SNAS918 May 2025 LMK5C23208A
PRODUCTION DATA
The XO input is the reference clock for the fractional-N APLLs when the APLLs are not used in cascade mode. The XO input determines the output frequency accuracy and stability in free-run or holdover modes.
For proper DPLL operation, the XO frequency must have a non-integer relationship with the VCO frequency so the respective APLL N divider has a fractional divider ratio. For APLL-only mode, the XO frequency can have an integer or fractional relationship with the VCOs frequencies.
For applications requiring DPLL functionality, such as SyncE and PTP/IEEE-1588 for eCPRI, the XO input can be driven by a TCXO, OCXO, or external traceable clock that conforms to the frequency accuracy and holdover stability required by the applicable synchronization standard. TCXO and OCXO frequencies of are commonly available and cost-effective options that allow the BAW APLL to operate in fractional mode for a VCBO frequency of MHz.
An XO/TCXO/OCXO source with low frequency or high phase jitter/noise floor has no impact on the BAW APLL output jitter performance because the VCBO determines the jitter and phase noise over the 12kHz to 20MHz integration bandwidth. An XO doubler increasing the PFD frequency can be enabled for each APLL to further optimize close in phase noise performance.
The XO input buffer has programmable input on-chip termination and AC-coupled input biasing configurations as shown in Figure 8-8. The buffered XO path also drives the input monitoring blocks.
Table 8-1 lists the typical XO input buffer configurations for common clock interface types.
| XO_TYPE | INPUT TYPES | INTERNAL SWITCH SETTINGS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL TERM. (S1, S2)(1) | INTERNAL BIAS (S3)(2) | ||
| 0x00 | DC (external termination) | OFF | OFF |
| 0x01 | AC (external termination) | OFF | ON (1.3V) |
| 0x03 | AC (internal 100Ω to GND) | 100Ω | ON (1.3V) |
| 0x04 | DC (internal 50Ω to GND) | 50Ω | OFF |
| 0x05 | AC (internal 50Ω to GND) | 50Ω | ON (1.3V) |
| 0x08 | LVCMOS | OFF | OFF |
| 0x0C | LVCMOS (internal 50Ω to GND) |
50Ω | OFF |