This user’s guide describes the MC92602 design verification board, Rev. B and higher. The design
verification board (DVB) facilitates the full evaluation of the MC92602 Quad Reduced Interface SerDes.
It should be read in conjunction with the MC92602 Quad 1.25 Gbaud Reduced Interface SerDes Reference Guide. This design verification board is intended for evaluation and testing purposes only. Freescale does
not guarantee its performance in a production environment.
This board was designed to be used with laboratory equipment (pattern generators, data analyzers, BERT,
scopes, etc.) or connected to other evaluation boards. Access to the MC92602 device (verification chip) is
through connectors to each pin, to allow complete in-depth ‘design verification’ testing of the chip design.
This allows the user to check any or all features/functions of the MC92602 device.
The four parallel data input ports and all configuration/control signal pins, are accessed through common
2 × 10, 0.100" male connectors (headers). The parallel data output ports are accessed through 2 × 20, 0.100"
connectors. Device JTAG port signals are also accessed with a separate connector.
The MC92602 high-speed serial receivers and transmitters are accessed via SMA coaxial connectors for
signal integrity measurements.
A single 5.0-V power source is required for the DVB operation. All necessary voltages are generated by
regulators onboard. The reference clock for the MC92602 chip may be provided using either an external
clock or the onboard crystal oscillator. Clock drivers on the DVB provide additional clock signals for
triggering analyzer instrumentation and scopes.
1.2Design Verification Board Features
The functional, physical, and performance features of the MC92602DVB are as follows:
•A single external 5.0-V to onboard regulators supply power to all onboard circuitry.
•Reference clock source is a 250-MHz crystal oscillator or an external clock source.
•Parallel data and control interfaces accessible through standard 0.100", 2 row connectors for data
generators and analyzers.
•The full-duplex differential data links accessible through SMA connectors.
•Two pairs of 50-Ω test traces with SMA connections facilitate TDR measurements of the
characteristic impedance of representative board traces.
This chapter provides unpacking, hardware preparation, configuration-installation instructions, and
description of the interface components for the MC92602DVB.
2.1Unpacking Instructions
Unpack the board from the shipping carton. Refer to the packing list and verify that all items are present.
Save the packing material for storing and reshipping of the equipment.
2.2MC92602DVB Package Contents
Table 2-1 describes the contents of the MC92602DVB kit.
1Complete set of MC92602DVB design verification board schematics
450.100" shunts
10Square pin receptacle patch cords
2.3Hardware Preparation
Operation of the MC92602DVB requires proper setup of the power supply and voltage regulators as well
as the reference clock. Figure 2-1 depicts the location of the major components on the board. The
following sections describe proper setup of the MC92602DVB.
2.3.1Setting the Power Supply and Voltage Regulators
The MC92602DVB requires a single +5.0-V supply. Fully operational, the board will draw a maximum
current less than 2.0 amps from the +5.0-V supply. Actual current consumption depends on the user set
voltage levels, clock frequencies, and the MC92602 operating mode. The board contains two +5.0-V
connection posts and two ground connection posts. These duplicate connections simplify using a four-wire
supply: supply and ground, force and sense.
Freescale has begun the transition of marking Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) with the Freescale
Semiconductor signature/logo. PCBs may have either Motorola or Freescale markings during the
transition period. These changes will have no impact on form, fit, or function of the current product.
Figure 2-1. Top Side Part Location Diagram
2.3.2Setting the Voltage Regulators
The +5.0-V supply is used to power 3 onboard voltage regulators, VR33, VR18, and VR15. These
regulators generate +3.3, +1.8, and +1.5/1.8 V (V
to the oscillator and clock buffer chips. This supply can be varied over the range +3.3
R12V potentiometer.
The +1.8-V supply is used to power the MC92602 core logic, transceivers, and on-chip phase-locked loop
(PLL). This regulator can be adjusted over the range +1.8 V
The +1.5-V (HSTL) V
supply powers the MC92602 control signal, parallel input, and output interface
DDQ
circuitry. This voltage level is determined by the desired logic interface. The +1.5-V supply can be adjusted
using a R22V1 potentiometer from +1.5 V + 0.45 V/– 0.15 V. If desired, the +1.5-V regulator can be
adjusted to match the +1.8-V range for evaluation in those systems that do not contain a separate +1.5-V
supply.
supplies are accessible via connection posts. Note that these regulators
DDQ
should be set to voltage limits within the operating ranges described in the MC92602 Quad 1.25 Gbaud Reduced Interface SerDes Reference Guide. Failure to operate within these ranges could cause damage to
the MC92602. Freescale will not guarantee MC92602 operation beyond the ranges specified. The R12V,
R22V, and R22V1 potentiometers will be factory set for +3.3, +1.8, and +1.5
V, respectively.
2.3.3HSTL Voltage Reference Regulator
The HSTL I/O has a voltage reference that must be adjusted to set the logic high/low switch point. For a
nominal +1.5 V on the +1.5-V, V
supply, R22V2 should be set such that the voltage at the
DDQ
HSTL_VREF test point is +0.75 V. For those systems whose HSTL voltage will be +1.8 V, t h i s
potentiometer should be set to +0.9 V. The R22V2 potentiometer is typically factory set for +0.8 V.
