Digital Audio PLL On TSMC 0.18um Datasheet

PLLXpert Clock Synthesis IP
DataSheet
Understanding your PLL...
PLLXpert Design Datasheet
User Name :- Kieran Flynn

User E-Mail :- kieran.flynn@parthus.com
Design Title :- Digital Audio PLL
Design Number :- 12364215
Submitted On :- Mon Feb 17 06:05:55 EST 2003
Target Process :- TSMC CL018G, 0.18um G Process
Table of Contents
Page 2 Design Criteria
Page 3 Block Diagram
Page 4 Pin Description
Page 5 Electrical Performance
Page 6 Jitter Information
Page 9 Output Waveforms Plot
Page 10 GDSII Layout Plot
Page 11 Deliverables
Page 12 Guidelines
Page 13 Applications Information
Page 18 Appendix A
Page 20 Appendix B
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Design Details
Target Process TSMC CL018G, 0.18um G Process

Input Frequency 4.5 MHz
Input Divider 1
PFD Frequency 4.5 MHz
VCO Center Frequency 288.0 MHz
Feedback Divider 64
Buffered VCO Out Disabled
Programmable Dividers Enabled
Clock Deskew Disabled
Number of Outputs 3
Name Frequency Divider Duty Cycle Phase Cycle

Output xClk01 57.6 MHz 5 60.0% 0
Output xClk02 48.0 MHz 6 50.0% 0
Output xClk03 32.0 MHz 9 55.555% 0
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Block Diagram
This is a general block diagram which indicates that up to 10 possible output dividers, xClk01 to xClk10, can be used. This
particular PLL design contains 3 output divider(s). The output divider value(s), X, pertinent to this PLL design are indicated
in the pin description on the following page.
Figure 1. PLL Block Diagram
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Pin Descriptions
Signal Name Signal Description

Type
Input Pins
refClk Input;D Input Clock. Nominal Frequency ; 4.5 MHz
porL Input;D Power on reset. When low the pll is reset, when high the pll is active.
sleepL Input;D Sleep mode. Turns off the PLL when low.
forceBypass Input;D Bypass PLL. When high input clock is fed through to become VCOOut
IPD0 .. IPD7 Input;D(8) Input Programmable Divider(8) is a static bus which must be set up at device power-up,
capability of dividing between 1 and 256, where IPD0 is the lsb.
FBD0 .. FBD7 Input;D(8) Feedback Programmable Divider(8) is a static bus which must be set up at device power-
up, capability of dividing between 1 and 256, where FBD0 is the lsb.
Output Pins
pllLock Output;D Goes high when Phase Detector indicates lock for 32 successive cycles of pfd clock. Will
deassert subsequently if Phase Detector indicates loss of lock. Criterion for in lock/out of
lock is programmed by PLLXpert software to change with input reference clock frequency.
sysResetL Output;D Goes high on third positive edge of the slowest output clock after pllLock is first set following
a porL cycle. (During which clocks are active). Will not deassert if pllLock subsequently
indicates loss of lock.
xClk01 Output;D Output Clock Frequency 57.6 MHz Divider 5 Duty 60.0% Phase advanced by 0 VCO Clock
Cycles
xClk02 Output;D Output Clock Frequency 48.0 MHz Divider 6 Duty 50.0% Phase advanced by 0 VCO Clock
Cycles
xClk03 Output;D Output Clock Frequency 32.0 MHz Divider 9 Duty 55.555% Phase advanced by 0 VCO
Clock Cycles
Power/Ground Pins
pllVdd Power Dedicated Vdd supply
pllGnd Ground Dedicated Ground
Table 1. PLL Pin Descriptions
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Electrical Performance
Parameter Name Term Note Typical Minimum Maximum

