Cypress CY7B991 - Manual (Page 12)

CY7B991
CY7B992
Document Number: 38-07138 Rev. *B Page 12 of 19
Operational Mode Descriptions
Figure 2 shows the PSCB configured as a zero skew clock buffer. In this mode the 7B991/992 is used as the basis for a low-skew
clock distribution tree. When all of the function select inputs (xF0, xF1) are left open, the outputs are aligned and each drives a
terminated transmission line to an independent load. The FB input is tied to any output in this configuration and the operating frequency
range is selected with the FS pin. The low-skew specification, coupled with the ability to drive terminated transmission lines (with
impedances as low as 50 ohms), enables efficient printed circuit board design.
Figure 3 shows a configuration to equalize skew between metal
traces of different lengths. In addition to low skew between
outputs, the PSCB is programmed to stagger the timing of its
outputs. Each of the four groups of output pairs are programmed
to different output timing. Skew timing is adjusted over a wide
range in small increments with the appropriate strapping of the
function select pins. In this configuration the 4Q0 output is fed
back to FB and configured for zero skew. The other three pairs
of outputs are programmed to yield different skews relative to the
feedback. By advancing the clock signal on the longer traces or
retarding the clock signal on shorter traces, all loads can receive
the clock pulse at the same time.
In this illustration the FB input is connected to an output with 0-ns
skew (xF1, xF0 = MID) selected. The internal PLL synchronizes
Figure 2. Zero Skew and Zero Delay Clock Driver
Figure 3. Programmable Skew Clock Driver
SYSTEM
CLOCK
L1
L2
L3
L4
LENGTH L1 = L2 = L3 = L4
FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
1F0
1F1
4Q0
4Q1
3Q0
3Q1
2Q0
2Q1
1Q0
1Q1
TEST
Z
0
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
REF
Z
0
Z
0
Z
0
LENGTH L1 = L2
L3 < L2 by 6 inches
L4 > L2 by 6 inches
SYSTEM
CLOCK
L1
L2
L3
L4
FB
REF
FS
4F0
4F1
3F0
3F1
2F0
2F1
1F0
1F1
4Q0
4Q1
3Q0
3Q1
2Q0
2Q1
1Q0
1Q1
TEST
Z
0
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
REF
Z
0
Z
0
Z
0
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