Cypress CY7B9911V-5JC High-speed low-voltage programmable skew clock buffer lv-pscb Datasheet

CY7B9911V
3.3V RoboClock+
High-Speed Low-Voltage Programmable Skew Clock Buffer
(LV-PSCB)
Features
selectable control over system clock functions. These multipleoutput clock drivers provide the system integrator with functions necessary to optimize the timing of high-performance
computer systems. Eight individual drivers, arranged as four
pairs of user-controllable outputs, can each drive terminated
transmission lines with impedances as low as 50Ω while delivering minimal and specified output skews and full-swing logic levels
(LVTTL).
• All output pair skew <100 ps typical (250 max.)
• 3.75- to 110-MHz output operation
• User-selectable output functions
— Selectable skew to 18 ns
— Inverted and non-inverted
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— Operation at 1⁄2 and 1⁄4 input frequency
— Operation at 2x and 4x input frequency (input as low
as 3.75 MHz)
Zero input-to-output delay
50% duty-cycle outputs
LVTTL outputs drive 50Ω terminated lines
Operates from a single 3.3V supply
Low operating current
32-pin PLCC package
Jitter < 200 ps peak-to-peak (< 25 ps RMS)
Each output can be hardwired to one of nine delay or function
configurations. Delay increments of 0.7 to 1.5 ns are determined by the operating frequency with outputs able to skew up
to ±6 time units from their nominal “zero” skew position. The completely integrated PLL allows external load and transmission
line delay effects to be canceled. When this “zero delay” capability of the LVPSCB is combined with the selectable output
skew functions, the user can create output-to-output delays of
up to ±12 time units.
Divide-by-two and divide-by-four output functions are provided
for additional flexibility in designing complex clock systems.
When combined with the internal PLL, these divide functions
allow distribution of a low-frequency clock that can be multiplied by two or four at the clock destination. This facility minimizes clock distribution difficulty while allowing maximum system clock speed and flexibility.
Functional Description
The CY7B9911V 3.3V RoboClock+ High-Speed Low-Voltage
Programmable Skew Clock Buffer (LVPSCB) offers user-
Logic Block Diagram
Pin Configuration
TEST
GND
32 31 30
29
2F1
REF
1
2F0
4F0
6
28
GND
4F1
7
27
1F1
VCCQ
8
26
1F0
VCCN
9
25
VCCN
4Q1
10
24
1Q0
4Q0
11
23
1Q1
GND
12
22
GND
GND
13
21
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
GND
4Q1
MATRIX
3Q1
2Q1
1Q0
1F0
1F1
2Q0
2Q0
2Q1
SELECT
CCN
3Q0
CY7B9911V
V
SKEW
3Q1
2F0
2F1
2
FB
SELECT
INPUTS
(THREE
LEVEL)
3
5
CCN
3F0
3F1
4Q0
4
3F1
V
4F0
4F1
VCCQ
FS
FS
VCO AND
TIME UNIT
GENERATOR
3F0
REF
FILTER
3Q0
FB
TEST
PLCC
PHASE
FREQ
DET
7B9911V–2
1Q1
7B9911V–1
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
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3901 North First Street
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San Jose
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CA 95134
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408-943-2600
December 1, 1999
CY7B9911V
3.3V RoboClock+
Pin Definitions
Signal Name
I/O
Description
REF
I
Reference frequency input. This input supplies the frequency and timing against which all functional
variation is measured.
FB
I
PLL feedback input (typically connected to one of the eight outputs).
FS
I
Three-level frequency range select. See Table 1.
1F0, 1F1
I
Three-level function select inputs for output pair 1 (1Q0, 1Q1). See Table 2.
2F0, 2F1
I
Three-level function select inputs for output pair 2 (2Q0, 2Q1). See Table 2.
3F0, 3F1
I
Three-level function select inputs for output pair 3 (3Q0, 3Q1). See Table 2.
4F0, 4F1
I
Three-level function select inputs for output pair 4 (4Q0, 4Q1). See Table 2.
TEST
I
Three-level select. See test mode section under the block diagram descriptions.
1Q0, 1Q1
O
Output pair 1. See Table 2.
2Q0, 2Q1
O
Output pair 2. See Table 2.
3Q0, 3Q1
O
Output pair 3. See Table 2.