Input Signals
porL low time [number of refClk cycles] 3
Reference Frequency [MHz] 4.5 3.15 650.005
PFD Frequency [MHz] 4.5 3.15 5.85
Max allowed Jitter at the PFD [ps] Tjpfd 4 11500.0
Output Signals
VCO Frequency [MHz] 288.0 216.0 360.0
Random Jitter sigma (VCOOut) [pS] Rj 3 7.509 11.296
Intrinisic Deterministic Jitter peak-peak [ps] DjI 3 20 40
Deterministic Jitter due to VDD noise peak-peak [ps/mV] DjVdd 3 0.624 1.082
Random Jitter Sigma xClk01 [% of cycle] RjxN 1 0.096
Phase Matching xClkN to xClkN [ps] 5 20
xClkN Duty Cycle Deviation [ps] 1 20
Other parameters
Power Supply [V] 1.80 1.60 2.00
Junction Temperature [°C] 0.0 125
Core Power [mW] 12.3 19.5
Total Area [ sq mm ] 0.273
Loop Bandwidth [kHz] 52.62 218.67
Loop Settling Time [µs] 237
Phase Margin [°] 52.0 53.0
Input Clock Suppression [dB] 41.0 51.1
Table 2. PLL Electrical Performance
Note 1. xClkN refers to any xClk 01, 02, 03 ... 10

Note 2. The duty cycle of any given xClkN in this PLL design is atated in the Table 1 the Pin Description. This parameter
indicates the deviation from the stated duty cycle
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Jitter Information
Figure 2. Jitter Transfer function for the PLL
Note 3 Period Jitter

Total period jitter, TPj, on the VCO clock of the PLL, may be computed from the following equation
TPj = TDj + TRj Equ 1
TDj is the total deterministic jitter and TRj is the total random jitter. Total deterministic jitter, TDj, for the PLL, may be
computed from the following equation
TDj = DjI + TDjVdd + TDjRef Equ 2
DjI, intrinsic deterministic jitter, is stated in Table 2. TDjVdd, the total deterministic jitter due to VDD noise, may be
computed from the following equation
TDjVdd = DjVdd*Vnoise Equ 3
DjVdd, deterministic jitter due to VDD noise, is stated in Table 2.Vnoise is the amplitude of the (pllVdd/pllVddCore) VDD
noise (expressed in mV) present in the system.
TDjRef, total deterministic jitter due to reference clock jitter, may be computed from the following equation
TDjRef = DjRef(f1) + DjRef(f2) + DjRef(f3) + ......... Equ 4
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DjRef(f), deterministic jitter due to a reference clock jitter occurring at a frequency, f, may be computed from the transfer
function shown in Fig 2 and the following equation
DjRef(fmod) = (Tvco/Tref)*Aref*gain(fmod) Equ 5
Aref is the amplitude of the jitter on the reference clock (peak-peak, expressed in ps), and fmod is the rate (frequency) at
which the jitter is occurring. Tref is the period of the reference clock and Tvco is the period of the VCO clock. The gain at
fmod can be estimated from the transfer function and converted from dB to absolute gain before applying in [Equ 5] as
`gain(fmod)'. Total random jitter, TRj, for the PLL must be computed in the context of the reliability of the system being
designed. TRj can be computed from the following equation.
TRj = NumberOfSigma*Rj Equ 6
Rj, the random jitter sigma, is stated in Table 2. Total period jitter, TPj, defines a region where a clock edge is to occur.
The question for the designer is how often can an edge occur outside this defined region? If the answer is 3 in every 1000
edges then the percentage reliability required is at least 99.7%. Using Table 3 the appropriate number of sigma,
NumberOfSigma, is 6. TPj can be computed from the following equation.
TPj = TDj + (6*Rj)
For a reliability of 99.9999998% or 2 in every 1e9 edges then the relevant equation is
TPj = TDj + (12*Rj)
For a commonly used error rate in communications of 1 in every 1e12 edges the requirement for the random component is
14*Rj. Clearly the more reliable the system the greater the number of Rj's included in the equation for TPj. Table 3 shows
Rj versus reliability. (Note Rj is denoted by σ in Table 3
Number of σ's % Area under normal curve

±1σ (2σ) 68.2689
±2σ (4σ) 95.45
±3σ (6σ 99.73
±4σ (8σ) 99.9937
±5σ (10σ) 99.9999437
±6σ (12σ) 99.9999998
±7σ (14σ) 99.9999999
Table 3. Rj(σ) versus percentage reliability
When computing the TPj on an output clock other than the VCO clock, convert the Rjx value for the output clock to an Rj
value using the following equation
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Rj = Rjx/(Fout*100) Equ 7
where Fout is the frequency of the output clock, expressed in Hz. (The resulting Rj will be in units of ps) The TPj can the
be computed using the equations given above.Refer to Appendix B.1 for a sample period jitter calculation.
Note 4 Max allowable jitter at the PFD

