Vendor: Aragio Solutions Category: GPIO

CML I/O Pad Set

The CML library provides a differential current mode logic clock driver to support REFCLK signaling in PCIe applications along wi…

TSMC 12nm FFC Silicon Proven View all specifications

Overview

The CML library provides a differential current mode logic clock driver to support REFCLK signaling in PCIe applications along with a CML voltage reference cell. Also included is a full complement of power and spacer cells to assemble a CML domain in the pad ring by abutment.

These libraries are offered at both 16nm and a 12nm shrink. They
are available in an inline CUP wire bond implementation with a flip chip option.

When using this library with GPIO and other I/O libraries provided by Aragio Solutions, a rail splitter is required to isolate the CML driver in its own power domain. That rail splitter can be obtained from the 1.8V Support: Power library.

Key features

  • CML Differential Clock Driver Features:
  • ? Differential current-mode-logic clock driver with very low jitter
  • ? Target application – PCIe 100 MHz REFCLK
  • ? Typical differential input voltage swing – 0 to 400 mV (referenced to ground)
  • ? Jitter < 3ps @ 100 MHz with ±100 mV power supply ripple noise
  • ? Common mode voltage (VOS) = 380mV @ 1.5V and 400mV @ 1.8V
  • ? Output-disable and power-down modes
  • ? Powered by 1.5V / 1.8V I/O and 0.8V Core supplies
  • ? Power-up sequencing independent design with Power-On-Control

What’s Included?

  • a. Physical abstract in LEF format (.lef)
  • b. Timing models in Synopsys Liberty formats (.lib and .db)
  • c. Calibre compatible LVS netlist in CDL format (.cdl)
  • d. GDSII stream (.gds)
  • e. Behavioral Verilog (.v)
  • f. Layout Parasitic Extraction (LPE) SPICE netlist (.spice)
  • g. Databook (.pdf)
  • h. Library User Guide - ESD Guidelines (.pdf)

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
TSMC 12nm FFC Silicon Proven

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
RGO_TSMC12_18V18_FFC_45C_CML
Vendor
Aragio Solutions
Type
Silicon IP

Provider

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CML I/O Pad Set is a GPIO IP core from Aragio Solutions listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for tsmc Silicon Proven.

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