O
Output pair 4. See Table 2.
4Q0, 4Q1
VCCN
PWR
Power supply for output drivers.
VCCQ
PWR
Power supply for internal circuitry.
GND
PWR
Ground.
Block Diagram Description
Skew Select Matrix
These two blocks accept inputs from the Reference Frequency
(REF) input and the Feedback (FB) input and generate correction information to control the frequency of the VoltageControlled Oscillator (VCO). These blocks, along with the
VCO, form a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) that tracks the incoming REF signal.
The skew select matrix is comprised of four independent sections. Each section has two low-skew, high-fanout drivers
(xQ0, xQ1), and two corresponding three-level function select
(xF0, xF1) inputs. Table 2 below shows the nine possible output functions for each section as determined by the function
select inputs. All times are measured with respect to the REF
input assuming that the output connected to the FB input has
0tU selected.
VCO and Time Unit Generator
Table 2. Programmable Skew Configurations[1]
Phase Frequency Detector and Filter
The VCO accepts analog control inputs from the PLL filter
block and generates a frequency that is used by the time unit
generator to create discrete time units that are selected in the
skew select matrix. The operational range of the VCO is determined by the FS control pin. The time unit (tU) is determined
by the operating frequency of the device and the level of the
FS pin as shown in Table 1.
Function Selects
Table 1. Frequency Range Select and tU Calculation[1]
fNOM (MHz)
FS[2, 3] Min. Max.
1
t U = -----------------------f NOM × N
where N =
Approximate
Frequency (MHz) At
Which tU = 1.0 ns
Output Functions
1F1, 2F1,
3F1, 4F1
1F0, 2F0,
3F0, 4F0
1Q0, 1Q1,
2Q0, 2Q1
LOW
LOW
–4tU
LOW
MID
–3tU
–6tU
–6tU
LOW
HIGH
–2tU
–4tU
–4tU
MID
LOW
–1tU
–2tU
–2tU
MID
MID
0tU
0tU
0tU
MID
HIGH
+1tU
+2tU
+2tU
3Q0, 3Q1
4Q0, 4Q1
Divide by 2 Divide by 2
HIGH
LOW
+2tU
+4tU
+4tU
LOW
15
30
44
22.7
HIGH
MID
+3tU
+6tU
+6tU
MID
25
50
26
38.5
HIGH
HIGH
+4tU
Divide by 4
Inverted
HIGH
40
110
16
62.5
Notes:
1. For all three-state inputs, HIGH indicates a connection to VCC, LOW indicates a connection to GND, and MID indicates an open connection. Internal termination
circuitry holds an unconnected input to VCC/2.
2. The level to be set on FS is determined by the “normal” operating frequency (fNOM) of the VCO and Time Unit Generator (see Logic Block Diagram). Nominal
frequency (fNOM) always appears at 1Q0 and the other outputs when they are operated in their undivided modes (see Table 2). The frequency appearing at the
REF and FB inputs will be f NOM when the output connected to FB is undivided. The frequency of the REF and FB inputs will be fNOM/2 or fNOM/4 when the part
is configured for a frequency multiplication by using a divided output as the FB input.
3. When the FS pin is selected HIGH, the REF input must not transition upon power-up until VCC has reached 2.8V.
2
U
0
t +6t
U
0
t +5t
U
0
t +4t
U
0
t +3t
U
0
t +2t
0
t +1t
t
0
U
U
0
t – 1t
U
0
t – 2t
U
0
t – 3t
U
0
t – 4t
U
0
t – 5t
0
t – 6t
U
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FBInput
REFInput
1Fx
2Fx
3Fx
4Fx
(N/A)
LM
– 6tU
LL
LH
– 4tU
LM
(N/A)
– 3tU
LH
ML
– 2tU
ML
(N/A)
– 1tU
MM
MM
MH
(N/A)
+1tU
HL
MH
+2tU
HM
(N/A)
+3tU
HH
HL
+4tU
0tU
(N/A)
HM
(N/A)
LL/HH
DIVIDED
(N/A)
HH
INVERT
+6tU
7B9911V–3
Figure 1. Typical Outputs with FB Connected to a Zero-Skew Output[4]
Test Mode
Maximum Ratings
The TEST input is a three-level input. In normal system operation, this pin is connected to ground, allowing the
CY7B9911V to operate as explained briefly above (for testing
purposes, any of the three-level inputs can have a removable
jumper to ground, or be tied LOW through a 100Ω resistor. This
will allow an external tester to change the state of these pins.)