The TjPfd specification is used to ensure the correct operation of the lock detect circuitry. However jitter of this order on
the pfd clock may have significant impact on both period and tracking jitter. Note [3] and [5] discuss these effects.
Note 5 Phase skew between the reference clock and the VCO clock
To compute the worst case phase skew, PS, between the reference clock and the VCO clock, the user must complete the
following calculations. (Note: PS is the magnitude of the phase skew. The reference clock may lead or lag the VCO clock
by this amount)
PS = Spo + PSdyn Equ 8
Spo, the static phase offset, is stated in Table 2 and PSdyn is the dynamic phase skew PSdyn may be computed from the
following equation
PSdyn = (DriftI/2) + TDtrRef Equ 9
DriftI is stated in Table 2. TDtrRef is a measure of the PLL's ability to track a determinsitic modulations on the reference
clock. This may be computed from the following equation
TDtrRef = DtrRef(f1) + DtrRef(f2) + DtrRef(f3) + ......... Equ 10
DtrRef(f) is a measure of the PLL's ability to track a modulation on the reference clock occurring at a frequency, f. This
may be computed from the transfer function shown in Fig 2 and the following equation
DtrRef(fmod) = (Aref/2)*(|1-gain(fmod)|) Equ 11
Aref is the amplitude of the modulation on the reference clock (peak-peak, expressed in ps), and fmod is the rate
(frequency) at which the modulation is occurring. The gain at fmod can be estimated from the transfer function and
converted from dB to absolute gain before applying in [Equ 11] as `gain(fmod)'. Refer to Appendix A.2 for a sample phase
skew calculation.
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Waveforms Plot
Figure 3. Waveform Plot
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GDS Layout
This image has been generated from the GDS II layout for your entered design.
Measured from the top left-hand corner of the pll below the horizontal dimension is
606.9 µm and the vertical dimension is 543.1 µm
Figure 4. The PLL GDS
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Deliverables
Verilog/VHDL Behavioral Model

Registered Users and Licensees can receive a Verilog/VHDL Behavioral Model and Test Bench for the PLL described in
this datasheet. The Verilog/VHDL model is a high level behavioral model intended to demonstrate the basic functionality of
the PLL under normal operating conditions. To understand the PLL interface run the sample Verilog/VHDL Test Bench
provided and examine both inputs and outputs. This model can be used in conjunction with the digital system to verify
connectivity.
The Verilog/VHDL Model has the following characteristics:
• The Verilog/VHDL Behavioral Model responds to a defined start-up sequence and produces the correct outputs.
• The Verilog/VHDL Model does not support jitter on the reference clock or any kind of frequency and/or phase variation or
slip of the reference clock.
• If the model is operated outside the specified frequency range it will not work correctly. Out of bounds operation is
highlighted in the model by
• Setting the VCOOut to 'X' i.e. do not care.
• pllLock will be cleared.
• xClkN will not run.
• This out-of-bounds condition is a 'hard' cut-off point in the Verilog/VHDL model. The PLL exhibits a soft degradation
characteristic outside the specified design range. Performance is not gauranteed under such conditions - hence the hard
cut-off in the Verilog/VHDL.
• In a PLL with field programmable dividers a Power on Reset is needed subsequent to a change in the divider bus value.
Similarly if the model is driven to an "out of bounds" condition a Power on Reset is required.
• The Verilog/VHDL Model does not include a loop filter. This is due to speed constraints. Consequently there are
limitations to the model. For example when the reference clock is taken away, the output clocks die away immediately. In
silicon, however, the output clocks will decay away slowly due to the time constant of the filter.
• SETTLINGTIME is a defined parameter in the Verilog/VHDL model. An alternative setting for SETTLINGTIME is included
in the Testbench. This setting is commented out, but it shows how the user might alter the parameter. Sometimes this is
done to speed up a silmuation.
Cadence Compatible .Lef File

The .Lef File provided to Registered Users and Licensees is a Cadance Compatible file. It provides abstract information
such as metal layer obstructions, boundary and pin positions for place and route purposes. Information contained in the
Lib file allows a P&R tool to instantiate the PLL into a higher level design.
Synopsys .Lib File

