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Universal Clock - High Frequency
LVCMOS Clock Synthesizer
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General Description
The XR81101-AA02 is a clock synthesizer operating at a 3.3V/2.5V sup-
ply with Integer divider, using a 25MHz parallel resonant crystal reference
input provides a 125MHz LVCMOS output. The device is optimized for
use with a 25MHz crystal (or system clock) and generates a 125MHz out-
put clock for GE applications. The LVCMOS output has very low phase
noise jitter of sub 150fs, while consuming extremely low power.
The application diagram below shows a typical synthesizer configuration
with any standard crystal oscillating in fundamental mode. Internal load
capacitors are optionally available to minimize/eliminate external crystal
loads. A system clock can also be used to overdrive the oscillator for a
synchronous timing system.
The typical phase noise plot below shows the jitter integrated over the
1.875MHz to 20MHz range that is widely used in WAN systems. These
clock devices show a very good high frequency noise floor below -150dB.
The XR81101 is a family of Universal Clock synthesizer devices in
TSSOP-8 packages. The devices generate ANY frequency in the range of
10MHz to 200MHz by utilizing a highly flexible delta sigma modulator and
a wide ranging VCO. These devices can be used with standard crystals or
external system clock to support a wide variety of applications. This family
of products has an extremely low power PLL block with core power con-
sumption 40% less than the equivalent devices from competition. By sec-
ond sourcing several of the existing sockets, these devices provides a
very compelling power efficiency value benefit across all market seg-
ments.
Other clock multiplier and/or driver configurations are possible in this
clock family and can be requested from the factory
FEATURES
• XR81101-AA02: Factory configured
• One LVCMOS output
• Crystal oscillator interface which can also be
overdriven using a single-ended reference clock
• Output frequency: 125MHz
Crystal/input frequency: 25MHz, parallel resonant
crystal
RMS phase jitter @ 125MHz, 1.875MHz - 20MHz:
< 150fs
• Full 3.3V or 2.5V operating supply
• -40°C to 85°C ambient operating temperature
• Lead-free (RoHS 6) package
APPLICATIONS
• Gigabit Ethernet
• Low-jitter Clock Generation
• Synchronized clock systems
Ordering Information – page 8
Typical Application
XR81101PHASENOISE(dBc/Hz)
100Hz 1KHz 10KHz 100 KHz 1MHz 10MH z
-120db
-160db
-140db
-100db
-80db
-60db
-180db
-40db
RMS Jitter = 123.6fs
Int Range 1.875MHz to 20MHz
V
CC
2.5Vor3.3V
Q
125MHz
V
EE
OE
XTAL_IN
XTAL_OUT
25MHz
Enable
XR81101 ͲAA02
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses beyond those listed under Absolute Maximum
Ratings may cause permanent damage to the device.
Exposure to any Maximum Rating condition for extended
periods may affect device reliability and lifetime.
Supply Voltage..........................................................+4.2V
Input Voltage......................................-0.5V to VCC + 0.5V
Output Voltage...................................-0.5V to VCC + 0.5V
Reference Frequency/Input Crystal.........10MHz to 60MHz
Storage Temperature................................-55°C to +125°C
Lead Temperature (Soldering, 10 sec).....................300°C
ESD Rating (HBM - Human Body Model)....................2kV
Operating Conditions
Operating Temperature Range.....................-40°C to +85°C
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Electrical Characteristics
Unless otherwise noted: TA = -40°C to +85°C, VCC = 3.3V±5% or 2.5V±5%, VEE = 0V
Symbol Parameter Conditions * Min Typ Max Units
3.3V Power Supply DC Characteristics
VCC Power Supply Voltage 3.135 3.3 3.465 V
IEE Power Supply Current 125MHz with output unloaded. 24 mA
2.5V Power Supply DC Characteristics
VCC Power Supply Voltage 2.375 2.5 2.625 V
IEE Power Supply Current 125MHz with the output unloaded. 21 mA
LVCMOS/LVTTL DC Characteristics
* Limits applying over the full operating temperature range are denoted by a “•”.
