CYPRESS CY7B9911

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CY7B9911
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Programmable Skew Clock Buffer (PSCB)
Features
tions. This multiple-output clock driver provides the system integrator with functions necessary to optimize the timing of
high-performance computer systems. Eight individual TTL
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.
• All output pair skew <100 ps typical (250 max.)
• 3.75- to 100-MHz output operation
• User-selectable output functions
— Selectable skew to 18 ns
— Inverted and non-inverted
Each output can be hardwired to one of nine delay or function
configurations. Delay increments of 0.6 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
PSCB is combined with the selectable output skew functions, the
user can create output-to-output delays of up to ±12 time units.
— Operation at ½ and ¼ input frequency
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— Operation at 2x and 4x input frequency (input as low
as 3.75 MHz)
Zero input to output delay
50% duty-cycle outputs
Outputs drive 50Ω terminated lines
Low operating current
32-pin PLCC/LCC package
Jitter < 200 ps peak-to-peak (< 25 ps RMS)
Compatible with a Pentium™-based processor
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 CY7B9911 High Speed Programmable Skew Clock Buffer
(PSCB) offers user-selectable control over system clock func-
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
25
VCCN
4Q1
SELECT
2Q0
MATRIX
1Q0
1F0
1F1
9
4Q1
10
24
1Q0
4Q0
11
23
1Q1
GND
12
22
GND
GND
13
21
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
GND
3Q1
2Q1
VCCN
2Q0
3Q0
CY7B9911
2Q1
SKEW
3Q1
2F0
2F1
2
VCCN
SELECT
INPUTS
(THREE
LEVEL)
3
5
FB
3F0
3F1
4Q0
4
3F1
VCCN
4F0
4F1
VCCQ
FS
FS
VCO AND
TIME UNIT
GENERATOR
3F0
REF
FILTER
3Q0
PHASE
FREQ
DET
FB
TEST
PLCC/LCC
7B9911–2
1Q1
7B9911–1
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Document #: 38-07209 Rev. **
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Revised September 26, 2001
CY7B9911
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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.
4Q0, 4Q1
O
Output pair 4. See Table 2.
VCCN
PWR
Power supply for output drivers.
VCCQ
PWR
Power supply for internal circuitry.
GND
PWR
Ground.
Block Diagram Description
Phase Frequency Detector and Filter
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 Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO). These blocks, along with the VCO,
form a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) that tracks the incoming
REF signal.
(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.
Table 2. Programmable Skew Configurations[1]
Function Selects
Output Functions
1F1, 2F1,
3F1, 4F1
1F0, 2F0,
3F0, 4F0
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.
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
Table 1. Frequency Range Select and tU Calculation[1]
HIGH
LOW
+2tU
+4tU
+4tU
HIGH
MID
+3tU
+6tU
+6tU
VCO and Time Unit Generator
fNOM (MHz)
1
where N =
Approximate
Frequency (MHz) At
Which tU = 1.0 ns
U
FS[2, 3] Min. Max.
= -----------------------f NOM × N
LOW
15
30
44
22.7
MID
25
50
26
38.5
HIGH
40
100
16
62.5
Skew Select Matrix
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
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1Q0, 1Q1,
2Q0, 2Q1
3Q0, 3Q1
4Q0, 4Q1
Divide by 2 Divide by 2
HIGH
HIGH
+4tU
Divide by 4 Inverted
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 fNOM
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 4.3V.
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U
U
U
U
U
U
t 0 +1t
t 0 +2t
t 0 +3t
t 0 +4t
t 0 +5t
t 0 +6t
t0
t 0 – 1t U
t 0 – 2t U
t 0 – 3t U
t 0 – 4t U
t 0 – 5t U
t 0 – 6t U
CY7B9911
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FB Input
REF Input
1Fx
2Fx
3Fx
4Fx
(N/A)
LM
– 6t U
LL
LH
– 4t U
LM
(N/A)
– 3t U
LH
ML
– 2t U
ML
(N/A)
– 1t U
MM
MM
MH
(N/A)
+1t U
HL
MH
+2t U
HM
(N/A)
+3t U
HH
HL
+4t U
0tU
+6t U
(N/A)
HM
(N/A)
LL/HH
DIVIDED
(N/A)
HH
INVERT
7B9911–3
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 CY7B9911
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.)
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.
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.
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
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)
Latch-Up Current..................................................... >200 mA
Operating Range
Range
Ambient
Temperature
VCC
Commercial
0°C to +70°C
5V ± 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
CY7B9911
Parameter
Description
VOH
Output HIGH Voltage
VOL
Output LOW Voltage
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)[5]
VIMM
Test Conditions
VCC = Min., IOH = –16 mA
Min.
Max.