The .Lib file is used for static timing analysis. It is a boundary description of the PLL and contains details of pin
capacitance loading and drive strength. The .Lib file is not a behavioral model. It does not model timing through the PLL
block.
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Guidelines
Layout
The GDS II produced by PLLXpert has been tested for compliance with the following DRC and LVS Decks, to which
ParthusCeva have applied the modifications as outlined in Appendix A.
• DRC CalibreDrc_0.18um_logic_salicide_1.8V/3.3V_1P6M_V2.3a
• LVS CalibreLvs_0.18um_logic_salicide_1.8V/3.3V_1P6M_V1.9d
When integrating the PLL GDSII into a higher level design the following basic guidelines should be considered.
• It is recommended that the PLL should be manually located into the higher level assembly and should be placed close to
the edge of the chip and as close as possible to the reference clock. Placing the PLL close to the reference clock reduces
the possibility of any noise or jitter being picked up by the reference clock before it enters the PLL.
• The ParthusCeva PLL uses 4 metals. The LEF file indicates metal blocking up to 6 metal layers. This is done to prevent
unwanted noisy tracks running over the PLL. If less than 6-metals are being used then the upper blocking layers should be
ignored. If more than 6 metals are being used metal blocking should be enabled on these layers also.
• The pllVdd and the pllGnd pins are located on the guard band that encloses the PLL. A dedicated PLL power supply
pllVdd should be connected at this location. The line connections between pllGnd and pllVdd should be constrained to
have a resistance of less than 1. If possible double bond pllVdd and pllGnd from the pads to the package pins. Avoid IR
drops in the supply.
• The guard band has been designed to provide isolation for the PLL from any adjacent circuitry. This isolation should be
sufficient such that no additional spacing outside the guard band should be required when placing adjacent circuits.
• It is recommended that non-epi material be used.
Routing
If using 2 or more output clocks from the PLL block then care must be taken not to route these clocks too close together
over a long distance otherwise capacitive coupling between metal tracks will cause crosstalk. Recomended separation
distance is at least 1µm. Figure 5 below describes a routing method for the case where all 10 output dividers are used and
its necessary to route the inner 5 output dividers out through the narrow routing channel allocated in the lef file.
Figure 5. Routing Example
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Applications
Programmable Dividers
The Programmable Divider option enables eight bit control of the input and feedback dividers. These dividers can be set to
any integer divider ratio from 1 to 256. The dividers can be programmed via an eight bit register. To set a divider ratio of N
the divider bus must be set to N-1. For example to set a divider ratio of 1 the register should be programmed to 00000000
and for a ratio of 256 the register should be programmed to 11111111.
It should be noted that no hard limits for the divider ratios are established in any delivered GDSII. Thus divider ratios are
selectable which may drive the PLL outside of its specified design range. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that
any controlling program is designed to limit the range of selectable divider ratios to those that maintain PLL operation
within the specified design range
It should be noted that these these dividers should always be configured while the porL input to the PLL is low.If using an
on-chip register to store divider values do not use sysResetL as the reset on this register, use porL
Table 4 contains an illustration of the divider settings for a number of PLL configurations. In this example it is assumed that
a PLL has been designed using the following design criteria.
Input Ref Clock 30 MHz

M ( input divider ratio ) 5
VCO Frequency ( nominal ) 300 MHz
N ( feedback divider ratio) 50
Programmable Dividers Enabled
From the design specifications for the ParthusCeva IP we can identify that the design has the following frequency
capabilities.
VCO Frequency Range ±25% 225 MHz - 375 MHz