(Above which the useful life may be impaired. For user guidelines, not tested.)
Storage Temperature ................................. –65°C to +150°C
Ambient Temperature with
Power Applied............................................. –55°C to +125°C
Supply Voltage to Ground Potential................–0.5V to +7.0V
If the TEST input is forced to its MID or HIGH state, the device
will operate with its internal phase locked loop disconnected,
and input levels supplied to REF will directly control all outputs.
Relative output to output functions are the same as in normal
mode.
DC Input Voltage ............................................–0.5V to +7.0V
Output Current into Outputs (LOW)............................. 64 mA
Static Discharge Voltage ........................................... >2001V
(per MIL-STD-883, Method 3015)
In contrast with normal operation (TEST tied LOW). All outputs
will function based only on the connection of their own function
select inputs (xF0 and xF1) and the waveform characteristics
of the REF input.
Latch-Up Current ..................................................... >200 mA
Operating Range
Range
Ambient
Temperature
VCC
Commercial
0°C to +70°C
3.3V ± 10%
Note:
4. FB connected to an output selected for “zero” skew (i.e., xF1 = xF0 =
MID).
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Electrical Characteristics Over the Operating Range[5]
CY7B9911V
Parameter
Description
Test Conditions
VOH
Output HIGH Voltage
VCC = Min., IOH = –18 mA
VOL
Output LOW Voltage
VCC = Min., IOL = 35 mA
VIH
Input HIGH Voltage
(REF and FB inputs only)
VIL
Input LOW Voltage
(REF and FB inputs only)
VIHH
Three-Level Input HIGH
Voltage (Test, FS, xFn)[6]
VIMM
Min.
Max.
Unit
2.4
V
0.45
V
2.0
VCC
V
–0.5
0.8
V
Min. ≤ VCC ≤ Max.
0.87 * VCC
VCC
V
Three-Level Input MID
Voltage (Test, FS, xFn)[6]
Min. ≤ VCC ≤ Max.
0.47 * VCC
0.53 * VCC
V
VILL
Three-Level Input LOW
Voltage (Test, FS, xFn)[6]
Min. ≤ VCC ≤ Max.
0.0
0.13 * VCC
V
IIH
Input HIGH Leakage Current
(REF and FB inputs only)
VCC = Max., VIN = Max.
20
µA
IIL
Input LOW Leakage Current
(REF and FB inputs only)
VCC = Max., VIN = 0.4V
IIHH
Input HIGH Current
(Test, FS, xFn)
VIN = VCC
IIMM
Input MID Current
(Test, FS, xFn)
VIN = VCC/2
IILL
Input LOW Current
(Test, FS, xFn)
IOS
ICCQ
µA
–20
200
µA
50
µA
VIN = GND
–200
µA
Short Circuit Current[7]
VCC = MAX, VOUT = GND (25° only)
–200
mA
Operating Current Used by
Internal Circuitry
VCCN = VCCQ = Max.,
All Input Selects Open
Com’l
95
mA
Mil/Ind
100
ICCN
Output Buffer Current per
Output Pair[8]
VCCN = VCCQ = Max.,
IOUT = 0 mA
Input Selects Open, fMAX
19
mA
PD
Power Dissipation per
Output Pair[9]
VCCN = VCCQ = Max.,
IOUT = 0 mA
Input Selects Open, fMAX
104
mW
–50
Capacitance[10]
Parameter
CIN
Description
Input Capacitance
Test Conditions
TA = 25°C, f = 1 MHz, VCC = 3.3V
Max.
Unit
10
pF
Notes:
5. See the last page of this specification for Group A subgroup testing information.
6. These inputs are normally wired to VCC, GND, or left unconnected (actual threshold voltages vary as a percentage of VCC). Internal termination resistors hold
unconnected inputs at VCC/2. If these inputs are switched, the function and timing of the outputs may glitch and the PLL may require an additional tLOCK time
before all data sheet limits are achieved.
7. CY7B9911V should be tested one output at a time, output shorted for less than one second, less than 10% duty cycle. Room temperature only.
