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FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
•
Reduces Systemic EMI.
•
Desktop/Laptop Computer
•
Modulates external source clock.
•
Modems
•
3 - 5 Volt power supply.
•
Scanners, Printers, Copiers, Fax Machines, MFP’s
•
14 to 120 MHz.operating frequency range.
•
Disk and CD-ROM Drives
•
Output is multiplied or divided by 1, 2 or 4.
•
Automotive and EmbeddedSystems
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Digitally controlled modulation.
•
Networking, LAN/WAN
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TTL/CMOS compatible outputs.
•
Digital Cameras, Games
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Fout modulation centered around reference.
•
LCD displays
•
Compliant with all major CISC, RISC and
DSP processors.
BENEFITS
•
Low short term jitter.
•
Time to Market
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Synchronous output enable.
•
Lower cost of compliance
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Power down mode for low current operation.
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Programmable EMI reduction
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Available in 16 pin SOIC package.
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No degradation in Rise/Fall times
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Lower component and PCB layer count
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The IMI SM532 is a Spectrum Spread Clock Modulator designed for the purpose of reducing the Electro- Magnetic
Interference (EMI) found in today’s high speed digital systems. The SM532 is well suited for a wide range of digital
system applications that require a reduction of radiated energy. This unwanted radiated energy is usually found in
the odd harmonics of digital system clocks. By modulating the frequency of the digital clock, measured EMI at the
fundamental and harmonic frequencies is greatly reduced. This reduction in radiated energy can significantly
reduce the cost of complying with regulatory requirements and time to market, without degrading clock and timing
signals.
The IMI SM532 is extremely versatile and flexible in that program control is available for each of the operating
modes. Program control is provided for Input Frequency, Output Frequency Multiplication, Output Bandwidth,
Modulation ON/OFF and Fout state during Power Down Mode.
Depending on the range of operation, the output clock, Fout, can be a multiple (1, 2, 4) or a division (1, 1/2, 1/4) of
the input frequency. The power-down mode adds the flexibility of operating in a completely static mode for reduced
standby current and simplified system board testing.
There are many benefits to using the SM532 Low EMI Clock Modulator. The most important benefit is reducing
the amount of clock related EMI by as much as 12 - 18 dB, depending on the application. SM532 is available with
only Center-Spread frequency modulation. Refer to SM530 for Down-Spread frequency modulation and other
functions.
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SSON
8
S2
S3
R0
R1
OSCin
OSCout
11
9
14
SSCG
and
Power
Down
Control
5
Phase
Detector
13
LF
VCO
Divide
by R
1
2
Divide
by N
4
Divide by
1, 2, 4
7
S0
12
Fout
S1
Figure 1. Block Diagram
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part No.
Package
Operating
Temperature Range
IMISM532AXB
16 Pin SOIC
0 C to 70 C
Marking Example:
0
0
IMI
SM532AXB
Date Code, Lot#
IMISM532AXB
Flow
B = Commercial, 0°C to 70°C
Package
X = SOIC
Revisions
IMI Device Number
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OSCin
1
16
DVDD
OSCout
2
15
DVSS
AVDD
3
14
R0
13
R1
S0
4
LF
5
12
Fout
AVSS
6
11
S2
S1
7
10
DVDD
SSON
8
9
SM532
S3
Figure 2. SOIC Package Pin Assignment
Pin Descriptions
Pin No.
1,2
Pin Name
OSCin,
OSCout
I/O
I/O
TYPE
CMOS
3
4, 7
AVDD
S0, S1
Power
I
TTL
5
LF
O
Analog
6
8
AVSS
SSON
Ground
I
Ground
TTL
9, 11
S3, S2
I
TTL
10, 16
DVDD
Power
Power
12
13, 14
Fout
R1, R0
O
I
TTL
TTL
15
DVSS
Ground
Ground
Description
Pins form an on-chip reference oscillator when connected to terminals
of an external parallel resonant crystal. OSCin may be connected to a
TTL/CMOS external clock source. AC coupling may be required. If
OSCin is connected to an external clock other than a crystal, leave
OSCout (pin 2) unconnected. The input frequency range is 14 to 120
Mhz @ 5.0 VDC.
