MK74CG117A
16 Output Low Skew Clock Generator
Description
The MK74CG117A is a monolithic CMOS high-speed,
low-skew clock driver that includes an on-chip PLL.
Ideal for communications and other systems that
require a large number of high-speed clocks, the
unique combination of PLL and 16 low-skew outputs
can eliminate oscillators and low-skew buffers from
systems.
The device has a number of built-in multipliers, making
it possible to run from one inexpensive, low-frequency
crystal, and produce high-frequency clock outputs.
Another selection allows the chip to run as a divider,
dividing the input clock by two (or 4 using the mode
select).
The device also has a buffered reference output,
allowing multiple devices to be easily driven from one
clock source.
Features
•
48-pin SSOP (300 mil) package
•
On-chip PLL generates output clocks up to 90 MHz
from a simple crystal or clock input
•
16 low-skew outputs
•
Output skew less than 350 ps on rising edges
•
Ability to configure as
– 16 clocks at full-frequency
– 12 at full and 4 at half-frequency
– 8 at full and 8 at half-frequency
•
Tri-state mode for Output Enable function
•
3.3 V ±5% supply voltage
Block Diagram
VDD
9
S2:0
M1:0
3
2
Clock
Synthesis
and Mode
Select
Circuitry
Clock 1
Clock 2
Crystal or X1/ICLK
clock input
X2
Clock 16
Crystal
Ocsillator
REF
The crystal requires external capacitors for
accurate tuning of the clock
10
GND
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MK74CG117A
16 Output Low Skew Clock Generator
Pin Assignment
VDD
X1/ICLK
X2
NC
NC
GND
GND
S2
REF
S1
GND
GND
CLK1
CLK2
VDD
VDD
CLK3
CLK4
GND
GND
NC
CLK5
CLK6
VDD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
S0
CLK16
VDD
VDD
NC
CLK15
CLK14
GND
GND
M1
CLK13
CLK12
VDD
VDD
M0
CLK11
CLK10
CLK9
VDD
NC
GND
GND
CLK8
CLK7
48-pin (300 mil) SSOP
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525 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126
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MK74CG117A
16 Output Low Skew Clock Generator
Pin Descriptions
Pin Number
Pin Name
Pin Type
Pin Description
1, 15, 16, 24, 30, 35, 36, 45, 46
2
3
4, 5, 21, 29, 44
6, 7, 11, 12, 19, 20, 27, 28, 40, 41
8, 10, 48
9
13, 14, 17, 18
22, 23, 25, 26, 31, 32, 33, 37
34, 39
38, 42, 43, 47
VDD
X1/ICLK
X2
NC
GND
S2, S1, S0
REF
CLK1 - 4
CLK5 - 12
M0, M1
CLK13 - 16
Power
XI
XO
—
Power
Input
Output
Output
Output
Input
Output
Connect to VDD.
Connect to a crystal input or clock.
Connect to a crystal or leave unconnected for clock
input.
No connect. Nothing is connected to these pins.
Connect to ground.
Multiplier select pins. See table 2.
Crystal oscillator buffered reference clock output.
Clock 1-4. Can be either full or half-speed per Table 1.
Clock outputs 5-12. At full (1x) speed unless tri-stated
per Table 1.
Mode Select pins. Selects tri-state or speed of outputs
per Table 1.
Clock 13-16. Can be either full or half-speed per Table
1.
3) An optimum layout is one with all components on the
same side of the board, thus minimizing vias through
other signal layers. Other signal traces should be
routed away from the MK74CG117A device. This
includes signal traces located underneath the device,
or on layers adjacent to the ground plane layer used by
the device.
External Components
The MK74CG117A requires a minimum number of
external components for proper operation.
Decoupling Capacitor
A decoupling capacitor of 0.1µF must be connected
between each VDD and GND. Connect the capacitor
as close to these pins as possible. For optimum device
performance, mount the decoupling capacitor on the
component side of the PCB. Avoid the use of vias in the
decoupling circuit.
Crystal Information
The crystal used should be a fundamental mode (do
not use third overtone), parallel resonant crystal. The
oscillator has internal caps that provide the proper load
for a crystal with C
L
= 18 pF. The value of these
capacitors is given by the following equation:
Crystal caps (pF) = (C
L
- 18) x 2
PCB Layout Recommendations
For optimum device performance and lowest output
phase noise, observe the following guidelines:
1) Mount the 0.01µF decoupling capacitor on the
component side of the board as close to the VDD pin
as possible. No vias should be used between the
decoupling capacitor and VDD pin. The PCB trace to
the VDD pin and the PCB trace to the ground via
should be kept as short as possible.
