January 2007
rev 0.3
ASM3P2863A
Low Power Peak EMI Reducing Solution
Features
The ASM3P2863A 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 3.3V /2.5V supply.
Operating current less than 4mA.
Low power CMOS design.
Input frequency : 12MHz
Generates a 1X low EMI spread spectrum clock
of the input frequency.
Frequency deviation: ± 0.4%(Typ) @ 12MHz
Input Frequency
Available in 6-pin TSOT-23, 8-pin SOIC and 8-
pin TSSOP packages.
The ASM3P2863A 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 ASM3P2863A is targeted towards all portable
devices with very low power requirements like MP3
players, Notebooks and Digital still cameras.
Product Description
The ASM3P2863A is
a versatile spread spectrum
frequency modulator designed specifically for a wide
range of clock frequencies. The ASM3P2863A reduces
electromagnetic interference (EMI) at the clock source,
allowing system wide reduction of EMI of all clock
dependent signals. The ASM3P2863A allows significant
system cost savings by reducing the number of circuit
board layers ferrite beads, shielding that are traditionally
required to pass EMI regulations.
Key Specifications
Description
Supply voltages
Cycle-to-Cycle Jitter
Output Duty Cycle
Modulation Rate Equation
Frequency Deviation
Specification
VDD = 2.5V / 3.3V
200 pS ( Max)
45/55% (worst case)
FIN/256
± 0.4 % (Typ) @ 12MHz
Block Diagram
VDD
PLL
Modulation
XIN
Crystal
Frequency
XOUT
Output
Divider
Phase
Loop
VCO
Feedback
ModOUT
REFOUT
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.