853111AY

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REV. D JULY 22, 2003

8

Integrated

Circuit

Systems, Inc.

ICS853111

PRELIMINARY

The clock layout topology shown below is a typical termina-

tion for LVPECL outputs. The two different layouts mentioned

are recommended only as guidelines.

FOUT and nFOUT are low impedance follower outputs that gen-

erate ECL/LVPECL compatible outputs. Therefore, terminating

resistors (DC current path to ground) or current sources must

be used for functionality. These outputs are designed to drive

3.3V

F

OUT

F

IN

5

Z

o

5

2

Z

o

3

2

Z

o

3

2

Z

Z

RTT =

1

(V

Z

o

Z

Z

50

Ω

50

Ω

RTT

V

F

IN

F

OUT

50

Ω transmission lines. Matched impedance techniques should

be used to maximize operating frequency and minimize signal

distortion.

Figures 3A and 3B show two different layouts which

are recommended only as guidelines. Other suitable clock lay-

outs may exist and it would be recommended that the board

designers simulate to guarantee compatibility across all printed

circuit and clock component process variations.