The ICS1493-17 is a low-power, low-jitter clock
synthesizer designed to replace multiple crystals and
oscillators in portable audio/video systems. The device
generates a 37 MHz processor clock, a 48 MHz USB
clock, a fixed 22.5792 MHz audio clock, a selectable
24.576 MHz or 22.5792 MHz audio clock, and a 27MHz
reference clock for video. Using ICS’ proprietary mix of
analog and digital Phase-Locked Loop (PLL)
technology, the device spreads the frequency spectrum
of the 37 MHz output, reducing the peak amplitude of by
up to 16 dB. An output enable (OE) pin lowers the chip
power consumption while tri-stating all outputs.
Features
• Extremely low operating current (11 mA)
• Packaged in 20-pin QFN (Pb-free)
• Input crystal or clock frequency of 27 MHz
• Output reference frequency of 27 MHz
• Fixed output frequencies of 37 MHz, 48 MHz and
22.5792 MHz
• Selectable output frequency of either 22.5792 MHz
or 24.576 MHz
• Configurable spread spectrum on 37 MHz output
• Operating core voltage of 1.8 V
• Output voltage of 1.8 V or 2.5 V
• Advanced, low-power CMOS process
Block Diagram
ICS1493-17
27 MHz
clock or
crystal input
SCK
SDATA
X1
X2
Optional tuning
capacitors
IIC
Control
Logic
Crystal
Oscillator/
Clock
Buffer
VDD
3
PLL1
(Spread)
PLL2
PLL322/24M
PLL422M
5
GND
VDDO
OE
2
37M
48M
27M
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Pin AssignmentOutput Enable Table
X1
GND
48M
VDDO
OE
VDD
1
6
22M
GND
20-pin QFN
Pin Descriptions
Pin
Number
1GNDPowerConnect to ground.
248MOutput48 MHz clock output. High impedance state when OE
3VDDOPowerOutput voltage level. Connect to +1.8 or 2.5 V. Same voltage as pin
4OE
X2
VDD
27M
SCK
SDATA
Pin
Name
GND
OE
Clock Output State
0Normal Operation
16
GND
VDD
37M
VDDO
11
22/24M
GND
Note: OE pin has an internal pull-down resistor.
Pin
1Hi-Z
Pin Description
Type
12.
InputOutput Enable pin. See table above. Internal pull-down resistor.
=1.
5VDDPowerConnect to +1.8 V.
622MOutput22.5792 MHz clock output. Internal pull-down. High impedance state
when OE
=1.
7GNDPowerConnect to ground.
8SCKInputI
9SDATAInputI
2
C bus clock pin. Internal pull-up resistor.
2
C bus data pin. Internal pull-up resistor.
10GNDPowerConnect to ground.
1122/24MOutputSelectable output clock of either 22.5792M or 24.576M. See table.
Internal pull-down. High impedance state. OE
=1.
12VDDOPowerOutput voltage level. Connect to +1.8 or 2.5 V. Same voltage as pin 3.
13
37M
OutputSpread spectrum 37 MHz clock output. See table. Internal pull-down.
High impedance state when OE
=1.
14VDDPowerConnect to +1.8 V.
15GNDPowerConnect to ground.
16GNDPowerConnect to ground.
1727MOutput27 MHz reference clock output. Internal pull-down. High impedance
state when OE
=1.
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Pin
Number
18VDDPowerConnect to +1.8 V.
19X2OutputConnect to 27 MHz crystal or float for clock input.
20X1InputCrystal connection. Connect to 27 MHz crystal or clock input.
.
Pin
Name
Pin
Type
External Components
Decoupling Capacitor
As with any high-performance mixed-signal IC, the
ICS1493-17 must be isolated from system power
supply noise to perform optimally.
A decoupling capacitor of 0.01µF must be connected
between each VDD and the PCB ground plane.
Series Termination Resistor
Clock output traces over one inch should use series
termination. To series terminate a 50Ω trace (a
commonly used trace impedance), place a 33Ω resistor
in series with the clock line, as close to the clock output
pin as possible. The nominal impedance of the clock
output is 20Ω.
I2C External Resistor Connection
The SCK and SDATA pins can be connected to any
voltage between 1.71 V and 2.625 V.
Pin Description
PCB Layout Recommendations
For optimum device performance and lowest output
phase noise, the following guidelines should be
observed.
1) The 0.01µF decoupling capacitors should be
mounted on the component side of the board as close
to the VDD pin as possible. No vias should be used
between the decoupling capacitors and VDD pins. The
PCB trace to VDD pins should be kept as short as
possible, as should the PCB trace to the ground via.