Unit
2.4
V
VCC = Min., IOH =–40 mA
VCC = Min., IOL = 46 mA
0.45
V
2.0
VCC
V
–0.5
0.8
V
Min. ≤ VCC ≤ Max.
VCC – 0.85
VCC
V
Three-Level Input MID
Voltage (Test, FS, xFn)[5]
Min. ≤ VCC ≤ Max.
VCC/2 – 500 mV
VCC/2 + 500 mV
V
VILL
Three-Level Input LOW
Voltage (Test, FS, xFn)[5]
Min. ≤ VCC ≤ Max.
0.0
0.85
V
IIH
Input HIGH Leakage Current (REF and
FB inputs only)
VCC = Max., VIN = Max.
10
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
VCC = Min., IOL = 46 mA
µA
–500
200
µA
50
µA
VIN = GND
–200
µA
Output Short Circuit
Current[6]
VCC = Max., VOUT
= GND (25°C only)
–250
mA
ICCQ
Operating Current Used by
Internal Circuitry
VCCN = VCCQ =
Max., All Input
Selects Open
85
mA
ICCN
Output Buffer Current per
Output Pair[7]
VCCN = VCCQ = Max.,
IOUT = 0 mA
Input Selects Open, fMAX
14
mA
PD
Power Dissipation per
Output Pair[8]
VCCN = VCCQ = Max.,
IOUT = 0 mA
Input Selects Open, fMAX
78
mW
–50
Com’l
Notes:
5. 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 datasheet limits are achieved.
6. CY7B9911 should be tested one output at a time, output shorted for less than one second, less than 10% duty cycle. Room temperature only.
7. Total output current per output pair can be approximated by the following expression that includes device current plus load current:
CY7B9911: 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
8. 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:
CY7B9911: PD = [(22 + 0.61F) + [((1550 – 2.7F)/Z) + (.0125FC)]N] x 1.1
See note 7 for variable definition.
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Capacitance[9]
Parameter
Description
Test Conditions
Max.
Unit
Input Capacitance
TA = 25°C, f = 1 MHz, VCC = 5.0V
10
Note:
9. Applies to REF and FB inputs only. Tested initially and after any design or process changes that may affect these parameters.
CIN
pF
AC Test Loads and Waveforms
5V
R1
CL
R2
3.0V
R1=130
R2=91
CL = 30 pF
(Includes fixture and probe capacitance)
2.0V
Vth =1.5V
0.8V
0.0V
≤1ns
7B9911–4
TTL AC Test Load (CY7B9911)
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2.0V
Vth =1.5V
0.8V
≤1ns
7B9911–5
TTL Input Test Waveform (CY7B9911)
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Switching Characteristics Over the Operating Range[2, 10, 11]
CY7B9911–5
Parameter
fNOM
Description
Operating Clock
Frequency in MHz
Min.
FS = LOW
[1, 2]
[1, 2]
FS = MID
[1, 2 , 3]
FS = HIGH
Typ.
CY7B9911–7
Max.
Min.
15
30
25
40
Typ.
Max.
Unit
15
30
MHz
50
25
50
100
40
100
tRPWH
REF Pulse Width HIGH
4.0
4.0
ns
tRPWL
REF Pulse Width LOW
4.0
4.0
ns
tU
Programmable Skew Unit
See
Table 1
See
Table 1
tSKEWPR
Zero Output Matched-Pair Skew
(XQ0, XQ1)[12, 13]
0.1
0.25
0.1
0.25
ns
tSKEW0
Zero Output Skew (All Outputs)[12, 14]
0.25
0.5
0.3
0.75
ns
tSKEW1
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Same
Class Outputs)[12, 15]
0.6
0.7
0.6
1.0
ns
tSKEW2
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Inverted,
Divided-Divided)[12, 15]
0.5
1.2
1.0
1.7
ns
tSKEW3
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Different
Class Outputs)[12, 15]
0.5
0.9
0.7
1.4
ns
tSKEW4
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Divided,
Divided-Inverted)[12, 15]
0.5
1.2
1.2
1.9
ns
tDEV
Device-to-Device Skew[11, 16]
1.65
ns
tPD
Propagation Delay, REF Rise to FB Rise
tODCV
tPWH
tPWL
tORISE
tOFALL
tLOCK
tJR
Output Duty Cycle Variation
1.25
[17]
–0.5
0.0
+0.5
–0.7
0.0
+0.7
ns
–1.0
0.0
+1.0
–1.2
0.0
+1.2
ns
[18, 19]
2.0
2.5
ns
[18, 19]
2.5
3
ns
Output HIGH Time Deviation from 50%
Output LOW Time Deviation from 50%
Output Rise Time
Output Fall Time
PLL Lock Time
[18, 20]
[18, 20]
[21]
Cycle-to-Cycle Output
Jitter
[11]
RMS
Peak-to-Peak
[11]
Notes:
10. Test measurement levels for the CY7B9911 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.
11. Guaranteed by statistical correlation. Tested initially and after any design
or process changes that may affect these parameters.
