Cypress CY7B991, CY7B992 User Manual

CY7B991
CY7B992

Programmable Skew Clock Buffer

Features

TEST

FB

REF

VCO AND

TIME UNIT

GENERATOR

FS

SELECT

INPUTS
(THREE

LEVEL)

SKEW

SELECT

MATRIX

4F0
4F1

3F0
3F1

2F0
2F1

1F0
1F1

4Q0

4Q1

3Q0

3Q1

2Q0

2Q1

1Q0

1Q1

FILTER

PHASE

FREQ

DET

Functional Description

■ All output pair skew <100 ps typical (250 maximum)

■ 3.75 to 80 MHz output operation

■ User selectable output functions
❐ Selectable skew to 18 ns

❐ Inverted and non-inverted
❐ 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

■ Outputs drive 50Ω terminated lines

■ Low operating current

■ 32-pin PLCC/LCC package

■ Jitter < 200 ps peak-to-peak (< 25 ps RMS)

Logic Block Diagram

The CY7B991 and CY7B992 Programmable Skew Clock Buffers
(PSCB) offer user selectable control over system clock functions.
These multiple output clock drivers provide the system integrator
with functions necessary to optimize the timing of high perfor­mance computer systems. Each of the eight individual drivers,
arranged in four pairs of user controllable outputs, can drive
terminated transmission lines with impedances as low as 50Ω.
They can deliver minimal and specified output skews and full
swing logic levels (CY7B991 TTL or CY7B992 CMOS).

Each output is hardwired to one of the nine delay or function
configurations. Delay increments of 0.7 to 1.5 ns are determined
by the operating frequency with outputs that skew up to ±6 time
units from their nominal “zero” skew position. The completely
integrated PLL allows cancellation of external load and trans­mission line delay effects. When this “zero delay” capability of the
PSCB is combined with the selectable output skew functions,
you 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
enable distribution of a low frequency clock that are multiplied by
two or four at the clock destination. This facility minimizes clock
distribution difficulty, allowing maximum system clock speed and
flexibility.

Cypress Semiconductor Corporation • 198 Champion Court • San Jose, CA 95134-1709 • 408-943-2600
Document Number: 38-07138 Rev. *B Revised June 22, 2007

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Pin Configuration

1234323130

17161514 18 19 20

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

3F0

FS

V

REF

GND

TEST

2F1

FB

2Q1

2Q0

CCQ

2F0

GND

1F1

1F0

V

CCN

1Q0

1Q1

GND

GND

3Q1

3Q0

CCN

V

CCN

V

3F1

4F0

4F1

V

CCQ

V

CCN

4Q1

4Q0

GND

GND

PLCC/LCC

CY7B991
CY7B992

Pin Definitions

Signal Name IO Description

REF I Reference frequency input. This input supplies the frequency and timing against which all functional

variations are 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” on page 4 under the “Block Diagram Description” on page 3.
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.
V

CCN

V

CCQ

GND PWR Ground.

PWR Power supply for output drivers.
PWR Power supply for internal circuitry.

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Block Diagram Description

t

U

1

f

NOM

N×

----------------------- -

=

Notes

1. For all tri-state inputs, HIGH indicates a co nnection to VCC, LOW indicates a connection to GND, and MI D indicates an open connection. I nternal termination circuitr y
holds an unconnected input to VCC/2.

2. The level is set on FS is determined by the “normal” operating frequency (fNOM) of the VCO and T ime Unit Generat or (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 are fNOM when the output connected to FB is undivided. The frequency of the REF and FB inputs are 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.

Phase Frequency Detector and Filter

The Phase Frequency Detector and Filter 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.

VCO and Time Unit Generator

The VCO accepts analog control inputs from the PLL filter block.
It generates a frequency 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 (t
frequency of the device and the level of the FS pin as shown in

Table 1.

