PCI-X Layout Guidelines

distributed to each PCI device. The 41110 provides seven buffered clocks on the PCI bus to connect to multiple PCI-X devices. The Figure 16 shows the use of four PCI “A” clock outputs and length matching requirements. . The recommended clock buffer layout are specified as follows:

Match each of the used the 41110 output clock lengths A_CLK[6:0] to within 0.1”to help keep the timing within the 0.5 ns maximum budget.

Keep the distance between the clock lines and other signals “d” at least 25 mils from each other.

Keep the distance between the clock line and itself “a” at a minimum of 25 mils apart (for serpentine clock layout).

A_CLKIN gets connected to A_CLKO6 through a 22+/- 1% resistor The 22 +/- 1% resistor is within 500 mils of A_CLKO.

Figure 16. PCI Clock Distribution and Matching Requirements

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Parallel PCI

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Intel 41110 manual PCI Clock Distribution and Matching Requirements