Texas Instruments SCAU020 manual Signal Path and Control Circuitry, CDCE421EVM Programming Blocks

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Signal Path and Control Circuitry

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The CDCE421 can accept a 27MHz—38.33MHz frequency input from either an LVCMOS source (up to 3.3V) or a crystal in the same frequency range.

The CDCE421EVM is divided into four blocks. The programming section and device power for each sector can be enabled or disabled through individual switches provided for each block. For example, in order to enable power and programming for Block A, the switch must be in the setting shown in Figure 2. The other blocks are enabled and disabled with the respective switches in the same manner.

The CDCE421 output frequency is always an integer multiple or integer divide of the input frequency, and is determined through selection of VCO1 or VCO2 and the appropriate prescalar and output divider, based on the CDCE421 data sheet.

The loop filter selection affects the output frequency phase noise and should be considered in conjunction with the type of input used.

In LVDS mode, the device can achieve up to 500MHz output. In LVPECL mode, the device can achieve 1175MHz output. The output signaling level and LVPECL termination are selectable through the software interface.

Figure 2. CDCE421EVM Programming Blocks

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10.9MHz–1175MHz Low Phase Noise Clock Evaluation Board

SCAU020 –March 2007

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Contents Users Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Contents List of Figures CDCE421EVM Evaluation Board Features General DescriptionSignal Path and Control Circuitry CDCE421EVM Programming BlocksBlock C Block aBlock B Block DInstalling the Software GUI and USB Driver Software Installation ScreenChronosGUI Using Software-Enabled Automatic PLL SelectionIC Block Configuration and Input Calculator Store Crystal FrequencyOutput Calculator and Apply PLL Settings PLL Bandwidth SelectWrite to CDCE421 Eeprom Manual PLL Block Selection Advanced Control Chronos GUI-Manual PLL Block Selection Pop-UpSoftware Settings Description Section FunctionConfiguring the Board Programming Configuration USB Cable AttachedSchematics and Layout CDCE421EVM Block Switch OffCDCE421EVM Board Schematic CDCE421EVM Board-Block a Schematic CDCE421EVM Board-Block B Schematic CDCE421EVM Board-Block C Schematic CDCE421EVM Board-Block D Schematic Evaluation BOARD/KIT Important Notice FCC WarningImportant Notice