DATASHEET
FIELD PROGRAMMABLE DUAL OUTPUT SS VERSACLOCK SYNTHESIZER
ICS252
Description
The ICS252 is a low cost, dual-output, field programmable
clock synthesizer. The ICS252 can generate two output
frequencies from 314 kHz to 200 MHz using up to two
independently configurable PLLs. The outputs may employ
Spread Spectrum techniques to reduce system
electro-magnetic interference (EMI).
Using IDT’s VersaClock
™
software to configure the PLL and
output, the ICS252 contains a One-Time Programmable
(OTP) ROM to allow field programmability. Programming
features include 2 selectable configuration registers.
The device employs Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) techniques
to run from a standard fundamental mode, inexpensive
crystal, or clock. It can replace multiple crystals and
oscillators, saving board space and cost.
The device also has a power-down feature that tri-states the
clock outputs and turns off the PLLs when the PDTS pin is
taken low.
The ICS252 is also available in factory programmed custom
versions for high-volume applications.
Features
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8-pin SOIC package – Pb-free, RoHS compliant
Two addressable registers
Input crystal frequency of 5 to 27 MHz
Clock input frequency of 3 to 150 MHz
Output clock frequencies up to 200 MHz
Configurable Spread Spectrum Modulation
Operating voltage of 3.3 V
Replaces multiple crystals and oscillators
Controllable output drive levels
Advanced, low-power CMOS process
Block Diagram
VDD
SEL
OTP
ROM
with
PLL
Values
PLL1
Divide
Logic
and
Output
Enable
Control
CLK1
CLK2
PLL2
X1
Crystal
X2
External capacitors
are required.
GND
Crystal
Oscillator
PDTS
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Pin Assignment
SEL
VDD
X1/ICLK
X2
1
2
3
4
8
7
6
5
PDTS
GND
CLK2
CLK1
Output Clock Selection Table
SEL
0
1
CLK1 (MHz)
User
Configurable
User
Configurable
CLK2 (MHz)
User
Configurable
User
Configurable
Spread
Percentage
User
Configurable
User
Configurable
8-pin (150 mil) SOIC
Pin Descriptions
Pin
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Pin
Name
SEL
VDD
X1/ICLK
X2
CLK1
CLK2
GND
PDTS
Pin
Type
Input
Power
XI
XO
Output
Output
Power
Input
Connect to +3.3 V.
Pin Description
Select pin for frequency selection on CLK1 and CLK2. Internal pull-up resistor.
Connect this pin to a crystal or external clock input.
Connect this pin to a crystal, or float for clock input.
Clock1 output. Weak internal pull-down, low when power down.
Clock2 output. Weak internal pull-down, low when power down.
Connect this to ground.
Powers down entire chip. Tri-states CLK outputs when low. No internal pull-up
resistor. The pin must be tied either directly or through the external resistor to
VDD ro GND. External resistor value must be less than 15kOhm.
External Components
The ICS252 requires a minimum number of external
components for proper operation.
Crystal Load Capacitors
The device crystal connections should include pads for
small capacitors from X1 to ground and from X2 to ground.
These capacitors are used to adjust the stray capacitance
of the board to match the nominally required crystal load
capacitance. Because load capacitance can only be
increased in this trimming process, it is important to keep
stray capacitance to a minimum by using very short PCB
traces (and no vias) between the crystal and device. Crystal
capacitors must be connected from each of the pins X1 and
X2 to ground.
The value (in pF) of these crystal caps should equal (C
L
-6
pF)*2. In this equation, C
L
= crystal load capacitance in pF.
Example: For a crystal with a 16 pF load capacitance, each
crystal capacitor would be 20 pF [(16-6) x 2 = 20].
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
.
Decoupling Capacitor
As with any high-performance mixed-signal IC, the ICS252
must be isolated from system power supply noise to perform
optimally.
A decoupling capacitor of 0.01µF must be connected
between VDD and the PCB ground plane.
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PCB Layout Recommendations
For optimum device performance and lowest output phase
noise, the following guidelines should be observed.
1) The 0.01µF decoupling capacitor 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
capacitor and VDD pin. The PCB trace to VDD pin should
be kept as short as possible, as should the PCB trace to the
ground via. Distance of the ferrite bead and bulk decoupling
from the device is less critical.
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 (if
needed) should be placed close to the clock output.
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
ICS252. This includes signal traces just underneath the
device, or on layers adjacent to the ground plane layer used
by the device.
Output Drive Control
The ICS252 has two output drive settings. Low drive should
be selected when outputs are less than 100 MHz. High drive
should be selected when outputs are greater than 100 MHz.
(Consult the AC Electrical Characteristics for output rise and
fall times for each drive option.)
IDT VersaClock Software
IDT applies years of PLL optimization experience into a user
friendly software that accepts the user’s target reference
clock and output frequencies and generates the lowest jitter,
lowest power configuration, with only a press of a button.
The user does not need to have prior PLL experience or
determine the optimal VCO frequency to support multiple
output frequencies.
