MAXIM MAX3875AEHJ

19-2362; Rev 1; 3/02
2.5Gbps, Low-Power, +3.3V
Clock Recovery and Data Retiming IC
Features
The MAX3875A is a compact, low-power clock recovery and data retiming IC for 2.488Gbps SDH/SONET
applications. The fully integrated phase-locked loop
recovers a synchronous clock signal from the serial
NRZ data input, which is retimed by the recovered
clock. Differential PECL-compatible outputs are provided for both clock and data signals, and an additional
2.488Gbps serial input is available for system loopback
diagnostic testing. The device also includes a TTLcompatible loss-of-lock (LOL) monitor.
The MAX3875A is designed for both section-regenerator
and terminal-receiver applications in OC-48/STM-16
transmission systems. Its jitter performance exceeds all
of the SONET/SDH specifications.
♦ Exceeds ANSI, ITU, and Bellcore SONET/SDH
Regenerator Specifications
This device operates from a single +3.3V to +5.0V supply
over a -40°C to +85°C temperature range. The typical
power consumption is only 400mW with a +3.3V supply. It is
available in a 32-pin TQFP package, as well as in die form.
♦ Differential PECL-Compatible Data and Clock
Outputs
♦ 400mW Power Dissipation (at +3.3V)
♦ Clock Jitter Generation: 0.003UIRMS
♦ Single +3.3V or +5V Power Supply
♦ Fully Integrated Clock Recovery and Data Retiming
♦ Additional High-Speed Input Facilitates System
Loopback Diagnostic Testing
♦ Tolerates >2000 Consecutive Identical Digits
♦ Loss-of-Lock Indicator
Ordering Information
Applications
SDH/SONET Receivers and Regenerators
PART
TEMP RANGE
MAX3875AEHJ
-40°C to +85°C
32 TQFP
Add/Drop Multiplexers
MAX3875AE/D
-40°C to +85°C
Dice*
Digital Cross-Connects
PIN-PACKAGE
* Dice are designed to operate over this range, but are tested
and guaranteed at TA = +25°C only. Contact factory for
availability.
2.488Gbps ATM Receiver
Digital Video Transmission
Pin Configuration appears at end of data sheet.
SDH/SONET Test Equipment
Typical Application Circuit
+3.3V
+3.3V
0.01µF
PHOTODIODE
TTL
0.01µF
+3.3V
VCC
VCC
MAX3866
OUT+
PHADJ+ PHADJ- LOL
SDI+
PRE/POSTAMPLIFIER
OUT-
SDI-
SYSTEM
LOOPBACK
TTL
82Ω
82Ω
+3.3V
MAX3885
130Ω
130Ω
82Ω
82Ω
1:16
DESERIALIZER
SCLKO+
SCLKO-
SLBI+
SIS
130Ω
MAX3875A
SLBI-
TTL
130Ω
SDO+
SDO-
IN
LOP
+3.3V
FIL+
FIL-
1µF
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MAX3875A
General Description
MAX3875A
2.5Gbps, Low-Power, +3.3V
Clock Recovery and Data Retiming IC
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Supply Voltage, VCC..............................................-0.5V to +7.0V
Input Voltage Levels
(SDI+, SDI-, SLBI+, SLBI-) ...........(VCC - 0.5V) to (VCC + 0.5V)
Input Current Levels (SDI+, SDI-, SLBI+, SLBI-)..............±10mA
PECL Output Voltage
(SDO+, SDO-, SCLKO+, SCLKO-) .......................(VCC + 0.5V)
PECL Output Current, (SDO+, SDO-, SCLKO+, SCLKO-).....56mA
Voltage at LOL, SIS, PHADJ+, PHADJ-,
FIL+, FIL- .................................................-0.5V to (VCC + 0.5V)
Continuous Power Dissipation (TA = +85°C)
TQFP (derate 16.1mW/°C above +85°C) ........................1.0W
Operating Temperature Range
MAX3875EHJ..................................................-40°C to +85°C
Operating Junction Temperature (die) ..............-55°C to +150°C
Storage Temperature Range .............................-60°C to +160°C
Processing Temperature (die) .........................................+400°C
Lead Temperature (soldering, 10sec) .............................+300°C
Stresses beyond those listed under “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and functional
operation of the device at these or any other conditions beyond those indicated in the operational sections of the specifications is not implied. Exposure to
absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability.