12. 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 2.06V.
13. tSKEWPR is defined as the skew between a pair of outputs (XQ0 and XQ1) when
all eight outputs are selected for 0tU.
14. tSKEW0 is defined as the skew between outputs when they are selected for 0tU.
Other outputs are divided or inverted but not shifted.
15. 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-by-2 or Divide-by-4 mode).
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0.15
1.0
1.5
0.15
1.5
2.5
ns
0.15
1.0
1.5
0.15
1.5
2.5
ns
0.5
0.5
ms
25
25
ps
200
200
ps
16. tDEV is the output-to-output skew between any two devices operating under the
same conditions (VCC ambient temperature, air flow, etc.)
17. tODCV is the deviation of the output from a 50% duty cycle. Output pulse width
variations are included in tSKEW2 and tSKEW4 specifications.
18. Specified with outputs loaded with 30 pF. Devices are terminated through
50Ω to 2.06V.
19. tPWH is measured at 2.0V. tPWL is measured at 0.8V.
20. tORISE and tOFALL measured between 0.8V and 2.0V.
21. tLOCK 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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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
7B9911–8
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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
7B9911–9
Figure 2. Zero-Skew and/or Zero-Delay Clock Driver
Figure 2 shows the PSCB configured as a zero-skew clock
buffer. In this mode the 7B9911 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 indepen-
dent 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 50 ohms), allows efficient printed circuit board design.
REF
SYS–
TEM
CLOCK
FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
LOAD
L1
Z0
LOAD
4Q0
4Q1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
3Q0
3Q1
1F0
1F1
1Q0
1Q1
2Q0
2Q1
L2
Z0
LOAD
L3
Z0
L4
LOAD
TEST
LENGTH L1 = L2
L3 < L2 by 6 inches
L4 > L2 by 6 inches
Z0
7B9911–10
Figure 3. Programmable-Skew Clock Driver
Figure 3 shows a configuration to equalize skew between metal traces of different lengths. In addition to low skew between
outputs, the PSCB 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.
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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.
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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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
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 rising-edge 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.
FB
REF
FS
REF
4F0
4F1
4Q0
4Q1
3F0
3F1
3Q0
3Q1
2F0
2F1
2Q0
2Q1
1F0
1F1
1Q0
1Q1
20 MHz
TEST
7B9911–11
Figure 4. Inverted Output Connections
Figure 4 shows an example of the invert function of the PSCB.
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.
REF
20 MHz
FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
1F0
1F1
TEST
40 MHz
4Q0
4Q1
3Q0
3Q1
2Q0
2Q1
1Q0
1Q1
20 MHz
80 MHz
7B9911–12
Figure 5. Frequency Multiplier with Skew Connections
Figure 5 illustrates the PSCB 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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FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
4Q0
4Q1
10 MHz
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
3Q0
3Q1
5 MHz
1F0
1F1
TEST
1Q0
1Q1
2Q0
2Q1
20 MHz
7B9911–13
Figure 6. Frequency Divider Connections
Figure 6 demonstrates the PSCB 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.
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.
These divided outputs, coupled with the Phase Locked Loop,
allow the PSCB 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 PSCB 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.
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RoboClock+
REF
LOAD
Z0
80–MHz
INVERTED
FB
REF
FS
20–MHz
DISTRIBUTION
CLOCK
4F0
4F1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
1F0
1F1
TEST
LOAD
4Q0
4Q1
3Q0
3Q1
2Q0
2Q1
1Q0
1Q1
20–MHz
Z0
LOAD
80–MHz
ZEROSKEW
Z0
LOAD
80–MHz
SKEWED4ns
Z0
7B9911–14
Figure 7. Multi-Function Clock Driver
LOAD
REF
Z0
L1
FB
SYSTEM
CLOCK
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
LOAD
Z0
L2
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
7B9911–15
Figure 8. Board-to-Board Clock Distribution
Figure 8 shows the CY7B9911 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-
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.
Ordering Information
Accuracy
(ps)
Ordering Code
Package
Name
Package Type
Operating
Range
500
CY7B9911–5JC
J65
32-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
Commercial
750
CY7B9911–7JC
J65
32-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier
Commercial
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RoboClock+
Package Diagrams
32-Lead Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier J65
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CY7B9911
RoboClock+
Document Title: CY7B9911 RoboClock+ Programmable Skew Clock Buffer (PSCB)
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REV.
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Issue
Date
Orig. of
Change
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12/21/01
SZV
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Description of Change
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