SNAS589F June   2012  – August 2017 LMK04906

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. Features
  2. Applications
  3. Description
  4. Revision History
  5. Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Timing Requirements
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. Parameter Measurement Information
    1. 7.1 Charge Pump Current Specification Definitions
      1. 7.1.1 Charge Pump Output Current Magnitude Variation Vs. Charge Pump Output Voltage
      2. 7.1.2 Charge Pump Sink Current Vs. Charge Pump Output Source Current Mismatch
      3. 7.1.3 Charge Pump Output Current Magnitude Variation vs Temperature
    2. 7.2 Differential Voltage Measurement Terminology
  8. Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
      1. 8.1.1  System Architecture
      2. 8.1.2  PLL1 Redundant Reference Inputs (CLKin0/CLKin0*, CLKin1/CLKin1*, and CLKin2/CLKin2*)
      3. 8.1.3  PLL1 Tunable Crystal Support
      4. 8.1.4  VCXO/Crystal Buffered Outputs
      5. 8.1.5  Frequency Holdover
      6. 8.1.6  Integrated Loop Filter Poles
      7. 8.1.7  Internal VCO
      8. 8.1.8  External VCO Mode
      9. 8.1.9  Clock Distribution
        1. 8.1.9.1 CLKout DIVIDER
        2. 8.1.9.2 CLKout Delay
        3. 8.1.9.3 Programmable Output Type
        4. 8.1.9.4 Clock Output Synchronization
      10. 8.1.10 0-Delay
      11. 8.1.11 Default Start-Up Clocks
      12. 8.1.12 Status Pins
      13. 8.1.13 Register Readback
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1  Serial MICROWIRE Timing Diagram
      2. 8.3.2  Advanced MICROWIRE Timing Diagrams
        1. 8.3.2.1 Three Extra Clocks or Double Program
        2. 8.3.2.2 Three Extra Clocks With LEuWire High
        3. 8.3.2.3 Readback
      3. 8.3.3  Inputs / Outputs
        1. 8.3.3.1 PLL1 Reference Inputs (CLKin0, CLKin1, and CLKin2)
        2. 8.3.3.2 PLL2 OSCin / OSCin* Port
        3. 8.3.3.3 Crystal Oscillator
      4. 8.3.4  Input Clock Switching
        1. 8.3.4.1 Input Clock Switching - Manual Mode
        2. 8.3.4.2 Input Clock Switching - Pin Select Mode
          1. 8.3.4.2.1 Pin Select Mode and Host
          2. 8.3.4.2.2 Switch Event Without Holdover
          3. 8.3.4.2.3 Switch Event With Holdover
        3. 8.3.4.3 Input Clock Switching - Automatic Mode
          1. 8.3.4.3.1 Starting Active Clock
          2. 8.3.4.3.2 Clock Switch Event: PLL1 DLD
          3. 8.3.4.3.3 Clock Switch Event: PLL1 Vtune Rail
          4. 8.3.4.3.4 Clock Switch Event With Holdover
          5. 8.3.4.3.5 Clock Switch Event Without Holdover
        4. 8.3.4.4 Input Clock Switching - Automatic Mode With Pin Select
          1. 8.3.4.4.1 Starting Active Clock
          2. 8.3.4.4.2 Clock Switch Event: PLL1 DLD
          3. 8.3.4.4.3 Clock Switch Event: PLL1 Vtune Rail
          4. 8.3.4.4.4 Clock Switch Event With Holdover
      5. 8.3.5  Holdover Mode
        1. 8.3.5.1 Enable Holdover
        2. 8.3.5.2 Entering Holdover
        3. 8.3.5.3 During Holdover
        4. 8.3.5.4 Exiting Holdover
        5. 8.3.5.5 Holdover Frequency Accuracy and DAC Performance
        6. 8.3.5.6 Holdover Mode - Automatic Exit of Holdover
      6. 8.3.6  PLLs
        1. 8.3.6.1 PLL1
        2. 8.3.6.2 PLL2
          1. 8.3.6.2.1 PLL2 Frequency Doubler
        3. 8.3.6.3 Digital Lock Detect
      7. 8.3.7  Status PINS
        1. 8.3.7.1 Logic Low
        2. 8.3.7.2 Digital Lock Detect
        3. 8.3.7.3 Holdover Status
        4. 8.3.7.4 DAC
        5. 8.3.7.5 PLL Divider Outputs
        6. 8.3.7.6 CLKinX_LOS
        7. 8.3.7.7 CLKinX Selected
        8. 8.3.7.8 MICROWIRE Readback
      8. 8.3.8  VCO
      9. 8.3.9  Clock Distribution
        1. 8.3.9.1 Fixed Digital Delay
        2. 8.3.9.2 Fixed Digital Delay - Example
        3. 8.3.9.3 Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC)
          1. 8.3.9.3.1 Effect of SYNC
          2. 8.3.9.3.2 Methods of Generating SYNC
          3. 8.3.9.3.3 Avoiding Clock Output Interruption Due to SYNC
          4. 8.3.9.3.4 SYNC Timing
        4. 8.3.9.4 Dynamically Programming Digital Delay
          1. 8.3.9.4.1 Absolute vs Relative Dynamic Digital Delay
          2. 8.3.9.4.2 Dynamic Digital Delay and 0-Delay Mode
          3. 8.3.9.4.3 SYNC and Minimum Step Size
          4. 8.3.9.4.4 Programming Overview
          5. 8.3.9.4.5 Internal Dynamic Digital Delay Timing
          6. 8.3.9.4.6 Other Timing Requirements
        5. 8.3.9.5 Absolute Dynamic Digital Delay
          1. 8.3.9.5.1 Absolute Dynamic Digital Delay - Example
        6. 8.3.9.6 Relative Dynamic Digital Delay
          1. 8.3.9.6.1 Relative Dynamic Digital Delay - Example
      10. 8.3.10 0-Delay Mode
      11. 8.3.11 Hitless Switching
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Mode Selection
      2. 8.4.2 Operating Modes
        1. 8.4.2.1 Dual PLL
        2. 8.4.2.2 0-Delay Dual PLL
        3. 8.4.2.3 Single PLL
        4. 8.4.2.4 0-delay Single PLL
        5. 8.4.2.5 Clock Distribution
    5. 8.5 Programming
      1. 8.5.1 Special Programming Case for R0 to R5 for CLKoutX_DIV and CLKoutX_DDLY
        1. 8.5.1.1 Example
      2. 8.5.2 Recommended Programming Sequence
        1. 8.5.2.1 Overview
      3. 8.5.3 Readback
        1. 8.5.3.1 Readback - Example
    6. 8.6 Register Maps
      1. 8.6.1 Register Map and Readback Register Map
      2. 8.6.2 Default Device Register Settings After Power On Reset
      3. 8.6.3 Register Descriptions
        1. 8.6.3.1  Register R0 to R5
          1. 8.6.3.1.1 CLKoutX_PD, Powerdown CLKoutX Output Path
          2. 8.6.3.1.2 CLKoutX_OSCin_Sel, Clock Output Source
          3. 8.6.3.1.3 CLKoutX_ADLX_SEL[29], CLKoutX_ADLX_SEL[28], Select Analog Delay
          4. 8.6.3.1.4 CLKoutX_DDLY, Clock Channel Digital Delay
          5. 8.6.3.1.5 Reset
          6. 8.6.3.1.6 POWERDOWN
          7. 8.6.3.1.7 CLKoutX_HS, Digital Delay Half Shift
          8. 8.6.3.1.8 CLKoutX_DIV, Clock Output Divide
        2. 8.6.3.2  Registers R6 to R8
          1. 8.6.3.2.1 CLKoutX_TYPE
          2. 8.6.3.2.2 CLKoutX_ADLY
        3. 8.6.3.3  Register R10
          1. 8.6.3.3.1 OSCout0_TYPE
          2. 8.6.3.3.2 EN_OSCout0, OSCout0 Output Enable
          3. 8.6.3.3.3 OSCout0_MUX, Clock Output Mux
          4. 8.6.3.3.4 PD_OSCin, OSCin Powerdown Control
          5. 8.6.3.3.5 OSCout_DIV, Oscillator Output Divide
          6. 8.6.3.3.6 VCO_MUX
          7. 8.6.3.3.7 EN_FEEDBACK_MUX
          8. 8.6.3.3.8 VCO_DIV, VCO Divider
          9. 8.6.3.3.9 FEEDBACK_MUX
        4. 8.6.3.4  REGISTER R11
          1. 8.6.3.4.1 MODE: Device Mode
          2. 8.6.3.4.2 EN_SYNC, Enable Synchronization
          3. 8.6.3.4.3 NO_SYNC_CLKoutX
          4. 8.6.3.4.4 SYNC_CLKin2_MUX
          5. 8.6.3.4.5 SYNC_QUAL
          6. 8.6.3.4.6 SYNC_POL_INV
          7. 8.6.3.4.7 SYNC_EN_AUTO
          8. 8.6.3.4.8 SYNC_TYPE
          9. 8.6.3.4.9 EN_PLL2_XTAL
        5. 8.6.3.5  Register R12
          1. 8.6.3.5.1 LD_MUX
          2. 8.6.3.5.2 LD_TYPE
          3. 8.6.3.5.3 SYNC_PLLX_DLD
          4. 8.6.3.5.4 EN_TRACK
          5. 8.6.3.5.5 HOLDOVER_MODE
        6. 8.6.3.6  Register R13
          1. 8.6.3.6.1 HOLDOVER_MUX
          2. 8.6.3.6.2 HOLDOVER_TYPE
          3. 8.6.3.6.3 Status_CLKin1_MUX
          4. 8.6.3.6.4 Status_CLKin0_TYPE
          5. 8.6.3.6.5 DISABLE_DLD1_DET
          6. 8.6.3.6.6 Status_CLKin0_MUX
          7. 8.6.3.6.7 CLKin_SELECT_MODE
          8. 8.6.3.6.8 CLKin_Sel_INV
          9. 8.6.3.6.9 EN_CLKinX
        7. 8.6.3.7  Register 14
          1. 8.6.3.7.1 LOS_TIMEOUT
          2. 8.6.3.7.2 EN_LOS
          3. 8.6.3.7.3 Status_CLKin1_TYPE
          4. 8.6.3.7.4 CLKinX_BUF_TYPE, PLL1 CLKinX/CLKinX* Buffer Type
          5. 8.6.3.7.5 DAC_HIGH_TRIP
          6. 8.6.3.7.6 DAC_LOW_TRIP
          7. 8.6.3.7.7 EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DET
        8. 8.6.3.8  Register 15
          1. 8.6.3.8.1 MAN_DAC
          2. 8.6.3.8.2 EN_MAN_DAC
          3. 8.6.3.8.3 HOLDOVER_DLD_CNT
          4. 8.6.3.8.4 FORCE_HOLDOVER
        9. 8.6.3.9  Register 16
          1. 8.6.3.9.1 XTAL_LVL
        10. 8.6.3.10 Register 23
          1. 8.6.3.10.1 DAC_CNT
        11. 8.6.3.11 Register 24
          1. 8.6.3.11.1 PLL2_C4_LF, PLL2 Integrated Loop Filter Component
          2. 8.6.3.11.2 PLL2_C3_LF, PLL2 Integrated Loop Filter Component
          3. 8.6.3.11.3 PLL2_R4_LF, PLL2 Integrated Loop Filter Component
          4. 8.6.3.11.4 PLL2_R3_LF, PLL2 Integrated Loop Filter Component
          5. 8.6.3.11.5 PLL1_N_DLY
          6. 8.6.3.11.6 PLL1_R_DLY
          7. 8.6.3.11.7 PLL1_WND_SIZE
        12. 8.6.3.12 Register 25
          1. 8.6.3.12.1 DAC_CLK_DIV
          2. 8.6.3.12.2 PLL1_DLD_CNT
        13. 8.6.3.13 Register 26
          1. 8.6.3.13.1 PLL2_WND_SIZE
          2. 8.6.3.13.2 EN_PLL2_REF_2X, PLL2 Reference Frequency Doubler
          3. 8.6.3.13.3 PLL2_CP_POL, PLL2 Charge Pump Polarity
          4. 8.6.3.13.4 PLL2_CP_GAIN, PLL2 Charge Pump Current
          5. 8.6.3.13.5 PLL2_DLD_CNT
          6. 8.6.3.13.6 PLL2_CP_TRI, PLL2 Charge Pump TRI-STATE
        14. 8.6.3.14 Register 27
          1. 8.6.3.14.1 PLL1_CP_POL, PLL1 Charge Pump Polarity
          2. 8.6.3.14.2 PLL1_CP_GAIN, PLL1 Charge Pump Current
          3. 8.6.3.14.3 CLKinX_PreR_DIV
          4. 8.6.3.14.4 PLL1_R, PLL1 R Divider
          5. 8.6.3.14.5 PLL1_CP_TRI, PLL1 Charge Pump TRI-STATE
        15. 8.6.3.15 Register 28
          1. 8.6.3.15.1 PLL2_R, PLL2 R Divider
          2. 8.6.3.15.2 PLL1_N, PLL1 N Divider
        16. 8.6.3.16 REGISTER 29
          1. 8.6.3.16.1 OSCin_FREQ, PLL2 Oscillator Input Frequency Register
          2. 8.6.3.16.2 PLL2_FAST_PDF, High PLL2 Phase Detector Frequency
          3. 8.6.3.16.3 PLL2_N_CAL, PLL2 N Calibration Divider
        17. 8.6.3.17 Register 30
          1. 8.6.3.17.1 PLL2_P, PLL2 N Prescaler Divider
          2. 8.6.3.17.2 PLL2_N, PLL2 N Divider
        18. 8.6.3.18 Register 31
          1. 8.6.3.18.1 READBACK_LE
          2. 8.6.3.18.2 READBACK_ADDR
          3. 8.6.3.18.3 uWire_LOCK
  9. Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Loop Filter
        1. 9.1.1.1 PLL1
        2. 9.1.1.2 PLL2
      2. 9.1.2 Driving CLKin and OSCin Inputs
        1. 9.1.2.1 Driving CLKin Pins With a Differential Source
        2. 9.1.2.2 Driving CLKin Pins With a Single-Ended Source
      3. 9.1.3 Termination and Use of Clock Output (Drivers)
        1. 9.1.3.1 Termination for DC Coupled Differential Operation
        2. 9.1.3.2 Termination for AC Coupled Differential Operation
        3. 9.1.3.3 Termination for Single-Ended Operation
      4. 9.1.4 Frequency Planning With the LMK04906 Family
      5. 9.1.5 PLL Programming
        1. 9.1.5.1 Example PLL2 N Divider Programming
      6. 9.1.6 Digital Lock Detect Frequency Accuracy
        1. 9.1.6.1 Minimum Lock Time Calculation Example
      7. 9.1.7 Calculating Dynamic Digital Delay Values For Any Divide
        1. 9.1.7.1 Example
      8. 9.1.8 Optional Crystal Oscillator Implementation (OSCin/OSCin*)
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Device Selection
          1. 9.2.2.1.1 Clock Architect
          2. 9.2.2.1.2 Clock Design Tool
          3. 9.2.2.1.3 Calculation Using LCM
        2. 9.2.2.2 Device Configuration
          1. 9.2.2.2.1 PLL LO Reference
          2. 9.2.2.2.2 POR Clock
        3. 9.2.2.3 PLL Loop Filter Design
          1. 9.2.2.3.1 PLL1 Loop Filter Design
          2. 9.2.2.3.2 PLL2 Loop Filter Design
        4. 9.2.2.4 Clock Output Assignment
        5. 9.2.2.5 Other Device Specific Configuration
          1. 9.2.2.5.1 Digital Lock Detect
          2. 9.2.2.5.2 Holdover
        6. 9.2.2.6 Device Programming
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curve
    3. 9.3 System Examples
      1. 9.3.1 System Level Diagram
    4. 9.4 Do's and Don'ts
      1. 9.4.1 LVCMOS Complementary vs. Non-Complementary Operation
      2. 9.4.2 LVPECL Outputs
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
    1. 10.1 Pin Connection Recommendations
      1. 10.1.1 Vcc Pins and Decoupling
        1. 10.1.1.1 Vcc2, Vcc3, Vcc10, Vcc11, Vcc12, Vcc13 (CLKout Vccs)
        2. 10.1.1.2 Vcc1 (VCO), Vcc4 (Digital), and Vcc9 (PLL2)
        3. 10.1.1.3 Vcc6 (PLL1 Charge Pump) and Vcc8 (PLL2 Charge Pump)
        4. 10.1.1.4 Vcc5 (CLKin), Vcc7 (OSCin & OSCout0)
      2. 10.1.2 Unused Clock Outputs
      3. 10.1.3 Unused Clock Inputs
      4. 10.1.4 LDO Bypass
    2. 10.2 Current Consumption and Power Dissipation Calculations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
    2. 12.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 12.3 Community Resource
    4. 12.4 Trademarks
    5. 12.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 12.6 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Detailed Description

Overview

In default mode of operation, dual PLL mode with internal VCO, the Phase Frequency Detector in PLL1 compares the active CLKinX reference divided by CLKinX_PreR_DIV and PLL1 R divider with the external VCXO or crystal attached to the PLL2 OSCin port divided by PLL1 N divider. The external loop filter for PLL1 should be narrow to provide an ultra clean reference clock from the external VCXO or crystal to the OSCin/OSCin* pins for PLL2.

The Phase Frequency Detector in PLL2 compares the external VCXO or crystal attached to the OCSin port divided by the PLL2 R divider with the output of the internal VCO divided by the PLL2 N divider and N2 pre-scaler and optionally the VCO divider. The bandwidth of the external loop filter for PLL2 should be designed to be wide enough to take advantage of the low in-band phase noise of PLL2 and the low high offset phase noise of the internal VCO. The VCO output is also placed on the distribution path for the clock distribution section. The clock distribution consists of 6 dividers and delays which drive 6 outputs. Each clock output allows the user to select a divide value, a digital delay value, and an analog delay. The 6 dividers drive programmable output buffers. Two outputs allow their input signal to be from the OSCin port directly.

When a 0-delay mode is used, a clock output will be passed through the feedback mux to the PLL1 N Divider for synchronization and 0-delay.

When an external VCO mode is used, the Fin port will be used to input an external VCO signal. PLL2 Phase comparison will now be with this signal divided by the PLL2 N divider and N2 pre-scaler. The VCO divider may not be used. One less clock input is available when using an external VCO mode.

When a single PLL mode is used, PLL1 is powered down. OSCin is used as a reference to PLL2.

System Architecture

The dual loop PLL architecture of the LMK04906 provides the lowest jitter performance over the widest range of output frequencies and phase noise integration bandwidths. The first stage PLL (PLL1) is driven by an external reference clock and uses an external VCXO or tunable crystal to provide a frequency accurate, low phase noise reference clock for the second stage frequency multiplication PLL (PLL2). PLL1 typically uses a narrow loop bandwidth (10 Hz to 200 Hz) to retain the frequency accuracy of the reference clock input signal while at the same time suppressing the higher offset frequency phase noise that the reference clock may have accumulated along its path or from other circuits. This “cleaned” reference clock provides the reference input to PLL2.

The low phase noise reference provided to PLL2 allows PLL2 to operate with a wide loop bandwidth (50 kHz to 200 kHz). The loop bandwidth for PLL2 is chosen to take advantage of the superior high offset frequency phase noise profile of the internal VCO and the good low offset frequency phase noise of the reference VCXO or tunable crystal.

Ultra low jitter is achieved by allowing the external VCXO or Crystal’s phase noise to dominate the final output phase noise at low offset frequencies and the internal VCO’s phase noise to dominate the final output phase noise at high offset frequencies. This results in best overall phase noise and jitter performance.

The LMK04906 allows subsets of the device to be used to increase the flexibility of device. These different modes are selected using MODE: Device Mode. For instance:

  • Dual Loop Mode - Typical use case of LMK04906. CLKinX used as reference input to PLL1, OSCin port is connected to VCXO or tunable crystal.
  • Single Loop Mode - Powers down PLL1. OSCin port is used as reference input.
  • Clock Distribution Mode - Allows input of CLKin1 to be distributed to output with division, digital delay, and analog delay.