DC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3.0V to +5.5V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at +3.3V and TA = +25°C.) (Note 1)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
Supply Current
ICC
Excluding PECL output termination
Differential Input Voltage
(SDI±, SLBI±)
VID
Figure 1
Single-Ended Input Voltage
(SDI±, SLBI±)
VIS
Input Termination to VCC
(SDI±, SLBI±)
RIN
PECL Output High Voltage
(SDO±, SCLKO±)
VOH
PECL Output Low Voltage
(SDO±, SCLKO±)
VOL
TTL Input High Voltage (SIS)
VIH
TTL Input Low Voltage (SIS)
VIL
VOH
TTL Output Low Voltage (LOL)
VOL
TYP
MAX
UNITS
122
167
mA
800
mVP-P
50
VCC - 0.4
VCC + 0.2
TA = 0°C to +85°C
VCC - 1.025
VCC - 0.88
TA = -40°C
VCC - 1.085
VCC - 0.88
TA = 0°C to +85°C
VCC - 1.81
VCC - 1.62
TA = -40°C
VCC - 1.83
VCC - 1.555
2.0
(SDI+) (SDI-)
V
-10
+10
µA
2.4
VCC
V
0.4
V
25mV MIN
400mV MAX
SCLKO+
VID
tCK-Q
50mVP-P MIN
800mVP-P MAX
SDO
Figure 1. Input Amplitude
2
V
V
tCK
SDI-
V
0.8
Note 1: Dice are tested at TA = +25°C only.
SDI+
V
Ω
45
TTL Input Current (SIS)
TTL Output High Voltage (LOL)
MIN
Figure 2. Output Clock-to-Q Delay
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2.5Gbps, Low-Power, +3.3V
Clock Recovery and Data Retiming IC
MAX3875A
AC ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
(VCC = +3.0V to +5.5V, TA = -40°C to +85°C, unless otherwise noted. Typical values are at +3.3V and TA = +25°C.) (Note 2)
PARAMETER
SYMBOL
CONDITIONS
MIN
Serial Output Clock Rate
TYP
MAX
2.488
Clock-to-Q Delay
Figure 2
Jitter Peaking
f ≤ 2MHz
JP
Jitter Transfer Bandwidth
110
JBW
Jitter Tolerance
Jitter Generation
JGEN
1.1
f = 70kHz
1.91
3.6
f = 100kHz
1.76
2.75
f = 1MHz
0.41
0.67
f = 10MHz (Note 3)
0.21
Jitter BW = 12kHz to 20MHz
UNITS
Gbps
290
ps
0.1
dB
2.0
MHz
UIP-P
0.45
0.003
0.006
UIRMS
0.026
0.056
UIP-P
Clock Output Edge Speed
20% to 80%
70
ps
Data Output Edge Speed
20% to 80%
108
ps
2000
bits
Tolerated Consecutive
Identical Digits
Input Return Loss
(SDI±, SLBI±)
100kHz to 2.5GHz
-17
2.5GHz to 4.0GHz
-15
dB
Note 2: AC characteristics are guaranteed by design and characterization.
Note 3: See Typical Operating Characteristics for worst-case distribution.
Typical Operating Characteristics
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
JITTER TOLERANCE
RECOVERED CLOCK JITTER
10
MAX3875A toc02
MAX3875A toc01
PRBS = 215 - 1
TA = +85°C
DATA
INPUT JITTER (UIP-P)
223 - 1 PATTERN
VIN = 20mVP-P
MAX3875A toc03
RECOVERED DATA AND CLOCK
(DIFFERENTIAL OUTPUT)
1
BELLCORE
MASK
CLOCK
RMS∆ = 1.2ps
0.1
100ps/div
10ps/div
PRBS = 223 - 1
50mVP-P INPUT
10k
100k
1M
10M
JITTER FREQUENCY (Hz)
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Typical Operating Characteristics (continued)
(VCC = +3.3V, TA = +25°C, unless otherwise noted.)