Analog circuit positive power supply.
Input control used to select the frequency multiplication at Fout,
relative to the reference clock. See table on page 5.
S0 has internal pull-down resistor, S1 has internal pull-up resistor.
Single ended tri-state output of the phase detector. A two pole
passive loop filter is connected to LF. See table on page 7 for proper
values.
Analog circuit ground.
Input control pin used to enable modulation at the Fout pin.
SSON = 0 = Modulation ON. (default)
SSON = 1 = Modulation OFF.
Has internal pull-down resistor.
Input control pins used to set the amount of modulation at Fout. See
table on page 6 for settings. S2 has internal pull-up resistor, S3 has
internal pull-down resistor.
Digital positive power supply. Should be kept separate from analog
power for best performance.
Modulated clock output.
Input pins control the input frequency range as described in table on
page 5.
R0 and R1 have internal pull-up resistor.
Digital Circuit Ground
Table 1.
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
This device contains circuitry to protect the inputs against damage due to high static voltages or electric fields;
however, precautions should be taken to avoid application of any voltage higher than the absolute maximum rated
voltages to this circuit. For proper operation, Vin and Vout should be constrained to the range, VSS < ( Vin or
Vout) < VDD. All digital inputs are tied high or low internally. Refers to electrical specifications for operating
supply range.
Item
Symbol
Min.
Max.
Units
Supply Voltage
VDD
0
6.0
VDC
Input, relative to VSS
VIRvss
-0.3
VDD +0.3
VDC
Output, relative to VSS
VORvss
-0.3
VDD +0.3
VDC
AVDD relative to DVDD
-100
+100
mv
∆Vpp
AVSS relative to DVSS
-100
+100
mv
∆Vss
0
Temperature, Operating
TOP
0
+ 70
C
0
Temperature, Storage
TST
- 65
+ 150
C
Table 2.
Electrical Characteristics
Characteristic
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Input Low Voltage
VIL
0.8
Vdc
Input High Voltage
VIH
2.0
Vdc
Input Low Current
IIL
100
µA
Input High Current
IIH
100
µA
Output Low Voltage IOL= 8mA, VDD = 5V
VOL
0.4
Vdc
Output High Voltage IOH = 8mA, VDD = 5V
VOH
VDD-1.0
Vdc
Output Low Voltage IOL= 5mA, VDD = 3.3V
VOL
0.4
Vdc
Output High Voltage IOH = 3mA,VDD = 3.3V
VOH
2.4
Vdc
Input Capacitance (Pin-1)
Cin1
3
pf
Output Capacitance (Pin-2)
Cin2
5
pf
Pull-Up Resistor values (pins 7, 11,13 and 14)
Rpu
100K
167K
300K
Ohms
Pull-Down resistor values (pins 4, 8 and 9)
Rpd
150K
250K
350K
Ohms
Tri-State Leakage Current (pins 5 and 12)
IOZ
5.0
µA
Static Supply Current (Power Down mode)
IDD
250
µA
5 Volt Dynamic Supply Current
ICC
25
30
ma
(Operating mode)
3 Volt Dynamic Supply Current
ICC
18
20
ma
(Operating mode)
Short Circuit Current (Fout)
ISC
30
ma
Test measurements performed at VDD = 3.3V +/-5% and 5V +/-10%, TA = 0°C to 70°C
Table 3.