Table 1. Frequency Range Select and tU Calculation

f

(MHz)

NOM

[2, 3]

FS

Min Max

LOW 15 30 44 22.7
MID 25 50 26 38.5
HIGH 40 80 16 62.5

) is determined by the operating

U

Approximate

Frequency (MHz) At

where N =

Which tU = 1.0 ns

[1]

Skew Select Matrix

The skew select matrix contains four independent sections. Each
section has two low skew, high fanout drivers (xQ0, xQ1), and
two corresponding three level function select (xF0, xF1) inpu ts.

Table 2 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 0t

Table 2. Programmable Skew Configurations

Function Selects Output Functions

1F1, 2F1,

3F1, 4F1

1F0, 2F0,

3F0, 4F0

1Q0, 1Q1,

2Q0, 2Q1

LOW LOW –4t
LOW MID –3t
LOW HIGH –2t
MID LOW –1t
MID MID 0t
MID HIGH +1t
HIGH LOW +2t
HIGH MID +3t
HIGH HIGH +4t

selected.

U

3Q0, 3Q1 4Q0, 4Q1

Divide by 2 Divide by 2

U
U
U
U

U

U
U
U
U

–6t

U

–4t

U

–2t

U

0t

U

+2t

U

+4t

U

+6t

U

Divide by 4 Inverted

[1]

–6t

U

–4t

U

–2t

U

0t

U

+2t

U

+4t

U

+6t

U

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Figure 1 shows the typical outputs with FB connected to a zero skew output.

t

0

– 6t

U

t

0

– 5t

U

t

0

– 4t

U

t

0

– 3t

U

t

0

– 2t

U

t

0

– 1t

U

t 0t

0

+1t

U

t 0t 0t 0t 0t

0

+2tU+3tU+4tU+5tU+6t

U

FBInput

REFInput

– 6t

U

– 4t

U

– 3t

U

– 2t

U

– 1t

U

0t

U

+1t

U

+2t

U

+3t

U

+4t

U

+6t

U

DIVIDED

INVERT

LM

LH

(N/A)

ML

(N/A)

MM

(N/A)

MH

(N/A)

HL

HM

LL/HH

HH

3Fx
4Fx

(N/A)

LL

LM

LH

ML

MM

MH

HL

HM

HH

(N/A)

(N/A)

(N/A)

1Fx
2Fx

Note

4. FB connected to an output selected for “zero” skew (i.e., xF1 = xF0 = MID).

Figure 1. Typical Outputs with FB Connected to a Zero-Skew Output

[4]

Test Mode

The TEST input is a three level input. In normal system
operation, this pin is connected to ground, enabling the
CY7B991 or CY7B992 to operate as explained in “Skew Select

Matrix” on page 3. 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 enables an external tester to
change the state of these pins.

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If the TEST input is forced to its MID or HIGH state, the device
operates with its internal phase locked loop disconnected, and
input levels supplied to REF directly controls all outputs. Relative
output to output functions are the same as in normal mode.

In contrast with normal operation (TEST tied LOW), all outputs
function based only on the connection of their own function
selects inputs (xF0 and xF1) and the waveform characteristics of
the REF input.

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Maximum Ratings

Note

5. Indicates case temperature.

Operating Range

Operating outside these boundaries affects the performance and
life of the device. These user guidelines are not tested.

Storage Temperature .................................–65

Ambient Temperature with

Power Applied ............................................–55

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 Disc harge Voltage............................................>2001V

(MIL-STD-883, Method 3015)

Latch Up Current................................................ ... ..>200 mA

°C to +150°C

°C to +125°C

Range

Commercial 0°C to +70°C 5V ± 10%
Industrial –40°C to +85°C 5V ± 10%

[5]

Military

[5]

Military

Ambient

Temperature V

–55°C to +125°C 5V ± 10%
–55°C to +125°C 5V ± 10%

CC

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Electrical Characteristics

Notes

6. For more information see “Group A Subgroup Testing” on page 17.

7. These inputs are normally wired to V

CC

, GND, or left unconnected (actual threshold voltages vary as a percentage of VCC). Internal termination resistors hold

unconnected inputs at V

CC

/2. If these inputs are switched, the f unction and timing of t he output s may glitch a nd the PLL may re quire an add itional t

LOCK

time before

all datasheet limits are achieved.

