PRELIMINARY
CRYSTAL-TO-LVDS PCI EXPRESS™
CLOCK SYNTHESIZER W/SPREAD SPECTRUM
ICS844204-245
G
ENERAL
D
ESCRIPTION
The ICS844204-245 is a 4 output PCI Express clock
IC
S
synthesizer optimized to generate low jitter PCIe
HiPerClockS™
reference clocks with or without spread spectrum
modulation and is a member of the HiPerClockS™
family of high performance clock solutions from IDT.
Spread type and amount can be configured via the SSC control
pins. Using a 25MHz, 18pF parallel resonant crystal, the device
will generate LVDS clocks at either 25MHz, 100MHz, 125MHz or
250MHz. The ICS844204-245 uses a low jitter VCO that easily
meets PCI Express jitter requirements and is packaged in a
32-pin VFQFN package.
F
EATURES
• Four LVDS outputs at 25MHz, 100MHz, 125MHz or 250MHz
• Crystal oscillator interface, 25MHz, 18pF parallel resonant
crystal
• Supports the following output frequencies:
25MHz, 100MHz, 125MHz or 250MHz
• VCO range: 240MHz - 700MHz
• Supports SSC downspread at 0.50% and -0.75%,
centerspread at ±0.25% and no spread options
• Cycle-to-cycle jitter: 70ps (typical)
• Period jitter: 40ps (typical)
• Full 3.3V power supply mode
• 0°C to 70°C ambient operating temperature
• Available in both standard (RoHS 5) and lead-free (RoHS 6)
packages
GND
GND
V
DDO
V
DDA
nQ1
nQ0
Q1
Q0
P
IN
A
SSIGNMENT
V
DD
V
DD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
24
nc
nc
GND
Q2
nQ2
SSC1
nc
GND
ICS844204-245
32-Lead VFQFN
5mm x 5mm x 0.75mm
package body
K Package
Top View
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
B
LOCK
D
IAGRAM
OEA
Pullup
Q0
25MHz
nQ3
Q3
V
DDO
nc
FSEL0
nc
XTAL_IN
OSC
XTAL_OUT
Phase
Detector
VCO
240-700MHz
00
01
10
11
PLL Bypass
÷5
÷4
÷2
nQ0
Q1
nQ1
Q2
nQ2
Q3
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
FSEL1
SSC0
V
DD
OEB
XTAL_IN
XTAL_OUT
OEA
GND
Feedback Divider
÷20
SSC[1:0]
Pullup:Pullup
Default = 100MHz
Pulldown:Pullup
2
Spread Spectrum
Control
nQ3
2
FSEL[1:0]
OEB
Pullup
The Preliminary Information presented herein represents a product in pre-production. The noted characteristics are based on initial product characterization
and/or qualification. Integrated Device Technology, Incorporated (IDT) reserves the right to change any circuitry or specifications without notice.
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ABLE
1. P
IN
D
ESCRIPTIONS
Number
Number
1, 2, 11
3, 4
5, 27
6, 8, 18,
23, 24
7
9
10,
19
12,
15
13, 14
16, 17,
22 . 29 .
30
20, 21
25, 26
28
31 , 32
Name
Name
V
DD
nQ3, Q3
V
DDO
nc
FSEL0
FSEL1
SSC0
SSC1
OEB,
OEA
XTAL_IN,
XTAL_OUT
GND
nQ2, Q2
nQ1, Q1
V
DDA
nQ0, Q0
Power
Type
Type
Output
Power
Unused
Input
Input
Input
Input
Input
Power
Output
Output
Power
Output
Pullup
Description
Description
Core supply pins.
Differential output pair. LVDS interface levels.
Output supply pins.
No connect.
Output frequency select pin. See Table 3A. LVCMOS/LVTTL interface levels.
Pulldown Output frequency select pin. See Table 3A. LVCMOS/LVTTL interface levels.
Spread spectrum control pins. See Table 3B.
Pullup
LVCMOS/LVTTL interface levels.
Output enable pins. Logic HIgh, outputs are enabled.
Logic LOW, outputs are in Hi-Z. LVCMOS/LVTTL interface levels.
Parallel resonant cr ystal interface. XTAL_OUT is the output,
Pullup
XTAL_IN is the input. (PLL reference.)
Power supply ground.
Differential output pair. LVDS interface levels.
Differential output pair. LVDS interface levels.
Analog supply pin.
Differential output pair. LVDS interface levels.
NOTE:
Pullup and Pulldown
refer to internal input resistors. See Table 2, Pin Characteristics, for typical values.
T
ABLE
2. P
IN
C
HARACTERISTICS
Symbol
C
IN
R
PULLUP
R
PULLDOWN
Parameter
Input Capacitance
Input Pulllup Resistor
Input Pulldown Resistor
Test Conditions
Minimum
Typical
4
51
51
Maximum
Units
pF
kΩ
kΩ
T
ABLE
3A. FSEL[1:0] F
UNCTION
T
ABLE
Input
FSEL1
0
0
1
1
FSEL0
0
1
0
1
Outputs
Q0:3/nQ0:3
PLL Bypass (25MHz)
100MHz (default)
125MHz
250MHz
T
ABLE
3B. SSC[1:0] F
UNCTION
T
ABLE
Input
SSC1
0
0
1
1
SSC0
0
1
0
1
Spread %
Center ± -0.25
Down -0.5
Down -0.75
No Spread (default)
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BSOLUTE
M
AXIMUM
R
ATINGS
Supply Voltage, V
DD
Inputs, V
I
Outputs, I
O
Continuous Current
Surge Current
Storage Temperature, T
STG
4.6V
-0.5V to V
DD
+ 0.5V
10mA
15mA
-65°C to 150°C
NOTE: Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute
Maximum Ratings may cause permanent damage to the
device. These ratings are stress specifications only. Functional op-
eration of product at these conditions or any conditions beyond
those listed in the
DC Characteristics
or
AC Characteristics
is not
implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for ex-
tended periods may affect product reliability.
