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MOTOROLA
Applications Information for All Versions
General AC Specification Notes
1. Several specifications can only be measured when the
MC88915TFN55, 70 and 100 are in phase–locked
operation. It is not possible to have the part in phase–lock
on ATE (automated test equipment). Statistical
characterization techniques were used to guarantee those
specifications which cannot be measured on the ATE.
MC88915TFN55, 70 and 100 units were fabricated with
key transistor properties intentionally varied to create a 14
cell designed experimental matrix. IC performance was
characterized over a range of transistor properties
(represented by the 14 cells) in excess of the expected
process variation of the wafer fabrication area, to set
performance limits of ATE testable specifications within
those which are to be guaranteed by statistical
characterization. In this way all units passing the ATE test
will meet or exceed the non–tested specifications limits.
2. These two specs (t
RlSE/FALL
and t
PULSE
Width 2X_Q
output) guarantee that the MC88915T meets the 40MHz
and 33MHz MC68040 P–Clock input specification (at
80MHz and 66MHz, respectively). For these two specs to
be guaranteed by Motorola, the termination scheme
shown below in Figure 1 must be used.
3. The wiring Diagrams and explanations in Figure 5
demonstrate the input and output frequency relationships
for three possible feedback configurations. The allowable
SYNC input range for each case is also indicated. There
are two allowable SYNC frequency ranges, depending
whether FREQ_SEL is high or low. Although not shown, it
is possible to feed back the Q5
output, thus creating a 180°
phase shift between the SYNC input and the “Q” outputs.
Table 1 below summarizes the allowable SYNC frequency
range for each possible configuration.
Ω
Figure 1. MC68040 P–Clock Input Termination Scheme
R
p
= 1.5 Z
o
R
p
Table 1. Allowable SYNC Input Frequency Ranges for Different Feedback Configurations.
FREQ_SEL
Level
Feedback
Output
Allowable SYNC Input
Frequency Range (MHZ)
Corresponding VCO
Frequency Range
Phase Relationships
of the “Q” Outputs
to Rising SYNC Edge
HIGH Q/2 5 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec)/4 20 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec) 0°
HIGH Any “Q” (Q0–Q4) 10 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec)/2 20 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec) 0°
HIGH Q5 10 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec)/2 20 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec) 180°
HIGH 2X_Q 20 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec) 20 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec) 0°
LOW Q/2 2.5 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec)/8 20 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec) 0°
LOW Any “Q” (Q0–Q4) 5 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec)/4 20 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec) 0°
LOW Q5 5 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec)/4 20 to (2X_Q FMAXSpec) 180°
LOW 2X_Q 10 to (2X_Q FMAX Spec)/2 20 to (2X_Q FMAXSpec) 0°
4. A 1MΩ resistor tied to either Analog V
CC
or Analog GND as
shown in Figure 2 is required to ensure no jitter is present
on the MC88915T outputs. This technique causes a phase
offset between the SYNC input and the output connected
to the FEEDBACK input, measured at the input pins. The
t
PD
spec describes how this offset varies with process,
temperature, and voltage. The specs were arrived at by
measuring the phase relationship for the 14 lots described
in note 1 while the part was in phase–locked operation.
The actual measurements were made with a 10MHz
SYNC input (1.0ns edge rate from 0.8V – 2.0V) with the
Q/2 output fed back. The phase measurements were
made at 1.5V. The Q/2 output was terminated at the
FEEDBACK input with 100Ω to V
CC
and 100Ω to ground.