane
Ferrite
Bead
B ulk D ecoupling C apacitor
(such as 1 F Tantalum )
0.01
V D D P in
3) The external crystal should be mounted just next to the
device with short traces. The X1 and X2 traces should not
be routed next to each other with minimum spaces, instead
they should be separated and away from other traces.
V D D P in
F D ecoupling C apacitors
4) To minimize EMI the 33Ω series termination resistor, if
needed, should be placed close to the clock output.
5) An optimum layout is one with all components on the
same side of the board, minimizing vias through other signal
layers (the ferrite bead and bulk decoupling capacitor can be
mounted on the back). Other signal traces should be routed
away from the MK1581-01. This includes signal traces just
underneath the device, or on layers adjacent to the ground
plane layer used by the device.
Crystal Load Capacitors
The device crystal connections should include pads for
small capacitors from X1 to ground and from X2 to ground,
shown as CL in the External Component Schematic. These
capacitors are used to adjust the stray capacitance of the
board to match the nominally required crystal load
capacitance. Because load capacitance can only be
increased in this trimming process, it is important to keep
stray capacitance to a minimum by using very short PCB
traces (and no vias) been the crystal and device.
The IDT Applications Note MAN05 may also be referenced
for additional suggestions on layout of the crystal section.
In most cases the load capacitors will not be required. They
should not be stuffed on the prototype evaluation board as
the indiscriminate use of these trim capacitors will typically
cause more crystal centering error than their absence. If the
need for the load capacitors is later determined, the values
will fall within the 1-4 pF range. The need for, and value of,
these trim capacitors can only be determined at prototype
evaluation. Refer to MAN05 for the centering capacitor
selection procedure.
PCB Layout Recommendations
For optimum device performance and lowest output phase
noise, the following guidelines should be observed. Please
also refer to the Recommended PCB Layout drawing on
Page 7.
1) Each 0.01µF decoupling capacitor should be mounted on
the component side of the board as close to the VDD pin as
possible. No via’s should be used between decoupling
capacitor and VDD pin. The PCB trace to VDD pin should
be kept as short as possible, as should the PCB trace to the
ground via. Distance of the ferrite bead and bulk decoupling
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Recommended PCB Layout
For m inim um output clock jitter,
device V D D connections should
be m ade to com m on bulk
decoupling device (see text).
For m inim um output clock jitter,
rem ove ground and pow er plane
w ithin this entire area. A lso route
all other traces aw ay from this area.
G
G
G
1
16
2
15
3
14
4
G
5
13
G
6
12
G
7
8
11
G
10
G
G
9
Legend:
G
G
= G round
C onnection
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses above the ratings listed below can cause permanent damage to the MK1581-01. These ratings, which are
standard values for IDT commercially rated parts, are stress ratings only. Functional operation of the device at these
or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied.
Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods can affect product reliability. Electrical
parameters are guaranteed only over the recommended operating temperature range.
Item
Rating
Supply Voltage, VDD
7V
All Inputs and Outputs
-0.5 V to VDD+0.5 V
Ambient Operating Temperature
-40 to +85° C
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150° C
Junction Temperature
125° C
Soldering Temperature
260° C
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Recommended Operation Conditions
Parameter
Min.
Ambient Operating Temperature
Typ.
Max.
