January 2007
rev 1.1
ASM3P2579A
Low Power Peak EMI Reducing Solution
Features
The ASM3P2579A uses the most efficient and optimized
modulation profile approved by the FCC and is
implemented by using a proprietary all digital method.
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Generates an EMI optimized clock signal at the
output.
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Integrated loop filter components.
Operates with a 3.3 / 2.5V Supply.
Operating current less than 4mA.
Low power CMOS design.
Input frequency range: 12MHz to 30MHz for 2.5V
: 12MHz to 30MHz for 3.3V
Generates a 1X low EMI spread spectrum clock of
the input frequency.
Spread Spectrum Enable Control.
Frequency deviation: ±1% @ 24MHz
Available in 6 pin TSOT-23, 8 pin SOIC and 8 pin
TSSOP Packages.
The ASM3P2579A modulates the output of a single PLL
in order to “spread” the bandwidth of a synthesized clock,
and more importantly, decreases the peak amplitudes of
its harmonics. This results in significantly lower system
EMI compared to the typical narrow band signal produced
by oscillators and most frequency generators. Lowering
EMI by increasing a signal’s bandwidth is called ‘spread
spectrum clock generation’.
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Applications
The ASM3P2579A is targeted towards all portable
devices with very low power requirements like MP3
players and digital still cameras.
Product Description
The ASM3P2579A is
a versatile spread spectrum
Key Specifications
frequency modulator designed specifically for a wide
range of clock frequencies. The ASM3P2579A reduces
electromagnetic interference (EMI) at the clock source,
allowing system wide reduction of EMI of all clock
dependent signals. The ASM3P2579A allows significant
system cost savings by reducing the number of circuit
board layers ferrite beads, shielding that are traditionally
required to pass EMI regulations.
Description
Supply voltages
Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter
Output Duty Cycle
Modulation Rate Equation
Frequency Deviation
Specification
VDD = 3.3V/2.5V
200pS (Max)
45/55% (worst case)
FIN/640
±1% @ 24MHz
Block Diagram
VDD
SSON
PLL
Modulation
XIN
Crystal
Frequency
Output
Phase
Loop
XOUT
VCO
Feedback
Divider
ModOUT
VSS
PulseCore Semiconductor Corporation
1715 S. Bascom Ave Suite 200, Campbell, CA 95008 • Tel: 408-879-9077 • Fax: 408-879-9018
www.pulsecoresemi.com
Notice: The information in this document is subject to change without notice.