VersaClock software quickly evaluates accessible VCO
frequencies with available output divide values and provides
an easy to understand, bar code rating for the target output
frequencies. The user may evaluate output accuracy,
performance trade-off scenarios in seconds.
Spread Spectrum Modulation
The ICS252 utilizes frequency modulation (FM) to distribute
energy over a range of frequencies. By modulating the
output clock frequencies, the device effectively lowers
energy across a broader range of frequencies; thus,
lowering a system’s electro-magnetic interference (EMI).
The modulation rate is the time from transitioning from a
minimum frequency to a maximum frequency and then back
to the minimum.
Spread Spectrum Modulation can be applied as either
“center spread” or “down spread”. During center spread
modulation, the deviation from the target frequency is equal
in the positive and negative directions. The effective
average frequency is equal to the target frequency. In
applications where the clock is driving a component with a
maximum frequency rating, down spread should be applied.
In this case, the maximum frequency, including modulation,
is the target frequency. The effective average frequency is
less than the target frequency.
The ICS252 operates in both center spread and down
spread modes. For center spread, the frequency can be
modulated between +/- 0.125% to +/-2.0%. For down
spread, the frequency can be modulated between -0.25% to
-4.0%.
ICS252 Configuration Capabilities
The architecture of the ICS252 allows the user to easily
configure the device to a wide range of output frequencies,
for a given input reference frequency.
The frequency multiplier PLL provides a high degree of
precision. The M/N values (the multiplier/divide values
available to generate the target VCO frequency) can be set
within the range of M = 1 to 2048 and N = 1 to 1024.
The ICS252 also provides separate output divide values,
from 2 through 20, to allow the two output clock banks to
support widely differing frequency values from the same
PLL.
Each output frequency can be represented
as:
OutputFreq
=
REFFreq
-------------------------------------
-
OutputDivide
⋅
M
----
-
N
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Both output frequency banks will utilize identical spread
spectrum percentage deviations and modulation rates, if a
common VCO frequency can be identified.
Spread Spectrum Modulation Rate
The spread spectrum modulation frequency applied to the
output clock frequency may occur at a variety of rates. For
applications requiring the driving of “down-circuit” PLLs,
Zero Delay Buffers, or those adhering to PCI standards, the
spread spectrum modulation rate should be set to 30-33
kHz. For other applications, a 120 kHz modulation option is
available.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses above the ratings listed below can cause permanent damage to the ICS252. These ratings, which are
standard values for IDT 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.
Parameter
Supply Voltage, VDD
Inputs
Clock Outputs
Storage Temperature
Soldering Temperature
Junction Temperature
Condition
Referenced to GND
Referenced to GND
Referenced to GND
Max 10 seconds
Min.
-0.5
-0.5
-0.5
-65
Typ.
Max.
4.6
VDD+ 0.5
VDD+ 0.5
150
260
125
Units
V
V
V
°
C
°
C
°
C
Recommended Operation Conditions
Parameter
Ambient Operating Temperature (ICS252M)
Ambient Operating Temperature (ICS252MI)
Power Supply Voltage (measured in respect to GND)
Power Supply Ramp Time
Min.
0
-40
+3.135
Typ.
Max.
+70
+85
Units
°
C
°
C
V
ms
+3.3
+3.465
4
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DC Electrical Characteristics
Unless stated otherwise,
VDD = 3.3 V ±5%,
Ambient Temperature -40 to +85° C
Parameter
Operating Voltage
Symbol
VDD
Conditions
Configuration Dependent
- See VersaClock
TM
Min.
3.135
Typ.
3.3
Max.
3.465
Units
V
mA
Operating Supply Current
Input High Voltage
IDD
Two 33.3333 MHz output,
PDTS = 1, no load
Note 1
PDTS = 0
SEL
SEL
VDD-0.5
VDD/2+1
16
mA
500
0.4
0.4
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Input High Voltage, PDTS
Input Low Voltage, PDTS
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Output High Voltage
(CMOS High)
Output High Voltage
Output Low Voltage
Short Circuit Current
Nominal Output
Impedance
Internal Pull-up Resistor
Internal Pull-down
Resistor
Input Capacitance
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
IH
V
IL
V
OH
V
OH
V
OL
I
OS
Z
O
R
PUP
R
PD
C
IN
μA
V
V
V
V
V
VDD/2-1
V
V
V
0.4
V
mA
Ω
kΩ
kΩ
pF
ICLK
ICLK
I
OH
= -4 mA
I
OH
= -8 mA (Low Drive);
I
OH
= -12 mA (High Drive)
I
OL
= 8 mA (Low Drive);
I
OL
= 12 mA (High Drive)
VDD/2+1
VDD-0.4
2.4
VDD-0.4
±70
20
SEL
Clock outputs CLK1 and
CLK2
inputs
120
120
4
Note 1: Example with 25 MHz crystal input with output of 33.3 MHz, no load, and VDD = 3.3 V.
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