PFD Frequency ( nominal ) Input Ref Clock ( nominal ) / ( M ( nominal ) 6 MHz
PFD Frequency Range ±30% 4.2 MHz - 7.8 MHz
Example 1 in Table 4 illustrates a nominal configuration achieved by selecting divider ratios that allow for operation of the
PLL at the center frequency of both the Ref Clock and the VCO.
Example 2 in Table 4 illustrates a configuration that exercises the lower design limit of the VCO frequency range by
selecting a feedback divider ratio of 40.
Example 3 in Table 4 illustrates a configuration that clearly exceeds the lower design limit of the VCO frequency range
when a feedback divider ratio of 30 is selected without making any compensating adjustment to the Reference Clock or
Input Divider Ratio. Whilst it is the case that ParthusCeva PLLs exhibit a soft degradation characteristic outside the
specified design range, performance is not guaranteed under such conditions.
Example 4 in Table 4 illustrates a configuration that takes advantage of the flexible input frequency range using an above
center 35 MHz Ref Clock but maintains the VCO center frequency by selecting a different set of divider ratios to that used
in Example 1.
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Example 5 in Table 4 illustrates a configuration that exercises the upper design limit of the VCO frequency range by
selecting a feedback divider ratio of 75.
Example 6 in Table 4 illustrates a configuration that clearly exceeds the upper design limit of the VCO frequency range
when a feedback divider ratio of 90 is selected without making any compensating adjustment to the Reference Clock or
Input Divider Ratio. Whilst it is the case that ParthusCeva PLLs exhibit a soft degradation characteristic outside the
specified design range, performance is not guaranteed under such conditions.
Ex No ErefClk Input ( M ) Input Register PFD Frequency Feedback Feedback Register VCO
ratio ( N ) ratio Frerquency
1 30 MHz 5 (4)00000100 6 MHz 50 (49)00110001 300 MHz
2 30 MHz 5 (4)00000100 6 MHz 40 (39)00100111 240 MHz
3 30 MHz 5 (4)00000100 6 MHz 30 (29)00011101 180 MHz
4 35 MHz 7 (6)00000110 5 MHz 60 (59)00111011 300 MHz
5 35 MHz 7 (6)00000110 5 MHz 75 (74)01001010 375 MHz
6 35 MHz 7 (6)00000110 5 MHz 90 (89)01011001 450 MHz
Table 4. Example Feedback divider settings
PLLLock signal
(Note : pfdClk = refClk/InputDivider and fbClk = vcoClk/FeedbackDivider)
The output signal "pllLock" goes high when the phase frequency detector indicates lock for 32 consecutive cycles of the
pfdClk. The phase frequency detector indicates lock when the pfdClk and the fbClk are within 15.0ns of each other.
The "sysResetL" signal goes high on the third positive edge of the slowest clock after "pllLock" is first set. It will not
deassert if "pllLock" subsequently indicates loss of lock. "sysResetL" is only cleared if it gets "porL" or "sleepL".
Deskew Delay
In order to avoid instability there is a maximum deskew delay that can be introduced into the feedback path between
VCOOut and VCODelayed. If a deskew PLL has deskew selected then the value of the Maximum deskew delay Mdd is
stated in table 2
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Figure 6. Deskew Delay
1) In this example, the delay through the clkTreeBuffer has been deskewed by placing it in the feedback path. The rising
edge of refClk and the rising edge of VCODelayed will be aligned.
2) In this example, the delay through the on-chip buffer 'b1' has been deskewed by placing a matching buffer 'b2' in the
feedback path. The rising edge of extRefClk and the rising edge of VCOOut will be aligned.
3) In this example, both the on-chip buffer 'b2' and the clkTreeBuffer have been deskewed by placing them in the feedback
path. The rising edge of refClk and the rising edge of the clkToChip will be aligned.
The user should use note [3], Phase skew between the reference clock and the VCO clock, to determine the quality of the
alignment.
Note the pllLock indication does not guarantee that the deskew spec is met. If the user requires an indicator for when the
PLL is within the deskew spec then a counter approximately 1000.00µs long should be built. This counter will begin
counting when pllLock goes high.
When implementing this delay buffer ensure that minimal jitter is added to the VCODelayed signal by having fast transition
times and a clean supply for the buffer.
If the user has selected programmable dividers and wishes to deskew to an output clock other than the VCO clock, then
the user may do so with the following requirements and limitations.
1) The appropriate output clock must tied to VCODelayed via the required delay.
2) The feedback divider bus FBD must be set using the following equation
FBD = (N/X)-1
where N is the required feedback divider ratio and X is the divide ratio of the output divider. A limitation of this equation is
that N must be an integer multiple of X.
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3) The limitation of this scheme is that for a fixed reference clock frequency, the integer multiples of VCO frequency that
are achievable have been reduced by X.
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Appendix A
drc.template
LAYOUT PATH "TOPCELLNAME.gds"
LAYOUT PRIMARY "TOPCELLNAME"
LAYOUT SYSTEM GDSII
DRC SUMMARY REPORT drc_summary HIER

DRC RESULTS DATABASE drc.database ASCII
DRC MAXIMUM VERTEX 199
INCLUDE "../newest_rules.drc"
extract.template
LAYOUT PATH "TOPCELLNAME.gds"
LAYOUT ERROR ON INPUT YES
LAYOUT SYSTEM GDSII
LVS POWER NAME VDD vdd pllVdd pllvdd avdd "DVDD!"