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Timing Characteristics
Characteristic
Output Rise Time Measured at 10% - 90% @ 5 VDC
Symbol
tTLH
Min
3.3
Typ
3.5
Max
3.8
Units
ns
Output Fall Time Measured at 10% - 90% @ 5 VDC
tTHL
2.1
2.3
2.5
ns
Output Rise Time Measured at 0.8V - 2.0V @ 5 VDC
tTLH
0.7
0.75
0.8
ns
Output Fall Time Measured at 0.8V - 2.0 V @ 5 VDC
tTHL
0.6
0.7
0.8
ns
Output Rise Time Measured at 10% - 90% @ 3.3 VDC
tTLH
4.8
5.0
5.4
ns
Output Fall Time Measured at 10% - 90% @ 3.3 VDC
tTHL
2.9
3.2
3.4
ns
Output Rise Time Measured at 0.8V - 2.0V @ 3.3 VDC
tTLH
1.6
1.75
1.9
ns
Output Fall Time Measured at 0.8V - 2.0 V @ 3.3 VDC
tTHL
1.1
1.3
1.5
ns
TsymF1
45
50
55
%
Output Duty Cycle
Peak-to Peak Jitter One Sigma (SSON = 1)
tj1s
250
500
ps
Measurements performed at VDD = 3.3V +/-5% and 5V +/-10%, TA = 0°C to 70°C, CL = 15pF, Fout = 50.0 MHz.
Table 4.
FREQUENCY SELECTION TABLE
The following table provides the necessary information for setting the control lines for proper operation of the
SM532 and for any frequency within its operating range. Note that the table includes operating frequencies at 3.3
and 5.0 VDC. The 3.3 VDC columns are lower in frequency than the 5.0 VDC operation due to the characteristics
of the VCO.
VDD = 5
Fin (Range)
(MHz)
MIN
MAX
See
14
30
14
30
14
30
30
30
30
60
60
60
60
60
60
120
120
120
Volts
Fout/
Fin
X
Note
1
2
4
+/- 10%
Fout (Range)
(MHz)
MIN
MAX
30
60
120
15
30
60
30
60
120
Input Range
Settings
R1
R0
X
X
0
1
0
1
0
1
Volts
Fout/
Fin
X
Note
1
2
4
+/- 5%
Fout (Range)
(MHz)
MIN
MAX
14
28
56
22.5
45
90
0.5
1
2
12.5
25
50
22.5
45
90
0.25
15
30
0
1
1
1
50
90
0.25
0.5
30
60
1
0
1
1
50
90
0.5
1
60
120
1
1
1
1
50
90
1
Note: Selects Power Down state, see table 7. X = don’t care condition.
Table 5. Frequency Selection Table
12.5
25
50
22.5
45
90
0.5
1
2
14
28
56
Multiplier
Settings
S1
S0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
VDD = 3.3
Fin (Range)
(MHz)
MIN MAX
See
14
22.5
14
22.5
14
22.5
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
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0
25
25
25
45
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MODULATION AND POWER DOWN SELECTIONS
The bandwidth of the modulation applied to Fout is controlled by two input control lines, S2 and S3. Also, S2 and
S3 control the state the SM532 will go to when the Power Down mode is selected. The Power Down mode is
selected when both S0 and S1 are set to a logic state 0. Refer to the tables below for the proper selection of
Modulation Bandwidth and Power Down state.
Total Bandwidth
1.25 %
2.50 %
5.00 %
10.0 %
Modulation Selection Table
Control Settings
Spread Percentage
S3
S2
Low
High
0
0
99.375 %
100.625%
0
1
98.75 %
101.25 %
1
0
97.50 %
102.50 %
1
1
95.00 %
105.00 %
Table 6. Modulation Selection Table
Power Down Selection Table
Fout State
S0
S1
S2
Factory Test
0
0
0
Hi-Z
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Table 7. Power Down Selection Table
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1
0
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Loop Filters
The SM532 requires an external loop filter to provide the proper operation and modulation profile for a given input
frequency. The loop filter is connected to pin 5 (LF) of the SM532 and is a typical 2 pole low pass filter. Since the
SM532 operates over such a wide range of frequencies, the loop filter will change depending on the frequency of
operation. The following loop filter values are recommended for best performance and modulation profile at 3.0
volts and 5.0 volts VDD. Operating voltage is measured at the VDD pin of the SM532.
Notice that the selection of Loop Filter values only depends on the input frequency and VDD voltage, and
LF #1
LF #2
LF
LF #3
LF
LF
R1
1 K ohm
R1
1.5 K ohm
C7
1,000 pF
R1
2 K ohm
C7
680 pF
C6
10,000 pF
C7
390 pF
C6
6,800 pF
C6
3,900 pF
does not depend on the R and S settings.