8. CY7B991 must be tested one output at a time, output shorted for less than one second, less than 10% duty cycle. Room temperature only. CY7B992 outputs must
not be shorted to GND. Doing so may cause permanent damage.

9. T otal output current per output pairis approximated by the following expression that includes device current plus load current:
CY7B991: I

CCN

= [(4 + 0.11F) + [((835 – 3F)/Z) + (.0022FC)]N] x 1.1

CY7B992: I

CCN

= [(3.5+ 0.17F) + [((1160 – 2.8F)/Z) + (.0025FC)]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.

10.Total power dissipation per out put pair can be approximated b y the following expression that include s device power dissip ation plus power dissipati on due to the load
circuit:
CY7B991:PD = [(22 + 0.61F) + [((1550 – 2.7F)/Z) + (.0125FC)]N] x 1.1
CY7B992:PD = [(19.25+ 0.94F) + [((700 + 6F)/Z) + (.017FC)]N] x 1.1
See note 9 for variable definition.

11.Applies to REF and FB inputs only. Tested initially and after any design or process changes that may affect these parameters.

Over the Operating Range

Parameter Description Test Conditions Min Max Min Max Unit

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

I

IH

I

IL

I

IHH

I

IMM

I

ILL

I

OS

I

CCQ

I

CCN

OH

OL

IH

IL

IHH

IMM

ILL

Output HIGH Voltage VCC = Min IOH = –16 mA 2.4 V

Output LOW Voltage VCC = Min, IOL = 46 mA 0.45 V

Input HIGH Voltage
(REF and FB inputs only)

Input LOW Voltage
(REF and FB inputs only)

Three Level Input HIGH
Voltage (Test, FS, xFn)

Three Level Input MID
Voltage (Test, FS, xFn)

Three Level Input LOW
Voltage (Test, FS, xFn)

Input HIGH Leakage Current
(REF and FB inputs only)

Input LOW Leakage Current
(REF and FB inputs only)

Input HIGH Current
(Test, FS, xFn)

Input MID Current
(Test, FS, xFn)

Input LOW Current
(Test, FS, xFn)

Output Short Circuit
Current

Operating Current Used by
Internal Circuitry

Output Buffer Current per
Output Pair

PD Power Dissipation per

Output Pair

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VCC = Min, IOH =–40 mA VCC–0.75

VCC = Min, IOL = 46 mA 0.45

2.0 V

CC

VCC –

1.35

V

CC

–0.5 0.8 –0.5 1.35 V

Min ≤ VCC ≤ Max VCC – 0.85 V

[10]

Min ≤ VCC ≤ Max VCC/2 –

[10]

Min ≤ VCC ≤

[10]

Maximum

500 mV

500 mV

0.0 0.85 0.0 0.85 V

VCC/2 +

VCC – 0.85 V

CC

VCC/2 –

500 mV

CC

VCC/2 +
500 mV

VCC = Max, VIN = Max. 10 10 μA

VCC = Max, VIN = 0.4V –500 –500 μA

VIN = V

CC

200 200 μA

VIN = VCC/2 –50 50 –50 50 μA

VIN = GND –200 –200 μA

[8]

VCC = Max, V
= GND (25

V

= V

CCN

All Input

CCQ

Selects Open
V

= V

[9]

[10]

CCN

I

= 0 mA

OUT

Input Selects Open, f
V

= V

CCN

I

= 0 mA

OUT

Input Selects Open, f

OUT

°C only)

= Max,

= Max,

CCQ

= Max,

CCQ

–250 N/A mA

Com’l 85 85 mA

Mil/Ind 90 90

14 19 mA

MAX

78 104

MAX

[11]