See Device Functional Modes for more information on these modes.

PLL1 Redundant Reference Inputs (CLKin0/CLKin0*, CLKin1/CLKin1*, and CLKin2/CLKin2*)

The LMK04906 has three reference clock inputs for PLL1, CLKin0, CLKin1, and CLKin2. Ref Mux selects CLKin0, CLKin1, or CLKin2. Automatic or manual switching occurs between the inputs.

CLKin0, CLKin1, and CLKin2 each have input dividers. The input divider allows different clock input frequencies to be normalized so that the frequency input to the PLL1 R divider remains constant during automatic switching. By programming these dividers such that the frequency presented to the input of the PLL1_R divider is the same prevents the user from needing to reprogram the PLL1 R divider when the input reference is changed to another CLKin port with a different frequency.

CLKin1 is shared for use as an external 0-delay feedback (FBCLKin), or for use with an external VCO (Fin).

Fast manual switching between reference clocks is possible with a external pins Status_CLKin0, Status_CLKin1, Status_CLKin2. If Status_CLKinx pins are used to select the reference clock, a minimum pulse width of 500ns must be met.

PLL1 Tunable Crystal Support

The LMK04906 integrates a crystal oscillator on PLL1 for use with an external crystal and varactor diode to perform jitter cleaning.

The LMK04906 must be programmed to enable Crystal mode.

VCXO/Crystal Buffered Outputs

The LMK04906 provides a dedicated output which is a buffered copy of the PLL2 reference input. This reference input is typically a low noise VCXO or Crystal. When using a VCXO, this output can be used to clock external devices such as microcontrollers, FPGAs, CPLDs, etc. before the LMK04906 is programmed.

The OSCout0 buffer output type is programmable to LVDS, LVPECL, or LVCMOS.

The dedicated output buffer OSCout0 can output frequency lower than the VCXO or Crystal frequency by programming the OSC Divider. The OSC Divider value range is 1 to 8. Each OSCoutX can individually choose to use the OSC Divider output or to bypass the OSC Divider.

Two clock outputs can also be programmed to be driven by OSCin. This allows a total of 2 additional differential outputs to be buffered outputs of OSCin. When programmed in this way, a total of 3 differential outputs can be driven by a buffered copy of OSCin.

VCXO/Crystal buffered outputs cannot be synchronized to the VCO clock distribution outputs. The assertion of SYNC will still cause these outputs to become low. Since these outputs will turn off and on asynchronously with respect to the VCO sourced clock outputs during a SYNC, it is possible for glitches to occur on the buffered clock outputs when SYNC is asserted and unasserted. If the NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bits are set these outputs will not be affected by the SYNC event except that the phase relationship will change with the other synchronized clocks unless a buffered clock output is used as a qualification clock during SYNC.

Frequency Holdover

The LMK04906 supports holdover operation to keep the clock outputs on frequency with minimum drift when the reference is lost until a valid reference clock signal is re-established.

Integrated Loop Filter Poles

The LMK04906 features programmable 3rd and 4th order loop filter poles for PLL2. These internal resistors and capacitor values may be selected from a fixed range of values to achieve either a 3rd or 4th order loop filter response. The integrated programmable resistors and capacitors compliment external components mounted near the chip.

These integrated components can be effectively disabled by programming the integrated resistors and capacitors to their minimum values.

Internal VCO

The output of the internal VCO is routed to a mux which allows the user to select either the direct VCO output or a divided version of the VCO for the Clock Distribution Path. This same selection is also fed back to the PLL2 phase detector through a prescaler and N-divider.

The mux selectable VCO divider has a divide range of 2 to 8 with 50% output duty cycle for both even and odd divide values.

The primary use of the VCO divider is to achieve divides greater than the clock output divider supports alone.

External VCO Mode

The Fin/Fin* input allows an external VCO to be used with PLL2 of the LMK04906.

Using an external VCO reduces the number of available clock inputs by one.

Clock Distribution

The LMK04906 features a total of 6 outputs driven from the internal or external VCO.

All VCO driven outputs have programmable output types. They can be programmed to LVPECL, LVDS, or LVCMOS. When all distribution outputs are configured for LVCMOS or single ended LVPECL a total of 24 outputs are available.

If the buffered OSCin output OSCout0 is included in the total number of clock outputs the LMK04906 is able to distribute, then up to 6 differential clocks or up to 12 single ended clocks may be generated with the LMK04906.

The following sections discuss specific features of the clock distribution channels that allow the user to control various aspects of the output clocks.

CLKout DIVIDER

Each clock output has a single clock output divider. The divider supports a divide range of 1 to 1045 (even and odd) with 50% output duty cycle. When divides of 26 or greater are used, the divider/delay block uses extended mode.

The VCO Divider may be used to reduce the divide needed by the clock output divider so that it may operate in normal mode instead of extended mode. This can result in a small current saving if enabling the VCO Divider allows 3 or more clock output divides to change from extended to normal mode.

CLKout Delay

The clock distribution section includes both a fine (analog) and coarse (digital) delay for phase adjustment of the clock outputs.

The fine (analog) delay allows a nominal 25 ps step size and range from 0 to 475 ps of total delay. Enabling the analog delay adds a nominal 500 ps of delay in addition to the programmed value. When adjusting analog delay, glitches may occur on the clock outputs being adjusted. Analog delay may not operate at frequencies above the minimum-specified maximum output frequency of 1536 MHz.

The coarse (digital) delay allows a group of outputs to be delayed by 4.5 to 12 clock distribution path cycles in normal mode, or from 12.5 to 522 VCO cycles in extended mode. The delay step can be as small as half the period of the clock distribution path by using the CLKoutX_HS bit provided the output divide value is greater than 1. For example 2 GHz VCO frequency without using the VCO divider results in 250 ps coarse tuning steps. The coarse (digital) delay value takes effect on the clock outputs after a SYNC event.

There are 3 different ways to use the digital (coarse) delay.

  1. Fixed Digital Delay
  2. Absolute Dynamic Digital Delay
  3. Relative Dynamic Digital Delay

Programmable Output Type

For increased flexibility all LMK04906 clock outputs (CLKoutX) and OSCout0 can be programmed to an LVDS, LVPECL, or LVCMOS output type.

Any LVPECL output type can be programmed to 700, 1200, 1600, or 2000 mVpp amplitude levels. The 2000 mVpp LVPECL output type is a Texas Instruments proprietary configuration that produces a 2000 mVpp differential swing for compatibility with many data converters and is also known as 2VPECL.

Clock Output Synchronization

Using the SYNC input causes all active clock outputs to share a rising edge. See Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC) for more information.

The SYNC event also causes the digital delay values to take effect.

0-Delay

The 0-delay mode synchronizes the input clock phase to the output clock phase. The 0-delay feedback may performed with an internal feedback loop from some of the clock outputs or with an external feedback loop into the FBCLKin port as selected by the FEEDBACK_MUX.

Without using 0-delay mode there will be n possible fixed phase relationships from clock input to clock output depending on the clock output divide value.

Using an external 0-delay feedback reduces the number of available clock inputs by one.

Default Start-Up Clocks

Before the LMK04906 is programmed, CLKout4 is enabled and operating at a nominal frequency and CLKout3 and OSCout0 are enabled and operating at the OSCin frequency. These clocks can be used to clock external devices such as microcontrollers, FPGAs, CPLDs, etc. before the LMK04906 is programmed.

For CLKout3 and OSCout0 to work before the LMK04906 is programmed the device must not be using Crystal mode.

Status Pins

The LMK04906 provides status pins which can be monitored for feedback or in some cases used for input depending upon device programming. For example:

  • The Status_Holdover pin may indicate if the device is in hold-over mode.
  • The Status_CLKin0 pin may indicate the LOS (loss-of-signal) for CLKin0.
  • The Status_CLKin0 pin may be an input for selecting the active clock input.
  • The Status_LD pin may indicate if the device is locked.

The status pins can be programmed to a variety of other outputs including analog lock detect, PLL divider outputs, combined PLL lock detect signals, PLL1 Vtune railing, readback, and so forth. See Status PINS of this data sheet for more information. Default pin programming is captured in Table 17.

Register Readback

Programmed registers may be read back using the MICROWIRE interface. For readback one of the status pins must be programmed for readback mode.

At no time may registers be programed to values other than the valid states defined in the data sheet.

Functional Block Diagram

LMK04906 30179101.gif

Feature Description

Serial MICROWIRE Timing Diagram

Register programming information on the DATAuWire pin is clocked into a shift register on each rising edge of the CLKuWire signal. On the rising edge of the LEuWire signal, the register is sent from the shift register to the register addressed. A slew rate of at least 30 V/µs is recommended for these signals. After programming is complete the CLKuWire, DATAuWire, and LEuWire signals should be returned to a low state. If the CLKuWire or DATAuWire lines are toggled while the VCO is in lock, as is sometimes the case when these lines are shared with other parts, the phase noise may be degraded during this programming. See Figure 6 for timing diagram.

LMK04906 30179103.gif Figure 6. MICROWIRE Timing Diagram

Advanced MICROWIRE Timing Diagrams

Three Extra Clocks or Double Program

Figure 7 shows the timing for the programming sequence for loading CLKoutX_DIV > 25 or CLKoutX_DDLY > 12 as described in Special Programming Case for R0 to R5 for CLKoutX_DIV and CLKoutX_DDLY.

LMK04906 30179107.gif Figure 7. MICROWIRE Timing Diagram: Extra CLKuWire Pulses for R0 to R5

Three Extra Clocks With LEuWire High

Figure 8 shows the timing for the programming sequence which allows SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1 when loading CLKoutX_DIV > 25 or CLKoutX_DDLY > 12. When SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1, a SYNC event is automatically generated on the falling edge of LEuWire. See Special Programming Case for R0 to R5 for CLKoutX_DIV and CLKoutX_DDLY.

LMK04906 30179127.gif Figure 8. MICROWIRE Timing Diagram: Extra CLKuWire Pulses for R0 to R5 With LEuWire Asserted

Readback

For timing specifications, see Timing Requirements. See Readback for more information on performing a readback operation. Figure 9 shows timing for LEuWire for both READBACK_LE = 1 and 0.

The rising edges of CLKuWire during MICROWIRE readback continue to clock data on DATAuWire into the device during readback. If after the readback, LEuWire transitions from low to high, this data will be latched to the decoded register. The decoded register address consists of the last 5 bits clocked on DATAuWire as shown in the MICROWIRE Timing Diagrams.

LMK04906 30179106.gif Figure 9. MICROWIRE Readback Timing Diagram

Inputs / Outputs

PLL1 Reference Inputs (CLKin0, CLKin1, and CLKin2)

The reference clock inputs for PLL1 may be selected from either CLKin0, CLKin1, or CLKin2. The user has the capability to manually select one of the inputs or to configure an automatic switching mode of operation. See Input Clock Switching for more info.

CLKin0, CLKin1, and CLKin2 have dividers which allow the device to switch between reference inputs of different frequencies automatically without needing to reprogram the PLL1 R divider. The CLKin pre-divider values are 1, 2, 4, and 8.

CLKin1 input can alternatively be used for external feedback in 0-delay mode (FBCLKin) or for an external VCO input port (Fin).

PLL2 OSCin / OSCin* Port

The feedback from the external oscillator being locked with PLL1 drives the OSCin/OSCin* pins. Internally this signal is routed to the PLL1 N Divider and to the reference input for PLL2.

This input may be driven with either a single-ended or differential signal and must be AC coupled. If operated in single ended mode, the unused input must be connected to GND with a 0.1-µF capacitor.

Crystal Oscillator

The internal circuitry of the OSCin port also supports the optional implementation of a crystal based oscillator circuit. A crystal, a varactor diode, and a small number of other external components may be used to implement the oscillator. The internal oscillator circuit is enabled by setting the EN_PLL2_XTAL bit. See EN_PLL2_XTAL.

Input Clock Switching

Manual, pin select, and automatic are three different kinds clock input switching modes can be set with the CLKin_SELECT_MODE register.

Below is information about how the active input clock is selected and what causes a switching event in the various clock input selection modes.

Input Clock Switching - Manual Mode

When CLKin_SELECT_MODE is 0, 1, or 2 then CLKin0, CLKin1, or CLKin2 respectively is always selected as the active input clock. Manual mode will also override the EN_CLKinX bits such that the CLKinX buffer will operate even if CLKinX is is disabled with EN_CLKinX = 0.

Entering Holdover

If holdover mode is enabled then holdover mode is entered if:

Digital lock detect of PLL1 goes low and DISABLE_DLD1_DET = 0.

Exiting Holdover

The active clock for automatic exit of holdover mode is the manually selected clock input.

Input Clock Switching - Pin Select Mode

When CLKin_SELECT_MODE is 3, the pins Status_CLKin0 and Status_CLKin1 select which clock input is active.

Clock Switch Event: Pins

Changing the state of Status_CLKin0 or Status_CLKin1 pins causes an input clock switch event.

Clock Switch Event: PLL1 DLD

To prevent PLL1 DLD high to low transition from causing a input clock switch event and causing the device to enter holdover mode, disable the PLL1 DLD detect by setting DISABLE_DLD1_DET = 1. This is the preferred behavior for Pin Select Mode.

Configuring Pin Select Mode

The Status_CLKin0_TYPE must be programmed to an input value for the Status_CLKin0 pin to function as an input for pin select mode.

The Status_CLKin1_TYPE must be programmed to an input value for the Status_CLKin1 pin to function as an input for pin select mode.

If the Status_CLKinX_TYPE is set as output, the input value is considered "0."

Table 1 defines which input clock is active depending on Status_CLKin0 and Status_CLKin1 state.

Table 1. Active Clock Input – Pin Select Mode

Status_CLKin1 Status_CLKin0 ACTIVE CLOCK
0 0 CLKin0
0 1 CLKin1
1 0 CLKin2
1 1 Holdover

The pin select mode will override the EN_CLKinX bits such that the CLKinX buffer will operate even if CLKinX is is disabled with EN_CLKinX = 0. To switch as fast as possible, keep the clock input buffers enabled (EN_CLKinX = 1) that could be switched to.

Pin Select Mode and Host

When in the pin select mode, the host can monitor conditions of the clocking system which could cause the host to switch the active clock input. The LMK04906 device can also provide indicators on the Status_LD and Status_HOLDOVER like "DAC Rail," "PLL1 DLD", "PLL1 & PLL2 DLD" which the host can use in determining which clock input to use as active clock input.

Switch Event Without Holdover

When an input clock switch event is triggered and holdover mode is disabled, the active clock input immediately switches to the selected clock. When PLL1 is designed with a narrow loop bandwidth, the switching transient is minimized.

Switch Event With Holdover

When an input clock switch event is triggered and holdover mode is enabled, the device will enter holdover mode and remain in holdover until a holdover exit condition is met as described in Holdover Mode. Then the device will complete the reference switch to the pin selected clock input.

Input Clock Switching – Automatic Mode

When CLKin_SELECT_MODE is 4, the active clock is selected in priority order of enabled clock inputs starting upon an input clock switch event. The priority order of the clocks is CLKin0 → CLKin1 → CLKin2, etc.

For a clock input to be eligible to be switched through, it must be enabled using EN_CLKinX.

Starting Active Clock

Upon programming this mode, the currently active clock remains active if PLL1 lock detect is high. To ensure a particular clock input is the active clock when starting this mode, program CLKin_SELECT_MODE to the manual mode which selects the desired clock input (CLKin0, 1, or 2). Wait for PLL1 to lock PLL1_DLD = 1, then select this mode with CLKin_SELECT_MODE = 4.

Clock Switch Event: PLL1 DLD

A loss of lock as indicated by PLL1’s DLD signal (PLL1_DLD = 0) will cause an input clock switch event if DISABLE_DLD1_DET = 0. PLL1 DLD must go high (PLL1_DLD = 1) in between input clock switching events.

Clock Switch Event: PLL1 Vtune Rail

If Vtune_RAIL_DET_EN is set and the PLL1 Vtune voltage crosses the DAC high or low threshold, holdover mode will be entered. Since PLL1_DLD = 0 in holdover a clock input switching event will occur.

Clock Switch Event With Holdover

Holdover mode is entered and the active clock is set to the next enabled clock input in priority order. When the new active clock meets the holdover exit conditions, holdover is exited and the active clock will continue to be used as a reference until another PLL1 loss of lock event. PLL1 DLD must go high in between input clock switching events.

Clock Switch Event Without Holdover

If holdover is not enabled and an input clock switch event occurs, the active clock is set to the next enabled clock in priority order. The LMK04906 will keep this new input clock as the active clock until another input clock switching event. PLL1 DLD must go high in between input clock switching events.

Input Clock Switching - Automatic Mode With Pin Select

When CLKin_SELECT_MODE is 6, the active clock is selected using the Status_CLKinX pins upon an input clock switch event according to Table 2.

Starting Active Clock

Upon programming this mode, the currently active clock remains active if PLL1 lock detect is high. To ensure a particular clock input is the active clock when starting this mode, program CLKin_SELECT_MODE to the manual mode which selects the desired clock input (CLKin0 or 1). Wait for PLL1 to lock PLL1_DLD = 1, then select this mode with CLKin_SELECT_MODE = 6.

Clock Switch Event: PLL1 DLD

An input clock switch event is generated by a loss of lock as indicated by PLL1's DLD signal (PLL1 DLD = 0).

Clock Switch Event: PLL1 Vtune Rail

If Vtune_RAIL_DET_EN is set and the PLL1 Vtune voltage crosses the DAC threshold, holdover mode will be entered. Since PLL1_DLD = 0 in holdover, a clock input switching event will occur.

Clock Switch Event With Holdover

Clock switch event with holdover enabled is recommended in this input clock switching mode. When an input clock switch event occurs, holdover mode is entered and the active clock is set to the clock input defined by the Status_CLKinX pins. When the new active clock meets the holdover exit conditions, holdover is exited and the active clock will continue to be used as a reference until another input clock switch event. PLL1 DLD must go high in between input clock switching events.

Table 2. Active Clock Input - Auto Pin Mode

Status_CLKin1 Status_CLKin0 ACTIVE CLOCK
X 1 CLKin0
1 0 CLKin1
0 0 CLKin2

The polarity of Status_CLKin1 and Status_CLKin0 input pins can be inverted with the CLKin_SEL_INV bit.

Holdover Mode

Holdover mode causes PLL2 to stay locked on frequency with minimal frequency drift when an input clock reference to PLL1 becomes invalid. While in holdover mode, the PLL1 charge pump is TRI-STATED and a fixed tuning voltage is set on CPout1 to operate PLL1 in open loop.

Enable Holdover

Program HOLDOVER_MODE to enable holdover mode. Holdover mode can be manually enabled by programming the FORCE_HOLDOVER bit.

The holdover mode can be set to operate in 2 different sub-modes.

  • Fixed CPout1 (EN_TRACK = 0 or 1, EN_MAN_DAC = 1).
  • Tracked CPout1 (EN_TRACK = 1, EN_MAN_DAC = 0).
    • Not valid when EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DET = 1.

Updates to the DAC value for the Tracked CPout1 sub-mode occurs at the rate of the PLL1 phase detector frequency divided by DAC_CLK_DIV. These updates occur any time EN_TRACK = 1.

The DAC update rate should be programmed for <= 100 kHz to ensure DAC holdover accuracy.

When tracking is enabled the current voltage of DAC can be readback, see DAC_CNT.

Entering Holdover

The holdover mode is entered as described in Input Clock Switching. Typically this is because:

  • FORCE_HOLDOVER bit is set.
  • PLL1 loses lock according to PLL1_DLD, and
    • HOLDOVER_MODE = 2
    • DISABLE_DLD1_DET = 0
  • CPout1 voltage crosses DAC high or low threshold, and
    • HOLDOVER_MODE = 2
    • EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DET = 1
    • EN_TRACK = 1
    • DAC_HIGH_TRIP = User Value
    • DAC_LOW_TRIP = User Value
    • EN_MAN_DAC = 1
    • MAN_DAC = User Value

During Holdover

PLL1 is run in open loop mode.