LVS GROUND NAME GND gnd pllGnd pllgnd agnd VSS vss "DGND!"
LVS ISOLATE SHORTS YES BY LAYER
TEXT DEPTH PRIMARY
VIRTUAL CONNECT COLON YES
MASK SVDB DIRECTORY "svdb" QUERY
INCLUDE "../newest_rules.lvs"
compare.template
LAYOUT SYSTEM SPICE
LAYOUT CASE YES
LAYOUT PATH "TOPCELLNAME.ext"
SOURCE SYSTEM SPICE

SOURCE CASE YES
SOURCE PATH "TOPCELLNAME.cdl"
SOURCE PRIMARY "TOPCELLNAME"
MASK SVDB DIRECTORY "svdb" QUERY
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LVS REPORT compare.rep

LVS REPORT OPTION A B C D
LVS REPORT MAXIMUM 50
LVS IGNORE PORTS NO
LVS POWER NAME VDD pllvdd avdd "vdd!"

LVS GROUND NAME GND VSS vss pllgnd agnd "gnd!"
LVS RECOGNIZE GATES NONE

LVS COMPARE CASE NAMES TYPES
LVS REDUCE SERIES MOS YES
LVS REDUCE PARALLEL MOS YES

LVS REDUCE PARALLEL RESISTORS YES
LVS REDUCE SERIES RESISTORS YES
LVS REDUCE PARALLEL CAPACITORS YES
LVS REDUCE SERIES CAPACITORS YES
LVS REDUCE PARALLEL DIODES YES
LVS REDUCE PARALLEL BIPOLAR YES
LVS ALL CAPACITOR PINS SWAPPABLE NO
LVS REDUCE SPLIT GATES NO
LVS PROPERTY RESOLUTION MAXIMUM 250
LVS ABORT ON SUPPLY ERROR NO
TRACE PROPERTY MP W W 0
TRACE PROPERTY MP L L 0
TRACE PROPERTY MN W W 0
TRACE PROPERTY MN L L 0
TRACE PROPERTY D A A 0
TRACE PROPERTY R R R 0.5
TRACE PROPERTY C C C 0
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Appendix B
Period Jitter
An example calculation of total period jitter. The example PLL is specified in Table B.1. The transfer function for this
example PLL is shown on Figure B.1. The example system, that the PLL resides in, is specified as follows
VDD noise 50mV peak-peak

Reference clock noise 500ps peak-peak jitter occurring at 200kHz
250ps peak-peak jitter occurring at 10MHz
The example application requires a reliability of no more than 1 in every 10000 clock edges occurring outside the defined
jitter region.
Parameter Name Term Note Typical Minimum Maximum

Input Signals
Reference Frequency [MHz] 10
PFD Frequency [MHz] 10
Max allowed Jitter at the PFD [ps] Tjpfd 2 1000
Output Signals
Random Jitter sigma (VCOOut) [ps] [1] Rj 1 5 7
Intrinsic Determinstic Jitter peak-peak [ps] DjI 1 10 20
Deterministic jitter due to VDD noise peak-peak [ps/mV] DjVdd 1 1 1.6
Intrinsic Drift between rerfClk and VCOOut peak-peak [ps] DriftI 3 2000
Static Phase Offset between refClk and VCOOut [ps] Spo 3 200
Random Jitter sigma (xClkN) [% of cycle] RjxN 1 Value
Table B.1 Example PLL Electrical Performance table
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Figure A.1. Jitter Transfer function for the example PLL
Period Jitter Calculation
Total deterministic jitter due to VDD noise

Using Equ 3 TDjVdd = 1.6*50 80ps
Total deterministic jitter due to the reference clock noise

From Fig B.1 (p1) Gain at f1(200kHz) = 0dB
gain(f1) = 10(0/20) 1
From Fig B.1 (p3) Gain at f2(10MHz) = -12dB
gain(f2) = 10(-12/20) 0.25
Using Equ 5 DjRef(f1) = (1/10)*500*1 50ps