Package Thermal Impedance,
θ
JA
42.4°C/W (0 mps)
T
ABLE
4A. P
OWER
S
UPPLY
DC C
HARACTERISTICS
,
V
DD
= V
DDA
= V
DDO
= 3.3V±5%, T
A
= 0°C
TO
70°C
Symbol
V
DD
V
DDA
V
DDO
I
DD
I
DDA
I
DDO
Parameter
Core Supply Voltage
Analog Supply Voltage
Output Supply Voltage
Power Supply Current
Analog Supply Current
Output Supply Current
Test Conditions
Minimum
3.135
V
DD
– 0.12
3.135
Typical
3.3
3.3
3.3
89
12
54
Maximum
3.465
V
DD
3.465
Units
V
V
V
mA
mA
mA
T
ABLE
4B. LVCMOS / LVTTL DC C
HARACTERISTICS
,
V
DD
= V
DDA
= V
DDO
= 3.3V±5%, T
A
= 0°C
TO
70°C
Symbol
V
IH
V
IL
I
IH
Parameter
Input High Voltage
Input Low Voltage
Input High Current
FSEL1
SSC0, SSC1,
FSEL0, OEA, OEB
FSEL1
SSC0, SSC1,
FSEL0, OEA, OEB
V
DD
= V
IN
= 3.465V
V
DD
= V
IN
= 3.465V
V
DD
= 3.465V, V
IN
= 0V
V
DD
= 3.465V, V
IN
= 0V
-5
-150
Test Conditions
Minimum Typical
2
-0.3
Maximum
V
DD
+ 0.3
0. 8
150
5
Units
V
V
µA
µA
µA
µA
I
IL
Input Low Current
T
ABLE
4C. LVDS DC C
HARACTERISTICS
,
DD
= V
DDA
= V
DDO
= 3.3V±5%, T
A
= 0°C
TO
70°C
Symbol
V
OD
Δ
V
OD
V
OS
Δ
V
OS
Parameter
Differential Output Voltage
V
OD
Magnitude Change
Offset Voltage
V
OS
Magnitude Change
Test Conditions
Minimum
Typical
350
50
1.33
50
Maximum
Units
mV
mV
V
mV
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ABLE
5. C
RYSTAL
C
HARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Mode of Oscillation
Frequency
Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR)
Shunt Capacitance
Drive Level
NOTE: Characterized using an 18pF parallel resonant crystal.
Test Conditions
Minimum
Typical
25
TBD
7
100
Maximum
Units
MHz
Ω
pF
µW
Fundamental
T
ABLE
6. AC C
HARACTERISTICS
,
V
DD
= V
DDA
= V
DDO
= 3.3V±5%, T
A
= 0°C
TO
70°C
Symbol Parameter
Test Conditions
Minimum
Typical
25
f
OUT
Output Frequency
125
100
250
25MHz
t
jit(per)
Period Jitter, RMS
100MHz
125MHz
250MHz
25MHz
100MHz
125MHz
250MHz
t
sk(o)
F
xtal
F
M
F
MF
SSC
red
t
STABLE
t
R
/ t
F
odc
Output Skew; NOTE 2, 3
Crystal Input Range; NOTE 1
SSC Modulation Frequency; NOTE 4
SSC Modulation Factor; NOTE 4
Spectral Reduction; NOTE 5
Power-up to Stable Clock Output
Output Rise/Fall Time
Output Duty Cycle
20% - 80%
525
50
12
35
45
40
40
60
70
60
70
40
25
TBD
TBD
13
10
35
Maximum
Units
MHz
MHz
MHz
MHz
ps
ps
ps
ps
ps
ps
ps
ps
ps
MHz
kHz
%
dB
ms
ps
%
t
j it(cc)
Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter; NOTE 1, 2
NOTE 1: This parameter is defined in accordance with JEDEC Standard 65.
NOTE 2: Only valid within the VCO operating range.
NOTE 3: Defined as skew between outputs at the same supply voltage and with equal load conditions.
Measured at the output differential cross points.
NOTE 4: Spread Spectrum clocking enabled.
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P
ARAMETER
M
EASUREMENT
I
NFORMATION
V
OH
V
REF
V
OL
SCOPE
3.3V±10%
POWER SUPPLY
+ Float GND –
V
DD
,
V
DDO
Qx
V
DDA
LVDS
nQx
1σ contains 68.26% of all measurements
2σ contains 95.4% of all measurements
3σ contains 99.73% of all measurements
4σ contains 99.99366% of all measurements
6σ contains (100-1.973x10
-7
)% of all measurements
Reference Point
(Trigger Edge)
Histogram
Mean Period
(First edge after trigger)
3.3V LVDS O
UTPUT
L
OAD
AC T
EST
C
IRCUIT
P
ERIOD
J
ITTER
nQx
Qx
nQy
Qy
tsk(o)
nQx
Qx
tcycle
n
➤
tjit(cc)
=
tcycle
n –
tcycle
n+1
1000 Cycles
O
UTPUT
S
KEW
C
YCLE
-
TO
-C
YCLE
J
ITTER
nQ0:nQ3
80%
Clock
Outputs
80%
V
OD
20%
t
R
t
F
odc =
Q0:Q3
t
PW
t
PERIOD
20%
t
PW
t
PERIOD
O
UTPUT
R
ISE
/F
ALL
T
IME
O
UTPUT
D
UTY
C
YCLE
/P
ULSE
W
IDTH
/P
ERIOD
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➤
➤
tcycle
n+1
➤
x 100%