  • PLL1 charge pump is set to TRI-STATE.
  • PLL1 DLD will be unasserted.
  • The HOLDOVER status is asserted
  • During holdover If PLL2 was locked prior to entry of holdover mode, PLL2 DLD will continue to be asserted.
  • CPout1 voltage will be set to:
    • a voltage set in the MAN_DAC register (fixed CPout1).
    • a voltage determined to be the last valid CPout1 voltage (tracked CPout1).
  • PLL1 DLD will attempt to lock with the active clock input.

The HOLDOVER status signal can be monitored on the Status_HOLDOVER or Status_LD pin by programming the HOLDOVER_MUX or LD_MUX register to "Holdover Status."

Exiting Holdover

Holdover mode can be exited in one of two ways.

  • Manually, by programming the device from the host.
  • Automatically, By a clock operating within a specified ppm of the current PLL1 frequency on the active clock input. See Input Clock Switching for more detail on which clock input is active.

To exit holdover by programming, set HOLDOVER_MODE = Disabled. HOLDOVER_MODE can then be re-enabled by programming HOLDOVER_MODE = Enabled. Care should be taken to ensure that the active clock upon exiting holdover is as expected, otherwise the CLKin_SELECT_MODE register may need to be re-programmed.

Holdover Frequency Accuracy and DAC Performance

When in holdover mode PLL1 will run in open loop and the DAC will set the CPout1 voltage. If Fixed CPout1 mode is used, then the output of the DAC will be a voltage dependant upon the MAN_DAC register. If Tracked CPout1 mode is used, then the output of the DAC will be the voltage at the CPout1 pin before holdover mode was entered. When using Tracked mode and EN_MAN_DAC = 1, during holdover the DAC value is loaded with the programmed value in MAN_DAC, not the tracked value.

When in Tracked CPout1 mode the DAC has a worst case tracking error of ±2 LSBs once PLL1 tuning voltage is acquired. The step size is approximately 3.2 mV; therefore, the VCXO frequency error during holdover mode caused by the DAC tracking accuracy is ±6.4 mV × Kv. Where Kv is the tuning sensitivity of the VCXO in use. Therefore the accuracy of the system when in holdover mode in ppm is:

Equation 1. LMK04906 30179159.gif

Example: consider a system with a 19.2 MHz clock input, a 153.6 MHz VCXO with a Kv of 17 kHz/V. The accuracy of the system in holdover in ppm is:

±0.71 ppm = ±6.4 mV × 17 kHz/V × 1e6 / 153.6 MHz

It is important to account for this frequency error when determining the allowable frequency error window to cause holdover mode to exit.

Holdover Mode - Automatic Exit of Holdover

The LMK04906 device can be programmed to automatically exit holdover mode when the accuracy of the frequency on the active clock input achieves a specified accuracy. The programmable variables include PLL1_WND_SIZE and DLD_HOLD_CNT.

See Digital Lock Detect Frequency Accuracy to calculate the register values to cause holdover to automatically exit upon reference signal recovery to within a user specified ppm error of the holdover frequency.

It is possible for the time to exit holdover to vary because the condition for automatic holdover exit is for the reference and feedback signals to have a time/phase error less than a programmable value. Because it is possible for two clock signals to be very close in frequency but not close in phase, it may take a long time for the phases of the clocks to align themselves within the allowable time/phase error before holdover exits.

PLLs

PLL1

PLL1's maximum phase detector frequency (fPD1) is 40 MHz. Since a narrow loop bandwidth should be used for PLL1, the need to operate at high phase detector rate to lower the in-band phase noise becomes unnecessary. The maximum values for the PLL1 R and N dividers is 16,383. Charge pump current ranges from 100 to 1600 µA. PLL1 N divider may be driven by OSCin port at the OSCout0_MUX output (default) or by internal or external feedback as selected by Feedback Mux in 0-delay mode.

Low charge pump currents and phase detector frequencies aid design of low loop bandwidth loop filters with reasonably sized components to allow the VCXO or PLL2 to dominate phase noise inside of PLL2 loop bandwidth. High charge pump currents may be used by PLL1 when using VCXOs with leaky tuning voltage inputs to improve system performance.

PLL2

PLL2's maximum phase detector frequency (fPD2) is 155 MHz. Operating at highest possible phase detector rate will ensure low in-band phase noise for PLL2 which in turn produces lower total jitter. The in-band phase noise from the reference input and PLL is proportional to N2. The maximum value for the PLL2 R divider is 4,095. The maximum value for the PLL2 N divider is 262,143. The N2 Prescaler in the total N feedback path can be programmed for values 2 to 8 (all divides even and odd). Charge pump current ranges from 100 to 3200 µA.

High charge pump currents help to widen the PLL2 loop bandwidth to optimize PLL2 performance.

PLL2 Frequency Doubler

The PLL2 reference input at the OSCin port may be routed through a frequency doubler before the PLL2 R Divider. The frequency doubler feature allows the phase comparison frequency to be increased when a relatively low frequency oscillator is driving the OSCin port. By doubling the PLL2 phase detector frequency, the in-band PLL2 noise is reduced by about 3 dB.

For applications in which the OSCin frequency and PLL2 phase detector frequency are equal, the best PLL2 in-band noise can be achieved when the doubler is enabled (EN_PLL2_REF_2X = 1) and the PLL2 R divide value is 2. Do not use doubler disabled (EN_PLL2_REF_2X = 0) and PLL2 R divide value of 1.

When using the doubler take care to use the PLL2 R Divider to reduce the phase detector frequency to the limit of the PLL2 maximum phase detector frequency.

Digital Lock Detect

Both PLL1 and PLL2 support digital lock detect. Digital lock detect compares the phase between the reference path (R) and the feedback path (N) of the PLL. When the time error, which is phase error, between the two signals is less than a specified window size (ε) a lock detect count increments. When the lock detect count reaches a user specified value lock detect is asserted true. Once digital lock detect is true, a single phase comparison outside the specified window will cause digital lock detect to be asserted false. This is illustrated in Figure 10.

The incremental lock detect count feature functions as a digital filter to ensure that lock detect isn't asserted for only a brief time when the phases of R and N are within the specified tolerance for only a brief time during initial phase lock.

The digital lock detect signal can be monitored on the Status_LD or Status_Holdover pin. The pin may be programmed to output the status of lock detect for PLL1, PLL2, or both PLL1 and PLL2.

See Digital Lock Detect Frequency Accuracy for more detailed information on programming the registers to achieve a specified frequency accuracy in ppm with lock detect.

The digital lock detect feature can also be used with holdover to automatically exit holdover mode. See Holdover Mode for more info.

LMK04906 30179128.gif Figure 10. Digital Lock Detect Flowchart

Status PINS

The Status_LD, Status_HOLDOVER, Status_CLKin0, Status_CLKin1, and SYNC/Status_CLKin2 pins can be programmed to output a variety of signals for indicating various statuses like digital lock detect, holdover, several DAC indicators, and several PLL divider outputs.

Logic Low

This is a vary simple output. In combination with the output _MUX register, this output can be toggled between high and low. Useful to confirm MICROWIRE programming or as a general purpose IO.

Digital Lock Detect

PLL1 DLD, PLL2 DLD, and PLL1 + PLL2 are selectable on certain output pins. See Digital Lock Detect for more information.

Holdover Status

Indicates if the device is in Holdover mode. See Holdover Mode for more information.

DAC

Various flags for the DAC can be monitored including DAC Locked, DAC Rail, DAC Low, and DAC High.

When the PLL1 tuning voltage crosses the low threshold, DAC Low is asserted. When PLL1 tuning voltage crosses the high threshold, DAC High is asserted. When either DAC Low or DAC High is asserted, DAC Rail will also be asserted.

DAC Locked is asserted when EN_Track = 1 and DAC is closely tracking the PLL1 tuning voltage.

PLL Divider Outputs

The PLL divider outputs are useful for debugging failure to lock issues. It allows the user to measure the frequency the PLL inputs are receiving. The settings of PLL1_R, PLL1_N, PLL2_R, and PLL2_N output pulses at the phase detector rate. The settings of PLL1_R / 2, PLL1_N / 2, PLL2_R / 2, and PLL2_N / 2 output a 50% duty cycle waveform at half the phase detector rate.

CLKinX_LOS

The clock input loss of signal indicator is asserted when LOS is enabled (EN_LOS) and the clock no longer detects an input as defined by the time-out threshold, LOS_TIMEOUT. The loss of signal indicator detects a loss of signal on CLKinX only when CLKinX_BUF_TYPE is configured as Bipolar.

CLKinX Selected

If this clock is the currently selected/active clock, this pin will be asserted.

MICROWIRE Readback

The readback data can be output on any pin programmable to readback mode. For more information on readback see Readback.

VCO

The integrated VCO uses a frequency calibration routine when register R30 is programmed to lock VCO to target frequency. Register R30 contains the PLL2_N register.

During the frequency calibration the PLL2_N_CAL value is used instead of PLL2_N, this allows 0-delay modes to have a separate PLL2 N value for VCO frequency calibration and regular operation.

Clock Distribution

Fixed Digital Delay

This section discussing Fixed Digital delay and associated registers is fundamental to understanding digital delay and dynamic digital delay.

Clock outputs may be delayed or advanced from one another by up to 517.5 clock distribution path periods. By programming a digital delay value from 4.5 to 522 clock distribution path periods, a relative clock output delay from 0 to 517.5 periods is achieved. The CLKoutX_DDLY (5 to 522) and CLKoutX_HS (–0.5 or 0) registers set the digital delay as shown in Table 3.

Table 3. Possible Digital Delay Values

CLKoutX_DDLY CLKoutX_HS Digital Delay
5 1 4.5
5 0 5
6 1 5.5
6 0 6
7 1 6.5
7 0 7
... ... ...
520 0 520
521 1 520.5
521 0 521
522 1 521.5
522 0 522

NOTE

Digital delay values only take effect during a SYNC event and if the NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bit is cleared for this clock output. See Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC) for more information.

The resolution of digital delay is determined by the frequency of the clock distribution path. The clock distribution path is the output of Mode Mux1 (Functional Block Diagram). The best resolution of digital delay is achieved by bypassing the VCO divider.

Equation 2. LMK04906 30179156.gif
Equation 3. LMK04906 30179157.gif

The digital delay between clock outputs can be dynamically adjusted with no or minimum disruption of the output clocks. See Dynamically Programming Digital Delay for more information.

Fixed Digital Delay - Example

Given a VCO frequency of 2457.6 MHz and no VCO divider, by using digital delay the outputs can be adjusted in 1 / (2 × 2457.6 MHz) = approximately 203.5-ps steps.

To achieve quadrature (90 degree shift) between the 122.88-MHz outputs on CLKout4 and CLKout3 from a VCO frequency of 2457.6 MHz and bypassing the VCO divider, consider the following:

  1. The frequency of 122.88 MHz has a period of ~8.14 ns.
  2. To delay 90 degrees of a 122.88 MHz clock period requires an approximately 2.03-ns delay.
  3. Given a digital delay step of ~203.5 ps, this requires a digital delay value of 12 steps (2.03 ns / 20.35 ps = 10).
  4. Since the 10 steps are half period steps, CLKout3_DDLY is programmed 5 full periods beyond 5 for a total of 10.

This result in the following programming:

  • Clock output dividers to 20. CLKout2_DIV = 20 and CLKout3_DIV = 20.
  • Set first clock digital delay value. CLKout2_DDLY = 5, CLKout2_HS = 0.
  • Set second 90 degree shifted clock digital delay value. CLKout3_DDLY = 10, CLKout3_HS = 0.

Table 4 shows some of the possible phase delays in degrees achievable in the above example.

Table 4. Relative Phase Shift from
CLKout2 to CLKout3
CLKout3_DDLY = 5 and CLKout3_HS = 0

CLKout3_DDLY CLKout_HS RELATIVE DIGITAL DELAY DEGREES of 122.88 MHz
5 1 –0.5 –9°
5 0 0
6 1 0.5
6 0 1 18°
7 1 1.5 27°
7 0 2 36°
8 1 2.5 45°
8 0 3 54°
9 1 3.5 63°
9 0 4 72°
10 1 4.5 81°
10 0 5 90°
11 1 5.5 99°
11 0 6 108°
12 1 6.5 117°
12 0 7 126°
13 1 7.5 135°
13 0 8 144°
14 1 8.5 153°

Figure 12 illustrates clock outputs programmed with different digital delay values during a SYNC event.

See Dynamically Programming Digital Delay for more information on dynamically adjusting digital delay.

Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC)

The purpose of the SYNC function is to synchronize the clock outputs with a fixed and known phase relationship between each clock output selected for SYNC. SYNC can also be used to hold the outputs in a low or 0 state. The NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bits can be set to disable synchronization for a clock output.

To enable SYNC, EN_SYNC must be set. See EN_SYNC, Enable Synchronization.

The digital delay value set by CLKoutX_DDLY takes effect only upon a SYNC event. The digital delay due to CLKoutX_HS takes effect immediately upon programming. See Dynamically Programming Digital Delay for more information on dynamically changing digital delay.

During a SYNC event, clock outputs driven by the VCO are not synchronized to clock outputs driven by OSCin. OSCout0 is always driven by OSCin. CLKout3 or 4 may be driven by OSCin depending on the CLKoutX_OSCin_Sel bit value. While SYNC is asserted, NO_SYNC_CLKoutX operates normally for CLKout3 and 4 under all circumstances. SYNC operates normally for CLKout3 and 4 when driven by VCO.

Effect of SYNC

When SYNC is asserted, the outputs to be synchronized are held in a logic low state. When SYNC is unasserted, the clock outputs to be synchronized are activated and will transition to a high state simultaneously with one another except where different digital delay values have been programmed.

See Dynamically Programming Digital Delay for SYNC functionality when SYNC_QUAL = 1.

Table 5. Steady State Clock Output Condition
Given Specified Inputs

SYNC_TYPE SYNC_POL
_INV
SYNC PIN CLOCK OUTPUT STATE
0,1,2 (Input) 0 0 Active
0,1,2 (Input) 0 1 Low
0,1,2 (Input) 1 0 Low
0,1,2 (Input) 1 1 Active
3, 4, 5, 6 (Output) 0 0 or 1 Active
3, 4, 5, 6 (Output) 1 0 or 1 Low

Methods of Generating SYNC

There are five methods to generate a SYNC event:

  • Manual:
    • Asserting the SYNC pin according to the polarity set by SYNC_POL_INV.
    • Toggling the SYNC_POL_INV bit though MICROWIRE will cause a SYNC to be asserted.
  • Automatic:
    • If PLL1_SYNC_DLD or PLL2_SYNC_DLD is set, the SYNC pin will be asserted while DLD (digital lock detect) is false for PLL1 or PLL2 respectively.
    • Programming Register R30, which contains PLL2_N will generate a SYNC event when using the internal VCO.
    • Programming Register R0 through R5 when SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1.

NOTE

Due to the speed of the clock distribution path (as fast as approximately 325-ps period) and the slow slew rate of the SYNC, the exact VCO cycle at which the SYNC is asserted or unasserted by the SYNC is undefined. The timing diagrams show a sharp transition of the SYNC to clarify functionality.

Avoiding Clock Output Interruption Due to SYNC

Any CLKout outputs that have their NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bits set will be unaffected by the SYNC event. It is possible to perform a SYNC operation with the NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bits cleared, then set the NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bits so that the selected clocks will not be affected by a future SYNC. Future SYNC events will not effect these clocks but will still cause the newly synchronized clocks to be re-synchronized using the currently programmed digital delay values. When this happens, the phase relationship between the first group of synchronized clocks and the second group of synchronized clocks will be undefined unless the SYNC pulse is qualified by an output clock. See Dynamically Programming Digital Delay.

SYNC Timing

When discussing the timing of the SYNC function, one cycle refers to one period of the clock distribution path.

LMK04906 30179104.gif
CLKout0_DIV = 0(valid only for external VCO mode)
CLKout2_DIV = 2
CLKout4_DIV = 4
The digital delay for all clock outputs is 5
The digital delay half step for all clock outputs is 0
SYNC_QUAL = 0 (No qualification)
Figure 11. Clock Output Synchronization Using the SYNC Pin (Active Low)

See Figure 11 during this discussion on the timing of SYNC. SYNC must be asserted for greater than one clock cycle of the clock distribution path to latch the SYNC event. After SYNC is asserted, the SYNC event is latched on the rising edge of the distribution path clock, at time A. After this event has been latched, the outputs will not reflect the low state for 6 cycles, at time B. Due to the asynchronous nature of SYNC with respect to the output clocks, it is possible that a glitch pulse could be created when the clock output goes low from the SYNC event. This is shown by CLKout4 in Figure 11 and CLKout2 in Figure 12. See Relative Dynamic Digital Delay for more information on synchronizing relative to an output clock to eliminate or minimize this glitch pulse.

After SYNC becomes unasserted the event is latched on the following rising edge of the distribution path clock, time C. The clock outputs will rise at time D, coincident with a rising distribution clock edge that occurs after 6 cycles plus as many more cycles as programmed by the digital delay for that clock output. Therefore, the soonest a clock output will become high is 11 cycles after the SYNC unassertion event registration, time C, when the smallest digital delay value of 5 is set. If CLKoutX_HS = 1 and CLKoutX_DDLY = 5, then the clock output will rise 10.5 cycles after SYNC is unassertion event registration.

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CLKout0_DIV = 2, CLKout0_DDLY = 5
CLKout2_DIV = 4, CLKout2_DDLY = 7
CLKout4_DIV = 4, CLKout4_DDLY = 8
CLKout5_DIV = 4, CLKour4_DDLY = 8
CLKout0_HS = 1
CLKout2_HS = 0
CLKout4_HS = 0
CLKout5_HS = 0
SYNC_QUAL = 0 (No qualification)
Figure 12. Clock Output Synchronization Using the SYNC Pin (Active Low)

Figure 12 illustrates the timing with different digital delays programmed.

  • Time A) SYNC assertion event is latched.
  • Time B) SYNC unassertion latched.
  • Time C) All outputs toggle and remain low. A glitch pulse can occur at this time as shown by CLKout2.
  • Time D) After 6 + 4.5 = 10.5 cycles CLKout0 rises. This is the shortest time from SYNC unassertion registration to clock rising edge possible.
  • Time E) After 6 + 7 = 13 cycles CLKout2 rises. CLKout2 and CLKout4, 5 are programmed for quadrature operation.
  • Time F) After 6 + 8 = 14 cycles CLKout4 and 5 rise.

Dynamically Programming Digital Delay

To use dynamic digital delay synchronization qualification set SYNC_QUAL = 1. This causes the SYNC pulse to be qualified by a clock output so that the SYNC event occurs after a specified time from a clock output transition. This allows the relative adjustment of clock output phase in real-time with no or minimum interruption of clock outputs. Hence the term dynamic digital delay.

Note that changing the phase of a clock output requires momentarily altering in the rate of change of the clock output phase and therefore by definition results in a frequency distortion of the signal.

Without qualifying the SYNC with an output clock, the newly synchronized clocks would have a random and unknown digital delay (or phase) with respect to clock outputs not currently being synchronized.

Absolute vs Relative Dynamic Digital Delay

The clock used for qualification of SYNC is selected with the feedback mux (FEEDBACK_MUX).

If the clock selected by the feedback mux has its NO_SYNC_CLKoutX = 1, then an absolute dynamic digital delay adjustment will be performed during a SYNC event and the digital delay of the feedback clock will not be adjusted.

If the clock selected by the feedback mux has its NO_SYNC_CLKoutX = 0, then a self-referenced or relative dynamic digital delay adjustment will be performed during a SYNC event and the digital delay of the feedback clock will be adjusted.

Clocks with NO_SYNC_CLKoutX = 1 always operate without interruption.

Dynamic Digital Delay and 0-Delay Mode

When using a 0-delay mode absolute dynamic digital delay is recommended. Using relative dynamic digital delay with a 0-delay mode may result in a momentary clock loss on the adjusted clock also being used for 0-delay feedback that may result in PLL1 DLD becoming low. This may result in HOLDOVER mode being activated depending upon device configuration.