VIH Input High Voltage VCC = 3.465V 2.42 VCC + 0.3 V
VCC = 2.625V 1.83 VCC + 0.3 V
VIL Input Low Voltage VCC = 3.465V -0.3 1.03 V
VCC = 2.625V -0.3 0.785 V
IIH Input High Current (OE, FSEL[1:0]) VIN = VCC = 3.465V or 2.625V 15 µA
IIL Input Low Current (OE, FSEL[1:0]) VIN = 0V, VCC = 3.465V or 2.625V -10 µA
LVCMOS DC Characteristics
VOH Output High Voltage Output unloaded 0.8 x VCC V
VOL Output Low Voltage Output unloaded 0.1 x VCC V
Crystal Characteristics
XMode Mode of Oscillations Fundamental
XfFrequency 25 MHz
ESR Equivalent Series Resistance 50 Ω
CSShunt Capacitance 7 pF
AC Characteristics
fOUT Output Frequency 125 MHz
tjit(I) RMS Phase Jitter 125MHz (Int. Range 1.875MHz-20MHz) 0.15 pS
tjit(cc) Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter Using 25MHz, 18pF resonant crystal 10 pS
tR/tFOutput Rise/Fall Time 20% to 80% 100 550 pS
Odc Output Duty Cycle 48 52 %
Symbol Parameter Conditions * Min Typ Max Units
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Pin Configuration
Pin Assignments
Pin No. Pin Name Type Description
1 VCC Supply Power supply pin.
2 OE Input
(900K: pull-up)
Output enable pin - LVCMOS/LVTTL active high input. Outputs are enabled when OE = high.
Outputs are disabled when OE = low.
3 XTAL_OUT Output Crystal oscillator output.
4 XTAL_IN Input Crystal oscillator input.
5 nc No Connect Unused, do not connect.
6 VEE Supply Negative supply pin.
7 Q Output LVCMOS output.
8 VCC Supply Power supply pin.
1
3
45
6
7
8
2
XTAL_out
XTAL_in
Q
VCC
VCC
VEE
OE
nc
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Functional Block Diagram
Typical Performance Characteristics
Figure 1 shows a typical phase noise performance plots for a 125MHz clock output. The data was taken using the industry
standard Agilent E5052B phase noise instrument. The integration range is 1.875MHz to 20MHz.
Figure 1: 125MHz Operation, Typical Phase Noise at 3.3V
OSC PDF & LPF
VCO
Divide
by N
Divide
by M
Q
XTAL_IN
XTAL_OUT
M/N = 5
OE
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Application Information
Termination for LVCMOS Outputs
The termination schemes shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3
are typical for LVCMOS outputs. A split supply approach
can be used utilizing the scopes internal 50: impedance,
as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 2: XR81101 3.3V LVCMOS Output Termination
Figure 3: XR81101 2.5V LVCMOS Output Termination
Figure 4: XR81101 Split Supply LVCMOS Output Termination
Output Signal Timing Definitions
The following diagrams clarify the common definitions of
the AC timing measurements.
Figure 5: Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter
Figure 6: Output Rise/Fall Time
100:
100 :
Z = 50:
High Impedance
scope probe
LVCMOS
Output
3.3V ± 5% 3.3V ± 5%
100:
:
Z = 50:
High Impedance
scope probe
LVCMOS
Output
2.5V ± 5% 2.5V ± 5%
:
Z = 50:
LVCMOS
Output
+Vcc/2 ± 5%
Scope
-Vcc/2 ± 5%
Vcc
Vss
80%
20%
80%
20%
t
R
t
F
LVCMOS
Output
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Mechanical Dimensions
8-Pin TSSOP
Note: The side, top and landing pattern drawings are general to TSSOP packaging but the table is specific to the 8pin TSSOP.
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Ordering Information
Revision History
Part Number Package Green Operating Temperature
Range
Shipping Packaging Marking
XR81101-AA02-F 8-pin TSSOP Yes -40°C to +85°C Tube T01
XR81101-AA02TR-F 8-pin TSSOP Yes -40°C to +85°C Tape & Reel T01
XR81101EVB Eval Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Revision Date Description
1A April 2014 Initial release.
[ECN1416-07 l 04/18/2014]
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