Figure 3. Recommended Loop Filters
Recommended Loop Filter Values
Input
Range
Low
Middle
High
Input
Range
Low
Low
Low
VDD +/-5%
5.0
5.0
5.0
Input Frequency
Range (MHz)
14.0 to 22.5
25.0 to 45.0
50.0 to 90.0
Input Frequency
Range (MHz)
14.0 to 19.9
20.0 to 24.9
25.0 to 29.9
Middle
Middle
Middle
5.0
5.0
5.0
30.0 to 39.9
40.0 to 49.9
50.0 to 59.9
1.0
1.5
2.0
10,000
6,800
3,900
1,000
680
390
1
2
3
High
High
High
5.0
5.0
5.0
60.0 to 79.9
80.0 to 99.9
100.0 to 120.0
1.0
1.5
2.0
10,000
6,800
3,900
1,000
680
390
1
2
3
3.3
3.3
3.3
VDD +/-10%
R1 (KΩ)
1.0
1.0
1.0
C6 (pF)
10,000
10,000
10,000
C7 (pF)
1,000
1,000
1,000
R1 (KΩ)
1.0
1.5
2.0
C6 (pF)
10,000
6,800
3,900
C7 (pF)
1,000
680
390
Loop
Filter #
1
1
1
Loop
Filter #
1
2
3
Table 8
The component values listed in Table 8 are recommended values using commonly manufactured components.
Note that there are actually 3 different sets of loop filter values. Due to the VCO characteristics, the table is
divided in to 3 volt operation and 5 volt operation. Referring to the table above, it is apparent that one set of loop
filter values is all that is needed in the 3 volt operation. In the 5 volt operation, each input operating range is
divided into 3 sections which require a different loop filter for optimal performance. The best loop filter for any
application is the one that, provides the greatest EMI reduction, maintains system integrity, has a modulation
profile shown on page 7 and uses commonly available components.
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SSCG Modulation Profile
The modulation rate of the SM532 within any range is typically 20 - 40 kHz. With the correct loop filter connected
to pin 5, the following profile will provide the best EMI reduction. This profile can be seen on a Time Domain
Fmax
50.625
50.468
+1.25%
2.5%
Fout Freq. (MHz)
50.312
50.156
Fcenter
50.000
49.844
49.687
-1.25%
49.531
Fmin
49.375
0
5
10
15
20
25
Time (microseconds)
30
35
Analyzer.
Figure 4. Modulation Profile
THEORY OF OPERATION
The SM532 is a Phase Lock Loop (PLL) type clock generator using Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS). By precisely
controlling the bandwidth of the output clock, the SM532 becomes a Low EMI clock generator. The theory and
detailed operation of the SM532 will be discussed in the following sections.
EMI
All digital clocks generate unwanted energy in their harmonics. Conventional digital clocks are square waves with
a duty cycle that is very close to 50 %. Because of the 50/50 duty cycle, digital clocks generate most of their
rd
th
th
harmonic energy in the odd harmonics, i.e.; 3 , 5 , 7 etc. It is possible to reduce the amount of energy contained
in the fundamental and harmonics by increasing the bandwidth of the fundamental clock frequency. Conventional
digital clocks have a very high Q factor, which means that all of the energy at that frequency is concentrated in a
very narrow bandwidth, consequently, higher energy peaks. Regulatory agencies test electronic equipment by the
amount of peak energy radiated from the equipment. By reducing the peak energy at the fundamental and
harmonic frequencies, the equipment under test is able to satisfy agency requirements for Electro-Magnetic
Interference (EMI). Conventional methods of reducing EMI have been to use shielding, filtering, multi-layer PCB’s
etc. The SM532 uses the approach of reducing the peak energy in the clock by increasing the clock bandwidth,
and lowering the Q.