SYNC and Minimum Step Size

The minimum step size adjustment for digital delay is half a clock distribution path cycle. This is achieved by using the CLKoutX_HS bit. The CLKoutX_HS bit change effect is immediate without the need for SYNC. To shift digital delay using CLKoutX_DDLY a SYNC signal must be generated for the change to take effect.

Programming Overview

To dynamically adjust the digital delay with respect to an existing clock output the device should be programmed as follows:

  • Set SYNC_QUAL = 1 for clock output qualification.
  • Set CLKout2_PD = 0. Required for proper operation of SYNC_QUAL = 1.
  • Set EN_FEEDBACK_MUX = 1 to enable the feedback buffer.
  • Set FEEDBACK_MUX to the clock output that the newly synchronized clocks will be qualified by.
  • Set NO_SYNC_CLKoutX = 1 for the output clocks that will continue to operate during the SYNC event. There is no interruption of output on these clocks.
    • If FEEDBACK_MUX selects a clock output with NO_SYNC_CLKoutX = 1, then absolute dynamic digital delay is performed.
    • If FEEDBACK_MUX selects a clock output with NO_SYNC_CLKoutX = 0, then self-referenced or relative dynamic digital delay is performed.
  • The SYNC_EN_AUTO bit may be set to cause a SYNC event to begin when register R0 to R5 is programmed. The auto SYNC feature is a convenience since does not require the application to manually assert SYNC by toggling the SYNC_POL_INV bit or the SYNC pin when changing digital delay. However, under the following condition a special programming sequence is required if SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1:
    • The CLKoutX_DDLY value being set in the programmed register is 13 or more.
  • Under the following condition a SYNC_EN_AUTO must = 0:
    • If the application requires a digital delay resolution of half a clock distribution path cycle in relative dynamic digital delay mode because the HS bit must be fixed per Table 6 for a qualifying clock.

Internal Dynamic Digital Delay Timing

To dynamically adjust digital delay a SYNC must occur. Once the SYNC is qualified by an output clock, 3 cycles later an internal one shot pulse will occur. The width of the one shot pulse is 3 cycles. This internal one shot pulse will cause the outputs to turn off and then back on with a fixed delay with respect to the falling edge of the qualification clock. This allows for dynamic adjustments of digital delay with respect to an output clock.

The qualified SYNC timing is shown in Figure 13 for absolute dynamic digital delay and Figure 14 for relative dynamic digital delay.

Other Timing Requirements

When adjusting digital delay dynamically, the falling edge of the qualifying clock selected by the FEEDBACK_MUX must coincide with the falling edge of the clock distribution path. For this requirement to be met, program the CLKoutX_HS value of the qualifying clock output according to Table 6.

Table 6. Half Step Programming Requirement of Qualifying Clock During SYNC Event

DISTRIBUTION PATH FREQUENCY CLKoutX_DIV value CLKoutX_HS
≥ 1.8 GHz Even Must = 1 during SYNC event.
Odd Must = 0 during SYNC event.
< 1.8 GHz Even Must = 0 during SYNC event.
Odd Must = 1 during SYNC event.

Absolute Dynamic Digital Delay

Absolute dynamic digital delay can be used to program a clock output to a specific phase offset from another clock output.

    Pros:

  • Simple direct phase adjustment with respect to another clock output.
  • CLKoutX_HS will remain constant for qualifying clock.
    • Can easily use auto sync feature (SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1) when digital delay adjustment requires half step digital delay requirements.
  • Can be used with 0-delay mode.
  • Cons:

  • For some phase adjustments there may be a glitch pulse due to SYNC assertion.

Absolute Dynamic Digital Delay - Example

To illustrate the absolute dynamic digital delay adjust procedure, consider the following example.

System Requirements:

  • VCO Frequency = 2457.6 MHz
  • CLKout0 = 819.2 MHz (CLKout0_DIV = 3)
  • CLKout2 = 307.2 MHz (CLKout2_DIV = 8)
  • CLKout4 = 245.76 MHz (CLKout4_DIV = 10)
  • For all clock outputs during initial programming:
    • CLKoutX_DDLY = 5
    • CLKoutX_HS = 1
    • NO_SYNC_CLKoutX = 0

The application requires the 307.2 MHz clock to be stepped in 22.5 degree steps (approximately 203.4 ps), which is the minimum step resolution allowable by the clock distribution path requiring use of the half step bit (CLKoutX_HS). That is 1 / 2457.6 MHz / 2 = ~203.4 ps. During the stepping of the 307.2 MHz clock the 819.2 MHz and 245.76 MHz clock must not be interrupted.

  1. The device is programmed from register R0 to R30 with values that result in the device being locked and operating as desired, see the system requirements above. The phase of all the output clocks are aligned because all the digital delay and half step values were the same when the SYNC was generated by programming register R30. The timing of this is as shown in Figure 11.
  2. Now the registers will be programmed to prepare for changing digital delay (or phase) dynamically.
  3. Table 7. Register Setup for Absolute Dynamic Digital Delay Example

    REGISTER PURPOSE
    SYNC_QUAL = 1 Use a clock output for qualifying the SYNC pulse for dynamically adjusting digital delay.
    EN_SYNC = 1 (default) Required for SYNC functionality.
    CLKout2_PD = 0 Required when SYNC_QUAL = 1.
    CLKout2 outputs may be powered down or in use.
    EN_FEEDBACK_MUX = 1 Enable the feedback mux for SYNC operation for dynamically adjusting digital delay.
    FEEDBACK_MUX = 2 (CLKout4) Use the fixed 245.76 MHz clock as the SYNC qualification clock.
    NO_SYNC_CLKout0 = 1 This clock output (819.2 MHz) won't be affected by SYNC. It will always operate without interruption.
    NO_SYNC_CLKout4 = 1 This clock output (245.76 MHz) won't be affected by SYNC. It will always operate without interruption.
    This clock will also be the qualifying clock in this example.
    CLKout4_HS = 1 Since CLKout4 is the qualifying clock and CLKoutX_DIV is even, the half step bit must be set to 1. See Table 6.
    SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1 Automatic generation of SYNC is allowed for this case.

    After the registers in Table 7 have been programmed, the application may now dynamically adjust the digital delay of CLKout2 (307.2 MHz).

  4. Adjust digital delay of CLKout2.

See Table 8 for the programming values to set a specified phase offset from the absolute reference clock. Table 8 is dependant upon the qualifying clock divide value of 12, see Calculating Dynamic Digital Delay Values For Any Divide for information on creating tables for any divide value.

Table 8. Programming for Absolute Digital Delay Adjustment

DEGREES OF ADJUSTMENT FROM INITIAL 307.2-MHZ PHASE PROGRAMMING
±0 or ±360 degrees CLKout2_DDLY = 14; CLKout2_HS = 1
22.5° –337.5° CLKout2_DDLY = 14; CLKout2_HS = 0
45° –315° CLKout2_DDLY = 15; CLKout2_HS = 1
67.5° –292.54° CLKout2_DDLY = 5; CLKout2_HS = 0
90° –270° CLKout2_DDLY = 6; CLKout2_HS = 1
112.5° –247.5° CLKout2_DDLY = 6; CLKout2_HS = 0
135° –25° CLKout2_DDLY = 7; CLKout2_HS = 1
157.5° –202.5° CLKout2_DDLY = 7; CLKout2_HS = 0
180° –180° CLKout2_DDLY = 8; CLKout2_HS = 1
247.5° –112.5° CLKout2_DDLY = 8; CLKout2_HS = 0
270° –90° CLKout2_DDLY = 9; CLKout2_HS = 1
292.5° –67.5° CLKout2_DDLY = 9; CLKout2_HS = 0
315° –45° CLKout2_DDLY = 10; CLKout2_HS = 1
337.5° –22.5° CLKout2_DDLY = 10; CLKout2_HS = 0

After setting the new digital delay values, the act of programming R1 will start a SYNC automatically because SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1.

If the user elects to reduce the number of SYNCs because they are not required when only CLKout2_HS is set, then SYNC_EN_AUTO is = 0 and the SYNC may now be generated by toggling the SYNC pin or by toggling the SYNC_POL_INV bit. Because of the internal one shot pulse, no strict timing of the SYNC pin or SYNC_POL_INV bit is required.

After the SYNC event, the clock output will adjust according to Table 8. See Figure 13 for a detailed view of the timing diagram. The timing diagram critical points are:

  • Time A) SYNC assertion event is latched.
  • Time B) First qualifying falling clock output edge.
  • Time C) Second qualifying falling clock output edge.
  • Time D) Internal one shot pulse begins. 5 cycles later clock outputs will be forced low
  • Time E) Internal one shot pulse ends. 5.5 cycles + digital delay cycles later the synced clock outputs rise.
  • Time F) Clock outputs are forced low. (CLKout2 is already low).
  • Time G) Beginning of digital delay cycles.
  • Time H) For CLKout2_DDLY = 14; the clock output rises now.
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(SYNC_QUAL = 1, Qualify with clock output)
Figure 13. Absolute Dynamic Digital Delay Programming Example

Relative Dynamic Digital Delay

Relative dynamic digital delay can be used to program a clock output to a specific phase offset from another clock output.

    Pros:

  • Simple direct phase adjustment with respect to same clock output.
  • The clock output will always behave the same during digital delay adjustment transient. For some divide values there will be no glitch pulse.
  • Cons:

  • For some clock divide values there may be a glitch pulse due to SYNC assertion.
  • Adjustments of digital delay requiring the half step bit (CLKoutX_HS) for finer digital delay adjust is complicated.
  • Use with 0-delay mode may result in PLL1 DLD becoming low and HOLDOVER mode becoming activated.
    • DISABLE_DLD1_DET can be set to prevent HOLDOVER from becoming activated due to PLL1 DLD becoming low.

Relative Dynamic Digital Delay - Example

To illustrate the relative dynamic digital delay adjust procedure, consider the following example.

System Requirements:

  • VCO Frequency = 2457.6 MHz
  • CLKout0 = 819.2 MHz (CLKout0_DIV = 3)
  • CLKout2 = 491.52 MHz (CLKout2_DIV = 5)
  • CLKout4 = 491.52 MHz (CLKout4_DIV = 5)
  • For all clock outputs during initial programming:
    • CLKoutX_DDLY = 5
    • CLKoutX_HS = 0
    • NO_SYNC_CLKoutX = 0

The application requires the 491.52 MHz clock to be stepped in 22.5degree steps (~203.4 ps), which is the minimum step resolution allowable by the clock distribution path. That is 1 / 2457.62 MHz / 2 = ~203.4 ps. During the stepping of the 491.52 MHz clocks the 819.2 MHz clock must not be interrupted.

  1. The device is programmed from register R0 to R30 with values that result in the device being locked and operating as desired, see the system requirements above. The phase of all the output clocks are aligned because all the digital delay and half step values were the same when the SYNC was generated by programming register R30. The timing of this is as shown in Figure 11.
  2. Now the registers will be programmed to prepare for changing digital delay (or phase) dynamically.
  3. Table 9. Register Setup for Relative Dynamic Digital Delay Adjustment

    REGISTER PURPOSE
    SYNC_QUAL = 1 Use clock output for qualifying the SYNC pulse for dynamically adjusting digital delay.
    EN_SYNC = 1 (default) Required for SYNC functionality.
    CLKout2_PD = 0 Required when SYNC_QUAL = 1.
    CLKout2 outputs may be powered down or in use.
    EN_FEEDBACK_MUX = 1 Enable the feedback mux for SYNC operation for dynamically adjusting digital delay.
    FEEDBACK_MUX = 1 (CLKout2) Use the clock itself as the SYNC qualification clock.
    NO_SYNC_CLKout0 = 1 This clock output (819.2 MHz) won't be affected by SYNC. It will always operate without interruption.
    NO_SYNC_CLKout4 = 1 CLKout4’s phase is not to change with respect to CLKout0.
    SYNC_EN_AUTO = 0 (default) Automatic generation of SYNC is not allowed because of the half step requirement in relative dynamic digital delay mode.
    SYNC must be generated manually by toggling the SYNC_POL_INV bit or the SYNC pin.

    After the above registers have been programmed, the application may now dynamically adjust the digital delay of the 491.52 MHz clocks.

  4. Adjust digital delay of CLKout2 by one step which is 22.5 degrees or approximately 203.4 ps.

See Table 10 for the programming sequence to step one half clock distribution period forward or backwards. Refer to Calculating Dynamic Digital Delay Values For Any Divide for more information on how to calculate digital delay and half step values for other cases.

To fulfill the qualifying clock output half step requirement in Table 6 when dynamically adjusting digital delay, the CLKoutX_HS bit must be cleared for clocks with even divides. So before any dynamic digital delay adjustment, CLKoutX_HS must be clear because the clock divide value is even. To achieve the final required digital delay adjustment, the CLKoutX_HS bit may set after SYNC.

Table 10. Programming Sequence for One Step Adjust

STEP DIRECTION AND CURRENT HS STATE PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE
Adjust clock output one step forward.
CLKout2_HS is 0.
1. CLKout2_HS = 1.
Adjust clock output one step forward.
CLKout2_HS is 1.
1. CLKout2_DDLY = 11.
2. Perform SYNC event.
3. CLKout2_HS = 0.
Adjust clock output one step backward.
CLKout2_HS is 0.
1. CLKout2_HS = 1.
2. CLKout2_DDLY =11.
3. Perform SYNC event.
Adjust clock output one step backward.
CLKout2_HS is 1.
1. CLKout2_HS = 0.

After programing the updated CLKout2_DDLY and CLKout2_HS values, perform a SYNC event. The SYNC may be generated by toggling the SYNC pin or by toggling the SYNC_POL_INV bit. Because of the internal one shot pulse, no strict timing of the SYNC pin or SYNC_POL_INV bit is required. After the SYNC event, the clock output will be at the specified phase. See Figure 14 for a detailed view of the timing diagram. The timing diagram critical points are:

  • Time A) SYNC assertion event is latched.
  • Time B) First qualifying falling clock output edge.
  • Time C) Second qualifying falling clock output edge.
  • Time D) Internal one shot pulse begins. 5 cycles later clock outputs will be forced low.
  • Time E) Internal one shot pulse ends. 5.5 cycles + digital delay cycles later the synced clock outputs rise.
  • Time F) Clock outputs are forced low. (CLKouts are already low).
  • Time G) Beginning of digital delay cycles.
  • Time H) For CLKout2_DDLY = 11; the clock output rises now.
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(SYNC_QUAL = 1, Qualify with clock output)
Starting condition is after half step is removed (CLKout2_HS = 0).
Figure 14. Relative Dynamic Digital Delay Programming Example—2nd Adjust

0-Delay Mode

When 0-delay mode is enabled the clock output selected by the Feedback Mux is connected to the PLL1 N counter to ensure a fixed phase relationship between the selected CLKin and the fed back CLKout. When all the clock outputs are synced together, all the clock outputs will share the same fixed phase relationship between the selected CLKin and the fed back CLKout. The feedback can be internal or external using FBCLKin port.

When 0-delay mode is enabled the lowest frequency clock output is fed back to the Feedback Mux to ensure a repeatable fixed CLKin to CLKout phase relationship between all clock outputs.

If a clock output that is not the lowest frequency output is selected for feedback, then clocks with lower frequencies will have an unknown phase relationship with respect the other clocks and clock input. There will be a number of possible phase relationships equal to Feedback_Clock_Frequency / Lower_Clock_Frequency that may occur.

The Feedback Mux can select a clock output of some of the clocks for internal feedback or the FBCLKin port for external 0-delay feedback.

To use 0-delay mode, the bit EN_FEEDBACK_MUX must be set (=1) to power up the feedback mux.

See PLL Programming for more information on programming PLL1_N for 0-delay mode.

When using an external VCO mode, internal 0-delay feedback must be used since the FBCLKin port is shared with the Fin input.

Table 11 outlines several registers to program for 0-delay mode.

Table 11. Programming 0-Delay Mode

REGISTER PURPOSE
MODE = 2 or 5 Select one of the 0-delay modes for device.
EN_FEEDBACK_MUX = 1 Enable feedback mux.
FEEDBACK_MUX = Application Specific Select CLKout or FBCLKin for 0-delay feedback.
CLKoutX_DIV The divide value of the clock selected by FEEDBACK_MUX is important for PLL2 N value calculation
PLL1_N PLL1_N value used with CLKoutX_DIV in loop.

Hitless Switching

The LMK04906 supports hitless switching.

Device Functional Modes

Mode Selection

The LMK04906 family is capable of operating in several different modes as programmed by MODE: Device Mode.

Table 12. Device Mode Selection

MODE
R11[31:27]
PLL1 PLL2 PLL2 VCO 0-DELAY CLOCK DIST
0 X X Internal X
2 X X Internal X X
3 X X External X
5 X X External X X
6 X Internal X
8 X Internal X X
11 X External X
16 X

In addition to selecting the device's mode of operation above, some modes require additional configuration. Also there are other features including holdover and dynamic digital delay that can also be enabled.

Table 13. Registers to Further Configure Device Mode of Operation

REGISTER HOLDOVER 0-DELAY DYNAMIC DIGITAL DELAY
HOLDOVER_MODE 2
EN_TRACK User
DAC_CLK_DIV User
EN_MAN_DAC User
DISABLE_DLD1_DET User
EN_VTUNE_RAIL_
DET
User
DAC_HIGH_TRIP User
DAC_LOW_TRIP User
FORCE_HOLDOVER 0
SYNC_EN_AUTO User
SYNC_QUAL 1
EN_SYNC 1
CLKout2_PD 0
EN_
FEEDBACK_MUX
1 1
FEEDBACK_MUX Feedback Clock Qualifying Clock
NO_SYNC_
CLKoutX
User

Operating Modes

The LMK04906 is a flexible device that can be configured for many different use cases. The following simplified block diagrams help show the user the different use cases of the device.

Dual PLL

Figure 15 illustrates the typical use case of the LMK04906 in dual loop mode. In dual loop mode the reference to PLL1 is either CLKin0, CLKin1, or CLKin2. An external VCXO or tunable crystal will be used to provide feedback for the first PLL and a reference to the second PLL. This first PLL cleans the jitter with the VCXO or low cost tunable crystal by using a narrow loop bandwidth. The VCXO or tunable crystal output may be buffered through the OSCout0 port and optionally on up to 2 of the CLKouts. The VCXO or tunable crystal is used as the reference to PLL2 and may be doubled using the frequency doubler. The internal VCO drives up to six divide/delay blocks which drive 6 clock outputs.

Holdover functionality is optionally available when the input reference clock is lost. Holdover works by fixing the tuning voltage of PLL1 to the VCXO or tunable crystal.

It is also possible to use an external VCO in place of PLL2's internal VCO.

LMK04906 30179108.gif Figure 15. Simplified Functional Block Diagram for Dual Loop Mode

0-Delay Dual PLL

Figure 16 illustrates the use case of 0-delay dual loop mode. This configuration is very similar to Dual PLL except that the feedback to the first PLL is driven by a clock output. This causes the clock outputs to have deterministic phase with the clock input. Since all the clock outputs can be synchronized together, all the clock outputs can be in phase with the clock input signal. The feedback to PLL1 can be connected internally as shown, or externally using FBCLKin (CLKin1) as an input port.

It is also possible to use an external VCO in place of PLL2's internal VCO.

LMK04906 30179109.gif Figure 16. Simplified Functional Block Diagram for 0-delay Dual Loop Mode

Single PLL

Figure 17 illustrates the use case of single PLL mode. In single PLL mode only PLL2 is used and PLL1 is powered down. OSCin is used as the reference input. The internal VCO drives up to 6 divide/delay blocks which drive 6 clock outputs. The reference at OSCin can be used to drive the OSCout0 port. OSCin can also optionally drive up to 2 of the clock outputs.

It is also possible to use an external VCO in place of PLL2's internal VCO.

LMK04906 30179110.gif Figure 17. Simplified Functional Block Diagram for Single Loop Mode

0-delay Single PLL

Figure 18 illustrates the use case of 0-delay single PLL mode. This configuration is very similar to Single PLL except that the feedback to PLL2 comes from a clock output. This causes the clock outputs to be in phase with the reference input. Since all the clock outputs can be synchronized together, all the clock outputs can be in phase with the clock input signal. The feedback to PLL2 can be performed internally as shown, or externally using FBCLKin (CLKin1) as an input port.