8. Total output current per output pair can be approximated by the following expression that includes device current plus load current:
CY7B9911V:ICCN = [(4 + 0.11F) + [[((835 –3F)/Z) + (.0022FC)]N] x 1.1
Where
F = frequency in MHz
C = capacitive load in pF
Z = line impedance in ohms
N = number of loaded outputs; 0, 1, or 2
FC = F < C
9. Total power dissipation per output pair can be approximated by the following expression that includes device power dissipation plus power dissipation due to
the load circuit:
PD = [(22 + 0.61F) + [[(1550 + 2.7F)/Z) + (.0125FC)]N] x 1.1
See note 8 for variable definition.
10. Applies to REF and FB inputs only. Tested initially and after any design or process changes that may affect these parameters.
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AC Test Loads and Waveforms
VCC
R1
CL
R2
3.0V
2.0V
Vth =1.5V
0.8V
0.0V
R1=100
R2=100
CL = 30 pF
(Includes fixture and probe capacitance)
2.0V
Vth =1.5V
0.8V
≤1ns
≤1ns
7B9911V–4
7B9911V–5
TTL AC Test Load
TTL Input Test Waveform
Switching Characteristics Over the Operating Range[2, 11]
CY7B9911V–5
Parameter
fNOM
Description
Operating Clock
Frequency in MHz
Min.
FS = LOW
FS = MID
[1, 2]
Typ.
15
[1, 2]
FS = HIGH[1, 2 , 3]
Max.
Unit
30
MHz
25
50
40
110
tRPWH
REF Pulse Width HIGH
5.0
ns
tRPWL
REF Pulse Width LOW
5.0
ns
tU
Programmable Skew Unit
See Table 1
tSKEWPR
Zero Output Matched-Pair Skew (XQ0, XQ1)[13, 14]
0.1
0.25
ns
0.25
0.5
ns
0.6
0.7
ns
tSKEW0
tSKEW1
[13, 15]
Zero Output Skew (All Outputs)
[13, 17]
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Same Class Outputs)
[13, 17]
tSKEW2
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Inverted, Divided-Divided)
0.5
1.0
ns
tSKEW3
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Different Class Outputs)[13, 17]
0.5
0.7
ns
0.5
1.0
ns
1.25
ns
tSKEW4
[13, 17]
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Divided, Divided-Inverted)
[12, 18]
tDEV
Device-to-Device Skew
tPD
Propagation Delay, REF Rise to FB Rise
–0.5
0.0
+0.5
ns
tODCV
Output Duty Cycle Variation[19]
–1.0
0.0
+1.0
ns
2.5
ns
3
ns
tPWH
tPWL
Output HIGH Time Deviation from 50%
[20]
[20]
Output LOW Time Deviation from 50%
[20, 21]
tORISE
Output Rise Time
0.15
1.0
1.5
ns
tOFALL
Output Fall Time[20, 21]
0.15
1.0
1.5
ns
0.5
ms
25
ps
200
ps
tLOCK
tJR
[22]
PLL Lock Time
Cycle-to-Cycle Output
Jitter
RMS
[12]
Peak-to-Peak
[12]
Notes:
11. Test measurement levels for the CY7B9911V are TTL levels (1.5V to 1.5V). Test conditions assume signal transition times of 2 ns or less and output loading as shown
in the AC Test Loads and Waveforms unless otherwise specified.
12. Guaranteed by statistical correlation. Tested initially and after any design or process changes that may affect these parameters.
13. SKEW is defined as the time between the earliest and the latest output transition among all outputs for which the same tU delay has been selected when all are
loaded with 30 pF and terminated with 50Ω to VCC/2 (CY7B9911V).
14. t SKEWPR is defined as the skew between a pair of outputs (XQ0 and XQ1) when all eight outputs are selected for 0tU.
15. t SKEW0 is defined as the skew between outputs when they are selected for 0tU. Other outputs are divided or inverted but not shifted.
16. CL=0 pF. For CL=30 pF, tSKEW0=0.35 ns.
17. There are three classes of outputs: Nominal (multiple of tU delay), Inverted (4Q0 and 4Q1 only with 4F0 = 4F1 = HIGH), and Divided (3Qx and 4Qx only in Divide-by2 or Divide-by-4 mode).
