(Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FEATURES PhaseLink’s Analog Frequency Multiplier (AFM) is the industry’s first ‘Balanced Oscillator’ utilizing analog multiplication of the fundamental frequency (at quadruple frequency), combined with an attenuation of the fundamental of the reference crystal, without the use of a phase-locked loop (PLL), in CMOS technology. PhaseLink’s world’s best performing AFM products can achieve up to 800 MHz output frequency with little jitter or phase noise deterioration. In addition, the low frequency input crystal requirement makes the AFM the most affordable high-performance timing-source in the market. PL565-68 product utilizes low-power CMOS technology and is housed in Green / RoHS compliant 16-pin TSSOP, and 16-pin 3x3 QFN packages. 12 14 VDDOSC 15 L2X 16 GNDBUF Q 10 9 P565-68 1 2 3 4 XIN OESEL 11 VCON 13 OSCOFF SEL GNDOSC VDDANA QBAR VDDBUF QFN PACKAGE PIN-OUT 8 GNDANA 7 DNC 6 OE 5 XOUT • Non-PLL frequency multiplication by 2. • Input frequency from 62.5-160 MHz • Output frequency o PL565-68: 125-320MHz • Low phase noise and jitter (equivalent to fundamental crystal at the output frequency) • Ultra-low jitter o RMS phase jitter < 100 fs (12kHz-20MHz) o RMS random period jitter < 2 ps • Low phase noise o -142 dBc/Hz @100kHz offset from the carrier o -155 dBc/Hz @10MHz offset from the carrier • High linearity pull range (typ. 5%) • VCXO, set pullability ±100ppm ~ ±200ppm • Low input frequency eliminates the need for expensive crystals • Differential output levels: LVPECL • Single 3.3V, ±10% power supply • Optional industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C) • Available in 16-pin Green/RoHS compliant 3x3 QFN packages and as die. PL565-68 BLOCK DIAGRAM L2X VCON OE X IN O s c illa to r A m p lifie r F re q u e n c y X2 QBAR Q XOUT 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 1 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO DIE SPECIFICATIONS 16 17 15 14 Chip size, active area 1.414mm x 1.385mm 13 12 19 11 20 1.385mm Y 0,0 2 3 80µm x 80µm 9 Scribe Line Dimension X = 80µm Y = 80µm 8 Chip Base GND level X 7 1 PAD size 200 ± 20µm 10 Die ID 21 22 Chip thickness 4 6 5 SCRIBE LINE 18 Die ID: PL565-68DC C561A 7777777 SCRIBE LINE PAD/PIN ASSIGNMENT AND DESCRIPTION (The X/Y coordinates indicate pad centers) Name GNDOSC DNC GNDANA GNDANA GNDBUF GNDBUF GNDBUF PECL PECLB VDDBUF VDDBUF VDDANA DNC OESEL VDDOSC L2X OSCOFFSEL GNDOSC VCON XIN XOUT OE Pad Assignment* Pad # X (µm) Y (µm) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 -352 -183 +15 +144 +292 +469 +502 +502 +502 +502 +571 +571 +377 +183 -57 -214 -410 -572 -572 -572 -572 -572 -557 -557 -557 -557 -557 -557 -365 -215 -54 +79 +236 +413 +554 +554 +554 +554 +554 +554 +394 +199 -309 -521 QFN Pin # Type 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 I P P P P P P O O P P P I P I I P I I O I Description GND connection Do Not Connect GND connection GND connection GND connection GND connection GND connection LVPECL output LVPECL complementary output VDD connection VDD connection VDD connection Do Not Connect OE style selection pin VDD connection External inductor connection Oscillator Off selection pin GND connection Control voltage input Crystal Input pad Crystal Output pad Output Enable input * Note: Pad coordinates referenced to the center of the die. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 2 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO AFM Phase Noise at 311.04MHz, using 155.52MHz crystal AFM Spectrum at 311.04MHz, using 155.52MHz crystal The analog frequency multiplication preserves the low phase noise of the quartz crystal oscillator while keeping unwanted sub harmonics from the multiplication at very low levels. Sub harmonics appear only at large distance from the carrier, far outside the loop bandwidth of a PLL that uses the AFM signal to multiply up further to a multiple GHz network clock. This means that the impact of the sub harmonics on the application is negligible. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 3 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO PHASE NOISE PERFORMANCE Part Number Input Freq. Range (MHz) Output Freq. Range (MHz) 10 Hz 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz 100 kHz 1 MHz 10 MHz Phase Jitter 12KHz ~ 20MHz (ps) -59 -93 -122 -137 -143 -149 -155 0.07 Phase Noise at Frequency Offset From Carrier (dBc/Hz) Carrier Freq. (MHz) PL565-68 62.5 - 160 125 - 320 311.04 Phase noise was measured using Agilent E5052B. SUB-HARMONIC PERFORMANCE Part Number PL565-68 Output Input Frequency Frequency (MHz) (MHz) 155.52 311.04 Spectral Specifications / Sub-harmonic Content (dBc), Freq. (MHz) Carrier Frequency (Fc) @ -50% (Fc) @ +50% (Fc) 311.04 -60 -60 Note: Spectral specifications were obtained using Agilent E7401A AFM MULTIPLYING TECHNIQUE The analog frequency multiplication is achieved through a “squaring” operation. The math is as follows: SIN²(x) = 0.5 - 0.5×COS(2x) A very important property of this processing is that the result is a pure sine wave with double frequency. In theory there are no sub harmonics but in practice the squaring operation is not perfect and a low level of sub harmonics is present anyway. The key is that the resulting sub harmonics are very low and simple filtering with only one inductor per squarer is adequate for excellent performance. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 4 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO AFM DIE APPLICATION CIRCUIT A 7x5mm ceramic substrate was designed to assemble and operate the AFM die at optimum performance: VDD VCON PECLB PECL OE GND Substrate part number: Kyocera KD-VB0F48 Please see PL565-68DC Tuning Assistant document for passive component values. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 5 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO AFM QFN PACKAGE APPLICATION CIRCUIT RECOMMENDED PCB LAYOUT • Avoid ground planes underneath the crystal and inductor traces to limit parasitic capacitance. • Add bypass capacitor close to VDDBUF pin. • Avoid bypass capacitors near VDDOSC pins to lower cross-talk of unwanted frequencies. • L1X(a,b) can be used to increase the VCXO pulling range. Using a ferrite core inductor limits the oscillation amplitude which can have a positive effect on phase noise. • L2X tunes the frequency multiplier tank circuit. L2X needs to be a wire wound inductor with high Q-factor, preferably >20. • The large center pad is the “thermal relief” pad and can be connected to ground. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 6 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO INDUCTOR VALUE OPTIMIZATION The required inductor values for the best performance depend on the operating frequency, and the board layout or module specifications. The listed values in this datasheet are based on the calculated parasitic values from PhaseLink’s evaluation board design. These inductor values provide the user with a starting point to determine the optimum inductor values. Additional fine-tuning may be required to determine the optimal solution. The inductor is recommended to be a high Q small size 0402 or 0603 SMD component, and must be placed between L2X and adjacent VDDOSC pin. Place inductor as close to the IC as possible to minimize parasitic effects and to maintain inductor Q. To assist with the inductor value optimization, PhaseLink has developed AFM “Tuning Assistant” documents. You can download these documents from PhaseLink’s web site (www.phaselink.com). The documents consist of tables with recommended inductor values for certain output frequency ranges. Figure 10: Diagram Representation of the Related System Inductance and Capacitance DIE SIDE - Cinternal at L2X = 7.625 pF - Cpad = 1.0 pF, Bond pad and its ESD circuitry - C11 = 0.4 pF, The following amplifier stage PCB side - LWB1 = 2 nH, (2 places), Stray inductance - Cstray = 0.5 pF, Stray capacitance - L2X = 2x inductor - C2X = range (0.1 to 2.7 pF), Fine tune the tank, if used. Work out the resonance of this network and you have a good first guess for the required inductor values for optimum performance. Non-linear behavior at large signal amplitudes can shift the tank resonance significantly, especially at the L2X side, to a lower frequency than the calculation suggests. The Tuning Assistant documents are based upon actual lab tests and are corrected for the non-linear behavior. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 7 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS PARAMETERS SYMBOL Supply Voltage MIN. V DD MAX. UNITS 4.6 V Input Voltage, DC VI GND-0.5 V DD +0.5 V Output Voltage, DC VO GND-0.5 V DD +0.5 V Storage Temperature TS -65 150 °C Ambient Operating Temperature, Industrial T A_I -40 +85 °C Ambient Operating Temperature, Commercial T A_C 0 +70 °C 125 °C 260 °C 2 kV Junction Temperature TJ Lead Temperature (soldering, 10s) Input Static Discharge Voltage Protection (HBM) Exposure of the device under conditions beyond the limits specified by Maximum Ratings for extended periods may cause permanent damage to the device and affect product reliability. These conditions represent a stress rating only, and functional operations of the device at these or any other conditions above the operational limits noted in this specification is not implied . VOLTAGE CONTROL SPECIFICATION PARAMETERS VCXO Stabilization Time SYMBOL T VCXOSTB CONDITIONS MIN. From power valid VCXO Tuning Range* XTAL C 0 /C 1 <300 200 CLK Output Pullability* VCON= 1.65V, ± 1.65V XTAL C 0 /C 1 <300 ±100 Linearity UNITS 10 ms ppm ±120 10 0V < VCON < 3.3V, -3dB MAX. ppm 5 VCON Input Impedance VCON Modulation BW TYP. 10 % MΩ 40 kHz * Note: The VCXO Tuning Range and Pullability can be controlled with the value for inductor L1X. See Tuning Assistant document for a guide to chose the L1X value based upon crystal frequency and motional parameters. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 8 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO LVPECL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS PARAMETERS SYMBOL CONDITIONS Supply Current, loaded outputs I DD Fout = 311.04MHz Operating Voltage V DD MIN. TYP. MAX. UNITS 75 80 mA 3.63 V 65 % 2.97 Output Clock Duty Cycle @V DD –1.3V 45 V DD -1.025 Output High Voltage V OH Output Low Voltage V OL R L = 50Ω to (V DD – 2V) Clock Rise Time tr @ 20/80% Clock Fall Time tf @ 80/20% LVPECL Levels Test Circuit 50 V V DD -1.620 V 0.25 0.45 ns 0.25 0.45 ns LVPECL Transistion Time Waveform DUTY CYCLE OUT VDD 50? 2.0V 45 - 55% 55 - 45% OUT 80% 50% 50? 20% OUT OUT tR tF 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 9 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO OE LOGIC SELECTION OESEL 0 (Default) 1 OE Output State 0 (Default) Enabled 1 Tri-state 0 Tri-state 1 (Default) Enabled 0 (Default): Connect to GND or leave floating to set to “0”. Internal pull-down. 1 (Default): Connect to VDD or leave floating to set to “1”. Internal pull-up. 0: Connect to GND to set to “0”. 1: Connect to VDD to set to “1”. OSCOFFSEL LOGIC SELECTION OSCOFFSEL Functionality description 0 The crystal oscillator shuts down when the output is disabled with OE. 1 (Default) Only the output will disable with OE. All other circuits, including the crystal oscillator are always running. 1 (Default): Connect to VDD or leave floating to set to “1”. Internal pull-up. 0: Connect to GND to set to “0”. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 10 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO PACKAGE INFORMATION QFN-16L Max A 0.70 0.75 0.80 A1 0.00 - 0.05 D1 DED Nom 0.20 A3 b 0.20 0.25 0.30 D 2.95 3.00 3.05 E 2.95 3.00 3.05 D1 1.65 1.70 1.75 E1 1.65 1.70 1.75 L 0.250 0.300 0.350 e L Dimension (mm) Min DDD E1 Symbol e Pin1 Dot b A A3 0.50BSC SEATING PLANE A1 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 11 (Preliminary) Analog Frequency Multiplier PL565-68 VCXO ORDERING INFORMATION PhaseLink Corporation, reserves the right to make changes in its products or specifications, or both at any time without notice. The information For part ordering, please contact our Sales Department: 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, CA 95134, USA Tel: (408) 571-1668 Fax: (408) 571-1688 PART NUMBER The order number for this device is a combination of the following: Part number, Package type and Operating temperature range PL565-68 X X X PART NUMBER NONE= TUBE R= TAPE AND REEL PACKAGE TYPE Q= QFN-16L D= Die TEMPERATURE C=COMMERCIAL I=INDUSTRIAL Order Number PL565-68DC PL565-68QC PL565-68QC-R Marking P565 68(I) LLL Package Option* Die Only QFN – Tube QFN – Tape and Reel Marking Notes : “LLL”, “LLLLL” represents the production lot number furnished by Phaselink is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, PhaseLink makes no guarantee or warranty concerning the accuracy of said information and shall not be responsible for any loss or damage of whatever nature resulting from the use of, or reliance upon this product. LIFE SUPPORT POLICY: PhaseLink’s products are not authorized for use as critical components in life support devices or systems without the express written approval of the President of PhaseLink Corporation. 2880 Zanker Rd., San Jose, California 95134 Tel (408) 571-1668 Fax (408) 571-1688 www.phaselink.com Rev 12/02/11 Page 12