CDCR81_08 Datasheet, PDF (1/16 Pages) Texas Instruments – CDCR81_08

CDCR81
DIRECT RAMBUS™ CLOCK GENERATOR
D 300-MHz Differential Clock Source for
Direct RAMBUS Memory Systems for an
600-MHz Data Transfer Rate
D Synchronizes the Clock Domains of the
Rambus Channel With an External System
or Processor Clock
D Three Power Operating Modes to Minimize
Power for Mobile and Other
Power-Sensitive Applications
D Operates From a Single 3.3-V Supply and
120-mW at 300 MHz (Typ)
D Packaged in a Shrink Small-Outline
Package (DBQ)
D Wide Phase-Lock Input Frequency Range
33 MHz to 100 MHz
D No External Components Required for PLL
D Supports Independent Channel Clocking
D Spread Spectrum Clocking Tracking
Capability to Reduce EMI
D Designed For Use With TI’s 133-MHz Clock
Synthesizers CDC925, CDC924, CDC922
and CDC921
SCAS606B – NOVEMBER 1998 – REVISED NOVEMBER 1999
DBQ PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
V_DDIR ₁
REFCLK ₂
V_DDP ₃
GNDP 4
GNDI 5
PCLKM 6
SYNCLKN 7
GNDC 8
V_DDC 9
V_DDIPD 10
STOPB 11
PWRDNB 12
24 ^S0
23 ^S1
22 ^V_DD^O
21 GNDO
20 CLK
19 NC
18 CLKB
17 GNDO
16 V_DDO
15 MULT0
14 MULT1
13 S2
NC – No internal connection
description
The Direct Rambus clock generator (DRCG) provides the necessary clock signals to support a Direct Rambus
memory subsystem. It includes signals to synchronize the Direct Rambus channel clock to an external system
or processor clock. It is designed to support Direct Rambus memory on desktop, workstation, server and mobile
PC motherboards. DRCG also provides an off-the-shelf solution for a broad range of Direct Rambus memory
applications.
The DRCG provides clock multiplication and phase alignment for a Direct Rambus memory subsystem to
enable synchronous communication between the Rambus channel and ASIC clock domains. In a Direct
Rambus memory subsystem, a system clock source provides the REFCLK and PCLK clock references to the
DRCG and memory controller, respectively. The DRCG multiplies REFCLK and drives a high-speed BUSCLK
to RDRAMs and the memory controller. Gear ratio logic in the memory controller divides the PCLK and BUSCLK
frequencies by ratios M and N such that PCLK/M = SYNCLK/N, where SYNCLK = BUSCLK/4. The DRCG
detects the phase difference between PCLK/M and SYNCLK/N and adjusts the phase of BUSCLK such that
the skew between PCLK/M and SYNCLK/N is minimized. This allows data to be transferred across the
SYNCLK/PCLK boundary without incurring additional latency.
User control is provided by multiply and mode selection terminals. The multiply terminals provide selection of
one of four clock frequency multiply ratios, generating BUSCLK frequencies ranging from 267 MHz to 400 MHz
with clock references ranging from 33 MHz to 100 MHz. The CDCR81 meets Rambus Clock Generator,
Revision 1.0 specification up to 300 MHz. The mode select terminals can be used to select a bypass mode
where the frequency multiplied reference clock is directly output to the Rambus channel for systems where
synchronization between the Rambus clock and a system clock is not required. Test modes are provided to
bypass the PLL and output REFCLK on the Rambus channel and to place the outputs in a high-impedance state
for board testing.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of
Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
Direct Rambus and Rambus are trademarks of Rambus Inc.
PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments
standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include
testing of all parameters.
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