DISTRIBUTION OF JITTER TOLERANCE
0.5
JITTER FREQUENCY
= 5MHz
0.4
0.3
fJITTER = 10MHz
VCC = +3.0V
TA = -40°C
0
-0.3
-0.6
JITTER TRANSFER (dB)
PERCENT OF UNITS (%)
0.6
MEAN = 0.41
σ = 0.028
25
JITTER TRANSFER
0.3
MAX3875A toc05a
MAX3875A toc04
JITTER FREQUENCY
= 1MHz
0.7
30
20
15
10
-1.2
-1.5
-1.8
-2.1
-2.4
5
-2.7
PRBS = 223 - 1
0
0
1
100
10
0.20
1000
PRBS = 223 - 1
-3.0
0.34
0.48
0.62
1k
10k
JITTER TOLERANCE (UIP-P)
INPUT VOLTAGE (mVP-P)
10M
145
MAX3875A toc07
10-4
1M
SUPPLY CURRENT
vs. TEMPERATURE
MAX3875A toc06
10-3
100k
JITTER FREQUENCY (Hz)
BIT ERROR RATE vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
140
SUPPLY CURRENT (mA)
10-5
BIT ERROR RATE
BELLCORE
MASK
-0.9
0.2
0.1
MAX3875A toc05
JITTER TOLERANCE vs. INPUT VOLTAGE
0.8
JITTER TOLERANCE (UIP-P)
MAX3875A
2.5Gbps, Low-Power, +3.3V
Clock Recovery and Data Retiming IC
10-6
10-7
10-8
135
VCC = +5.0V
130
125
VCC = +3.3V
120
115
10-9
110
PRBS = 223 - 1
10-10
105
6.0
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
-50
-25
INPUT VOLTAGE (mVP-P)
0
25
50
75
100
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
Pin Description
PIN
NAME
1, 2, 8, 9,
10, 16, 26,
29, 32
GND
Supply Ground
3, 6, 11,
14, 15, 17,
20, 21, 24
VCC
Positive Supply Voltage
4
SDI+
Positive Data Input. 2.488Gbps serial data stream.
5
SDI-
Negative Data Input. 2.488Gbps serial data stream.
7
SIS
Signal Input Selection, TTL. Low for normal data input. High for system loopback input.
12
SLBI+
Positive System Loopback Input. 2.488Gbps serial data stream.
13
SLBI-
Negative System Loopback Input. 2.488Gbps serial data stream.
18
SCLKO-
4
FUNCTION
Negative Serial Clock Output, PECL, 2.488GHz. SDO- is clocked out on the falling edge of SCLKO-.
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2.5Gbps, Low-Power, +3.3V
Clock Recovery and Data Retiming IC
PIN
NAME
19
SCLKO+
FUNCTION
22
SDO-
Negative Data Output, PECL compatible, 2.488Gbps
23
SDO+
Positive Data Output, PECL compatible, 2.488Gbps
25
LOL
27
PHADJ-
Negative Phase-Adjust Input. Used to optimally align internal PLL phase. Connect to VCC if not used.
28
PHADJ+
Positive Phase-Adjust Input. Used to optimally align internal PLL phase. Connect to VCC if not used.
30
FIL-
Negative Filter Input. PLL loop filter connection. Connect a 1.0µF capacitor between FIL+ and FIL-.
31
FIL+
Positive Filter Input. PLL loop filter connection. Connect a 1.0µF capacitor between FIL+ and FIL-.
Positive Serial Clock Output, PECL, 2.488GHz. SDO+ is clocked out on the rising edge of SCLKO+.
Loss-of-Lock Output, TTL, PLL loss-of-lock monitor, active low (internal 10kΩ pull-up resistor)
SIS
PHADJ+ PHADJ-
FIL+
FIL-
SDO+
D
SDI+
Q
CML
CK
AMP
SDO-
SDIMUX
PHASE AND
FREQUENCY
DETECTOR
SLBI+
LOOP
FILTER
I
VCO
SCLKO+
Q
CML
SCLKO-
AMP
SLBILOL
MAX3875A
TTL
Figure 3. Functional Diagram
Detailed Description
The MAX3875A consists of a fully integrated phaselocked loop (PLL), input amplifier, data retiming block,
and PECL output buffer (Figure 3). The PLL consists of
a phase/frequency detector (PFD), a loop filter, and a
voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO).