2) The external crystal should be mounted just next to
the device with short traces. The X1 and X2 traces
should not be routed next to each other with minimum
spaces, instead they should be separated and away
from other traces.
3) To minimize EMI, the 33Ω series termination resistor
should be placed close to the clock output.
Crystal Load Capacitors
No external crystal load capacitors are required. To
save discrete component cost, the ICS1493-17
integrates on-chip capacitance to support a crystal with
CL=10 pF. It is important to keep stray capacitance to a
minimum by using very short PCB traces (and no vias)
between the crystal and device.
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4) An optimum layout is one with all components on the
same side of the board, minimizing vias through other
signal layers. Other signal traces should be routed away
from the ICS1493-17. This includes signal traces just
underneath the device, or on layers adjacent to the
ground plane layer used by the device.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses above the ratings listed below can cause permanent damage to the ICS1493-17. These ratings,
which are standard values for ICS commercially rated parts, are stress ratings only. Functional operation of
the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of the
specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods can
affect product reliability. Electrical parameters are guaranteed only over the recommended operating
temperature range.
ItemRating
Supply Voltage, VDD-0.5 V to 5 V
All Inputs-0.5 V to VDD+0.5 V
All Outputs-0.5 V to 2.5V+0.5 V
Storage Temperature-65 to +150°C
Junction Temperature125°C
Soldering Temperature260°C
ESD (HBM)2000V min.
MSL (Moisture Sensitivity Level)3
Recommended Operation Conditions
ParameterMin.Typ.Max.Units
Ambient Operating Temperature-10+80°C
Power Supply Voltage (measured in respect to GND)+1.70+2.00V
Output Power Supply Voltage (with respect to GND)+1.71+2.625V
DC Electrical Characteristics
Unless stated otherwise, VDD = 1.8 V -0.1 V/+0.2 V, VDDO=2.5 V ±5%, Ambient Temp -10°C to +80°C
ParameterSymbolConditionsMin.Typ.Max.Units
Operating VoltageVDD1.72.0V
Supply CurrentIDD
Input High VoltageV
Input Low VoltageV
Output High VoltageV
Output Low VoltageV
OH
OL
Input Capacitance, inputsC
Load Capacitance, X1 and X2C
No load,VDDO=2.5 V
No load,VDDO=1.8 V
IH
IL
I
OH
IOL = +2 mA0.2VDDOV
IN
No internal load
L
capacitance
1316mA
1115mA
0.7VDDV
0.3VDDV
= -2 mA0.8VDDOV
5pF
5pF
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ParameterSymbolConditionsMin.Typ.Max.Units
Internal Pull-down ResistorR
Internal Pull-up ResistorR
OE, 48M, 22M,
PD
22/24M, 37M, 27M
SCK, SDATA100500kΩ
Pu
75250kΩ
AC Electrical Characteristics
Unless stated otherwise, VDDO = 2.5 V ±5%, Ambient Temperature -10°C to +80°C
ParameterSymbolConditionsMin.Typ.Max.Units
Input Frequencyf
Output Rise Timet
Output Fall Timet
Output ImpedanceR
Output Clock Duty CycleVDDO/2, 27 MHz,
IN
OR
OF
20% to 80%, Note 10.71.52.2ns
80% to 20%, Note 10.71.52.2ns
O
VO=VDDO/2334668Ω
405060%
Note 1
VDDO/2, Note 1455055%
Frequency Synthesis ErrorAll outputs0ppm
Modulation Rate303540kHz
Short Term JitterCycle-to-Cycle150300ps
Long Term Jitter27 MHz, n=1000600ps
Long Term Jitter48 MHz, n=1000800ps
Long Term Jitter22M and 22/24M,
n=1000
Long Term Jitter37 MHz non-spread,
n=1000
Power-up Timet
PU
From minimum VDD
to outputs stable
Output Enable Time50ns
Output Disable Time20ns
27MHz
1.2ns
1.56ns
1.53ms
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Switching Time
22/24M, Note 2
Note 1: Measured with a 5 pF load.
Note 2: Finish from prior cycle to start of new cycle.