18. t DEV is the output-to-output skew between any two devices operating under the same conditions (VCC ambient temperature, air flow, etc.)
19. t ODCV is the deviation of the output from a 50% duty cycle. Output pulse width variations are included in tSKEW2 and tSKEW4 specifications.
20. Specified with outputs loaded with 30 pF for the CY7B9911V–5 and –7 devices. Devices are terminated through 50Ω to VCC/2.tPWH is measured at 2.0V. tPWL is
measured at 0.8V.
21. t ORISE and tOFALL measured between 0.8V and 2.0V.
22. t LOCK is the time that is required before synchronization is achieved. This specification is valid only after VCC is stable and within normal operating limits. This parameter is
measured from the application of a new signal or frequency at REF or FB until tPD is within specified limits.
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Switching Characteristics Over the Operating Range[2, 11] (continued)
CY7B9911V–7
Parameter
fNOM
Description
Operating Clock
Frequency in MHz
Min.
FS = LOW
FS = MID
[1, 2]
Typ.
15
[1, 2]
FS = HIGH[1, 2 , 3]
Max.
Unit
30
MHz
25
50
40
110
tRPWH
REF Pulse Width HIGH
5.0
ns
tRPWL
REF Pulse Width LOW
5.0
ns
tU
Programmable Skew Unit
See Table 1
tSKEWPR
Zero Output Matched-Pair Skew (XQ0, XQ1)[13, 14]
0.1
0.25
ns
0.3
0.75
ns
0.6
1.0
ns
tSKEW0
tSKEW1
[13, 15]
Zero Output Skew (All Outputs)
[13, 17]
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Same Class Outputs)
[13, 17]
tSKEW2
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Inverted, Divided-Divided)
1.0
1.5
ns
tSKEW3
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Different Class Outputs)[13, 17]
0.7
1.2
ns
1.2
1.7
ns
1.65
ns
tSKEW4
[13, 17]
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Divided, Divided-Inverted)
[12, 18]
tDEV
Device-to-Device Skew
tPD
Propagation Delay, REF Rise to FB Rise
–0.7
0.0
+0.7
ns
tODCV
Output Duty Cycle Variation[19]
–1.2
0.0
+1.2
ns
3
ns
3.5
ns
tPWH
tPWL
Output HIGH Time Deviation from 50%
[20]
[20]
Output LOW Time Deviation from 50%
[20, 21]
tORISE
Output Rise Time
0.15
1.5
2.5
ns
tOFALL
Output Fall Time[20, 21]
0.15
1.5
2.5
ns
0.5
ms
25
ps
200
ps
tLOCK
tJR
[22]
PLL Lock Time
Cycle-to-Cycle Output
Jitter
RMS
[12]
Peak-to-Peak
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AC Timing Diagrams
tREF
tRPWL
tRPWH
REF
tODCV
tPD
tODCV
FB
tJR
Q
tSKEWPR,
tSKEW0,1
tSKEWPR,
tSKEW0,1
OTHER Q
tSKEW2
tSKEW2
INVERTED Q
tSKEW3,4
tSKEW3,4
tSKEW3,4
REF DIVIDED BY 2
tSKEW1,3, 4
tSKEW2,4
REF DIVIDED BY 4
7B9911V–8
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Operational Mode Descriptions
REF
LOAD
Z0
L1
SYSTEM
CLOCK
FB
REF
FS
LOAD
4F0
4F1
4Q0
4Q1
3F0
3F1
3Q0
3Q1
2F0
2F1
2Q0
2Q1
1F0
1F1
1Q0
1Q1
L2
Z0
LOAD
L3
Z0
L4
LOAD
TEST
Z0
LENGTH L1 = L2 = L3 = L4
7B9911V–9
Figure 2. Zero-Skew and/or Zero-Delay Clock Driver
pendent load. The FB input can be tied to any output in this
configuration and the operating frequency range is selected
with the FS pin. The low-skew specification, coupled with the
ability to drive terminated transmission lines (with impedances
as low as 50Ω), allows efficient printed circuit board design.
