PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
ICS291
Triple PLL Field Prog. Spread Spectrum Clock Synthesizer
Description
Features
The ICS291 field programmable spread spectrum clock
synthesizer generates up to six high-quality,
high-frequency clock outputs including multiple
reference clocks from a low-frequency crystal input. It
is designed to replace crystals, crystal oscillators and
stand alone spread spectrum devices in most
electronic systems.
• Packaged as 20-pin TSSOP
• Eight addressable registers
• Replaces multiple crystals and oscillators
• Output frequencies up to 200 MHz at 3.3 V
• Configurable Spread Spectrum Modulation
• Input crystal frequency of 5 to 27 MHz
• Clock input frequency of 3 to 166 MHz
• Up to six reference outputs
TM
Using ICS’ VersaClock software to configure PLLs
and outputs, the ICS291 contains a One-Time
Programmable (OTP) ROM for field programmability.
Programming features include input/output
frequencies, spread spectrum amount, eight selectable
configuration registers and up to two sets of three
low-skew outputs.
• Separate 1.8 to 3.3 V VDDO output level controls for
each bank of 3 outputs
• Up to two sets of three low-skew outputs
• Operating voltages of 3.3 V
Each of the two output groups are powered by a
separate VDDO voltage. VDDO may vary from 1.8 V to
VDD.
• Controllable output drive levels
• Advanced, low-power CMOS process
• Available in Pb (lead) free packaging
Using Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) techniques, the
device runs from a standard fundamental mode,
inexpensive crystal, or clock. It can replace multiple
crystals and oscillators, saving board space and cost.
The ICS291 is also available in factory programmed
custom versions for high-volume applications.
Block Diagram
VDDO1
3
VDD
PLL1 with
Spread
Spectrum
3
S2:S0
OTP
CLK1
CLK2
CLK3
ROM
with PLL
Values
Divide
Logic
and
Output
Enable
Control
PLL2
PLL3
CLK4
CLK5
CLK6
X1/ICLK
Crystal
Oscillator
Crystal or
Clock Input
X2
3
External capacitors
are required with a crystal input.
GND
VDDO2
PDTS
MDS 291 C
1
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Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. ● 525 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126 ● tel (408) 297-1201 ● www.icst.com