It is also possible to use an external VCO in place of PLL2's internal VCO.

LMK04906 30179111.gif Figure 18. Simplified Functional Block Diagram for 0-delay Single Loop Mode

Clock Distribution

Figure 19 illustrates the LMK04906 used for clock distribution. CLKin1 is used to drive up to 6 divide/delay blocks which drive 6 outputs. OSCin can be used to drive the OSCout port. OSCin can also optionally drive up to 2 of the clock outputs.

LMK04906 30179112.gif Figure 19. Simplified Functional Block Diagram for Mode Clock Distribution

Programming

LMK04906 devices are programmed using 32-bit registers. Each register consists of a 5-bit address field and 27-bit data field. The address field is formed by bits 0 through 4 (LSBs) and the data field is formed by bits 5 through 31 (MSBs). The contents of each register is clocked in MSB first (bit 31), and the LSB (bit 0) last. During programming, the LEuWire signal should be held low. The serial data is clocked in on the rising edge of the CLKuWire signal. After the LSB (bit 0) is clocked in the LEuWire signal should be toggled low-to-high-to-low to latch the contents into the register selected in the address field. It is recommended to program registers in numeric order, for example R0 to R16, and R24 to R31 to achieve proper device operation. Figure 6 illustrates the serial data timing sequence.

To achieve proper frequency calibration, the OSCin port must be driven with a valid signal before programming register R30. Changes to PLL2 R divider or the OSCin port frequency require register R30 to be reloaded in order to activate the frequency calibration process.

Special Programming Case for R0 to R5 for CLKoutX_DIV and CLKoutX_DDLY

In some cases when programming register R0 to R5 to change the CLKoutX_DIV divide value or CLKoutX_DDLY delay value, 3 additional CLKuWire cycles must occur after loading the register for the newly programmed divide or delay value to take effect. These special cases include:

  • When CLKoutX_DIV is > 25.
  • When CLKoutX_DDLY is > 12. Note, loading the digital delay value only prepares for a future SYNC event.

Also, since SYNC_EN_AUTO bit = 1 automatically generates a SYNC on the falling edge of LE when R0 to R5 is programmed, further programming considerations must be made when SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1.

These special programming cases requiring the additional three clock cycles may be properly programmed by one of the following methods shown in Table 14.

Table 14. R0 to R5 Special Case

CLKoutX_DIV &
CLKoutX_DDLY
SYNC
_EN_
AUTO
PROGRAMMING METHOD
CLKoutX_DIV ≤ 25 and
CLKoutX_DDLY ≤ 12
0 or 1 No Additional Clocks Required (Normal)
CLKoutX_DIV > 25 or
CLKoutX_DDLY > 12
0 Three Extra CLKuWire Clocks (Or program another register)
CLKoutX_DIV > 25 or
CLKoutX_DDLY > 12
1 Three Extra CLKuWire Clocks while LEuWire is High

Method: No Additional Clocks Required (Normal)

No special consideration to CLKuWire is required when changing divide value to ≤ 25, digital delay value to ≤ 12, or when the digital delay and divide value do not change. See MICROWIRE timing Figure 6.

Method: Three Extra CLKuWire Clocks

Three extra clocks must be provided before CLKoutX_DIV > 25 or CLKoutX_DDLY > 12 take effect. See MICROWIRE timing Figure 7.

Also, by programming another register the three clock requirement can be satisfied.

Method: Three Extra CLKuWire Clocks with LEuWire Asserted

When SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1 the falling edge of LEuWire will generate a SYNC event. CLKoutX_DIV and CLKoutX_DDLY values must be updated before the SYNC event occurs. So 3 CLKuWire rising edges must occur before LEuWire goes low. See MICROWIRE timing Figure 8.

Initial Programming Sequence

During the recommended programming sequence the device is programmed in order from R0 to R31, so it is expected at least one additional register will be programmed after programming the last CLKoutX_DIV or CLKoutX_DDLY value in R0 to R5. This will result in the extra needed CLKuWire rising edges, so this special note is of little concern.

If programming R0 to R5 to change CLKout frequency or digital delay or dynamic digital delay at a later time in the application, care must be taken to provide these extra CLKuWire cycles to properly load the new divide and/or delay values.

Example

In this example, all registers have been programmed, the PLLs are locked. An LMK04906 has been generating a clock output frequency of 61.44 MHz on CLKout4 using a VCO frequency of 2457.6 MHz and a divide value of 40. SYNC_EN_AUTO = 0. At a later time the application requires a 30.72 MHz output on CLKout4. By reprogramming register R4 with CLKout4_DIV = 80 twice, the divide value of 80 is set for clock output 4 which results in an output frequency of 30.72 MHz (2457.6 MHz / 80 = 30.72 MHz) on CLKout4.

In this example the required 3 CLKuWire cycles were achieved by reprogramming the R4 register with the same value twice.

Recommended Programming Sequence

Registers are programmed in numeric order with R0 being the first and R31 being the last register programmed. The recommended programming sequence involves programming R0 with the reset bit (b17) set to 1 to ensure the device is in a default state. If R0 is programmed again, the reset bit must be cleared to 0 during the programming of R0.

Overview

  • Program R0 with RESET bit = 1. This ensures that the device is configured with default settings. When RESET = 1, all other R0 bits are ignored.
    • If R0 is programmed again during the initial configuration of the device, the RESET bit must be cleared.
  • R0 through R5: CLKouts.
    • Program as necessary to configure the clock outputs, CLKout0 to CLKout5 as desired. These registers configure clock output controls such as powerdown, digital delay and divider value, analog delay select, and clock source select.
  • R6 through R8: CLKouts.
    • Program as necessary to configure the clock outputs, CLKout0 to CLKout5 as desired. These registers configure the output format for each clock outputs and the analog delay for the clock outputs.
  • R9: Required programming
    • Program this register as shown in the register map for proper operation.
  • R10: OSCouts, VCO divider, and 0-delay.
    • Enable and configure clock outputs OSCout0/1.
    • Set and select VCO divider (VCO bypass is recommended).
    • Set 0-delay feedback source if used.
  • R11: Part mode, SYNC, and XTAL.
    • Program to configure the mode of the part, to configure SYNC functionality and pin, and to enable crystal mode.
  • R12: Pins, SYNC, and holdover mode.
    • Status_LD pin, more SYNC options to generate a SYNC upon PLL1 and/or PLL2 lock detect.
    • Enable clock features such as holdover.
  • R13: Pins, holdover mode, and CLKins.
    • Status_HOLDOVER, Status_CLKin0, and Status_CLKin1 pin controls.
    • Enable clock inputs for use in specific part modes.
  • R14: Pins, LOS, CLKins, and DAC.
    • Status_CLKin1 pin control.
    • Loss of signal detection, CLKin type, DAC rail detect enable and high and low trip points.
  • R15: DAC and holdover mode.
    • Program to enable and set the manual DAC value.
    • HOLDOVER mode options.
  • R16: Crystal amplitude.
    • Increasing XTAL_LVL can improve tunable crystal phase noise performance.
  • R24: PLL1 and PLL2.
    • PLL1 N and R delay and PLL1 digital lock delay value.
    • PLL2 integrated loop filter.
  • R25: DAC and PLL1.
    • Program to configure DAC update clock divider and PLL1 digital lock detect count.
  • R26: PLL2.
    • Program to configure PLL2 options.
  • R27: CLKins and PLL1.
    • Clock input pre-dividers.
    • Program to configure PLL1 options.
  • R28: PLL1 and PLL2.
    • Program to configure PLL2 R and PLL1 N.
  • R29: OSCin and PLL2.
    • Program to configure oscillator input frequency, PLL2 fast phase detector frequency mode, and PLL2 N calibration value.
  • R30: PLL2.
    • Program to configure PLL2 prescaler and PLL2 N value.
  • R31: uWire lock.
    • Program to set the uWire_LOCK bit.

Readback

At no time should the MICROWIRE registers be programmed to any value other than what is specified in the datasheet.

For debug of the MICROWIRE interface, it is recommended to simply program an output pin mux to active low and then toggle the output type register between output and inverting output while observing the output pin for a low to high transition. For example, to verify MICROWIRE programming, set the LD_MUX = 0 (Low) and then toggle the LD_TYPE register between 3 (Output, push-pull) and 4 (Output inverted, push-pull). The result will be that the Status_LD pin will toggle from low to high.

Readback from the MICROWIRE programming registers is available. The MICROWIRE readback function can be enabled on the Status_LD, Status_HOLDOVER, Status_CLKin0, Status_CLKin1, or SYNC pin by programming the corresponding MUX register to “uWire Readback” and the corresponding TYPE register to "Output (push-pull)." Power on reset defaults the Status_HOLDOVER pin to “uWire Readback.”

Figure 9 illustrates the serial data timing sequence for a readback operation for both cases of READBACK_LE = 0 (POR default) and READBACK_LE = 1.

To perform a readback operation first set the register to be read back by programming the READBACK_ADDR register. Then after any MICROWIRE write operation, with the LEuWire pin held low continue to clock the CLKuWire pin. On every rising edge of the CLKuWire pin a new data bit is clocked onto the any pins programmed for uWire Readback. If the READBACK_LE bit is set, the LEuWire pin should be left high after LEuWire rising edge while continuing to clock the CLKuWire pin.

It is allowable to perform a register read back in the same MICROWIRE operation which set the READBACK_ADDR register value.

Data is clocked out MSB first. After 27 clocks all the data values will have been read and the read operation is complete. If READBACK_LE = 1, the LEuWire line may now be lowered. It is allowable for the CLKuWire pin to be clocked additional cycles, but the data on the readback pin will be invalid.

CLKuWire must be low before the falling edge of LEuWire.

Readback - Example

To readback register R3 perform the following steps:

  • Write R31 with READBACK_ADDR = 3; READBACK_LE = 0. DATAuWire and CLKuWire are toggled as shown in Figure 6 with new data being clocked in on rising edges of CLKuWire
  • Toggle LEuWire high and then low as shown in Figure 6 and Figure 9. LEuWire is returned low because READBACK_LE = 0.
  • Toggle CLKuWire high and then low 27 times to read back all 27 bits of register R3. Data is read MSB first. Data is valid on falling edge of CLKuWire.
  • Read operation is complete.

Register Maps

Register Map and Readback Register Map

Table 15 provides the register map for device programming. Normally any register can be read from the same data address it is written to. However, READBACK_LE has a different readback address. Also, the DAC_CNT register is a read only register. Table 16 shows the address for READBACK_LE and DAC_CNT. Bits marked as reserved are undefined upon readback.

Observe that only the DATA bits are readback during a readback which can result in an offset of 5 bits between the two register tables.

Table 15. Register Map Description

Register 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Data [26:0] Address [4:0]
R0 CLKout
0_PD
0 CLKout0_
ADLY_SEL
0 CLKout0_DDLY [27:18] RESET CLKout
0_HS
CLKout0_DIV [15:5] 0 0 0 0 0
R1 CLKout
1_PD
0 0 CLKout1_
ADLY_SEL
CLKout1_DDLY [27:18] POWERDOWN CLKout
1_HS
CLKout1_DIV [15:5] 0 0 0 0 1
R2 CLKout
2_PD
0 CLKout2_
ADLY_SEL
0 CLKout2_DDLY [27:18] 0 CLKout
2_HS
CLKout2_DIV [15:5] 0 0 0 1 0
R3 CLKout
3_PD
CLKout3_
OSCin_Sel
0 CLKout3_
ADLY_SEL
CLKout3_DDLY [27:18] 0 CLKout
3_HS
CLKout3_DiV [15:5] 0 0 0 1 1
R4 CLKout
4_PD
C0LKout4_
OSCin_Sel
0 CLKout4_
ADLY_SEL
CLKout4_DDLY [27:18] 0 CLKout
4_HS
CLKout4_DIV [15:5] 0 0 1 0 0
R5 CLKout
5_PD
0 0 CLKout5
ADLY_SEL
CLKout5_DDLY [27:18] 0 CLKout
5_HS
CLKout5_DIV [15:5] 0 0 1 0 1
R6 0 CLKout1_TYPE [27:24] CLKout0_TYPE [23:20] 0 CLKout1_ADLY
[15:11]
0 CLKout0_ADLY
[9:5]
0 0 1 1 0
R7 0 CLKout3_TYPE [27:24] CLKout2_TYPE [23:20] 0 CLKout3_ADLY
[15:11]
0 CLKout2_ADLY
[9:5]
0 0 1 1 1
R8 0 CLKout5_TYPE [27:24] 0 CLKout4_TYPE [19:16] CLKout5_ADLY
[15:11]
0 CLKout4_ADLY
[9:5]
0 1 0 0 0
R9 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1
R10 0 0 0 1 OSCout0_TYPE [27:24] 0 EN_OSCout0 0 OSCout0_MUX PD_OSCin OSCout_DIV
[18:16]
0 1 0 VCO_MUX EN_
FEEDBACK_MUX
VCO_DIV
[10:8]
FEEDBACK
_MUX [7:5]
0 1 0 1 0
R11 MODE [31:27] EN_SYNC NO_SYNC_CLKout5 NO_SYNC_CLKout4 NO_SYNC_CLKout3 NO_SYNC_CLKout2 NO_SYNC_CLKout1 NO_SYNC_CLKout0 SYNC
_CLKin2_
MUX
[19:18]
SYNC_QUAL SYNC_POL_INV SYNC_EN_AUTO SYNC
_TYPE
[14:12]
0 0 0 0 0 0 EN_PLL2_XTAL 0 1 0 1 1
R12 LD_MUX [31:27] LD_TYPE [26:24] SYNC_PLL2
_DLD
SYNC_PLL1
_DLD
0
(1)
0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EN_TRACK HOLDOVER
_MODE
[7:6]
1 0 1 1 0 0
R13 HOLDOVER_MUX
[31:27]
HOLDOVER
_TYPE
[26:24]
0 Status_
CLKin1
_MUX
[22:20]
0 Status_
CLKin0
_TYPE
[18:16]
DISABLE_
DLD1_DET
Status_
CLKin0
_MUX
[14:12]
CLKin
_Select
_MODE
[11:8]
CLKin_Sel_INV EN_CLKin2 EN_CLKin1 EN_CLKin0 0 1 1 0 1
R14 LOS_
TIMEOUT [31:30]
0 EN_LOS 0 Status_
CLKin1
_TYPE
[26:24]
0 CLKin2_BUF_TYPE CLKin1_BUF_TYPE CLKin0_BUF_TYPE DAC_HIGH_TRIP
[19:14]
0 0 DAC_LOW_TRIP
[11:6]
EN_VTUNE_
RAIL_DET
0 1 1 1 0
R15 MAN_DAC
[31:22]
0 EN_MAN_DAC HOLDOVER_DLD_CNT
[19:6]
FORCE_
HOLDOVER
0 1 1 1 1
R16 XTAL_
LVL
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
R24 PLL2_C4_LF
[31:28]
PLL2_C3_LF
[27:24]
0 PLL2_R4_LF
[22:20]
0 PLL2_R3_LF
[18:16]
0 PLL1_N_DLY
[14:12]
0 PLL1_R_DLY
[10:8]
PLL1_
WND_
SIZE
0 1 1 0 0 0
R25 DAC_CLK_DIV [31:22] 0 0 PLL1_DLD_CNT [19:6] 0 1 1 0 0 1
R26 PLL2_
WND_SIZE [31:30]
EN_PLL2_
REF_2X
PLL2_
CP_POL
PLL2_CP
_GAIN
[27:26]
1 1 1 0 1 0 PLL2_DLD_CNT
[19:6]
PLL2_CP_TRI 1 1 0 1 0
R27 0 0 0 PLL1_CP_POL PLL1_CP_GAIN CLKin2_
PreR_DIV
CLKin1_
PreR_DIV
CLKin0_
PreR_DIV
PLL1_R
[19:6]
PLL1_CP_TRI 1 1 0 1 1
R28 PLL2_R PLL1_N [19:6] 0 1 1 1 0 0
R29 0 0 0 0 0 OSCin_FREQ
[26:24]
PLL2_
FAST_PDF
PLL2_N_CAL [22:5] 1 1 1 0 1
R30 0 0 0 0 0 PLL2_P 0 PLL2_N [22:5] 1 1 1 1 0
R31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 READBACK
_LE
READBACK_ADDR [20:16] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 uWire_LOCK 1 1 1 1 1

Table 16. Readback Register Map

Register RD
26
RD
25
RD
24
RD
23
RD
22
RD
21
RD
20
RD
19
RD
18
RD
17
RD
16
RD
15
RD
14
RD
13
RD
12
RD
11
RD
10
RD
9
RD
8
RD
7
RD
6
RD
5
RD
4
RD
3
RD
2
RD
1
RD
0
Data [26:0]
RD
R12
LD_MUX [26:22] LD_TYPE [21:19] SYNC_PLL2_DLD SYNC_PLL1_DLD READBACK_LE 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 EN_TRACK HOLDOVER_MODE
[2:1]
1
RD
R23
RESERVED [26:24] DAC_CNT [23:14] RESERVED [13:0]
RD
R31
RESERVED [26:10] uWire_LOCK
Although the value of 0 is written here, during readback the value of READBACK_LE will be read at this location. See Register Map and Readback Register Map.

Default Device Register Settings After Power On Reset

Table 17 illustrates the default register settings programmed in silicon for the LMK04906 after power on or asserting the reset bit. Capital X and Y represent numeric values.