Figure 2 shows the LVPSCB configured as a zero-skew clock
buffer. In this mode the CY7B9911V can be used as the basis
for a low-skew clock distribution tree. When all of the function
select inputs (xF0, xF1) are left open, the outputs are aligned
and may each drive a terminated transmission line to an indeREF
SYSTEM
CLOCK
FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
LOAD
L1
Z0
LOAD
4Q0
4Q1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
3Q0
3Q1
1F0
1F1
1Q0
1Q1
L2
Z0
LOAD
L3
2Q0
2Q1
Z0
L4
LOAD
TEST
Z0
LENGTH L1 = L2
L3 < L2 by 6 inches
L4 > L2 by 6 inches
7B9911V–10
Figure 3. Programmable-Skew Clock Driver
In this illustration the FB input is connected to an output with
0-ns skew (xF1, xF0 = MID) selected. The internal PLL synchronizes the FB and REF inputs and aligns their rising edges
to insure that all outputs have precise phase alignment.
Figure 3 shows a configuration to equalize skew between metal traces of different lengths. In addition to low skew between
outputs, the LVPSCB can be programmed to stagger the timing of its outputs. The four groups of output pairs can each be
programmed to different output timing. Skew timing can be
adjusted over a wide range in small increments with the appropriate strapping of the function select pins. In this configuration
the 4Q0 output is fed back to FB and configured for zero skew.
The other three pairs of outputs are programmed to yield different skews relative to the feedback. By advancing the clock
signal on the longer traces or retarding the clock signal on
shorter traces, all loads can receive the clock pulse at the
same time.
Clock skews can be advanced by ±6 time units (tU) when using
an output selected for zero skew as the feedback. A wider range of
delays is possible if the output connected to FB is also skewed.
Since “Zero Skew”, +tU, and –tU are defined relative to output
groups, and since the PLL aligns the rising edges of REF and FB,
it is possible to create wider output skews by proper selection of the
xFn inputs. For example a +10 tU between REF and 3Qx can be
achieved by connecting 1Q0 to FB and setting 1F0 = 1F1 = GND,
3F0 = MID, and 3F1 = High. (Since FB aligns at –4 tU and 3Qx
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simultaneously and are out of phase on their rising edge. This
will allow the designer to use the rising edges of the 1⁄2 frequency and 1⁄4 frequency outputs without concern for risingedge skew. The 2Q0, 2Q1, 1Q0, and 1Q1 outputs run at 80
MHz and are skewed by programming their select inputs accordingly. Note that the FS pin is wired for 80-MHz operation
because that is the frequency of the fastest output.
skews to +6 tU, a total of +10 tU skew is realized.) Many other configurations can be realized by skewing both the output used as the
FB input and skewing the other outputs.
REF
FB
REF
FS
REF
4F0
4F1
4Q0
4Q1
3F0
3F1
3Q0
3Q1
2F0
2F1
2Q0
2Q1
1F0
1F1
1Q0
1Q1
20 MHz
TEST
7B9911V–11
Figure 4. Inverted Output Connections
10 MHz
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
3Q0
3Q1
5 MHz
1F0
1F1
TEST
1Q0
1Q1
2Q0
2Q1
20 MHz
Figure 6 demonstrates the LVPSCB in a clock divider application. 2Q0 is fed back to the FB input and programmed for zero
skew. 3Qx is programmed to divide by four. 4Qx is programmed to divide by two. Note that the falling edges of the
4Qx and 3Qx outputs are aligned. This allows use of the rising
edges of the 1⁄2 frequency and 1⁄4 frequency without concern
for skew mismatch. The 1Qx outputs are programmed to zero
skew and are aligned with the 2Qx outputs. In this example,
the FS input is grounded to configure the device in the 15- to
30-MHz range since the highest frequency output is running at
20 MHz.
Figure 7 shows some of the functions that are selectable on
the 3Qx and 4Qx outputs. These include inverted outputs and
outputs that offer divide-by-2 and divide-by-4 timing. An inverted output allows the system designer to clock different subsystems on opposite edges, without suffering from the pulse
asymmetry typical of non-ideal loading. This function allows
the two subsystems to each be clocked 180 degrees out of
phase, but still to be aligned within the skew spec.
