Clock Generator Module (CGM)
Acquisition/Lock Time Specifications
MC68HC908MR16/MC68HC908MR32 — Rev. 4.0 Advance Information
MOTOROLA Clock Generator Module (CGM) 133
8.9.3 Choosing a Filter Capacitor
As described in 8.9.2 Parametric Influences on Reaction Time, the
external filter capacitor, CF, is critical to the stability and reaction time of
the PLL. The PLL is also dependent on reference frequency and supply
voltage. The value of the capacitor must, therefore, be chosen with
supply potential and reference frequency in mind. For proper operation,
the external filter capacitor must be chosen according to this equation:
For acceptable values of CFACT, see 8.9 Acquisition/Lock Time
Specifications. For the value of VDDA, choose the voltage potential at
which the MCU is operating. If the power supply is variable, choose a
value near the middle of the range of possible supply values.
This equation does not always yield a commonly available capacitor
size, so round to the nearest available size. If the value is between two
different sizes, choose the higher value for better s tability. Choosing the
lower size may seem attractive for acquisition time improvement, but the
PLL can become unstable. Also, always choose a capacitor with a tight
tolerance (±20 percent or better) and low dissipation.
8.9.4 Reaction Time Calculation
The actual acquisition and lock times can be calculated using the
equations here. These equations yield nominal values under these
conditions:
Correct selection of filter capacitor, CF, see 8.9.3 Choosing a
Filter Capacitor
Room temperature operation
Negligible external leakage on CGMXFC
Negligible noise
CFCFACT
VDDA
fRDV
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