• 3-level inputs for skew and output frequency control
• External feedback, internal loop filter
• Low cycle-to-cycle Jitter: <25ps RMS
• Duty cycle of output clock signals: 45% min. 55% max.
• Same pinout as Cypress CY7B9911
• Available in 32-pin PLCC Package (J)
• Output Operation
3.75 to 100 MHz for PI6C9911
3.75 to 125 MHz for PI6C9911E
Description
The PI6C9911 and PI6C9911E are low-skew, low jitter, 5V phaselock-loop (PLL) programmable skew clock drivers, for
high-performance computing and networking applications. These
parts offer user-selectable skew-control of 4 output pairs, providing the timing delays necessary to optimize high-performance
clock-distribution circuits.
Each output can be hardwired to one of nine delay or function
configurations. Delay increments are determined by the input clock
frequency and the configurations selected by the user.
The PI6C9911 and PI6C9911E allow the REF clock input to have
Spread Spectrum modulation for EMI reduction.
Both buffers are pin-compatable with Cypresss RoboClock
CY7B9911, but with improved AC/DC characteristics.
The PI6C9911 and PI6C9911E also have the same pinout as
Cypresss CY7B9911and with balanced output drive.
These two blocks accept input signals 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 PhaseLocked Loop (PLL) that tracks the incoming REF signal.
VCO and Time Unit Generator
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 mix 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.
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 (xF0, xF1)
inputs. 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 0tU selected.
The TEST input is a three-level input. In normal system operation,
Maximum Ratings
(Above which the useful life may be impaired)
this pin is connected to ground, allowing the PI6C9911 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 100 ohm resistor. This will allow an external
tester to change the state of these pins).
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
Storage Temperature ............................................65ºC to +150ºC
Ambient Temperature
with Power Applied ..............................................55ºC to +125ºC
Supply Voltage to Ground Potential ....................... 0.5V to +7.0V
DC Input Voltage .................................................... 0.5V to +7.0V
Output Current into Outputs (LOW) ...................................64mA
Latch-Up Current ............................................................ >200mA
select inputs (xF0 and xF1) and the waveform characteristics of the
REF input.
Operating Range
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Notes for Tables on Pages 3 through 7:
1. For all three-state inputs, HIGH indicates a connection to V
, LOW indicates a connections to GND, and MID indicates an open
CC
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 (f
Logic Block Diagram). Nominal frequency (f
) always appears at 1Q0 and the other outputs when they are operated in their
NOM
undivided modes (see Table 2). The frequency appearing at the REF and FB inputs will be f
undivided.The frequency of REF and FB inputs will be f
NOM
/2 or f
/4 when the part is configured for a frequency multiplication
NOM
) of the VCO and the Time Unit Generator (see
NOM
when the output connected to FB is
NOM
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 untill VCC has reached 4.3V.
4. FB connected to an output selected for zero skew (ie., xF1 = xF0 = MID).
6. These inputs are normally wired to VCC, GND, or left unconnected (actual threshhold voltages vary as a percentage of VCC). Internal
termination resistors hols 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 t
time before all datasheet limits are achieved.
LOCK
10. Test measurement levels are TTL levels (1.5V to 1.5V). Test conditions assume signal transition times of 2ns or less and output
loading as shown in the AC Test Loads and Waveforms unless 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 30pF and terminated with 50Ω to 2.06V.
13. t
14. t
is defined as the skew between a pair of outputs (xQ0 and xQ1) when all eight outputs are selected for 0tU.
SKEWPR
is defined as the skew between outputs when they are selected for 0tU. Other outputs are divided or inverted but not shifted.
SKEW0
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).
16. t
17. t
is the output-to-output skew between any 2 devices operating under the same conditions (VCC ambient temperature, air flow, etc.).
DEV
is the deviation of the output from a 50% duty cycle. Output pulse width variations are included in t
ODCV
specifications.
18. Specified with outputs loaded with 30pF. Devices are terminated through 50Ω to 2.06V.
19. t
20. t
21. t
is measured at 2.0V. t
PWH
and t
ORISE
is the time that is required before synchronization is achieved. This specification is valid only after VCC is stable and within
LOCK
measured between 0.8V and 2.0V.
OFALL
is measured at 0.8V
PWL
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.