Table 17. Default Device Register Settings After Power On Reset

GROUP FIELD NAME DEFAULT VALUE (DECIMAL) DEFAULT STATE FIELD DESCRIPTION REGISTER BIT LOCATION (MSB:LSB)
Clock Output Control CLKout0_PD 1 PD Powerdown control for analog and digital delay, divider, and both output buffers R0 31
CLKout1_PD 1 PD R1
CLKout2_PD 1 PD R2
CLKout3_PD 0 Normal R3
CLKout4_PD 0 Normal R4
CLKout5_PD 1 PD R5
CLKout3_OSCin_Sel 1 OSCin Selects the clock source for a clock output from internal VCO or external OSCin R3 30
CLKout4_OSCin_Sel 0 VCO R4 30
CLKoutX_ADLY_SEL 0 None Add analog delay for clock output R0 to R5 28, 29
CLKoutX_DDLY 0 5 Digital delay value R0 to R5 27:18 [10]
RESET 0 Not in reset Performs power on reset for device R0 17
POWERDOWN 0 Disabled
(device is active)
Device power down control R1 17
CLKoutX_HS 0 No shift Half shift for digital delay R0 to R5 16
CLKout0_DIV 25 Divide-by-25 Divide for clock outputs R0 15:5 [11]
CLKout1_DIV 25 Divide-by-25 R1
CLKout2_DIV 25 Divide-by-25 R2
CLKout3_DIV 1 Divide-by-1 R3
CLKout4_DIV 25 Divide-by-25 R4
CLKout5_DIV 25 Divide-by-25 R5
CLKout1_TYPE 0 Powerdown Individual clock output format. Select from LVDS/LVPECL/LVCMOS. R6 27:24 [4]
CLKout3_TYPE 8 LVCMOS
(Norm/Norm)
R7
CLKout5_TYPE 0 Powerdown R8
CLKout0_TYPE 0 Powerdown R6 23:20 [4]
CLKout2_TYPE 0 Powerdown R7
CLKout4_TYPE 1 LVDS R8 19:16 [4]
CLKoutX_ADLY 0 No delay Analog delay setting for clock output R6 to R8 15:11, 9:5 [5]
OSCout0_TYPE 1 LVDS OSCout0 default clock output R10 27:24 [4]
EN_OSCout0 1 Enabled Enable OSCout0 output buffer R10 22
OSCout0_MUX 0 Bypass Divider Select OSCout divider for OSCout0 or bypass R10 20
PD_OSCin 0 OSCin powered Allows OSCin to be powered down. For use in clock distribution mode. R10 19
OSCout_DIV 0 Divide-by-8 OSCout divider value R10 18:16 [3]
Mode VCO_MUX 0 VCO Select VCO or VCO Divider output R10 12
EN_FEEDBACK_MUX 0 Disabled Feedback MUX is powered down. R10 11
VCO_DIV 2 Divide-by-2 VCO Divide value R10 10:8 [3]
FEEDBACK_MUX 0 CLKout0 Selects CLKout to feedback into the PLL1 N divider R10 7:5 [3]
MODE 0 Internal VCO Device mode R11 31:27 [5]
Clock Synchronization EN_SYNC 1 Enabled Enables synchronization circuitry. R11 26
NO_SYNC_CLKout5 0 Will sync Disable individual clock output from becoming synchronized. R11 25
NO_SYNC_CLKout4 1 Will not sync R11 24
NO_SYNC_CLKout3 1 Will not sync R11 23
NO_SYNC_CLKout2 0 Will sync R11 22
NO_SYNC_CLKout1 0 Will sync R11 21
NO_SYNC_CLKout0 0 Will sync R11 20
SYNC_CLKin2_MUX 0 Logic Low Mux controlling SYNC pin when set to output R11 19:18 [2]
SYNC_QUAL 0 Not qualified Allows SYNC operations to be qualified by a clock output. R11 17
SYNC_POL_INV 1 Logic Low Sets the polarity of the SYNC pin when input R11 16
SYNC_EN_AUTO 0 Manual SYNC is not started by programming a register R0 to R5. R11 15
SYNC_TYPE 1 Input /w
Pull-up
SYNC IO pin type R11 14:12 [3]
Other Mode Control EN_PLL2_XTAL 0 Disabled Enable Crystal oscillator for OSCin R11 5
LD_MUX 3 PLL1 & 2 DLD Lock detect mux selection when output R12 31:27 [5]
LD_TYPE 3 Output
(Push-Pull)
LD IO pin type R12 26:24 [3]
SYNC_PLL2_DLD 0 Normal Force synchronization mode until PLL2 locks R12 23
SYNC_PLL1_DLD 0 Normal Force synchronization mode until PLL1 locks R12 22
EN_TRACK 1 Enable Tracking DAC tracking of the PLL1 tuning voltage R12 8
HOLDOVER_MODE 2 Enable Holdover Causes holdover to activate when lock is lost R12 7:6 [2]
HOLDOVER_MUX 7 uWire Readback Holdover mux selection R13 31:27 [5]
HOLDOVER_TYPE 3 Output
(Push-Pull)
HOLDOVER IO pin type R13 26:24 [3]
Status_CLKin1_MUX 0 Logic Low Status_CLKin1 pin MUX selection R13 22:20 [3]
Status_CLKin0_TYPE 2 Input /w Pull-down Status_CLKin0 IO pin type R13 18:16 [3]
DISABLE_DLD1_DET 0 Not Disabled Disables PLL1 DLD falling edge from causing HOLDOVER mode to be entered R13 15
Status_CLKin0_MUX 0 Logic Low Status_CLKin0 pin MUX selection R13 14:12 [3]
CLKin_SELECT_MODE 3 Manual Select Mode to use in determining reference CLKin for PLL1 R13 11:9 [3]
CLKin_Sel_INV 0 Active High Invert Status 0 and 1 pin polarity for input R13 8
CLKin Control EN_CLKin2 1 Usable Set CLKin2 to be usable R13 7
EN_CLKin1 1 Usable Set CLKin1 to be usable R13 6
EN_CLKin0 1 Usable Set CLKin0 to be usable R13 5
LOS_TIMEOUT 0 1200 ns, 420 kHz Time until no activity on CLKin asserts LOS R14 31:30 [2]
EN_LOS 1 Enabled Loss of Signal Detect at CLKin R14 28
Status_CLKin1_TYPE 2 Input /w Pull-down Status_CLKin1 pin IO pin type R14 26:24 [3]
CLKin2_BUF_TYPE 0 Bipolar CLKin2 Buffer Type R14 22
CLKin1_BUF_TYPE 0 Bipolar CLKin1 Buffer Type R14 21
CLKin0_BUF_TYPE 0 Bipolar CLKin0 Buffer Type R14 20
DAC Control DAC_HIGH_TRIP 0 ~50 mV from Vcc Voltage from Vcc at which holdover mode is entered if EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DAC is enabled. R14 19:14 [6]
DAC_LOW_TRIP 0 ~50 mV from GND Voltage from GND at which holdover mode is entered if EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DAC is enabled. R14 11:6 [6]
EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DET 0 Disabled Enable PLL1 unlock state when DAC trip points are achieved R14 5
MAN_DAC 512 3 V / 2 Writing to this register will set the value for DAC when in manual override.
Readback from this register is DAC value.
R15 31:22 [10]
EN_MAN_DAC 0 Disabled Set manual DAC override R15 20
HOLDOVER_DLD_CNT 512 512 counts Lock must be valid n many clocks of PLL1 PDF before holdover mode is exited. R15 19:6 [14]
FORCE_HOLDOVER 0 Holdover not forced Forces holdover mode. R15 5
XTAL_LVL 0 1.65 Vpp Sets drive power level of Crystal R16 31:30 [2]
PLL Control PLL2_C4_LF 0 10 pF PLL2 integrated capacitor C4 value R24 31:28 [4]
PLL2_C3_LF 0 10 pF PLL2 integrated capacitor C3 value R24 27:24 [4]
PLL2_R4_LF 0 200 Ω PLL2 integrated resistor R4 value R24 22:20 [3]
PLL2_R3_LF 0 200 Ω PLL2 integrated resistor R3 value R24 18:16 [3]
PLL1_N_DLY 0 No delay Delay in PLL1 feedback path to decrease lag from input to output R24 14:12 [3]
PLL1_R_DLY 0 No delay Delay in PLL1 reference path to increase lag from input to output R24 10:8 [3]
PLL1_WND_SIZE 3 40 ns Window size used for digital lock detect for PLL1 R24 7:6 [2]
DAC_CLK_DIV 4 Divide-by-4 DAC update clock divisor. Divides PLL1 phase detector frequency. R25 31:22 [10]
PLL1_DLD_CNT 1024 1024 cycles Lock must be valid n many cycles before LD is asserted R25 19:6 [14]
PLL2_WND_SIZE 0 Reserved
(1)
Window size used for digital lock detect for PLL2 R26 31:30 [2]
EN_PLL2_REF_2X 0 Disabled, 1x Doubles reference frequency of PLL2. R26 29
PLL2_CP_POL 0 Negative Polarity of PLL2 Charge Pump R26 28
PLL2_CP_GAIN 3 3.2 mA PLL2 Charge Pump Gain R26 27:26 [2]
PLL2_DLD_CNT 8192 8192 Counts Number of PDF cycles which phase error must be within DLD window before LD state is asserted. R26 19:6 [14]
PLL2_CP_TRI 0 Active PLL2 Charge Pump Active R26 5
PLL1_CP_POL 1 Positive Polarity of PLL1 Charge Pump R27 28
PLL1_CP_GAIN 0 100 uA PLL1 Charge Pump Gain R27 27:26 [2]
CLKin2_PreR_DIV 0 Divide-by-1 CLKin2 Pre-R divide value (1, 2, 4, or 8) R27 25:24 [2]
CLKin1_PreR_DIV 0 Divide-by-1 CLKin1 Pre-R divide value (1, 2, 4, or 8) R27 23:22 [2]
CLKin0_PreR_DIV 0 Divide-by-1 CLKin0 Pre-R divide value (1, 2, 4, or 8) R27 21:20 [2]
PLL1_R 96 Divide-by-96 PLL1 R Divider (1 to 16383) R27 19:6 [14]
PLL1_CP_TRI 0 Active PLL1 Charge Pump Active R27 5
PLL2_R 4 Divide-by-4 PLL2 R Divider (1 to 4095) R28 31:20 [12]
PLL1_N 192 Divide-by-192 PLL1 N Divider (1 to 16383) R28 19:6 [14]
OSCin_FREQ 7 448 to 511 MHz OSCin frequency range R29 26:24 [3]
PLL2_FAST_PDF 1 PLL2 PDF > 100 MHz When set, PLL2 PDF of greater than 100 MHz may be used R29 23
PLL2_N_CAL 48 Divide-by-48 Must be programmed to PLL2_N value. R29 22:5 [18]
PLL2_P 2 Divide-by-2 PLL2 N Divider Prescaler (2 to 8) R30 26:24 [3]
PLL2_N 48 Divide-by-48 PLL2 N Divider (1 to 262143) R30 22:5 [18]
READBACK_LE 0 LEuWire Low for Readback State LEuWire pin must be in for readback R31 21
READBACK_ADDR 31 Register 31 Register to read back R31 20:16 [5]
uWire_LOCK 0 Writable The values of registers R0 to R30 are lockable R31 5
This register must be reprogrammed to a value of 2 (3.7 ns) during user programming.

Register Descriptions

Register R0 to R5

Registers R0 through R5 control the 6 clock outputs CLKout0 to CLKout5. Register R0 controls CLKout0, Register R1 controls CLKout1, and so on. All functions of the bits in these six registers are identical except the different registers control different clock outputs. The X in CLKoutX_PD, CLKoutX_ADLY_SEL, CLKoutX_DDLY, CLKoutX_HS, CLKoutX_DIV denote the actual clock output which may be from 0 to 5.

The RESET bit is only in register R0.

The POWERDOWN bit is only in register R1.

The CLKoutX_OSCin_Sel bit is only in registers R3 and R4.

CLKoutX_PD, Powerdown CLKoutX Output Path

This bit powers down the clock output as specified by CLKoutX. This includes the divider, digital delay, analog delay, and output buffers.

Table 1. CLKoutX_PD

R0-R5[31] STATE
0 Power up clock output
1 Power down clock output

CLKoutX_OSCin_Sel, Clock Output Source

This bit sets the source for the clock CLKoutX. The selected source will be either from a VCO via Mode Mux1 or from the OSCin buffer.

This bit is valid only for registers R3 and R4, clock outputs CLKout3 and CLKout4 respectively. All other clock outputs are driven by a VCO via Mode Mux1.

Table 2. CLKoutX_OSCin_Sel

R3-R4[30] CLOCK OUTPUT SOURCE
0 VCO
1 OSCin

CLKoutX_ADLX_SEL[29], CLKoutX_ADLX_SEL[28], Select Analog Delay

These bits individually select the analog delay block (CLKoutX_ADLY) for use with CLKoutX. If a clock output does not use analog delay, the analog delay block is powered down.

Table 3. CLKoutX_ADLX_SEL[29], CLKoutX_ADLX_SEL[28]

R0-R5[28],[29] STATE
0 Analog delay powered down
1 Analog delay on CLKoutX

CLKoutX_DDLY, Clock Channel Digital Delay

CLKoutX_DDLY and CLKoutX_HS sets the digital delay used for CLKoutX. This value only takes effect during a SYNC event and if the NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bit is cleared for this clock output. See Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC).

Programming CLKoutX_DDLY can require special attention. See section Special Programming Case for R0 to R5 for CLKoutX_DIV and CLKoutX_DDLY for more details.

Using a CLKoutX_DDLY value of 13 or greater will cause the clock output to operate in extended mode regardless of the clock ouptut's divide value or the half step value.

One clock cycle is equal to the period of the clock distribution path. The period of the clock distribution path is equal to VCO Divider value divided by the frequency of the VCO. If the VCO divider is disabled or an external VCO is used, the VCO divide value is treated as 1.

tclock distribution path = VCO divide value / fVCO

Table 4. CLKoutX_DDLY, 10 Bits

R0-R5[27:18] DELAY POWER MODE
0 (0x00) 5 clock cycles Normal Mode
1 (0x01) 5 clock cycles
2 (0x02) 5 clock cycles
3 (0x03) 5 clock cycles
4 (0x04) 5 clock cycles
5 (0x05) 5 clock cycles
6 (0x06) 6 clock cycles
7 (0x07) 7 clock cycles
... ...
12 (0x0C) 12 clock cycles
13 (0x0D) 13 clock cycles Extended Mode
... ...
520 (0x208) 520 clock cycles
521 (0x209) 521 clock cycles
522 (0x20A) 522 clock cycles

Reset

The RESET bit is located in register R0 only. Setting this bit will cause the silicon default values to be loaded. When programming register R0 with the RESET bit set, all other programmed values are ignored. After resetting the device, the register R0 must be programmed again (with RESET = 0) to set non-default values in register R0.

The reset occurs on the falling edge of the LEuWire pin which loaded R0 with RESET = 1.

The RESET bit is automatically cleared upon writing any other register. For instance, when R0 is written to again with default values.

Table 5. RESET

R0[17] STATE
0 Normal operation
1 Reset (automatically cleared)

POWERDOWN

The POWERDOWN bit is located in register R1 only. Setting the bit causes the device to enter powerdown mode. Normal operation is resumed by clearing this bit with MICROWIRE.

Table 6. POWERDOWN

R1[17] STATE
0 Normal operation
1 Powerdown

CLKoutX_HS, Digital Delay Half Shift

This bit subtracts a half clock cycle of the clock distribution path period to the digital delay of CLKoutX. CLKoutX_HS is used together with CLKoutX_DDLY to set the digital delay value.

When changing CLKoutX_HS, the digital delay immediately takes effect without a SYNC event.

Table 7. CLKoutX_HS

R0-R5[16] STATE
0 Normal
1 Subtract half of a clock distribution path period from the total digital delay

CLKoutX_DIV, Clock Output Divide

CLKoutX_DIV sets the divide value for the clock output. The divide may be even or odd. Both even and odd divides output a 50% duty cycle clock.

Using a divide value of 26 or greater will cause the clock output to operate in extended mode regardless of the clock output's digital delay value.

Programming CLKoutX_DIV can require special attention. See section Special Programming Case for R0 to R5 for CLKoutX_DIV and CLKoutX_DDLY for more details.

Table 18. CLKoutX_DIV, 11 Bits

R0-R5[15:5] DIVIDE VALUE POWER MODE
0 (0x00) Reserved Normal Mode
1 (0x01) 1 (1)
2 (0x02) 2 (2)
3 (0x03) 3
4 (0x04) 4 (2)
5 (0x05) 5 (2)
6 (0x06) 6
... ...
24 (0x18) 24
25 (0x19) 25
26 (0x1A) 26 Extended Mode
27 (0x1B) 27
... ...
1044 (0x414) 1044
1045 (0x415) 1045
CLKoutX_HS must = 0 for divide by 1.
After programming PLL2_N value, a SYNC must occur on channels using this divide value. Programming PLL2_N does generate a SYNC event automatically which satisfies this requirement, but NO_SYNC_CLKoutX must be set to 0 for these clock outputs.

Registers R6 to R8

Registers R6 to R8 set the clock output types and analog delays.

CLKoutX_TYPE

The clock output types of the LMK04906 are individually programmable. The CLKoutX_TYPE registers set the output type of an individual clock output to LVDS, LVPECL, LVCMOS, or powers down the output buffer. Note that LVPECL supports four different amplitude levels and LVCMOS supports single LVCMOS outputs, inverted, and normal polarity of each output pin for maximum flexibility. For lowest spurious levels, configure the LVCMOS outputs as LVCMOS (Inv/Norm) or LVCMOS (Norm/Inv). LVCMOS (Inv/Inv) and LVCMOS (Norm/Norm) are the worst for spurious levels.

The programming addresses table shows at what register and address the specified clock output CLKoutX_TYPE register is located.

The CLKoutX_TYPE table shows the programming definition for these registers.

Table 19. CLKoutX_TYPE Programming Addresses

CLKoutX PROGRAMMING ADDRESS
CLKout0 R6[23:20]
CLKout1 R6[27:24]
CLKout2 R723:20]
CLKout3 R7[27:24]
CLKout4 R8[19:16]
CLKout5 R8[27:24]

Table 20. CLKoutX_TYPE, 4 Bits

R6-R8[31:28, 27:24, 23:20] DEFINITION
0 (0x00) Power down
1 (0x01) LVDS
2 (0x02) LVPECL (700 mVpp)
3 (0x03) LVPECL (1200 mVpp)
4 (0x04) LVPECL (1600 mVpp)
5 (0x05) LVPECL (2000 mVpp)
6 (0x06) LVCMOS (Norm/Inv)
7 (0x07) LVCMOS (Inv/Norm)
8 (0x08) LVCMOS (Norm/Norm)
9 (0x09) LVCMOS (Inv/Inv)
10 (0x0A) LVCMOS (Low/Norm)
11 (0x0A) LVCMOS (Low/Inv)
12 (0x0C) LVCMOS (Norm/Low)
13 (0x0D) LVCMOS (Inv/Low)
14 (0x0E) LVCMOS (Low/Low)

CLKoutX_ADLY

These registers control the analog delay of the clock output CLKoutX. Adding analog delay to the output will increase the noise floor of the output. For this analog delay to be active for a clock output, it must be selected with CLKoutX_ADL_SEL. If neither clock output in a clock output selects the analog delay, then the analog delay block is powered down.

In addition to the programmed delay, a fixed 500 ps of delay will be added by engaging the delay block.

The programming addresses table shows at what register and address the specified clock output CLKoutX_ADLY register is located.

The CLKoutX_ADLY table shows the programming definition for these registers.

Table 8. CLKoutX_ADLY Programming Addresses

CLKoutX_ADLY PROGRAMMING ADDRESS
CLKout0_ADLY R6[9:5]
CLKout1_ADLY R6[15:11]
CLKout2_ADLY R7[9:5]
CLKout3_ADLY R7[15:11]
CLKout4_ADLY R8[9:5]
CLKout5_ADLY R8[15:11]

Table 9. CLKoutX_ADLY, 5 Bits

R6-R8[15:11, 9:5] DEFINITION
0 (0x00) 500 ps + No delay
1 (0x01) 500 ps + 25 ps
2 (0x02) 500 ps + 50 ps
3 (0x03) 500 ps + 75 ps
4 (0x04) 500 ps + 100 ps
5 (0x05) 500 ps + 125 ps
6 (0x06) 500 ps + 150 ps
7 (0x07) 500 ps + 175 ps
8 (0x08) 500 ps + 200 ps
9 (0x09) 500 ps + 225 ps
10 (0x0A) 500 ps + 250 ps
11 (0x0B) 500 ps + 275 ps
12 (0x0C) 500 ps + 300 ps
13 (0x0D) 500 ps + 325 ps
14 (0x0E) 500 ps + 350 ps
15 (0x0F) 500 ps + 375 ps
16 (0x10) 500 ps + 400 ps
17 (0x11) 500 ps + 425 ps
18 (0x12) 500 ps + 450 ps
19 (0x13) 500 ps + 475 ps
20 (0x14) 500 ps + 500 ps
21 (0x15) 500 ps + 525 ps
22 (0x16) 500 ps + 550 ps
23 (0x17) 500 ps + 575 ps

Register R10

OSCout0_TYPE

The OSCout0 clock output has a programmable output type. The OSCout0_TYPE register sets the output type to LVDS, LVPECL, LVCMOS, or powers down the output buffer. Note that LVPECL supports four different amplitude levels and LVCMOS supports dual and single LVCMOS outputs with inverted, and normal polarity of each output pin for maximum flexibility.

To turn on the output, the OSCout0_TYPE must be set to a non-power down setting and enabled with EN_OSCout0, OSCout0 Output Enable.

Table 10. OSCout0_TYPE, 4 Bits

R10[27:24] DEFINITION
0 (0x00) Powerdown
1 (0x01) LVDS
2 (0x02) LVPECL (700 mVpp)
3 (0x03) LVPECL (1200 mVpp)
4 (0x04) LVPECL (1600 mVpp)
5 (0x05) LVPECL (2000 mVpp)
6 (0x06) LVCMOS (Norm/Inv)
7 (0x07) LVCMOS (Inv/Norm)
8 (0x08) LVCMOS (Norm/Norm)
9 (0x09) LVCMOS (Inv/Inv)
10 (0x0A) LVCMOS (Low/Norm)
11 (0x0B) LVCMOS (Low/Inv)
12 (0x0C) LVCMOS (Norm/Low)
13 (0x0D) LVCMOS (Inv/Low)
14 (0x0E) LVCMOS (Low/Low)

EN_OSCout0, OSCout0 Output Enable

EN_OSCout0 is used to enable an oscillator buffered output.