40 MHz
4Q0
4Q1
3Q0
3Q1
2Q0
2Q1
1Q0
1Q1
4Q0
4Q1
Figure 6. Frequency Divider Connections
REF
FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
1F0
1F1
TEST
4F0
4F1
7B9911V–13
Figure 4 shows an example of the invert function of the
LVPSCB. In this example the 4Q0 output used as the FB input
is programmed for invert (4F0 = 4F1 = HIGH) while the other
three pairs of outputs are programmed for zero skew. When
4F0 and 4F1 are tied HIGH, 4Q0 and 4Q1 become inverted
zero phase outputs. The PLL aligns the rising edge of the FB
input with the rising edge of the REF. This causes the 1Q, 2Q,
and 3Q outputs to become the “inverted” outputs with respect
to the REF input. By selecting which output is connect to FB,
it is possible to have 2 inverted and 6 non-inverted outputs or
6 inverted and 2 non-inverted outputs. The correct configuration would be determined by the need for more (or fewer) inverted outputs. 1Q, 2Q, and 3Q outputs can also be skewed
to compensate for varying trace delays independent of inversion on 4Q.
20 MHz
FB
REF
FS
The divided outputs offer a zero-delay divider for portions of
the system that need the clock to be divided by either two or
four, and still remain within a narrow skew of the “1X” clock.
Without this feature, an external divider would need to be added, and the propagation delay of the divider would add to the
skew between the different clock signals.
20 MHz
80 MHz
These divided outputs, coupled with the Phase Locked Loop,
allow the LVPSCB to multiply the clock rate at the REF input
by either two or four. This mode will enable the designer to
distribute a low-frequency clock between various portions of
the system, and then locally multiply the clock rate to a more
suitable frequency, while still maintaining the low-skew characteristics of the clock driver. The LVPSCB can perform all of the
functions described above at the same time. It can multiply by
two and four or divide by two (and four) at the same time that
it is shifting its outputs over a wide range or maintaining zero
skew between selected outputs.
7B9911V–12
Figure 5. Frequency Multiplier with Skew Connections
Figure 5 illustrates the LVPSCB configured as a clock multiplier. The 3Q0 output is programmed to divide by four and is fed
back to FB. This causes the PLL to increase its frequency until
the 3Q0 and 3Q1 outputs are locked at 20 MHz while the 1Qx
and 2Qx outputs run at 80 MHz. The 4Q0 and 4Q1 outputs are
programmed to divide by two, which results in a 40-MHz waveform at these outputs. Note that the 20- and 40-MHz clocks fall
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3.3V RoboClock+
REF
LOAD
Z0
27.5-MHz
DISTRIBUTION
CLOCK
110-MHz
INVERTED
FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
1F0
1F1
TEST
LOAD
4Q0
4Q1
3Q0
3Q1
2Q0
2Q1
1Q0
1Q1
27.5-MHz
Z0
LOAD
110-MHz
ZERO SKEW
110-MHz
SKEWED –2.273 ns (–4tU )
Z0
LOAD
Z0
7B9911V–14
Figure 7. Multi-Function Clock Driver
LOAD
REF
Z0
L1
FB
SYSTEM
CLOCK
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
LOAD
L2
Z0
4Q0
4Q1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
3Q0
3Q1
1F0
1F1
1Q0
1Q1
LOAD
L3
2Q0
2Q1
Z0
L4
TEST
Z0
FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
1F0
1F1
TEST
4Q0
4Q1
3Q0
3Q1
2Q0
2Q1
1Q0
1Q1
LOAD
LOAD
7B9911V–15
Figure 8. Board-to-Board Clock Distribution
ter clock source, approximating a zero-delay clock tree. Cascaded clock buffers will accumulate low-frequency jitter because of the non-ideal filtering characteristics of the PLL filter.
It is recommended that not more than two clock buffers be
connected in series.
Figure 8 shows the CY7B9911V connected in series to construct a zero-skew clock distribution tree between boards. Delays of the downstream clock buffers can be programmed to
compensate for the wire length (i.e., select negative skew
equal to the wire delay) necessary to connect them to the mas-
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CY7B9911V
3.3V RoboClock+
Ordering Information
Accuracy
(ps)
Ordering Code
Package
Name
Package Type
Operating
Range
500
CY7B9911V–5JC
J65
32-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
Commercial
700
CY7B9911V–7JC
J65
32-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
Commercial
Document #: 38-00765-B
Package Diagram
32-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier J65
51-85002-B
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