V

V

V

mW

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Capacitance

TTL AC Test Load (CY7B991) TTL Input Test Waveform (CY7B991)

5V

R1

R2

C

L

R1

R2

C

L

CMOS AC Test Load (CY7B992)

3.0V

2.0V

V

th

=1.5V

0.8V

0.0V

≤1ns

≤1ns

2.0V

0.8V

V

th

=1.5V

80%

V

th=VCC

/2

20%

0.0V

≤3ns

≤3ns

80%

20%

V

th=VCC

/2

CMOS Input Test Waveform (CY7B992)

V

CC

R1=130
R2=91
C

L

=50pF(CL=30 pF for –2 and –5 devices)

(Includes fixture and probe capacitance)

R1=100
R2=100
C

L

=50pF(C

L

(Includes fixture and probe capacitance)

V

CC

=30 pF for –2 and –5 devices)

CMOS output buffer current and power dissipation specified at 50 MHz reference frequency.

Parameter Description Test Conditions Max Unit

C

IN

Input Capacitance TA = 25°C, f = 1 MHz, VCC = 5.0V 10 pF

AC Test Loads and Waveforms

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Switching Characteristics Over the Operating Range

[2, 13]

CY7B991–2

[14]

CY7B992–2

[14]

Parameter Description Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit

[1, 2]

[16, 18,19]

[14]

[1, 2]

[1, 2 , 3]

[23, 24]

[23, 24]

[14]

15 30 15 30 MHz
25 50 25 50
40 80 40 80

[15]

0.05 0.20 0.05 0.20 ns

0.1 0.25 0.1 0.25 ns

0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 ns

0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 ns

0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 ns

0.5 0.9 0.5 0.7 ns

0.75 0.75 ns

–0.65 0.0 +0.65 –0.5 0.0 +0.5 ns

2.0 3.0 ns

1.5 3.0 ns

0.15 1.0 1.2 0.5 2.0 2.5 ns

0.15 1.0 1.2 0.5 2.0 2.5 ns

0.5 0.5 ms
25 25 ps

200 200 ps

f

NOM

t

RPWH

t

RPWL

t

U

t

SKEWPR

t

SKEW0

t

SKEW1

t

SKEW2

t

SKEW3

t

SKEW4

t

DEV

t

PD

t

ODCV

t

PWH

t

PWL

t

ORISE

t

OFALL

t

LOCK

t

JR

Operating Clock
Frequency in MHz

FS = LOW
FS = MID

FS = HIGH
REF Pulse Width HIGH 5.0 5.0 ns
REF Pulse Width LOW 5.0 5.0 ns
Programmable Skew Unit See Table 1
Zero Output Matched-Pair Skew

(XQ0, XQ1)

[16, 17]

Zero Output Skew (All Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Same

Class Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Inverted,

Divided-Divided)
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Different

Class Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Divided,

Divided-Inverted)
Device-to-Device Skew

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[14, 21]

Propagation Delay, REF Rise to FB Rise –0.25 0.0 +0.25 –0.25 0.0 +0.25 ns
Output Duty Cycle Variation

[22]

Output HIGH Time Deviation from 50%
Output LOW Time Deviation from 50%
Output Rise Time
Output Fall Time
PLL Lock Time
Cycle-to-Cycle Output

Jitter

[23, 25]

[23, 25]

[26]

RMS

Peak-to-Peak

Notes

12.CMOS output buffer current and power dissipation specified at 50 MHz reference frequency.

13.Test measurement levels for the CY7B991 are TTL levels (1.5V to 1.5V ). Test measurement levels for the CY7B992 are CMOS levels (VCC/2 to VCC/2). 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.

14.Guaranteed by statistical correlation. Tested initially and after any design or process changes that affect the se parameters.

15.Except as noted, all CY7B992–2 and –5 timing parameters are specified to 80 MHz with a 30 pF load.