Table 11. EN_OSCout0

R10[22] OUTPUT STATE
0 OSCout0 Disabled
1 OSCout0 Enabled

OSCout0 note: In addition to enabling the output with EN_OSCout0. The OSCout0_TYPE must be programmed to a non-power down value for the output buffer to power up.

OSCout0_MUX, Clock Output Mux

Sets OSCout0 buffer to output a divided or bypassed OSCin signal. The divisor is set by OSCout_DIV, Oscillator Output Divide.

Table 12. OSCout0_MUX

R10[20] MUX OUTPUT
0 Bypass divider
1 Divided

PD_OSCin, OSCin Powerdown Control

Except in clock distribution mode, the OSCin buffer must always be powered up.

In clock distribution mode, the OSCin buffer must be powered down if not used.

Table 13. PD_OSCin

R10[19] OSCin BUFFER
0 Normal Operation
1 Powerdown

OSCout_DIV, Oscillator Output Divide

The OSCout divider can be programmed from 2 to 8. Divide by 1 is achieved by bypassing the divider with OSCout0_MUX, Clock Output Mux.

Note that OSCout_DIV will be in the PLL1 N feedback path if OSCout0_MUX selects divided as an output. When OSCout_DIV is in the PLL1 N feedback path, the OSCout_DIV divide value must be accounted for when programming PLL1 N.

See PLL Programming for more information on programming PLL1 to lock.

Table 14. OSCout_DIV, 3 Bits

R10[18:16] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) 8
1 (0x01) 2
2 (0x02) 2
3 (0x03) 3
4 (0x04) 4
5 (0x05) 5
6 (0x06) 6
7 (0x07) 7

VCO_MUX

When the internal VCO is used, the VCO divider can be selected to divide the VCO output frequency to reduce the frequency on the clock distribution path. It is recommended to use the VCO directly unless:

  • Very low output frequencies are required.
  • If using the VCO divider results in three or more clock output divider/delays changing from extended to normal power mode, a small power savings may be achieved by using the VCO divider.

A consequence of using the VCO divider is a small degradation in phase noise.

Table 15. VCO_MUX

R10[12] DIVIDE
0 VCO selected
1 VCO divider selected

EN_FEEDBACK_MUX

When using 0-delay or dynamic digital delay (SYNC_QUAL = 1), EN_FEEDBACK_MUX must be set to 1 to power up the feedback mux.

Table 16. EN_FEEDBACK_MUX

R10[11] DIVIDE
0 Feedback mux powered down
1 Feedback mux enabled

VCO_DIV, VCO Divider

Divide value of the VCO Divider.

See PLL Programming for more information on programming PLL2 to lock.

Table 17. VCO_DIV, 3 Bits

R10[10:8] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) 8
1 (0x01) 2
2 (0x02) 2
3 (0x03) 3
4 (0x04) 4
5 (0x05) 5
6 (0x06) 6
7 (0x07) 7

FEEDBACK_MUX

When in 0-delay mode, the feedback mux selects the clock output to be fed back into the PLL1 N Divider.

Table 18. FEEDBACK_MUX, 3 Bits

R10[7:5] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Reserved
1 (0x01) CLKout1
2 (0x02) Reserved
3 (0x03) CLKout3
4 (0x04) CLKout4
5 (0x05) CLKout5
6 (0x06) FBCLKin/FBCLKin*

REGISTER R11

MODE: Device Mode

MODE determines how the LMK04906 operates from a high level. Different blocks of the device can be powered up and down for specific application requirements from a dual loop architecture to clock distribution.

The LMK04906 can operate in:

  • Dual PLL mode with the internal VCO or an external VCO.
  • Single PLL mode uses PLL2 and powers down PLL1. OSCin is used for PLL reference input.
  • Clock Distribution mode allows use of CLKin1 to distribute to clock outputs CLKout0 through CLKout11, and OSCin to distribute to OSCout0, and optionally CLKout3 through CLKout9.

For the PLL modes, 0-delay can be used have deterministic phase with the input clock.

For the PLL modes it is also possible to use an external VCO.

Table 19. MODE, 5 Bits

R11[31:27] VALUE
0 (0x00) Dual PLL, Internal VCO
1 (0x01) Reserved
2 (0x02) Dual PLL, Internal VCO,
0-Delay
3 (0x03) Dual PLL, External VCO (Fin)
4 (0x04) Reserved
5 (0x05) Dual PLL, External VCO (Fin),
0-Delay
6 (0x06) PLL2, Internal VCO
7 (0x07) Reserved
8 (0x08) PLL2, Internal VCO,
0–Delay
9 (0x09) Reserved
10 (0x0A) Reserved
11 (0x0B) PLL2, External VCO (Fin)
12 (0x0C) Reserved
13 (0x0D) Reserved
14 (0x0E) Reserved
15 (0x0F) Reserved
16 (0x10) Clock Distribution

EN_SYNC, Enable Synchronization

The EN_SYNC bit (default on) must be enabled for synchronization to work. Synchronization is required for dynamic digital delay.

The synchronization enable may be turned off once the clocks are operating to save current. If EN_SYNC is set after it has been cleared (a transition from 0 to 1), a SYNC is generated that can disrupt the active clock outputs. Setting the NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bits will prevent this SYNC pulse from affecting the output clocks. Setting the EN_SYNC bit is not a valid method for synchronizing the clock outputs. See the Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC) for more information on synchronization.

Table 20. EN_SYNC

R11[26] DEFINITION
0 Synchronization disabled
1 Synchronization enabled

NO_SYNC_CLKoutX

The NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bits prevent individual clock outputs from becoming synchronized during a SYNC event. A reason to prevent individual clock output from becoming synchronized is that during synchronization, the clock output is in a fixed low state or can have a glitch pulse.

By disabling SYNC on a clock output, it will continue to operate normally during a SYNC event.

Digital delay requires a SYNC operation to take effect. If NO_SYNC_CLKoutX is set before a SYNC event, the digital delay value will be unused.

Setting the NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bit has no effect on clocks already synchronized together.

Table 21. NO_SYNC_CLKoutX Programming Addresses

NO_SYNC_CLKoutX PROGRAMMING ADDRESS
CLKout0 R11:20
CLKout1 R11:21
CLKout2 R11:22
CLKout3 R11:23
CLKout4 R11:24
CLKout5 R11:25

Table 22. NO_SYNC_CLKoutX

R11[25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20] DEFINITION
0 CLKoutX will synchronize
1 CLKoutX will not synchronize

SYNC_CLKin2_MUX

Mux controlling SYNC/Status_CLKin2 pin.

All the outputs logic is active high when SYNC_TYPE = 3 (Output). All the outputs logic is active low when SYNC_TYPE = 4 (Output Inverted). For example, when SYNC_MUX = 0 (Logic Low) and SYNC_TYPE = 3 (Output) then SYNC outputs a logic low. When SYNC_MUX = 0 (Logic Low) and SYNC_TYPE = 4 (Output Inverted) then SYNC outputs a logic high.

Table 23. SYNC_MUX, 2 Bits

R11[19:18] SYNC PIN OUTPUT
0 (0x00) Logic Low
1 (0x01) CLKin2 LOS
2 (0x02) CLKin2 Selected
3 (0x03) uWire Readback

SYNC_QUAL

When SYNC_QUAL is set, clock outputs will be synchronized to an existing clock output selected by FEEDBACK_MUX. By using the NO_SYNC_CLKoutX bits, selected clock outputs will not be interrupted during the SYNC event.

Qualifying the SYNC by an output clock means that the pulse which turns the clock outputs off and on will have a fixed time relationship to the qualifying output clock.

SYNC_QUAL = 1 requires CLKout2_PD = 0 for proper operation. CLKout2_TYPE may be set to Powerdown mode.

See Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC) for more information.

Table 24. SYNC_QUAL

R11[17] MODE
0 No qualification
1 Qualification by clock output from feedback mux
(Must set
CLKout2_PD = 0)

SYNC_POL_INV

Sets the polarity of the SYNC pin when input. When SYNC is asserted the clock outputs will transition to a low state.

See Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC) for more information on SYNC. A SYNC event can be generated by toggling this bit through the MICROWIRE interface.

Table 25. SYNC_POL_INV

R11[16] POLARITY
0 SYNC is active high
1 SYNC is active low

SYNC_EN_AUTO

When set, causes a SYNC event to occur when programming register R0 to R5 to adjust digital delay values.

The SYNC event will coincide with the LEuWire pin falling edge.

See Special Programming Case for R0 to R5 for CLKoutX_DIV and CLKoutX_DDLY for more information on possible special programming considerations when SYNC_EN_AUTO = 1.

Table 26. SYNC_EN_AUTO

R11[15] MODE
0 Manual SYNC
1 SYNC Internally Generated

SYNC_TYPE

Sets the IO type of the SYNC pin.

Table 27. SYNC_TYPE, 3 Bits

R11[14:12] POLARITY
0 (0x00) Input
1 (0x01) Input /w pull-up resistor
2 (0x02) Input /w pull-down resistor
3 (0x03) Output (push-pull)
4 (0x04) Output inverted (push-pull)
5 (0x05) Output (open source)
6 (0x06) Output (open drain)

When in output mode the SYNC input is forced to 0 regardless of the SYNC_MUX setting. A synchronization can then be activated by uWire by programming the SYNC_POL_INV register to active low to assert SYNC. SYNC can then be released by programming SYNC_POL_INV to active high. Using this uWire programming method to create a SYNC event saves the need for an IO pin from another device.

EN_PLL2_XTAL

If an external crystal is being used to implement a discrete VCXO, the internal feedback amplifier must be enabled with this bit in order to complete the oscillator circuit.

Table 28. EN_PLL2_XTAL

R11[5] OSCILLATOR AMPLIFIER STATE
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

Register R12

LD_MUX

LD_MUX sets the output value of the LD pin.

All the outputs logic is active high when LD_TYPE = 3 (Output). All the outputs logic is active low when LD_TYPE = 4 (Output Inverted). For example, when LD_MUX = 0 (Logic Low) and LD_TYPE = 3 (Output) then Status_LD outputs a logic low. When LD_MUX = 0 (Logic Low) and LD_TYPE = 4 (Output Inverted) then Status_LD outputs a logic high.

Table 29. LD_MUX, 5 Bits

R12[31:27] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Logic Low
1 (0x01) PLL1 DLD
2 (0x02) PLL2 DLD
3 (0x03) PLL1 & PLL2 DLD
4 (0x04) Holdover Status
5 (0x05) DAC Locked
6 (0x06) Reserved
7 (0x07) uWire Readback
8 (0x08) DAC Rail
9 (0x09) DAC Low
10 (0x0A) DAC High
11 (0x0B) PLL1_N
12 (0x0C) PLL1_N/2
13 (0x0D) PLL2 N
14 (0x0E) PLL2 N/2
15 (0x0F) PLL1_R
16 (0x10) PLL1_R/2
17 (0x11) PLL2 R (1)
18 (0x12) PLL2 R/2 (1)
Only valid when HOLDOVER_MUX is not set to 2 (PLL2_DLD) or 3 (PLL1 & PLL2 DLD).

LD_TYPE

Sets the IO type of the LD pin.

Table 30. LD_TYPE, 3 Bits

R12[26:24] POLARITY
0 (0x00) Reserved
1 (0x01) Reserved
2 (0x02) Reserved
3 (0x03) Output (push-pull)
4 (0x04) Output inverted (push-pull)
5 (0x05) Output (open source)
6 (0x06) Output (open drain)

SYNC_PLLX_DLD

By setting SYNC_PLLX_DLD a SYNC mode will be engaged (asserted SYNC) until PLL1 and/or PLL2 locks.

SYNC_QUAL must be 0 to use this functionality.

Table 31. SYNC_PLL2_DLD

R12[23] SYNC MODE FORCED
0 No
1 Yes

Table 32. SYNC_PLL1_DLD

R12[22] SYNC MODE FORCED
0 No
1 Yes

EN_TRACK

Enable the DAC to track the PLL1 tuning voltage. For optional use in in holdover mode.

Tracking can be used to monitor PLL1 voltage by readback of DAC_CNT register in any mode.

Table 33. EN_TRACK

R12[8] DAC TRACKING
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

HOLDOVER_MODE

Enable the holdover mode.

Table 34. HOLDOVER_MODE, 2 Bits

R12[7:6] HOLDOVER MODE
0 Reserved
1 Disabled
2 Enabled
3 Reserved

Register R13

HOLDOVER_MUX

HOLDOVER_MUX sets the output value of the Status_Holdover pin.

The outputs are active high when HOLDOVER_TYPE = 3 (Output). The outputs are active low when HOLDOVER_TYPE = 4 (Output Inverted).

Table 35. HOLDOVER_MUX, 5 Bits

R13[31:27] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Logic Low
1 (0x01) PLL1 DLD
2 (0x02) PLL2 DLD
3 (0x03) PLL1 & PLL2 DLD
4 (0x04) Holdover Status
5 (0x05) DAC Locked
6 (0x06) Reserved
7 (0x07) uWire Readback
8 (0x08) DAC Rail
9 (0x09) DAC Low
10 (0x0A) DAC High
11 (0x0B) PLL1 N
12 (0x0C) PLL1 N/2
13 (0x0D) PLL2 N
14 (0x0E) PLL2 N/2
15 (0x0F) PLL1 R
16 (0x10) PLL1 R/2
17 (0x11) PLL2 R (1)
18 (0x12) PLL2 R/2 (1)
Only valid when LD_MUX is not set to 2 (PLL2_DLD) or 3 (PLL1 & PLL2 DLD).

HOLDOVER_TYPE

Sets the IO mode of the Status_Holdover pin.

Table 36. HOLDOVER_TYPE, 3 Bits

R13[26:24] POLARITY
0 (0x00) Reserved
1 (0x01) Reserved
2 (0x02) Reserved
3 (0x03) Output (push-pull)
4 (0x04) Output inverted (push-pull)
5 (0x05) Output (open source)
6 (0x06) Output (open drain)

Status_CLKin1_MUX

Status_CLKin1_MUX sets the output value of the Status_CLKin1 pin. If Status_CLKin1_TYPE is set to an input type, this register has no effect. This MUX register only sets the output signal.

The outputs are active high when Status_CLKin1_TYPE = 3 (Output). The outputs are active low when Status_CLKin1_TYPE = 4 (Output Inverted).

Table 37. Status_CLKin1_MUX, 3 Bits

R13[22:20] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Logic Low
1 (0x01) CLKin1 LOS
2 (0x02) CLKin1 Selected
3 (0x03) DAC Locked
4 (0x04) DAC Low
5 (0x05) DAC High
6 (0x06) uWire Readback

Status_CLKin0_TYPE

Status_CLKin0_TYPE sets the IO type of the Status_CLKin0 pin.

Table 38. Status_CLKin0_TYPE, 3 Bits

R13[18:16] POLARITY
0 (0x00) Input
1 (0x01) Input /w pull-up resistor
2 (0x02) Input /w pull-down resistor
3 (0x03) Output (push-pull)
4 (0x04) Output inverted (push-pull)
5 (0x05) Output (open source)
6 (0x06) Output (open drain)

DISABLE_DLD1_DET

DISABLE_DLD1_DET disables the HOLDOVER mode from being activated when PLL1 lock detect signal transitions from high to low.

When using Pin Select Mode as the input clock switch mode, this bit should normally be set.

Table 39. DISABLE_DLD1_DET

R13[15] HOLDOVER DLD1 DETECT
0 PLL1 DLD causes clock switch event
1 PLL1 DLD does not cause clock switch event

Status_CLKin0_MUX

CLKin0_MUX sets the output value of the Status_CLKin0 pin. If Status_CLKin0_TYPE is set to an input type, this register has no effect. This MUX register only sets the output signal.

The outputs logic is active high when Status_CLKin0_TYPE = 3 (Output). The outputs logic is active low when Status_CLKin0_TYPE = 4 (Output Inverted).

Table 40. Status_CLKin0_MUX, 3 Bits

R13[14:12] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Logic Low
1 (0x01) CLKin0 LOS
2 (0x02) CLKin0 Selected
3 (0x03) DAC Locked
4 (0x04) DAC Low
5 (0x05) DAC High
6 (0x06) uWire Readback

CLKin_SELECT_MODE

CLKin_SELECT_MODE sets the mode used in determining reference CLKin for PLL1.

Table 41. CLKin_SELECT_MODE, 3 Bits

R13[11:9] MODE
0 (0x00) CLKin0 Manual
1 (0x01) CLKin1 Manual
2 (0x02) CLKin2 Manual
3 (0x03) Pin Select Mode
4 (0x04) Auto Mode
5 (0x05) Reserved
6 (0x06) Auto mode & next clock pin select
7 (0x07) Reserved

CLKin_Sel_INV

CLKin_Sel_INV sets the input polarity of Status_CLKin0 and Status_CLKin1 pins (Auto modes only).

Table 42. CLKin_Sel_INV

R13[8] INPUT
0 Active High
1 Active Low

EN_CLKinX

Each clock input can individually be enabled to be used during auto-switching CLKin_SELECT_MODE. Clock input switching priority is always CLKin0 → CLKin1 → CLKin2 → CLKin0.

Table 43. EN_CLKin2

R13[7] INPUT
0 No
1 Yes

Table 44. EN_CLKin1

R13[6] VALID
0 No
1 Yes

Table 45. EN_CLKin0

R13[5] VALID
0 No
1 Yes

Register 14

LOS_TIMEOUT

This bit controls the amount of time in which no activity on a CLKin causes LOS (Loss-of-Signal) to be asserted.

Table 46. LOS_TIMEOUT, 2 Bits

R14[31:30] TIMEOUT
0 (0x00) 1200 ns, 420 kHz
1 (0x01) 206 ns, 2.5 MHz
2 (0x02) 52.9 ns, 10 MHz
3 (0x03) 23.7 ns, 22 MHz

EN_LOS

Enables the LOS (Loss-of-Signal) timeout control.

Table 47. EN_LOS

R14[28] LOS
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

Status_CLKin1_TYPE

Sets the IO type of the Status_CLKin1 pin.

Table 48. Status_CLKin1_TYPE, 3 Bits

R14[26:24] POLARITY
0 (0x00) Input
1 (0x01) Input /w pull-up resistor
2 (0x02) Input /w pull-down resistor
3 (0x03) Output (push-pull)
4 (0x04) Output inverted (push-pull)
5 (0x05) Output (open source)
6 (0x06) Output (open drain)

CLKinX_BUF_TYPE, PLL1 CLKinX/CLKinX* Buffer Type

There are two input buffer types for the PLL1 reference clock inputs: either bipolar or CMOS. Bipolar is recommended for differential inputs such as LVDS and LVPECL. CMOS is recommended for DC coupled single ended inputs.

When using bipolar, CLKinX and CLKinX* input pins must be AC coupled when using a differential or single ended input.

When using CMOS, CLKinX and CLKinX* input pins may be AC or DC coupled with a differential input.

When using CMOS in single ended mode, the unused clock input pin (CLKinX or CLKinX*) must be AC grounded. The used clock input pin (CLKinX* or CLKinX) may be AC or DC coupled to the signal source.

The programming addresses table shows at what register and address the specified CLKinX_BUF_TYPE bit is located.

The CLKinX_BUF_TYPE table shows the programming definition for these registers.

Table 49. CLKinX_BUF_TYPE Programming Addresses

CLKinX_BUF_TYPE PROGRAMMING ADDRESS
CLKin2_BUF_TYPE R14[22]
CLKin1_BUF_TYPE R14[21]
CLKin0_BUF_TYPE R14[20]

Table 50. CLKinX_BUF_TYPE

R14[22, 21, 20] CLKinX BUFFER TYPE
0 Bipolar
1 CMOS

DAC_HIGH_TRIP

Voltage from Vcc at which holdover mode is entered if EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DAC is enabled. Will also set flags which can be monitored out Status_LD/Status_Holdover pins.

