Vendor: NTLab Category: PLL

20 to 300 MHz frequency synthesizer

The system generates stable clock signal with frequency from 20 to 300 MHz.

Silterra 180nm G View all specifications

Overview

The system generates stable clock signal with frequency from 20 to 300 MHz. The synthesizer is based on an integer Phase Locked Loop (PLL).
Input ckref is connected to reference clock signal with frequency from 8 to 16 MHz. Output pll_clk is signal with desired frequency.

Key features

  • SilTerra CMOS 0.18 um
  • 1V CMOS input logic signal
  • Output current digital 3-bit adjustment (from 0.75 mA to 6.5 mA)
  • 1.6 Gbps (DDR MODE) switching rates for transmitter
  • Low power dissipation (1.4 mW) for receiver
  • Low power dissipation (16.56 mW) for transmitter
  • Conforms to TIA/EIA-644 LVDS standards
  • Military temperature range: from -60 °C to + 125 °C
  • Propagation delay 590ps for transmitter
  • Propagation delay 500ps for receiver
  • Internal current digital 3-bit adjustment (high inner current for high frequency, from 40 to 300 uA) for receiver
  • Portable to other technologies (upon request)

Block Diagram

Applications

  • Data receiving/transmitting systems
  • Clock signal generator
  • Testing equipment

What’s Included?

  • Schematic or NetList
  • Abstract model (.lef and .lib files)
  • Layout view (optional)
  • Behavioral model (Verilog)
  • Extracted view (optional)
  • GDSII
  • DRC, LVS, antenna report
  • Test bench with saved configurations (optional)
  • Documentation

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
Silterra 180nm G

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
180SIL_PLL_01
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP

Files

Note: some files may require an NDA depending on provider policy.

Provider

HQ: Lithuania

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Frequently asked questions about PLL IP cores

What is 20 to 300 MHz frequency synthesizer?

20 to 300 MHz frequency synthesizer is a PLL IP core from NTLab listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for silterra.

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