19-4442; Rev 0; 2/09
Low-Jitter Frequency Synthesizer
with Selectable Input Reference
MAX673
General Description
Features
The MAX3673 is a low-jitter frequency synthesizer that
accepts two reference clock inputs and generates nine
phase-aligned outputs. The device features 40kHz jitter
♦ Two Reference Clock Inputs: LVPECL
♦ Nine Phase-Aligned Clock Outputs: LVPECL
♦ Input Frequencies: 61.44MHz,122.88MHz,
transfer bandwidth, 0.3ps
(12kHz to 20MHz) inte-
RMS
245.76MHz, 307.2MHz
grated phase jitter, and best-in-class power-supply
noise rejection (PSNR), making it ideal for jitter clean-
up, frequency translation, and clock distribution in wire-
less base-station applications.
♦ Output Frequencies: 61.44MHz, 122.88MHz,
153.6MHz, 245.76MHz, 307.2MHz
♦ Low-Jitter Generation: 0.3ps
(12kHz to 20MHz)
RMS
The MAX3673 operates from a single +3.3V supply and
typically consumes 400mW. The IC is available in an
8mm x 8mm, 56-pin TQFN package, and operates from
-40°C to +85°C.
♦ Clock Failure Indicator for Both Reference Clocks
♦ External Feedback Provides Zero-Delay Capability
♦ Low Output Skew: 20ps Typical
Applications
3G Wireless Base Stations
Frequency Translation
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
PIN-PACKAGE
MAX3673ETN+
-40°C to +85°C
56 TQFN-EP*
Jitter Cleanup
+Denotes a lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant package.
*EP = Exposed pad.
Clock Distribution
Pin Configuration and Typical Application Circuits appear at
end of data sheet.
Functional Diagram
C
PLL
0.1μF
C
REG
0.22μF
SEL_CLK
DM
DA
PLL_BYPASS
OUTA_EN
REFCLK0
1
0
OUTA3
OUTA3
0
1
REFCLK0
REFCLK1
DIV M
PFD
61.44MHz
CP
VCO
2.457GHz
DIV A
OUTA2
OUTA2
REFCLK1
OUTA1
OUTA1
IN0FAIL
IN1FAIL
LOCK
SIGNAL QUALIFIER
AND
LOCK DETECT
OUTA0
OUTA0
DIV N
OUTB_EN
POWER-ON
RESET
(POR)
1
0
OUTB4
OUTB4
MR
DIV B
OUTB3
OUTB3
OUTB2
OUTB2
1
0
OUTB1
OUTB1
MAX3673
OUTB0
OUTB0
FB_SEL
FB_IN FB_IN
DB
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