Step size is ~51 mV

Table 51. DAC_HIGH_TRIP, 6 Bits

R14[19:14] TRIP VOLTAGE FROM VCC (V)
0 (0x00) 1 × Vcc / 64
1 (0x01) 2 × Vcc / 64
2 (0x02) 3 × Vcc / 64
3 (0x03) 4 × Vcc / 64
4 (0x04) 5 × Vcc / 64
... ...
61 (0x3D) 62 × Vcc / 64
62 (0x3E) 63 × Vcc / 64
63 (0x3F) 64 × Vcc / 64

DAC_LOW_TRIP

Voltage from GND at which holdover mode is entered if EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DAC is enabled. Will also set flags which can be monitored out Status_LD/Status_Holdover pins.

Step size is ~51 mV

Table 52. DAC_LOW_TRIP, 6 Bits

R14[11:6] TRIP VOLTAGE FROM GND (V)
0 (0x00) 1 × Vcc / 64
1 (0x01) 2 × Vcc / 64
2 (0x02) 3 × Vcc / 64
3 (0x03) 4 × Vcc / 64
4 (0x04) 5 × Vcc / 64
... ...
61 (0x3D) 62 × Vcc / 64
62 (0x3E) 63 × Vcc / 64
63 (0x3F) 64 × Vcc / 64

EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DET

Enables the DAC Vtune rail detection. When the DAC achieves a specified Vtune, if this bit is enabled, the current clock input is considered invalid and an input clock switch event is generated.

Table 53. EN_VTUNE_RAIL_DET

R14[5] STATE
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

Register 15

MAN_DAC

Sets the DAC value when in manual DAC mode in approximately 3.2-mV steps.

Table 54. MAN_DAC, 10 Bits

R15[31:22] DAC VOLTAGE
0 (0x00) 0 × Vcc / 1023
1 (0x01) 1 × Vcc / 1023
2 (0x02) 2 × Vcc / 1023
... ...
1023 (0x3FF) 1023 × Vcc / 1023

EN_MAN_DAC

This bit enables the manual DAC mode.

Table 55. EN_MAN_DAC

R15[20] DAC MODE
0 Automatic
1 Manual

HOLDOVER_DLD_CNT

Lock must be valid for this many clocks of PLL1 PDF before holdover mode is exited.

Table 56. HOLDOVER_DLD_CNT, 14 Bits

R15[19:6] EXIT COUNTS
0 (0x00) Reserved
1 (0x01) 1
2 (0x02) 2
... ...
16,383 (0x3FFF) 16,383

FORCE_HOLDOVER

This bit forces the holdover mode.

When holdover is forced, if in fixed CPout1 mode, then the DAC will set the programmed MAN_DAC value. If in tracked CPout1 mode, then the DAC will set the current tracked DAC value.

Setting FORCE_HOLDOVER does not constitute a clock input switch event unless DISABLE_DLD1_DET = 0, since in holdover mode, PLL1_DLD = 0 this will trigger the clock input switch event.

Table 57. FORCE_HOLDOVER

R15[5] HOLDOVER
0 Disabled
1 Enabled

Register 16

XTAL_LVL

Sets the peak amplitude on the tunable crystal.

Increasing this value can improve the crystal oscillator phase noise performance at the cost of increased current and higher crystal power dissipation levels.

Table 58. XTAL_LVL, 2 Bits

R15[31:22] PEAK AMPLITUDE(1)
0 (0x00) 1.65 Vpp
1 (0x01) 1.75 Vpp
2 (0x02) 1.90 Vpp
3 (0x03) 2.05 Vpp
At crystal frequency of 20.48 MHz

Register 23

This register must not be programmed, it is a readback only register.

DAC_CNT

The DAC_CNT register is 10 bits in size and located at readback bit position [23:14]. When using tracking mode for holdover, the DAC value can be readback at this address.

Register 24

PLL2_C4_LF, PLL2 Integrated Loop Filter Component

Internal loop filter components are available for PLL2, enabling either 3rd or 4th order loop filters without requiring external components.

Internal loop filter capacitor C4 can be set according to the following table.

Table 59. PLL2_C4_LF, 4 Bits

R24[31:28] LOOP FILTER CAPACITANCE (pF)
0 (0x00) 10 pF
1 (0x01) 15 pF
2 (0x02) 29 pF
3 (0x03) 34 pF
4 (0x04) 47 pF
5 (0x05) 52 pF
6 (0x06) 66 pF
7 (0x07) 71 pF
8 (0x08) 103 pF
9 (0x09) 108 pF
10 (0x0A) 122 pF
11 (0x0B) 126 pF
12 (0x0C) 141 pF
13 (0x0D) 146 pF
14 (0x0E) Reserved
15 (0x0F) Reserved

PLL2_C3_LF, PLL2 Integrated Loop Filter Component

Internal loop filter components are available for PLL2, enabling either 3rd or 4th order loop filters without requiring external components.

Internal loop filter capacitor C3 can be set according to the following table.

Table 60. PLL2_C3_LF, 4 Bits

R24[27:24] LOOP FILTER CAPACITANCE (pF)
0 (0x00) 10 pF
1 (0x01) 11 pF
2 (0x02) 15 pF
3 (0x03) 16 pF
4 (0x04) 19 pF
5 (0x05) 20 pF
6 (0x06) 24 pF
7 (0x07) 25 pF
8 (0x08) 29 pF
9 (0x09) 30 pF
10 (0x0A) 33 pF
11 (0x0B) 34 pF
12 (0x0C) 38 pF
13 (0x0D) 39 pF
14 (0x0E) Reserved
15 (0x0F) Reserved

PLL2_R4_LF, PLL2 Integrated Loop Filter Component

Internal loop filter components are available for PLL2, enabling either 3rd or 4th order loop filters without requiring external components.

Internal loop filter resistor R4 can be set according to the following table.

Table 61. PLL2_R4_LF, 3 Bits

R24[22:20] RESISTANCE
0 (0x00) 200 Ω
1 (0x01) 1 kΩ
2 (0x02) 2 kΩ
3 (0x03) 4 kΩ
4 (0x04) 16 kΩ
5 (0x05) Reserved
6 (0x06) Reserved
7 (0x07) Reserved

PLL2_R3_LF, PLL2 Integrated Loop Filter Component

Internal loop filter components are available for PLL2, enabling either 3rd or 4th order loop filters without requiring external components.

Internal loop filter resistor R3 can be set according to Table 62.

Table 62. PLL2_R3_LF, 3 Bits

R24[18:16] RESISTANCE
0 (0x00) 200 Ω
1 (0x01) 1 kΩ
2 (0x02) 2 kΩ
3 (0x03) 4 kΩ
4 (0x04) 16 kΩ
5 (0x05) Reserved
6 (0x06) Reserved
7 (0x07) Reserved

PLL1_N_DLY

Increasing delay of PLL1_N_DLY will cause the outputs to lead from CLKinX. For use in 0-delay mode.

Table 63. PLL1_N_DLY, 3 Bits

R24[14:12] DEFINITION
0 (0x00) 0 ps
1 (0x01) 205 ps
2 (0x02) 410 ps
3 (0x03) 615 ps
4 (0x04) 820 ps
5 (0x05) 1025 ps
6 (0x06) 1230 ps
7 (0x07) 1435 ps

PLL1_R_DLY

Increasing delay of PLL1_R_DLY will cause the outputs to lag from CLKinX. For use in 0-delay mode.

Table 64. PLL1_R_DLY, 3 Bits

R24[10:8] DEFINITION
0 (0x00) 0 ps
1 (0x01) 205 ps
2 (0x02) 410 ps
3 (0x03) 615 ps
4 (0x04) 820 ps
5 (0x05) 1025 ps
6 (0x06) 1230 ps
7 (0x07) 1435 ps

PLL1_WND_SIZE

PLL1_WND_SIZE sets the window size used for digital lock detect for PLL1. If the phase error between the reference and feedback of PLL1 is less than specified time, then the PLL1 lock counter increments.

See Digital Lock Detect Frequency Accuracy for more information.

Table 65. PLL1_WND_SIZE, 2 Bits

R24[7:6] DEFINITION
0 5.5 ns
1 10 ns
2 18.6 ns
3 40 ns

Register 25

DAC_CLK_DIV

The DAC update clock frequency is the PLL1 phase detector frequency divided by this divisor.

Table 66. DAC_CLK_DIV, 10 Bits

R25[31:22] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Reserved
1 (0x01) 1
2 (0x02) 2
3 (0x03) 3
... ...
1,022 (0x3FE) 1022
1,023 (0x3FF) 1023

PLL1_DLD_CNT

The reference and feedback of PLL1 must be within the window of phase error as specified by PLL1_WND_SIZE for this many phase detector cycles before PLL1 digital lock detect is asserted.

See Digital Lock Detect Frequency Accuracy for more information.

Table 67. PLL1_DLD_CNT, 14 Bits

R25[19:6] DIVIDE
0 Reserved
1 1
2 2
3 3
... ...
16,382 (0x3FFE) 16,382
16,383 (0x3FFF) 16,383

Register 26

PLL2_WND_SIZE

PLL2_WND_SIZE sets the window size used for digital lock detect for PLL2. If the phase error between the reference and feedback of PLL2 is less than specified time, then the PLL2 lock counter increments. This value must be programmed to 2 (3.7 ns).

See Digital Lock Detect Frequency Accuracy for more information.

Table 68. PLL2_WND_SIZE, 2 Bits

R26[31:30] DEFINITION
0 Reserved
1 Reserved
2 3.7 ns
3 Reserved

EN_PLL2_REF_2X, PLL2 Reference Frequency Doubler

Enabling the PLL2 reference frequency doubler allows for higher phase detector frequencies on PLL2 than would normally be allowed with the given VCXO or Crystal frequency.

Higher phase detector frequencies reduces the PLL N values which makes the design of wider loop bandwidth filters possible.

See PLL Programming for more information on how to program the PLL dividers to lock the PLL.

Table 69. EN_PLL2_REF_2X

R26[29] DESCRIPTION
0 Reference frequency normal
(1)
1 Reference frequency doubled (2x)
When the doubler is not enabled, PLL2_R should not be programmed to 1.

PLL2_CP_POL, PLL2 Charge Pump Polarity

PLL2_CP_POL sets the charge pump polarity for PLL2. The internal VCO requires the negative charge pump polarity to be selected. Many VCOs use positive slope.

A positive slope VCO increases output frequency with increasing voltage. A negative slope VCO decreases output frequency with increasing voltage.

Table 70. PLL2_CP_POL

R26[28] DESCRIPTION
0 Negative Slope VCO/VCXO
1 Positive Slope VCO/VCXO

PLL2_CP_GAIN, PLL2 Charge Pump Current

This bit programs the PLL2 charge pump output current level. The table below also illustrates the impact of the PLL2 TRI-STATE bit in conjunction with PLL2_CP_GAIN.

Table 71. PLL2_CP_GAIN, 2 Bits

R26[27:26] PLL2_CP_TRI
R27[5]
CHARGE PUMP CURRENT (µA)
X 1 Hi-Z
0 (0x00) 0 100
1 (0x01) 0 400
2 (0x02) 0 1600
3 (0x03) 0 3200

PLL2_DLD_CNT

The reference and feedback of PLL2 must be within the window of phase error as specified by PLL2_WND_SIZE for PLL2_DLD_CNT cycles before PLL2 digital lock detect is asserted.

See Digital Lock Detect Frequency Accuracy for more information

Table 72. PLL2_DLD_CNT, 14 Bits

R26[19:6] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Reserved
1 (0x01) 1
2 (0x02) 2
3 (0x03) 3
... ...
16,382 (0x3FFE) 16,382
16,383 (0x3FFF) 16,383

PLL2_CP_TRI, PLL2 Charge Pump TRI-STATE

This bit allows for the PLL2 charge pump output pin, CPout2, to be placed into TRI-STATE.

Table 73. PLL2_CP_TRI

R26[5] DESCRIPTION
0 PLL2 CPout2 is active
1 PLL2 CPout2 is at TRI-STATE

Register 27

PLL1_CP_POL, PLL1 Charge Pump Polarity

PLL1_CP_POL sets the charge pump polarity for PLL1. Many VCXOs use positive slope.

A positive slope VCXO increases output frequency with increasing voltage. A negative slope VCXO decreases output frequency with increasing voltage.

Table 74. PLL1_CP_POL

R27[28] DESCRIPTION
0 Negative Slope VCO/VCXO
1 Positive Slope VCO/VCXO

PLL1_CP_GAIN, PLL1 Charge Pump Current

This bit programs the PLL1 charge pump output current level. The table below also illustrates the impact of the PLL1 TRI-STATE bit in conjunction with PLL1_CP_GAIN.

Table 75. PLL1_CP_GAIN, 2 Bits

R26[27:26] PLL1_CP_TRI
R27[5]
CHARGE PUMP CURRENT (µA)
X 1 Hi-Z
0 (0x00) 0 100
1 (0x01) 0 200
2 (0x02) 0 400
3 (0x03) 0 1600

CLKinX_PreR_DIV

The pre-R dividers before the PLL1 R divider can be programmed such that when the active clock input is switched, the frequency at the input of the PLL1 R divider will be the same. This allows PLL1 to stay in lock without needing to re-program the PLL1 R register when different clock input frequencies are used. This is especially useful in the auto CLKin switching modes.

Table 76. CLKinX_PreR_DIV Programming Addresses

CLKinX_PreR_DIV PROGRAMMING ADDRESS
CLKin2_PreR_DIV R27[25:24]
CLKin1_PreR_DIV R27[23:22]
CLKin0_PreR_DIV R27[21:20]

Table 77. CLKinX_PreR_DIV, 2 Bits

R27[25:24, 23:22, 21:20] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) 1
1 (0x01) 2
2 (0x02) 4
3 (0x03) 8

PLL1_R, PLL1 R Divider

The reference path into the PLL1 phase detector includes the PLL1 R divider. See PLL Programming for more information on how to program the PLL dividers to lock the PLL.

The valid values for PLL1_R are shown in the table below.

Table 78. PLL1_R, 14 Bits

R27[19:6] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Reserved
1 (0x01) 1
2 (0x02) 2
3 (0x03) 3
... ...
16,382 (0x3FFE) 16,382
16,383 (0x3FFF) 16,383

PLL1_CP_TRI, PLL1 Charge Pump TRI-STATE

This bit allows for the PLL1 charge pump output pin, CPout1, to be placed into TRI-STATE.

Table 79. PLL1_CP_TRI

R27[5] DESCRIPTION
0 PLL1 CPout1 is active
1 PLL1 CPout1 is at TRI-STATE

Register 28

PLL2_R, PLL2 R Divider

The reference path into the PLL2 phase detector includes the PLL2 R divider.

See PLL Programming for more information on how to program the PLL dividers to lock the PLL.

Table 80 shows the valid values for PLL2_R .

Table 80. PLL2_R, 12 Bits

R28[31:20] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Not Valid
1 (0x01) 1 (1)
2 (0x02) 2
3 (0x03) 3
... ...
4,094 (0xFFE) 4,094
4,095 (0xFFF) 4,095
When using PLL2_R divide value of 1, the PLL2 reference doubler should be used (EN_PLL2_REF_2X = 1).

PLL1_N, PLL1 N Divider

The feedback path into the PLL1 phase detector includes the PLL1 N divider.

See PLL Programming for more information on how to program the PLL dividers to lock the PLL.

Table 81 shows the valid values for PLL1_N.

Table 81. PLL1_N, 14 Bits

R28[19:6] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Not Valid
1 (0x01) 1
2 (0x02) 2
... ...
4,095 (0xFFF) 4,095

REGISTER 29

OSCin_FREQ, PLL2 Oscillator Input Frequency Register

The frequency of the PLL2 reference input to the PLL2 Phase Detector (OSCin/OSCin* port) must be programmed to support proper operation of the frequency calibration routine which locks the internal VCO to the target frequency.

Table 82. OSCin_FREQ, 3 Bits

R29[26:24] OSCin FREQUENCY
0 (0x00) 0 to 63 MHz
1 (0x01) >63 MHz to 127 MHz
2 (0x02) >127 MHz to 255 MHz
3 (0x03) Reserved
4 (0x04) >255 MHz to 400 MHz

PLL2_FAST_PDF, High PLL2 Phase Detector Frequency

When PLL2 phase detector frequency is greater than 100 MHz, set the PLL2_FAST_PDF to ensure proper operation of device.

Table 83. PLL2_FAST_PDF

R29[23] PLL2 PDF
0 Less than or
equal to 100 MHz
1 Greater than 100 MHz

PLL2_N_CAL, PLL2 N Calibration Divider

During the frequency calibration routine, the PLL uses the divide value of the PLL2_N_CAL register instead of the divide value of the PLL2_N register to lock the VCO to the target frequency.

See PLL Programming for more information on how to program the PLL dividers to lock the PLL.

Table 84. PLL2_N_CAL, 18 Bits

R30[22:5] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Not Valid
1 (0x01) 1
2 (0x02) 2
... ...
262,143 (0x3FFFF) 262,143

Register 30

If an internal VCO mode is used, programming Register 30 triggers the frequency calibration routine. This calibration routine will also generate a SYNC event. See Clock Output Synchronization (SYNC) for more details on a SYNC.

PLL2_P, PLL2 N Prescaler Divider

The PLL2 N Prescaler divides the output of the VCO as selected by Mode_MUX1 and is connected to the PLL2 N divider.

See PLL Programming for more information on how to program the PLL dividers to lock the PLL.

Table 85. PLL2_P, 3 Bits

R30[26:24] DIVIDE VALUE
0 (0x00) 8
1 (0x01) 2
2 (0x02) 2
3 (0x03) 3
4 (0x04) 4
5 (0x05) 5
6 (0x06) 6
7 (0x07) 7

PLL2_N, PLL2 N Divider

The feeback path into the PLL2 phase detector includes the PLL2 N divider.

Each time register 30 is updated via the MICROWIRE interface, a frequency calibration routine runs to lock the VCO to the target frequency. During this calibration PLL2_N is substituted with PLL2_N_CAL.

See PLL Programming for more information on how to program the PLL dividers to lock the PLL.

Table 86 shows the valid values for PLL2_N.

Table 86. PLL2_N, 18 Bits

R30[22:5] DIVIDE
0 (0x00) Not Valid
1 (0x01) 1
2 (0x02) 2
... ...
262,143 (0x3FFFF) 262,143

Register 31

READBACK_LE

Sets the required state of the LEuWire pin when performing register readback.

See Readback.

Table 87. READBACK_LE

R31[21] REGISTER
0 (0x00) LE must be low for readback
1 (0x01) LE must be high for readback

READBACK_ADDR

Sets the address of the register to read back when performing readback.

When reading register 12, the READBACK_ADDR will be read back at R12[20:16].

When reading back from R31 bits 6 to 31 should be ignored. Only uWire_LOCK is valid.

See Register Readback for more information on readback.

Table 88. READBACK_ADDR, 5 Bits

R31[20:16] REGISTER
0 (0x00) R0
1 (0x01) R1
2 (0x02) R2
3 (0x03) R3
4 (0x04) R4
5 (0x05) R5
6 (0x06) R6
7 (0x07) R7
8 (0x08) R8
9 (0x09) Reserved
10 (0x0A) R10
11 (0x0B) R11
12 (0x0C) R12
13 (0x0D) R13
14 (0x0E) R14
15 (0x0F) R15
16 (0x10) Reserved
17 (0x11) Reserved
... ...
22 (0x16) Reserved
23 (0x17) Reserved
24 (0x18) R24
25 (0x19) R25
26 (0x1A) R26
27 (0x1B) R27
28 (0x1C) R28
29 (0x1D) R29
30 (0x1E) R30
31 (0x1F) R31

uWire_LOCK

Setting uWire_LOCK will prevent any changes to uWire registers R0 to R30. Only by clearing the uWire_LOCK bit in R31 can the uWire registers be unlocked and written to once more.

It is not necessary to lock the registers to perform a readback operation.

Table 89. uWire_LOCK

R31[5] STATE
0 Registers unlocked
1 Registers locked, Write-protect