2.4Reference Clock Source
Through a combination of clock buffers, a reference clock is supplied to the MC92602 and several SMA
output connectors. The input reference clock for the MC92602 can be supplied using either an onboard
crystal oscillator, or by directly driving an external reference clock into the board’s clock buffer circuit via
SMA connector, CLK_IN. The clock circuitry for the MC92602DVB is shown in Figure 2-2.
There are two available positions for using onboard oscillators. A standard 14-pin DIP socket is available
on the board to allow the user to easily change frequencies by swapping in crystal oscillators with other
values. The onboard oscillators must be two times (2×) the desired MVC92602 reference clock frequency.
The default reference clock frequency oscillator supplied with the board is 250 MHz.
Crystal oscillators used with this board should have +3.3-V complementary PECL outputs capable of
driving a line terminated with 50 Ω . Oscillators conforming to these specifications are also available in
J-lead SMT packages and can be soldered onto the underside of the MC92602DVB at location Y2. This
oscillator, Y2, can then be enabled by placing SW1 switch 1 in the ‘off’ position. Both types of crystal
oscillators are available from external vendors in a variety of frequencies. Once either type of oscillator is
installed, SW1 switch 2 must be placed in the ‘on’ position to select the onboard oscillator.
2.4.2External Reference Clock Source
The input reference clock can also be supplied by using an external reference clock into the clock buffer
circuit on the board via the CLK_IN SMA connector. To supply an external reference clock, switch
number 2 on SW1 must be set to the ‘off’ position. The user must then supply a 1.0-Vp-p input clock via
the SMA connector. The CLK_IN input is AC coupled on the board and, therefore, does not require any
DC biasing of the input signal. This external clock input is also terminated with a 50-Ω impedance.
2.4.3Supplying a Clock to the MC92602
The input reference clock, from either the onboard oscillator or an external source, is applied to a
MC100ES6222 clock buffer. This buffer has an input clock select multiplexer, and a programmable
divide-by-one/divide-by-two function. The buffer also contains a master reset (Enable). It is recommended
that this reset, found on SW1 switch 4, be activated, then deactivated after changing the divide-by-xx
switch. This will ensure proper frequency generation.
Between the MC100ES6222 output and the MC92602 reference clock inputs, REF_CLK_P and
REF_CLK_N, is an MC100ES8111 which performs a PECL to HSTL level shift. It also drives two SMA
connectors, 1.5V_CLK_OUT5 and 1.5V_CLK_OUT6, with HSTL level clock signals.
NOTE
The outputs of the MCP100ES8111 expect to see a DC 50-Ω path to ground.
Therefore, if a DC blocker is being used with the 1.5V_CLK_OUT5 or
1.5V_CLK_OUT6 outputs as a trigger or signal to an oscilloscope, a 50-Ω
feed through termination must be placed in line before the DC blocker and
before the attachment to the oscilloscope. A 3dB attenuator may be used in
place of the 50-Ω feed through termination.
Four single-ended, 3.3-V level, clock signals are available on SMA connectors to drive other instruments.
Between the MC100ES8111 output and the 4 SMAs, is an MPC9456 which performs a differential PECL
to single-ended +3.3-V LVTTL/CMOS level shift. These CMOS outputs are series terminated on the
board, then connect to the SMA connectors labeled 3.3V_CLK_OUT1, 3.3V_CLK_OUT2,
3.3V_CLK_OUT3, and 3.3V_CLK_OUT4. All of the outputs of the MPC9456 can be disabled by setting
the DIP switch SW1, switch 7 to the ‘off’ position.
2.4.5Clock Frequency Selection
To accommodate the fact that the MC92602 can receive data on both edges of the reference clock (DDR),
of which many pieces of test equipment are single-edge triggered (SDR), the MC92602DVB clock outputs
can be programmed to be either the same as the supplied frequency or half the supplied frequency by
setting SW1, switches 3, 5, and 6 to either ‘on’ (divide-by-one) or to ‘off’ (divide-by-2). This allows the
interface between the board and the bench to be either single data rate (SDR) with a double speed clock,
or double data rate (DDR) with a single speed clock.
The 1.5V_CLK_OUTn SMA outputs will always follow the clock supplied to the MC92602 and the
frequency is programmed via SW1, switch 3. SMA outputs 3.3V_CLK_OUT1 and 3.3V_CLK_OUT2 can
be programmed by setting SW1, switch 5 and 3.3V_CLK_OUT3 and 3.3V_CLK_OUT4 can be
programmed by setting SW1, switch 6. Table 2-2 lists the switch positions and output frequencies. The
input frequency, CLK_IN refers to either the onboard oscillator frequency or the externally applied clock
source frequency.
NOTE
Only those frequencies listed in the MC92602 Quad 1.25 Gbaud Reduced
Interface SerDes Reference Guide are considered valid. Freescale does not
guarantee operation of the MC92602 at frequencies other than those listed
in the reference Guide.