16.SKEW is defined as the time between the earliest and the latest output transit ion among all output s for which the same tU d elay is selected when all are loaded
with 50 pF and terminated with 50Ω to 2.06 V (CY7B991) or VCC/2 (CY7B992).

17.tSKEWPR is defined as the skew between a pair of outputs (XQ0 and XQ1) when all eight outputs are selected for 0tU.

18.tSKEW0 is defined as the skew between outputs when they are selected for 0tU. Other outputs are divided or inverted but not shifted.

19.CL=0 pF. For CL=30 pF, tSKEW0=0.35 ns.

20.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).

21.tDEV is the output-to-output skew between any two devices operating under the same conditions (VCC ambient temperature, air flow, and so on.)

22.tODCV is the deviation of the output from a 50% duty cycle. Output pulse width variations are included in tSKEW2 and tSKEW4 specifications.

23.Specified with outputs loaded with 30 pF for the CY7B99X–2 and –5 devices and 50 pF for the CY7B99X–7 devices. Devices are terminated th roug h 50Ω to

2.06V (CY7B991) or VCC/2 (CY7B992).

24.tPWH is measured at 2.0V for the CY7B991 and 0.8 VCC for the CY7B992. tPWL is measured at 0.8V for the CY7B991 and 0.2 VCC for the CY7B992.

25.tORISE and tOFALL measured between 0.8V and 2.0V for the CY7B991 or 0.8VCC and 0.2VCC for the CY7B992.

26.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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Switching Characteristics

Over the Operating Range

Parameter Description Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit

f

NOM

t

RPWH

t

RPWL

t

U

t

SKEWPR

t

SKEW0

t

SKEW1

t

SKEW2

t

SKEW3

t

SKEW4

t

DEV

t

PD

t

ODCV

t

PWH

t

PWL

t

ORISE

t

OFALL

t

LOCK

t

JR

Operating Clock
Frequency in MHz

REF Pulse Width HIGH 5.0 5.0 ns
REF Pulse Width LOW 5.0 5.0 ns
Programmable Skew Unit See T able1
Zero Output Matched-Pair Skew

(XQ0, XQ1)
Zero Output Skew (All Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Same

Class Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Inverted,

Divided-Divided)
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Different

Class Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Divided,

Divided-Inverted)
Device-to-Device Skew
Propagation Delay, REF Rise to FB Rise –0.5 0.0 +0.5 –0.5 0.0 +0.5 ns
Output Duty Cycle Variation
Output HIGH Time Deviation from 50%
Output LOW Time Deviation from 50%
Output Rise Time
Output Fall Time
PLL Lock Time
Cycle-to-Cycle Output

Jitter

[2, 13]

[16, 17]

(continued)

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[23, 25]

[23, 25]

[26]

FS = LOW
FS = MID
FS = HIGH

[14, 21]

[22]

RMS
Peak-to-Peak

[16, 18]

[14]

[1, 2]

[1, 2]

[1, 2 , 3]

[23, 24]

[23, 24]

[14]

CY7B991–5 CY7B992–5

15 30 15 30 MHz
25 50 25 50
40 80 40 80

[15]

0.1 0.25 0.1 0.25 ns

0.25 0.5 0.25 0.5 ns

0.6 0.7 0.6 0.7 ns

0.5 1.0 0.6 1.5 ns

0.5 0.7 0.5 0.7 ns

0.5 1.0 0.6 1.7 ns

1.25 1.25 ns

–1.0 0.0 +1.0 –1.2 0.0 +1.2 ns

2.5 4.0 ns
3 4.0 ns

0.15 1.0 1.5 0.5 2.0 3.5 ns

0.15 1.0 1.5 0.5 2.0 3.5 ns

0.5 0.5 ms

25 25 ps

200 200 ps

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Switching Characteristics

Over the Operating Range

Parameter Description Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Unit

f

NOM

t

RPWH

t

RPWL

t

U

t

SKEWPR

t

SKEW0

t

SKEW1

t

SKEW2

t

SKEW3

t

SKEW4

t

DEV

t

PD

t

ODCV

t

PWH

t

PWL

t

ORISE

t

OFALL

t

LOCK

t

JR

Operating Clock
Frequency in MHz

REF Pulse Width HIGH 5.0 5.0 ns
REF Pulse Width LOW 5.0 5.0 ns
Programmable Skew Unit See Table 1
Zero Output Matched-Pair Skew