This device is designed to deliver the best combination
of jitter performance and power dissipation by using a
fully differential signal architecture and low-noise
design techniques.
Input Amplifier
Input amplifiers are implemented for both the main data
and system loopback inputs. These amplifiers accept a
differential input amplitude from 50mV P-P up to
800mVP-P. The bit error rate is better than 1 x 10-10 for
input signals as small as 10mVp-p, although the jitter
tolerance performance will be degraded. For interfacing
with PECL signal levels, see Applications Information.
Phase Detector
The phase detector incorporated in the MAX3875A produces a voltage proportional to the phase difference
between the incoming data and the internal clock.
Because of its feedback nature, the PLL drives the
error voltage to zero, aligning the recovered clock to
the center of the incoming data eye for retiming. The
external phase adjust pins (PHADJ+, PHADJ-) allow the
user to vary the internal phase alignment.
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MAX3875A
Pin Description (continued)
Frequency Detector
The digital frequency detector (FD) aids frequency
acquisition during start-up conditions. The frequency difference between the received data and the VCO clock is
derived by sampling the in-phase and quadrature VCO
outputs on both edges of the data input signal.
Depending on the polarity of the frequency difference,
the FD drives the VCO until the frequency difference is
reduced to zero. Once frequency acquisition is complete, the FD returns to a neutral state. False locking is
completely eliminated by this digital frequency detector.
OPEN-LOOP GAIN
HO(j2πf) (dB)
CF = 1.0µF
fZ = 2.6kHz
CF = 0.1µF
fZ = 26kHz
Loop Filter and VCO
The phase detector and frequency detector outputs are
summed into the loop filter. An external capacitor, CF, is
required to set the PLL damping ratio. Refer to Design
Procedure for guidelines on selecting this capacitor.
The loop filter output controls the on-chip LC VCO running at 2.488GHz. The VCO provides low phase noise
and is trimmed to the correct frequency. Clock jitter
generation is typically 1.2psRMS within a jitter bandwidth of 12kHz to 20MHz.
f (kHz)
1
Loss-of-Lock Monitor
A loss-of-lock (LOL) monitor is incorporated in the
MAX3875A frequency detector. A loss-of-lock condition
is signaled immediately with a TTL low. When the PLL is
frequency locked, LOL switches to TTL high in approximately 800ns.
Note that the LOL monitor is only valid when a data
stream is present on the inputs to the MAX3875A. As a
result, LOL does not detect a loss-of-power condition
resulting from a loss of the incoming signal.
100
10
1000
Figure 4. Open-Loop Transfer Function
H(j2πf) (dB)
CF = 0.1µF
0
CLOSED-LOOP GAIN
MAX3875A
2.5Gbps, Low-Power, +3.3V
Clock Recovery and Data Retiming IC
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CF = 1.0µF
Design Procedure
Setting the Loop Filter
The MAX3875A is designed for both regenerator and
receiver applications. Its fully integrated PLL is a classic
second-order feedback system, with a loop bandwidth
(fL) fixed at 1.1MHz. The external capacitor, CF, can be
adjusted to set the loop damping. Figures 4 and 5 show
the open-loop and closed-loop transfer functions.
The PLL zero frequency, fZ, is a function of external
capacitor CF, and can be approximated according to:
fz =
6
1
2π 60 CF
( )
f (kHz)
1
10
100
1000
Figure 5. Closed-Loop Transfer Function
For an overdamped system (fZ/fL) < 0.25, the jitter peaking (MP) of a second-order system can be approximated by:
 f 
MP = 20log 1+ Z 
 fL 
For example, using CF = 0.1µF results in a jitter peaking
of 0.2dB. Reducing CF below 0.01µF may result in PLL
instability. The recommended value for CF = 1.0µF to
guarantee a maximum jitter peaking of less than 0.1dB.
CF must be a low TC, high-quality capacitor of type
X7R or better.
