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Low-Frequency Output
The CY27410 integrates low-frequency generator counters for
LVCMOS outputs that may be used for watchdog-time and/or
kHz-order clocks for application, as shown in Figure 15.
Figure 15. Low-frequency Output Option
Spread Spectrum
To help reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI), the CY27410
supports spread-spectrum modulation. The output clock
frequencies can be modulated to spread energy across a
broader range of frequencies and lower system EMI. The
CY27410 implements two types of spread profiles for
modulation: linear and nonlinear.
The spread spectrum can be applied to any output clock, any
frequency, and any spread amount ranging from 0.1% to 5% in
0.1% steps. The center or down spread can be programmable.
The spread modulation rate is limited from 30 kHz to 60 kHz.
The spread spectrum is generated digitally in the FracN
modulation, which means all the parameters are independent of
process, voltage, and temperature variations. All the frequencies
generated by the same PLL have the same amount of
modulation.
As shown in Figure 16, a harmonic of a modulated clock has a
much lower amplitude than that of an unmodulated signal. The
reduction in amplitude is dependent on the harmonic number
and the frequency deviation or spread. The equation for the
reduction in the nonlinear profile is:
dB = 6.5 + 9 log
10
(P) + 9 * log
10
(F)
where P is the percentage of deviation and F is the frequency in
megahertz where the reduction is measured.
Figure 16. Spread-Spectrum Profile
VCXO (VCFS) Functionality
The CY27410 supports VCXO functionality without pulling the
crystal frequency. This function is implemented by modulating
the FracN counter according to the VIN level, as shown in
Figure 17. Therefore, this is called voltage-controlled frequency
shift (VCFS).
The VCFS function is implemented by modulating the FracN
divider, which means all the parameters are independent of the
process, voltage, and temperature variations.
It is not possible to combine the VCFS operation with spread
spectrum (see Figure 18).
Figure 17. VCFS Profile
Figure 18. VCFS and Spread Spectrum
R1
R2
O1
O2
O3
O4
DLY
FracN
PLL
C1
I1
I2
L1
Synthesis Block
Reference
Outputs
from Adjacent PLL
MAX
IN
frequency
MAX
MIN
Frequency
Amplitude (dB)
EMI
Reduction
Typical Clock
SS Clock
Frequency
Amplitude (dB)
EMI
Reduction
Typical Clock
SS Clock
Frequency
Linear Profile
Nonlinear Profile
TimeTime
0
VIN
1/2 * VDD
Frequency
ppm
R1
R2
O1
O2
O3
O4
DLY
FracN
PLL
C1
I1
I2
L1
Synthesis Block
Reference
Outputs
from Adjacent PLL
SSC
VCFS
VIN