(XQ0, XQ1)
Zero Output Skew (All Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Same

Class Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Inverted,

Divided-Divided)
Output Skew (Rise-Rise, Fall-Fall, Different

Class Outputs)
Output Skew (Rise-Fall, Nominal-Divided,

Divided-Inverted)
Device-to-Device Skew
Propagation Delay, REF Rise to FB Rise –0.7 0.0 +0.7 –0.7 0.0 +0.7 ns
Output Duty Cycle Variation
Output HIGH Time Deviation from 50%
Output LOW Time Deviation from 50%
Output Rise Time
Output Fall Time
PLL Lock Time
Cycle-to-Cycle Output

Jitter

[2, 13]

[16, 17]

(continued)

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[16, 19]

[23, 25]

[23, 25]

[26]

FS = LOW
FS = MID
FS = HIGH

[16, 18]

[14, 22]

[22]

[14]

RMS
Peak-to-Peak

[1, 2]

[1, 2]

[1, 2]

[23, 24]

[23, 24]

[14]

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15 30 15 30 MHz
25 50 25 50
40 80 40 80

[15]

0.1 0.25 0.1 0.25 ns

0.3 0.75 0.3 0.75 ns

0.6 1.0 0.6 1.0 ns

1.0 1.5 1.0 1.5 ns

0.7 1.2 0.7 1.2 ns

1.2 1.7 1.2 1.7 ns

1.65 1.65 ns

–1.2 0.0 +1.2 –1.5 0.0 +1.5 ns

3 5.5 ns

3.5 5.5 ns

0.15 1.5 2.5 0.5 3.0 5.0 ns

0.15 1.5 2.5 0.5 3.0 5.0 ns

0.5 0.5 ms
25 25 ps

200 200 ps

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AC Timing Diagrams

t

ODCV

t

ODCV

t

REF

REF

FB

Q

OTHER Q

INVERTED Q

REF DIVIDED BY 2

REF DIVIDED BY 4

t

RPWH

t

RPWL

t

PD

t

SKEWPR,

t

SKEW0,1

t

SKEWPR,

t

SKEW0,1

t

SKEW2

t

SKEW2

t

SKEW3,4

t

SKEW3,4

t

SKEW3,4

t

SKEW1,3, 4

t

SKEW2,4

t

JR

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Operational Mode Descriptions

SYSTEM
CLOCK

L1

L2

L3

L4

LENGTH L1 = L2 = L3 = L4

FB
REF

FS

4F0
4F1

3F0
3F1

2F0
2F1

1F0
1F1

4Q0
4Q1

3Q0
3Q1

2Q0
2Q1

1Q0
1Q1

TEST

Z

0

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

REF

Z

0

Z

0

Z

0

LENGTH L1 = L2

L3 < L2 by 6 inches
L4 > L2 by 6 inches

SYSTEM
CLOCK

L1

L2

L3

L4

FB
REF

FS

4F0
4F1

3F0
3F1

2F0
2F1

1F0
1F1

4Q0
4Q1

3Q0
3Q1

2Q0
2Q1

1Q0
1Q1

TEST

Z

0

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

REF

Z

0

Z

0

Z

0

Figure 2. Zero Skew and Zero Delay Clock Driver

Figure 2 shows the PSCB configured as a zero skew clock buffer. In this mode the 7B991/992 is used as the basis for a low-skew

clock distribution tree. When all of the function select inputs (xF0, xF1) are left open, the outp uts are aligned and each drives a
terminated transmission line to an independent load. The FB input is 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 tran smission lines (with
impedances as low as 50 ohms), enables efficient printed circuit board design.

