Communications Clock PLL
MDS 2049-10 E
10
Revision 021402
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MK2049-10
Circuit Troubleshooting
1) IF CLK1 or CLK2 does not lock to ICLK
First check for locking between ICLK and the 8k output.
If locking does not occur:
1.1) Ensure the table selection is made and that the
proper crystal frequency is in use.
1.2) Ensure ICLK is within lock range (within about 100
ppm of the nominal input frequency, limited by pull
range of the external crystal). If in doubt, tweak the
ICLK frequency up and down to see if the 8k output
locks.
1.3) Ensure ICLK jitter is not excessive. If ICLK jitter is
excessive device may not lock. Also see item 2.1
below.
1.4) Clean the PCB. The VCXO PLL loop filter is very
sensitive to board leakage, especially when the VCXO
PLL phase detector frequency is in the low kHz range.
If organic solder flux is used (most common today)
scrub the PCB board with detergent and water and
then blow and bake dry. Inorganic solder flux (Rosen
core) requires solvent. Also see section 2 below.
2) If There is Excessive Jitter on the 8k output,
or CLK1 and CLK2 outputs
2.1) The problem may be an unstable input reference
clock. An unstable ICLK will not appear to jitter when
ICLK is used as the oscilloscope trigger source. In this
condition, the device clock outputs may appear to be
unstable since the jitter from ICLK (the trigger source)
has been removed by the trigger circuit of the scope.
2.2) The instability may be caused by VCXO PLL loop
filter leakage. Refer to item 1.4 above.
2.3) Output clock jitter can also be caused by poor
power supply decoupling. Ensure a bulk decoupling
capacitor is in place.
2.4) Ensure that the VCXO PLL loop damping is
sufficient. It should be at least 0.7, preferably 1.0 or
higher.
2.5) Ensure that the 2nd pole in the VCXO PLL loop
filter is set sufficiently. In general, C2 should be equal to
C1/20. If C2 is too high, passband peaking will occur
and loop instability may occur. If C2 is set too low,
excessive VCXO modulation by the charge correction
pulses may occur.
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses above the ratings listed below can cause permanent damage to the MK2049-10. These ratings,
which are standard values for ICS industrial rated parts, are stress ratings only. Functional operation of the
device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of the
specifications is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods can
affect product reliability. Electrical parameters are guaranteed only over the recommended operating
temperature range.
Item
Rating
Supply Voltage, VDD
7V
All Inputs and Outputs
-0.5V to VDD+0.5V
Ambient Operating Temperature
-40 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature
-65 to +150
°C
Junction Temperature
175
°C
Soldering Temperature
260
°C