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SSCG
SSCG uses a patented technology of modulating the clock over a very narrow bandwidth and controlled rate of
change, both peak and cycle to cycle. The SM532 takes a narrow band digital reference clock in the range of 14 120 MHz and produces a clock that sweeps between a controlled start and stop frequency and precise rate of
change. The bandwidth of the output clock is programmable. Using two control lines on the SM532, the
bandwidth of the modulated clock can be controlled over four descrete settings, 1.25, 2.50, 5.0 and 10%. To
understand what happens to an SSCG clock, consider that we have a 50 MHz clock with a 50 % duty cycle. From
a 50 MHz clock we know the following;
Clock Frequency = Fc = 50 MHz.
Clock Period = Tc = 1/50 MHz = 20 ns.
50 %
50 %
Tc = 20 ns.
Figure 5. Unmodulated Clock
Consider that this 50 MHz clock is applied to the OSCin input of the SM532, either as an externally driven clock or
as the result of a parallel resonant crystal connected to pins 1 and 2 of the SM532. Also consider that the SM532
is programmed for the following operation;
Range (R0, R1) =
0, 1
Mid Range
Multiplier (S0, S1) =
0, 1
X1
D_C =
1
Center Spread
SSON =
1
Modulation is OFF
% Modulation (S2, S3) =
1, 0
2.50 % Spread
From the above parameters, the output clock at Fout will be 50.625 MHz.
frequency of Fout will always rest at the high end of the programmed
spectrum. In this case, +1.25 % of 50 MHz is .625 MHz, equals 50.625
MHz.
When modulation is turned ON, the clock at Fout begins sweeping
downward to the minimum extreme of -1.25 % of 50 MHz which is 50 MHz .625 MHz = 49.375 MHz. When the clock reaches 49.375, the SM532
begins sweeping back up to the maximum extreme of 50.625 MHz. If we
were to look at this clock on a spectrum analyzer we would see the picture
in figure 6. Keep in mind that this is a drawing of a perfect clock with no
noise.
We see that the original 50 MHz reference clock is at the Center frequency,
Cf, and the minimum and maximum extremes are positioned symmetrically
about the center frequency. This type of modulation is called CenterSpread. Note that when modulation is turned off, the Fout clock is at the
maximum extreme of the bandwidth.
With modulation turned off, the
49.375 MHz
min.
50.00MHz
Center
50.625 MH
max.
Modulation
Off.
Figure 6.
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Figure 7 shows the clock from figure 6, as displayed on an oscilloscope. Modulation can be seen as the rising and
falling edges of the clock moving back and forth in time.
Tc = 19.75 ns.
Tc = 20.202 ns.
Figure 7. Period Comparison Chart
There are certain cases where center spread modulation is not applicable. If the maximum design frequency of
the intended application is 50 MHz and becomes unstable above 50 MHz, then increasing the clock to 50.625 MHz
might cause unwanted system problems. To accommodate this situation, it is recommended that the SM530 be
used in the Down Spread mode.
Referring to figure 6, you will note that the peak amplitude of the 50 MHz non-modulated clock is higher than the
wideband modulated clock. This difference in peak amplitudes between modulated and unmodulated clocks is the
reason why SSCG clocks are so effective in digital systems. The illustration in figure 6 refers to the fundamental
clock frequency. A very important characteristic of the SSCG clock is that the bandwidth of the harmonics is
multiplied by the harmonic number. In other words, if the bandwidth of a 50 MHz clock is 1.35 MHz, the bandwidth
rd
of the 3 harmonic will be 3 times 1.35, or 4.05 MHz. The amount of bandwidth is relative to the amount of peak
energy in the clock. Consequently, the wider the bandwidth, the greater the energy reduction of the clock. Most
applications will not have a problem meeting agency specifications at the fundamental frequency. It is the higher
harmonics that usually cause the most problems. With an SSCG clock, the bandwidth and peak energy reduction
th
increases with the harmonic number. Consider that the 11 harmonic of our 50 MHz clock is 550 MHz. With a
th
total spread of 1.35 MHz at 50 MHz, the spread at the 11 harmonic would be 14.85 MHz which greatly reduces
the peak energy content. It is typical to see as much as 12 or 18 dB. of reduction at the higher harmonics, due to
a modulated clock.Referring to figure 6, you can see that the peak amplitude of the non-modulated clock is much
higher than the peak amplitude of the modulated clock. This is the reason the SM532 is used for EMI reduction.