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 is programmed to stagger the timing of its
outputs. Each of the four groups of output pairs are programmed
to different output timing. Skew timing is 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

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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.

In this illustration the FB input is connected to an output with 0-ns
skew (xF1, xF0 = MID) selected. The internal PLL synchronizes

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the FB and REF inputs and aligns their rising edges to ensure

FB
REF

FS

4F0
4F1

3F0
3F1

2F0
2F1

1F0
1F1

4Q0
4Q1

3Q0
3Q1

2Q0
2Q1

1Q0
1Q1

TEST

REF

FB
REF
FS

4F0
4F1

3F0
3F1

2F0
2F1

1F0
1F1

4Q0
4Q1

3Q0
3Q1

2Q0
2Q1

1Q0
1Q1

TEST

REF

20 MHz

20 MHz

40 MHz

80 MHz

FB
REF

FS

4F0
4F1

3F0
3F1

2F0
2F1

1F0
1F1

4Q0
4Q1

3Q0
3Q1

2Q0
2Q1

1Q0
1Q1

TEST

REF

20 MHz

5 MHz

10 MHz

20 MHz

that all outputs have precise phase alignment.
Clock skews are 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 R EF and
FB, you can create wider output skews by proper selection of the
xFn inputs. For example, a +10 tU between REF and 3Qx is
achieved by connecting 1Q0 to FB and setting 1F0 = 1F1 = GND,
3F0 = MID, and 3F1 = High. (Since FB aligns at –4 tU and 3Qx
skews to +6 tU, a total of +10 tU skew is realized.) Many other
configurations are realized by skewing both the outputs used as
the FB input and skewing the other outputs.

Figure 4. Inverted Output Connections

F

Figure 5. Frequency Multiplier with Skew Connectrions

Figure 5 shows the PSCB configured as a clock multiplier. The

3Q0 output is programmed to divide by four and is sent 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, that results in a 40 MHz waveform
at these outputs. Note that the 20 and 40 MHz clocks fall simul­taneously and are out of phase on their rising edge. This enables
the designer to use the rising edges of the
frequency outputs without concern for rising edge skew. The

1

⁄

frequency and

2

1

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.

Figure 6. Frequency Divider Connections

⁄

4

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.
It is possible to have 2 inverted and 6 non-inverted outputs or 6
inverted and 2 non-inverted outputs by selecting the output
connected to FB. The correct configuration is 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.

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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 enables the use of rising edges of the

1

⁄

frequency and

2

mismatch. The 1Qx outputs are programmed to zero skew and

1

⁄

frequency without concern for skew

4

are aligned with the 2Qx outputs. In this example, the F S input
is grounded to configure the device in the 15 MHz to 30 MHz

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range since the highest frequency output is running at 20 MHz.

20 MHz

DISTRIBUTION

CLOCK

80 MHz

INVERTED

Z

0

20 MHz

80 MHz

ZERO SKEW

80 MHz

SKEWED –3.125 ns (–4tU)

FB
REF

FS

4F0
4F1

3F0
3F1

2F0
2F1

1F0
1F1

4Q0
4Q1

3Q0
3Q1

2Q0
2Q1

1Q0
1Q1

TEST

REF

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

Z

0

Z

0

Z

0

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 enables the system designer to clock different
subsystems on opposite edges, without suffering from the pulse
asymmetry typical of non-ideal loading. This function enables
each of the two subsystems to clock 180 degrees out of phase
and align within the skew specifications.

The divided outputs offer a zero delay divider for portions of the
system that need the clock divided by either two or four, and still
remain within a narrow skew of the “1X” clock. Without this
feature, an external divider is added, and the propagation delay

Figure 7. Multi-Function Clock Driver

of the divider adds to the skew between the different clock
signals.

