QTClock™ Quick Turn Clock Synthesizer
Description Features
ICS300/ICS301/ICS302
The ICS300 and ICS301 QTClocks™ generate a
high quality, high frequency clock output and a
reference from a low frequency crystal or clock
input. They are designed to replace crystals and
crystal oscillators in most electronic systems. The
ICS302 can accept a higher frequency clock input
to generate up to 200 MHz. The devices contain a
One Time Programmable (OTP) ROM which is
factory programmed with the PLL divider values
to output a broad range of frequencies, from 6 to
200 MHz, allowing customer requests for different
frequencies to be shipped in 1-3 days. Using
Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) techniques, the devices
run from a standard fundamental mode,
inexpensive crystal, or clock. They are smaller and
less expensive than one oscillator.
Block Diagram
VDD GND
• Packaged as 8 pin SOIC
• Quick turn frequency programming allows
samples in one to three days
• Replaces nearly any crystal or oscillator
• ICS300 produces up to 100 MHz at 3.3V,
ICS301 produces up to 200 MHz at 3.3V
ICS302 accepts up to 125 MHz clock input
• Easy to cascade with ICS5xx series
• Input crystal frequency of 5 - 27 MHz
• Input clock frequency of 2 - 125 MHz
• Low jitter - 50 ps one sigma
• Compatible with all popular CPUs
• Duty cycle of 45/55
• Operating voltages of 3.0 to 5.5V
• Full CMOS level outputs with 25mA drive
capability at TTL levels
• Tri-state output + PLL power down pin
• Advanced, low power CMOS process
Crystal
or clock
input
X1/ICLK
X2
OTP
ROM
with PLL
Divider
Values
Crystal
Oscillator
PLL
Clock
Synthesis
and Control
Circuitry
Output
Buffer
Divide
Logic and
Output
Buffer
CLK
REF
PDTS (both outputs and PLL)
MDS 300QT E 1 Revision 111000
Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. • 525 Race Street • San Jose •CA•95126•(408) 295-9800tel• www.icst.com
Pin Assignments
ICS300/ICS301/ICS302
QTClock™ Quick Turn Clock Synthesizer
X1/ICLK
VDD
GND
REF
GND
VDD
GND
REF
1
ICS300
2
ICS301
3
4
1
2
ICS302
3
4
8
X2
7
PDTS
6
DC
5
CLK
8
ICLK
7
PDTS
6
DC
5
CLK
REF Clock Options
REF Comments
Reference Buffered oscillator output
Reference/2 Oscillator frequency divided by two
CLK/2 CLK frequency divided by two
Off Output stopped low. Lowest jitter
Pin Descriptions
Number Number Name Type Description
300/1 302
1 8 X1/ICLK I Crystal connection or clock input. Clock only on ICS302.
2 2 VDD P Connect to +3.3V or +5V.
3 1, 3 GND P Connect to ground.
4 4 REF O Buffered crystal oscillator output clock, or variation per REF clock options table above.
5 5 CLK O Clock output. Fixed frequency between 6 and 200 MHz programmed at factory.
6 6 DC - Don't Connect anything to this pin.
7 7 PDTS I Powers down PLL, and puts both outputs into high impedance state, when low.
8 - X2 O Crystal connection. Leave unconnected for clock input.
Key: I = Input, O = output, P = power supply connection
Device Configuration
The specification is complete when the ICS300/301/302 QTClock Order Form accompanies this data
sheet. The order form lists the input, REF, and CLK actual frequencies, as well as any other available
options. This unique configuration is given a two character alphanumeric programming code, which must
be specified when referring to samples.
External Components / Crystal Selection
The ICS300/301/302 requires a 0.01µF decoupling capacitor to be connected between VDD and GND.
It must be connected close to the ICS300/301/302 to minimize lead inductance. No external power
supply filtering is required for this device. A 33Ω terminating resistor can be used next to the CLK and
REF pins. The total on-chip capacitance is approximately 16 pF, so a parallel resonant, fundamental mode
crystal should be used. For crystals with a specified load capacitance greater than 16 pF, crystal capacitors
can be connected from each of the pins X1 and X2 to Ground. The value (in pF) of these crystal caps
should be = (CL-16)*2, where CL is the crystal load capacitance in pF. These external capacitors are only
required for applications where the exact frequency is critical. For a clock input, connect to X1/ICLK and
leave X2 unconnected (no capacitors on either).
MDS 300QT E 2 Revision 111000
Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. • 525 Race Street • San Jose •CA•95126•(408) 295-9800tel• www.icst.com