2) To minimize EMI, place the 33Ω series-termination
resistor (if needed) close to the clock output.
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Power Dissipation, Termination, and Operating
Frequency
As with all clock drivers, the power dissipated by the
MK74CG117A is affected by the external loading on
the output pins. This consists of the capacitance of the
load that is being driven, as well as the PC board trace
itself. Since this capacitance must be charged and
discharged with each cycle of the output clock, as the
frequency goes up, so does the power required.
Operating below the specified maximum output clock
frequency shown in Table 2 will keep the MK74CG117A
power dissipation within acceptable limits.
External series termination resistors must be used in
series with each output. These resistors serve two
purposes: The first is to match the source impedance
to the line (PC board trace) that is being driven. This
will minimize reflections that cause non-linear
transitions on the output clock waveform. The output
impedance of the MK74CG117A is approximately 20Ω;
assuming a 50Ω line, then a 33Ω resistor should be
used at each output as shown in Figure 1.
Table 2. Multiplier Selections (Input and CLK
Frequencies in MHz)
S2
S1 S0
0
0
0
Input
33–55
Multiplier
0.5
CLK Out
16.5–25
Comments
Divider
only; no
PLL
PLL
PLL
PLL
PLL
PLL
PLL
PLL
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
20–50
16–40
10–50
8–40
8–30
8–25
8–20
1
1.25
2
2.5
3.333
4
5
20–50
20–50
20–90
20–90
26.7–90
32–90
40–10
Figure 1. External Termination
33 ohm
MK74CG117
Output
To load
Table 1. Tri-state and Mode Select
M1
M0
Mode
at
CLK(1x)
Z
at
CLK/2(0.5x)
Z
Max
Output
Freq.
0
0
All outputs,
including
REF,
tri-stated
12 @ 1x,
4 @ 0.5x
8 @ 1x,
8 @ 0.5x
16 outputs
@ 1x
As speeds rise, the limiting factor in device operation
becomes the power generated by having a large
number of drivers in one package. Using the external
termination resistors reduces the power dissipated
within the device, allowing output frequencies up to 100
MHz.
Note that the maximum operating frequency of the
MK74CG117A is determined by the Mode selected
from Table 1 and the Multiplier selected from Table 2.
For output frequencies above 83.3 MHz, all 16 outputs
must be at the same frequency (M1=M0=1).
When operating with a combination of 1X and 0.5X
outputs, the output frequency cannot exceed 83.3 MHz.
0
1
1
1
0
1
CLK1–12
CLK5–12
CLK1–16
CLK13–16
CLK1–4,
13–16
None
83.3 MHz
0.8
83.3 MHz
1.25
90 MHz
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MK74CG117A
16 Output Low Skew Clock Generator
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses above the ratings listed below can cause permanent damage to the MK74CG117A. 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.
Item
Supply Voltage, VDD (referenced to GND)
All Inputs and Outputs (referenced to GND)
Ambient Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Junction Temperature
Soldering Temperature
7V
Rating
0.5 V to VDD+0.5 V
0 to +70°C
-65 to +150°C
125°C
260°C
Recommended Operation Conditions
Parameter
Ambient Operating Temperature
Power Supply Voltage (measured in respect to GND)
Min.
0
+3.14
Typ.
Max.
+70
3.47
Units
°C
V
DC Electrical Characteristics
Unless stated otherwise,
VDD = 3.3 V ±5%,
Ambient Temperature 0 to +70°C
Parameter
Operating Voltage
Supply Current (at 50
MHz)
Input High Voltage,
ICLK
Input Low Voltage,
ICLK
Output High Voltage
Output High Voltage
Output Low Voltage,
3.3 V
Short Circuit Current
Input Capacitance
Symbol
VDD
IDD
V
IH
V
IL
V
OH
V
OH
V
OL
No load
pin 2
pin 2
Conditions
Min.
3.14
Typ.
3.3
63
Max.
3.47
Units
V
mA
V
VDD-1
VDD/2
VDD/2
1
V
V
V
I
OH
= -8 mA
I
OH
= -12 mA
I
OL
= 12 mA
Each output
VDD-0.4
2.0
0.4
±35
7
6
V
mA
pF
C
IN
S0, S1, FRSEL pins
MDS 74CG117A D
Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc.
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525 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126
tel (408) 297-1201
Revision 051304
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