These divided outputs, coupled with the Phase Locked Loo p,
enables the PSCB to multiply the clock rate at the REF input by
either two or four. This mode enables 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, still maintaining the low skew characteristics of the
clock driver. The PSCB performs all of the functions described in
this section at the same time. It multiplies by two and four or
divides by two (and four) at the same time. In other words, it is
shifting its outputs over a wide range or maintaining zero skew
between selected outputs.

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Figure 8. Board-to-Board Clock Distribution

SYSTEM
CLOCK

Z

0

L1

L2

L3

L4

FB

REF
FS

4F0
4F1

3F0
3F1

2F0
2F1

1F0
1F1

4Q0
4Q1

3Q0
3Q1

2Q0
2Q1

1Q0
1Q1

TEST

REF

4F0
4F1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
1F0
1F1

4Q0
4Q1

3Q0
3Q1
2Q0
2Q1

1Q0
1Q1

REF
FS

FB

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

LOAD

TEST

Z

0

Z

0

Z

0

Figure 8 shows the CY7B991 and 992 connected in series to construct a zero skew clock distribution tree between boards. Delays

of the downstream clock buffers are programmed to compensate for the wire length (that is, select negative skew equal to the wire
delay) necessary to connect them to the master clock source, approximating a zero delay clock tree. Cascaded clock buffers accumu­lates low frequency jitter because of the non-ideal filtering characteristics of the PLL filter. Do not connect more than two clock buffers
in series.

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Ordering Information

Note

27.Not recommended for the new design.

Accuracy

(ps)

250 CY7B991–2JC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

500 CY7B991–5JC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

750 CY7B991–7JC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

250 CY7B992–2JC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

500 CY7B992–5JC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

750 CY7B992–7JC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

Pb-Free

250 CY7B991–2JXC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

500 CY7B991–5JXC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

750 CY7B991–7JXC 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Commercial

500 CY7B992–5JXI 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Industrial

Ordering Code Package Type

CY7B991–2JCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial

CY7B991–5JCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial
CY7B991–5JI 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Industrial
CY7B991–5JIT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Industrial

CY7B991–7JCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial
CY7B991–7JI 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Industrial

[27]

[27]

32-Pin Rectangular Leadless Chip Carrier Military

32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Industrial

[27]

32-Pin Rectangular Leadless Chip Carrier Military

CY7B991–7LMB

CY7B992–2JCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial

CY7B992–5JCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial
CY7B992–5JI
CY7B992–5JIT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Industrial

CY7B992–7JCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial
CY7B992–7JI 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Industrial
CY7B992–7LMB

CY7B991–2JXCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial

CY7B991–5JXCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial
CY7B991–5JXI 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier Industrial
CY7B991–5JXIT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Industrial

CY7B991–7JXCT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Commercial

CY7B992–5JXIT 32-Pb Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier - Tape and Reel Industrial

Operating

Range

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Military Specifications

51-85002-*B

Group A Subgroup Testing

DC Characteristics

Parameter Subgroups

V

V

V

V

V

V

I

I

I

CCQ

I

CCN

OH

OL

V

IHH

IMM

ILL

I

IH

I

IL

IHH

IMM

I

ILL

IH
IL

1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3
1, 2, 3

Package Diagrams

Figure 9. 32-Pin Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier

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Package Diagrams (continued)

MIL-STD-1835 C-12

51-85002-*B

Figure 10. 32-Pin Rectangular Leadless Chip Carrier

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Document History

Document Title: CY7B991/CY7B992 Programmable Skew Clock Buffer
Document Number: 38-07138

REV. ECN NO. Issue Date

** 110247 12/19/01 SZV Change from Specification number: 38-00513 to 38-07138
*A 1199925 See ECN KVM/AESA Add Pb-free part numbers. Update package names in Ordering Information

*B 1286064 See ECN AESA Change status to final

Orig. of
Change

Description of Change

table. Remove Pentium reference on page 1.

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