Units
+85
°C
+3.45
V
-40
Power Supply Voltage (measured in respect to GND)
+3.15
+3.3
DC Electrical Characteristics
Unless stated otherwise, VDD = 3.3 V ±5%, Ambient Temperature -40 to +85° C
Parameter
Symbol
Operating Voltage
VDD
Supply Current
IDD
Input High Voltage, SEL
VIH
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
3.15
3.3
3.45
V
10
15
mA
Clock outputs unloaded,
VDD = 3.3 V
2
V
Input Low Voltage, SEL
VIL
Input High Voltage, 8kHz_IN
VIH
Input Low Voltage, 8kHz_IN
VIL
Input High Current
IIH
VIH = VDD
Input Low Current
IIL
VIL = 0
Input Capacitance, except X1
CIN
Output High Voltage (CMOS Level)
VOH
IOH = -4 mA
VDD-0.4
V
Output High Voltage
VOH
IOH = -8 mA
2.4
V
Output Low Voltage
VOL
IOL = 8 mA
Short Circuit Current
IOS
VIN, VCXO Control Voltage
VXC
Nominal Output Impedance
ZOUT
0.8
V
V
VDD/2+1
VDD/2-1
V
-10
+10
µA
-10
+10
µA
7
pF
0.4
V
±50
0
mA
VDD
V
Ω
20
AC Electrical Characteristics
Unless stated otherwise, VDD = 3.3V ±5%, Ambient Temperature -40 to +85° C
Parameter
Symbol
VCXO Crystal Pull Range
fXP
VCXO Crystal Nominal
Frequency
fX
Input Jitter Tolerance
tji
Input pulse width (1)
tpi
Output Frequency Error
Output Duty Cycle (% high
time)
Conditions
Using Recommended
Crystal
Min.
Max.
Units
-115
+115
ppm
24.704
24.576
MHz
0.4
UI
In reference to input
clock period
10
FOUT
ICLK = 0 ppm error
0
tOD
Measured at VDD/2,
CL=15 pF
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0
0
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60
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Symbol
Conditions
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Output Rise Time
tOR
0.8 to 2.0V, CL=15 pF
1.5
ns
Output Fall Time
tOF
2.0 to 0.8V, CL=15 pF
1.5
ns
Skew, Input to Output Clock
tIO
Note 2
Cycle Jitter (short term jitter)
tja
Peak to Peak
150
ps p-p
Note 1: Minimum high or low time of input clock.
Note 2: The input to output clock skew is not controlled nor predictable and will change between power up cycles.
Because it is dependent on the phase relationship between the output and feedback divider states following power
up, the input to output clock skew will remain stable during a given power up cycle. If controlled input to output skew
is desired for this output clock frequency please refer to the MK2049 or MK2069 products.
Thermal Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Thermal Resistance Junction to
Ambient
Thermal Resistance Junction to Case
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Min.
Typ.
Max. Units
θJA
Still air
78
° C/W
θJA
1 m/s air flow
70
° C/W
θJA
3 m/s air flow
68
° C/W
37
° C/W
θJC
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Package Outline and Package Dimensions (16-pin TSSOP, 4.40 mm Body, 0.65 mm Pitch)
Package dimensions are kept current with JEDEC Publication No. 95, MO-153
Millimeters
16
Symbol
E1
A
A1
A2
b
C
D
E
E1
e
L
α
aaa
E
IN D EX
AR EA
1
2
D
A
2
Min
Inches
Max
-1.20
0.05
0.15
0.80
1.05
0.19
0.30
0.09
0.20
4.90
5.1
6.40 BASIC
4.30
4.50
0.65 Basic
0.45
0.75
0°
8°
-0.10
Min
Max
-0.047
0.002
0.006
0.032
0.041
0.007
0.012
0.0035 0.008
0.193
0.201
0.252 BASIC
0.169
0.177
0.0256 Basic
0.018
0.030
0°
8°
-0.004
A
A
1
c
-C e
S E A TIN G
P LA N E
b
L
aaa C
Ordering Information
Part / Order Number
Marking
Shipping Packaging
Package
Temperature
MK1581-01GI
MK1581-01GI
Tubes
16-pin TSSOP
-40 to +85° C
MK1581-01GITR
MK1581-01GI
Tape and Reel
16-pin TSSOP
-40 to +85° C
MK1581-01GILF
15810GIL
Tubes
16-pin TSSOP
-40 to +85° C
MK1581-01GILFTR
15810GIL
Tape and Reel
16-pin TSSOP
-40 to +85° C
Parts that are ordered with a "LF" suffix to the part number are the Pb-Free configuration and are RoHS compliant.
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such as those requiring extended temperature range, high reliability, or other extraordinary environmental requirements are not
recommended without additional processing by IDT. IDT reserves the right to change any circuitry or specifications without notice. IDT
does not authorize or warrant any IDT product for use in life support devices or critical medical instruments.
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