Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
MOTOROLA
Order number: MPC9230
Rev 4, 07/2004
SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICAL DATA
800 MHz Low Voltage PECL
Clock Synthesizer
MPC9230
The MPC9230 is a 3.3V compatible, PLL based clock synthesizer targeted
for high performance clock generation in mid-range to high-performance
telecom, networking and computing applications. With output frequencies from
50 MHz to 800 MHz1 and the support of differential PECL output signals the
device meets the needs of the most demanding clock applications.
800 MHz LOW VOLTAGE
CLOCK SYNTHESIZER
Features
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50 MHz to 800 MHz1 synthesized clock output signal
Differential PECL output
LVCMOS compatible control inputs
On-chip crystal oscillator for reference frequency generation
Alternative LVCMOS compatible reference clock input
3.3V power supply
FN SUFFIX
28-LEAD PLCC PACKAGE
CASE 776-02
Fully integrated PLL
Minimal frequency overshoot
Serial 3-wire programming interface
Parallel programming interface for power-up
32 lead LQFP and 28 PLCC packaging
32-Lead Pb-free Package Available
SiGe Technology
FA SUFFIX
32-LEAD TQFP PACKAGE
CASE 873A-03
Ambient temperature range -40°C to +85°C
Pin and function compatible to the MC12430
Functional Description
The internal crystal oscillator uses the external quartz crystal as the basis of its frequency reference. The frequency of the internal
crystal oscillator is divided by 16 and then multiplied by the PLL. The VCO within the PLL operates over a range of 800 to 1600 MHz.1
Its output is scaled by a divider that is configured by either the serial or parallel interfaces. The crystal oscillator frequency fXTAL, the
PLL feedback-divider M and the PLL post-divider N determine the output frequency.
The feedback path of the PLL is internal. The PLL adjusts the VCO output frequency to be 8⋅M times the reference frequency by
adjusting the VCO control voltage. Note that for some values of M (either too high or too low) the PLL will not achieve phase lock. The
PLL will be stable if the VCO frequency is within the specified VCO frequency range (800 to 1600 MHz1). The M-value must be pro-
grammed by the serial or parallel interface.
The PLL post-divider N is configured through either the serial or the parallel interfaces, and can provide one of four division ratios
(1, 2, 4, or 8). This divider extends performance of the part while providing a 50% duty cycle. The output driver is driven differentially
from the output divider, and is capable of driving a pair of transmission lines terminated 50Ω to VCC – 2.0V. The positive supply voltage
for the internal PLL is separated from the power supply for the core logic and output drivers to minimize noise induced jitter.
The configuration logic has two sections: serial and parallel. The parallel interface uses the values at the M[8:0] and N[1:0] inputs
to configure the internal counters. It is recommended on system reset to hold the P_LOAD input LOW until power becomes valid. On
the LOW–to–HIGH transition of P_LOAD, the parallel inputs are captured. The parallel interface has priority over the serial interface.
Internal pullup resistors are provided on the M[8:0] and N[1:0] inputs prevent the LVCMOS compatible control inputs from floating.
The serial interface centers on a fourteen bit shift register. The shift register shifts once per rising edge of the S_CLOCK input. The
serial input S_DATA must meet setup and hold timing as specified in the AC Characteristics section of this document. The configura-
tion latches will capture the value of the shift register on the HIGH-to-LOW edge of the S_LOAD input. See the programming section
for more information. The TEST output reflects various internal node values, and is controlled by the T[2:0] bits in the serial data
stream. In order to minimize the PLL jitter, it is recommended to avoid active signal on the TEST output.
1. The VCO frequency range of 800–1600 MHz is available at an ambient temperature range of 0 to 70°C. At –40 to +85°C, the VCO frequency (output
frequency) is limited to max. 1500 MHz (750 MHz)
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