The amount of EMI reduction is dependent on the application. The difference in the peak energy of the modulated
clock and the non-modulated clock in typical applications will see a 2 - 3 dB. reduction at the fundamental and as
rd
th
th
much as 8 - 10 dB. reduction at the intermediate harmonics, 3 , 5 , 7 etc. At the higher harmonics, it is quite
possible to reduce the peak harmonic energy, compared to the unmodulated clock, by as much as 12 - 18 dB.
The dB reduction for a give frequency and spread can be calculated using a simple formula. This formula is only
helpful in determining a relative dB reduction for a given application. This formula assumes an ideal clock with
50% duty cycle and therfore only predicts the EMI reduction of even harmonics. Other circumstances such as
non-ideal clock and noise will affect the actual dB reduction. The formula is as follows;
dB = 6.5 + 9(Log10(F)) + 9(Log10(P))
Where; F = Frequency in Mhz, P = total % spread (2.5% = .025)
Using a 50 Mhz clock with a 2.5% spread, the theoretical dB reduction would be;
db @ 50 MHz (Fund) = 6.5 + 15.29 - 14.42 = 7.37
dB @ 150 MHz (3rd) = 6.5 + 19.58 - 14.42 = 11.66
dB @ 550 MHz (11th) = 6.5 + 24.66 - 14.42 = 16.74
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Modulation Profile
The SM532 moves from max. to min. frequencies of its bandwidth at a pre-determined rate and profile. The
modulation frequency is determined by the input frequency and an internal divider. All 3 operating ranges
modulate the Fout clock at from 20 to 40 kHz. The three operating ranges are 14 - 30 MHz, 30 - 60 MHz and 60
to 120 MHz. If OSCin = 15 MHz, the modulation rate is 20 kHz. If OSCin is 60 MHz, in mid-range, the modulation
rate would be 40 kHz. To provide the proper modulation rate the input reference frequency is divided by a fixed
number in each range. The input reference frequency is divided by 750 in Low Range, 1500 in Mid Range and
3000 in the High Range. From these numbers, the modulation rate can be determined for any input frequency.
Example:
OSCin = 45.378 MHz, Input Range = Mid, Input divisor = 1500
Fmod = OSCin /1500
Fmod = 30.252 kHz
If you have a clock frequency that was on the boundary of the Mid-range and the High range of operation, the
choice of selecting which range to use would be determined by which modulation rate is desired. If you choose
the Mid-range, the modulation rate would be 40 kHz, while choosing the High range would yield a 20 kHz
modulation rate. There is some operational overlap between ranges, such that 58 MHz in the Mid-Range would
give the same results as 58 MHz in the High-Range, except for the modulation rate. This type of operation is not
recommended unless it is thoroughly tested.
The modulation profile of the SM532 is not a linear sweep from max to min and back. The OSCin reference clock
determines the modulation frequency but the internal SSCG control logic determines the actual modulation profile.
The modulation profile can best be described by comparing the instantaneous frequency at Fout with time. The
illustration in figure 9 below is a representation of the modulation profile of the SM532 as displayed on a Time
Domain Analyzer.
Fmax
50.625
50.468
+1.25%
2.5%
Fout Freq. (MHz)
50.312
50.156
Fcenter
50.000
49.844
49.687
-1.25%
49.531
Fmin
49.375
0
5
10
15
20
25
Time (microseconds)
30
35
Figure 8. Frequency Profile in Time Domain
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As can be seen from the figure above, the Fout/Time profile progresses through frequencies depending on where
it is in the sweep. If the frequency is in the middle of the sweep, the rate of change is slower compared to the rate
at the extremes of the band. When the frequency is nearing the end of the band, it is moving through these
frequencies faster, since it has to sweep through these same frequencies again after reversing direction. This
modulation profile is one of the key elements to the SM532. Using a linear sweep through all frequencies would
not give as good of results in EMI reduction.