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2.5Gbps, Low-Power, +3.3V
Clock Recovery and Data Retiming IC
System Loopback
The MAX3875A is designed to allow system loopback
testing. The user can connect a serializer output in a
transceiver directly to the SLBI+ and SLBI- inputs of the
MAX3875A for system diagnostics. To select the SLBI±
inputs, apply a TTL logic high to the SIS pin.
Jitter Tolerance and Input
Sensitivity Trade-Offs
When the received data amplitude is higher than
50mVP-P, the MAX3875A provides a typical jitter tolerance of 0.45UI at jitter frequencies greater than 10MHz.
The SDH/SONET jitter tolerance specification is 0.15UI,
leaving a jitter allowance of 0.3UI for receiver preamplifier and postamplifier design.
The BER is better than 1 x 10 -10 for input signals
greater than 10mVP-P. At 10mVP-P, jitter tolerance will
be degraded, but will still be above the SDH/SONET
requirement. The user can make a trade-off between jitter tolerance and input sensitivity according to the specific application. Refer to the Typical Operating
Characteristics for Jitter Tolerance and BER vs. Input
Amplitude graphs.
PECL Input Levels
When interfacing with differential PECL input levels, it is
important to attenuate the signal while still maintaining
50Ω termination (Figure 6). AC coupling is also
required to maintain the input common-mode level.
Layout
The MAX3875A’s performance can be significantly
affected by circuit board layout and design. Use good
high-frequency design techniques, including minimizing ground inductance and using fixed-impedance
transmission lines on the data and clock signals.
Power-supply decoupling should be placed as close to
VCC as possible. Take care to isolate the input from the
output signals to reduce feedthrough.
VCC
Applications Information
50Ω
Consecutive Identical Digits (CID)
The MAX3875A has a low phase and frequency drift in
the absence of data transitions. As a result, long runs of
consecutive zeros and ones can be tolerated while
maintaining a BER of 1 x 10-10. The CID tolerance is
tested using a 213 - 1 PRBS, substituting a long run of
zeros to simulate the worst case. A CID tolerance of
2000 bits is typical.
0.1µF
25Ω
PECL
LEVELS
50Ω
SDI+
100Ω
0.1µF
25Ω
SDI-
Phase Adjust
The internal clock is aligned to the center of the data
eye. For specific applications this sampling position
can be shifted using the PHADJ inputs to optimize BER
performance. The PHADJ inputs operate with differential input voltages up to ±1.5V. A simple resistor-divider
with a bypass capacitor is sufficient to set these levels.
When the PHADJ inputs are not used, they should be
tied directly to VCC.
MAX3875A
Figure 6. PECL Input Interface
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MAX3875A
Input and Output Terminations
The MAX3875A’s digital outputs (SDO+, SDO-,
SCLKO+, SCLKO-) are designed to interface with PECL
signal levels. It is important to bias these ports appropriately. A circuit that provides a Thevenin equivalent of
50Ω to VCC - 2V can be used with fixed impedance
transmission lines for proper termination. To ensure best
performance, the differential outputs must have balanced loads. The input termination can be driven differentially, or can be driven single-ended by externally
biasing SDI- or SLBI- to the center of the voltage swing.
Pin Configuration
Chip Topography
FIL+
GND
FIL+
FIL-
GND
PHADJ+
PHADJ-
GND
LOL
TOP VIEW
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
GND
GND
PHADJ- LOL
FIL- PHADJ+ GND
VCC
GND
1
24 VCC
GND
GND
2
23 SDO+
GND
SDO+
SDO-
VCC
VCC
VCC
3
22 SDO-
SDI+
4
21 VCC
SDI-
SDI-
5
20 VCC
VCC
VCC
6
19 SCLKO+
SIS
VCC
SIS
7
18 SCLKO-
GND
GND
GND
8
17 VCC
13
14
15
16
VCC
GND
VCC
12
VCC
11
SLBI-
10
SLBI+
9
GND
MAX3875A
GND
TQFP
0.072"
VCC (1.828mm)
SCLKO+
SDI+
SCLKO-
GND
SLBI+ VCC
VCC
VCC SLBI- N.C. N.C.
0.071"
(1.803mm)
TRANSISTOR COUNT: 1515
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32L,TQFP.EPS
MAX3875A
2.5Gbps, Low-Power, +3.3V
Clock Recovery and Data Retiming IC
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