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AC Electrical Characteristics
Unless stated otherwise, VDDO = 1.8 V ±0.1 V, Ambient Temperature -10°C to +80°C
ParameterSymbolConditionsMin.Typ.Max.Units
Input Frequencyf
Output Rise Timet
Output Fall Timet
Output ImpedanceR
Output Clock Duty CycleVDDO/2, 27 MHz,
IN
OR
OF
20% to 80%, Note 11.12.23.3ns
80% to 20%, Note 11.12.23.3ns
O
VO=VDDO/2334668Ω
405060%
Note 1
VDDO/2, Note 1455055%
Absolute Clock Period JitterNote 1± 225ps
Frequency Synthesis ErrorAll outputs0ppm
Modulation Rate303540kHz
Short Term JitterCycle-to-cycle225375ps
Long Term Jitter27 MHz, n=1000900ps
Long Term Jitter48 MHz, n=1000750ps
Long Term Jitter22M and 22/24M,
n=1000
Long Term Jitter37 MHz, n=10002.59ns
Power-up Timet
PU
From minimum VDD
to outputs stable
Output Enable Time50ns
Output Disable Time20ns
27MHz
1200ps
1.54ms
Switching Time
22/24M, Note 2
Note 1: Measured with a 5 pF load.
Note 2: Finish from prior cycle to start of new cycle.
250ns
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Serial Data Interface
Data Protocol
The clock driver serial protocol accepts byte write, byte read, block write, and block read operations from the
controller. For block write/read operation, the bytes must be accessed in sequential order from lowest to highest
byte (most significant bit first) with the ability to stop after any complete byte has been transferred. For byte write
and byte read operations, the system controller can access individually indexed bytes. The offset of the indexed
byte is encoded in the command code, as described in the following table.
BitDescription
70 = Block read or block write operation, 1 = Byte read or byte write operation
(6:0)Byte offset for byte read or byte write operation. For block read or block write operations,
these bits should be '0000000'.
The block write and block read protocol is outlined in the table below, followed by the corresponding byte write and
byte read protocol. The slave receiver address is 11010010 (D2h).
Bit 2:0=010:-1.0% Spread
Bit 2:0=011: No Spread
Bit 2:0=100: -2.0% Spread
Bit 2:0=101: No Spread
Bit 2:0=110: -3.0% Spread
Bit 2:0=111: No Spread
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Thermal Characteristics
ParameterSymbolConditionsMin.Typ.Max.Units
Thermal Resistance Junction to
Ambient
θ
θ
θ
JA
JA
JA
Still air39°C/W
1 m/s air flow36°C/W
2.5 m/s air flow34°C/W
Marking Diagram
1
16
93K17L
######
YYWW
6
Notes:
1. ###### is the lot code.
2. YYWW is the last two digits of the year and the week number that the part was assembled.
3. “L” denotes Pb (lead) free package.
4. Bottom marking: (origin). Origin = country of origin if not USA.
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Package Outline and Package Dimensions (20-pin QFN)
Package dimensions are kept current with JEDEC Publication No. 95
(Ref)
Index Area
N
1
2
E
Top View
D
Seating Plane
Anvil
Singulation
-- or --
Sawn
Singulation
A1
E2
A
C0.08
A3
C
(N
(Ref)
(Ref)
& N
N
D
Odd
E2
-1)x
D
N
N
1
2
& N
D
E
Even
(Typ)
e
If N
D
2
are Even
(N
-1)x
E
(Ref)
b
Thermal Base
& N
E
e
e
L
2
e
E
D2
2
D2
Millimeters
SymbolMinMax
A0.801.00
A100.05
A30.20 Reference
b0.180.30
e0.50 BASIC
N20
N
D
N
E
5
5
D x E BASIC4.00 x 4.00
D21.952.25
E21.952.25
L0.450.75
Ordering Information
Part / Order NumberMarkingShipping PackagingPackageTemperature
ICS1493K-17LFsee page 10Tubes20-pin QFN-10 to +80°C
ICS1493K-17LFTTape and Reel20-pin QFN-10 to +80°C
Parts that are ordered with a “LF” suffix to the part number are the Pb-Free configuration and are RoHS compliant.
While the information presented herein has been checked for both accuracy and reliability, Integrated Circuit Systems (ICS)
assumes no responsibility for either its use or for the infringement of any patents or other rights of third parties, which would result
from its use. No other circuits, patents, or licenses are implied. This product is intended for use in normal commercial
applications. Any other applications such as those requiring extended temperature range, high reliability, or other extraordinary
environmental requirements are not recommended without additional processing by ICS. ICS reserves the right to change any
circuitry or specifications without notice. ICS does not authorize or warrant any ICS product for use in life support devices or
critical medical instruments.
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