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External Reference Crystal/Clock Input
CY22801 can accept external reference clock input as well as
crystal input. External reference clock input frequency range is
from 1 MHz to 133 MHz.
The input crystal oscillator of the CY22801 is an important
feature because of the flexibility it provides in selecting a crystal
as a reference clock source. The oscillator inverter has
programmable gain, enabling maximum compatibility with a
reference crystal, based on manufacturer, process,
performance, and quality.
Input load capacitors are placed on the CY22801 di e to reduce
external component cost. These capacitors are true
parallel-plate capacitors, designed to reduce the frequency shift
that occurs when non-linear load capacitance is affected by load,
bias, supply, and temperature changes.
The value of the input load capacitors is determined by eight bits
in a programmable register . T otal load capacitance is determined
by the formula:
CapLoad = (CL – CBRD – CCHIP) / 0.09375 pF
In CyClocksRT, enter the crystal capacitance (CL). The value of
CapLoad is determined automatically an d programmed into the
CY22801.
Output Clock Frequencies
The CY22801 is a very flex ible clock generator with u p to three
individual outputs, generated from an integrated PLL. See
Figure 2 for details.
The output of the PLL runs at high frequency and is divided down
to generate the output clocks. Two programmable dividers are
available for this purpose. Therefore, although the output clocks
may have different frequencies, they must be related, based on
the PLL frequency.
It is also possible to direct the reference clock input to any of the
outputs, thereby bypassing the PLL. Lastly, the reference clock
may be passed through either divider.
Figure 2. Basic PLL Block Diagram
VCXO
One of the key components of the CY22801 device is the VCXO.
The VCXO is used to ‘pull’ the reference crystal higher or lower
to lock the system frequency to an external source. This is ideal
for applications where the output frequency needs to track along
with an external refe re nce frequency that is constant l y shi fting.
A special pullable crystal must be used to have adequate VCXO
pull range. Pullable crystal specifications are included in this
data sheet.
VCXO is not compatible with Spread spectrum and Serial
Interface.
VCXO Profile
Figure 3 shows an example of a VCXO profile. The analog
voltage input is on the X-axis and the PPM range is on the Y -axis.
An increase in the VCXO input voltage results in a corresponding
increase in the output frequency. This moves the PPM from a
negative to positive offset.
Figure 3. VCXO Profile
Spread Spectrum Clock Generation (SSCG)
S p read spectrum clock generation (SSCG) in CY22801 helps to
reduce EMI found in today’s high-speed digital electronic
systems.
The device uses the proprietary spread spectrum clock (SSC)
technology to synthesize and modulate the frequency of the
input clock. By modulating the frequency of the clock, the
measured EMI at the fundamental and harmonic frequencies is
greatly reduced. This reduction in radiated energy can
significantly reduce the cost of complying with the regulatory
agency electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements and
improve time to market without degrading system performance.
Programmed spread spectrum modulation wil l appear same on
all three clock outputs as they come from same PLL even if
operating at different frequencies. Spread spectrum is not
compatible with VCXO feature.
Spread Percentage
The percentage of spread can be programmed from ±0.25% to
±2.5% for center spread and from –0.5% to –5.0% for down
spread. The granularity is 0.25%.
Modulation Frequency
The default modulation frequency is 31.5 kHz. Other modulation
frequencies available through configuration software are
30.1 kHz and 32.9 kHz.
SSON Pin
SSON pin functionality can be used to turn Spread ON and OFF
in clock output. Any one of the Multifunction pins can be
configured as SSON pin.
CLKC
Crosspoint
Switch
Matrix
REF
(XIN/CLKIN)
/P
PFD VCO/Q
CLKB
CLKA
Post
Divider
1N
Post
Divider
2N
-200
-150
-100
-50
0
50
100
150
200
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VCX O input [V]
Tuning [ppm]