APPLICATION NOTES AND SCHEMATICS
The schematic figure shown below is a simple minimum component application example of an SM532 design. In
the case shown below, the control lines are configured for the following parameters;
Input Frequency: Mid-Range
Multiplier: X1 Modulation: 2.50%
Refer to loop filter values on Table 8, for operation at 3.3 Volts DC.
* L1 and C4 are required when Y1 is a 3rd. overtone crystal.
SSON: On
R2
VCC = 3.3 VDC
VDD
10 ohm.
C2
C1
22 uf.
C3
0.1 uf.
0.1 uf.
.033 uf.
OSCin
AVDD
C4
3
330 nh.
2
DVDD
1
*
DVDD
L1
10
16
50 MHz
Y1
OSCout
*
27 pf. C5
27 pf. C8
14
VDD
13
4
7
11
9
SM532
12
Modulated Clock
Output
R1
S0
S1
S2
C6
10,000 pf.
6
15
5
R1
1K
AVSS
SSON
DVSS
S3
LF
8
Fout
R0
C7
1000 pf.
Figure 9. Application Schematic
The SM532 has an internal Analog Power and Ground and a Digital Power and Ground. In the example above,
the digital and analog circuits are connected together. If noise is a concern, it is recommended that the Analog
and Digital Power and Grounds be separated. The loop filter shown above is recommended for operation at 3.14 3.47 VDC. This filter can also be used in 5.0 VDC operations when operating in the low frequency end of each of
the three input frequency ranges. Refer to table 8 on page 6 for complete information. Also note, the crystal, Y1,
is a third overtone 50 Mhz crystal, which requires an inductor and decoupling capacitor to OSCout.
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Figure 10 shows the internal oscillator equivalent circuit for the SM532.
.
250 K
1
Xin
1
2
.
3 pF
2
Xout
5 pF
.
Figure 10. Internal Oscillator Equivalent Circuit
PCB Layout Example
The SM532 Spectrum Spread Clock is a PLL type hybrid circuit. This means that is contains both digital and
analog circuits on the same die. The Phase Detector, Loop Filter and VCO are analog circuits that must operate
in a very low noise environment for best performance. There are several ways to keep this noise to a minimum,
such as bypass capacitors on all power pins and separating the analog and digital power and ground planes. The
figure below uses the first approach of placing bypass capacitors as close to every power pin as possible. In
addition, all ground pins should be connected directly to the ground plane with little or no trace length. Note also
that only the power and ground circuits of the SM532 have been shown. Other circuits such as the Loop Filter
components must be located as close to the Loop Filter pin as possible, for best performance.
VSS
22 uf.
10 ohm
Pin 1
VCC
0.1 uf.
VSS
VSS
VSS
0.1 uf.
VSS
0.1 uf.
VSS
Figure 11. SM532 Single Power Plane PCB Layout
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Package Dimensions and Drawings
16 PIN SOIC DIMENSIONS
INCHES
SYMBOL
C
L
H
E
D
a
A2
B
NOM
MAX
MIN
NOM
MAX
A
0.097
0.101
0.104
2.46
2.56
2.64
A1
0.0050
0.009
0.0115
0.127
0.22
0.29
A2
0.090
0.092
0.094
2.29
2.34
2.39
B
0.014
0.016
0.019
0.35
0.41
0.48
C
0.0091
0.010
0.0125
0.23
0.25
0.32
D
0.402
0.407
0.412
10.21
10.34
10.46
E
0.292
0.296
0.299
7.42
7.52
7.59
A
e
A1
MILLIMETERS
MIN
0.050 BSC
0.127 BSC
H
0.400
0.406
0.410
10.16
10.31
10.41
L
0.024
0.032
0.040
0.61
0.81
1.02
0º
5º
8º
e
a
0º
5º
8º
NOTES:
Disclaimer
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does not authorize its products for use as critical components in life-support systems or critical medical instruments, where a malfunction or
failure may reasonably be expected to result in significant injury to the user.
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