DjRef(f2) = (1/10)*250*0.25 6.25ps
Using Equ 4 TDjRef = 50ps + 6.25ps 56.25ps
Total deterministic jitter

From Equ 2 TDj = 20ps + 80ps + 56.25ps 156.25ps
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Total random jitter

The reliability requirement is that no more than 1 in every 10000 clock edges occur outside the defined jitter
region This equates to a reliability of greater than 99.99%. Using Table 3, the number of sigma required is 8.
From Equ 6 TRj = 8*8ps 64ps
Total period jitter

From Equ 1 TPj = 156.25ps + 64 ps 220.25ps
Phase Skew
The example PLL is specified in table B.1. The transfer function for this example PLL is shown on Fig B.1. The example
system, that the PLL resides in, is specified as follows
Reference clock noise 500ps peak-peak jitter occurring at 10MHz

phase drift of peak-peak amplitude 300ps
occurring at 1MHz
Phase Skew Calculation
Total phase skew due to the reference clock noise

Calculate the gain at each noise component using the transfer curve in Fig B.1
From Fig B.1 (p2) Gain at f1(1MHz) = 1dB
gain(f1) = 10(1/20) 1.122
From Fig B.1 (p3) Gain at f2(10MHz) = -12dB
gain(f2) = 10(-12/20) 0.25
Using Equ 1 DtrRef(f1) = (300ps/2)*(|1-1.122|) 18.3ps

DtrRef(f2) = (500ps/2)*(|1-0.25|) 187.5ps
Using Equ 10 TDtrRef = 18.3ps + 187.5ps 205.8ps
Total phase skew

From Equ 9 Psdyn = (800ps/2) + 205.8ps 605.8ps
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From Equ 8 PS = 200ps + 605.8ps 805.8ps
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PLLXpert Clock Synthesis IP

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PLLXpert Design Datasheet

User Name :- Kieran Flynn

Target Process :- TSMC CL018G, 0.18um G Process

Page 3 Block Diagram

Page 4 Pin Description

Page 5 Electrical Performance

Page 6 Jitter Information

Page 9 Output Waveforms Plot

Page 10 GDSII Layout Plot

Page 13 Applications Information

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Target Process TSMC CL018G, 0.18um G Process

Name Frequency Divider Duty Cycle Phase Cycle

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Figure 1. PLL Block Diagram

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Signal Name Signal Description

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Parameter Name Term Note Typical Minimum Maximum

Note 1. xClkN refers to any xClk 01, 02, 03 ... 10

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Figure 2. Jitter Transfer function for the PLL

Note 3 Period Jitter

TPj = TDj + TRj Equ 1

TDj = DjI + TDjVdd + TDjRef Equ 2

TDjVdd = DjVdd*Vnoise Equ 3

TDjRef = DjRef(f1) + DjRef(f2) + DjRef(f3) + ......... Equ 4

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DjRef(fmod) = (Tvco/Tref)*Aref*gain(fmod) Equ 5

TRj = NumberOfSigma*Rj Equ 6

TPj = TDj + (6*Rj)

TPj = TDj + (12*Rj)

Number of σ's % Area under normal curve

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Note 4 Max allowable jitter at the PFD

PS = Spo + PSdyn Equ 8

PSdyn = (DriftI/2) + TDtrRef Equ 9

TDtrRef = DtrRef(f1) + DtrRef(f2) + DtrRef(f3) + ......... Equ 10

DtrRef(fmod) = (Aref/2)*(|1-gain(fmod)|) Equ 11

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Figure 3. Waveform Plot

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Figure 4. The PLL GDS

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Verilog/VHDL Behavioral Model

Cadence Compatible .Lef File

Synopsys .Lib File

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Figure 5. Routing Example

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Input Ref Clock 30 MHz

VCO Frequency Range ±25% 225 MHz - 375 MHz

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Figure 6. Deskew Delay

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• Transceivers for gigabit serial communiations.

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DRC SUMMARY REPORT drc_summary HIER

DjRef(fmod) = (Tvco/Tref)Arefgain(fmod) Equ 5

Using Equ 5 DjRef(f1) = (1/10)5001 50ps