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ASNT8161-KMF
Programmable CR with Peaking Adjustment
Up to 72Gb/s half-rate clock recovery circuit
Input data range from 36Gb/s to 72Gb/s
NRZ and PAM4 input data format
Input data and output clock peaking adjustment
CML compliant differential input and output high-speed data and clock interfaces
LVDS or CML compliant input reference clock interface
Half rate clock output up to 36GHz for a 72Gb/s input data signal
Single +3.3V or -3.3V power supply
Low power consumption of 1.7W at the maximum operational speed
Industrial temperature range
Custom CQFP 64-pin package
vee
vcc
nc
vcc
vcc_vco
vcc
3wdo
3wdin
3wcin
3wenin
vcc
nc
vcc
nc
vcc
vee
ASNT8161
vee
vcc
nc
vcc
c2p
vcc
nc
lolp
nc
nc
vcc
c2n
vcc
nnc
vcc
vee
vee
vcc
nc
vcc
nc
vcc
nc
ftr
nc
nc
vcc
c32p
vcc
c32n
vcc
vee
vee
vee
nc
nc
dcinp
vcc
vcc
dp
vcc
dn
vcc
vcc
dcinn
nc
vee
vee
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DESCRIPTION
upicpp/upicpf
(from SPI)
d
up
DIB
InPkCrl
dcinp
dcinn
APD
c
cq
c2p/c2n
COB
Del
Line
VCO
Bank
Del
Line
c32p/c32n
c32
PFD
Potback
rngrcrl
c16
vcosel
delCrl
Div 16
lolp
PkCrl
RngCrl
DelCrl
LOL
PkCrl
offcml
CIB
3wdin
3wcin
3wenin
3wdo
flt
Chg
Pmp
dw
pk1crl/pkcrl2
dp/dn
3-Wire Interface (SPI)
Fig. 1. Functional Block Diagram
ASNT8161-KMF is a half-rate integrated clock recovery (CR) circuit. The IC shown in Fig. 1 covers a
wide range of input data rates (fbit) by utilizing its six on-chip VCOs (voltage-controlled oscillators). To
reduce the physical number of control inputs to the chip, a shift register with a 3-wire input interface (SPI)
has been included on chip. The SPI block provides all the digital controls for the chip. It also provides
digital controls for digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that handle internal analog DC voltage
adjustments.
Selection of the desired working data rate of the CR is accomplished through the digital control vcosel
(see Table 1). An external low speed system clock c32p/c32n running at 1/32 the frequency of the active
VCO must be applied to the low-speed clock input buffer (CLK IB).
The main function of the chip is to recover from an NRZ or PAM4 input data signal dp/dn with a bit rate
of fbit accepted by CML buffer (Data IB) a half-rate clock c2p/c2n that is delivered to the output by the
CML clock output buffer (COB). For example, a 28GHz clock signal will be generated from a 56Gb/s
input data signal. The digital byte delCrl of SPI is used to properly set phases of the internal clock
signals.
Data IB can operate with either differential or single-ended input signals. The buffer can provide a
controlled peaking for the input signal (through the SPI). The buffer also includes tuning pins
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dcinp/dcinn for DC offset of the input signals in case of AC termination. When the buffer is operating
with a DC-terminated single ended input signal, a correct threshold voltage should be applied to the
unused input pin.
All CML I/Os provide on chip 50Ohms termination to vcc and may be used differentially, AC/DC
coupled, single-ended, or in any combination (see also POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATION).
A loss of lock CMOS alarm signal lolp is generated by the CR to indicate its locking state. An off chip
passive filter is required by the CR, and should be connected to pin ftr (see Core section).
The clock recovery circuit is characterized for operation from 0°C to 125°C of junction temperature. The
package temperature resistance is 15°C /W.
Data IB
The Data Input Buffer (Data IB) can process an input CML data signal dp/dn in NRZ format. It provides
on-chip single-ended termination of 50Ohms to vcc for each input line. The buffer can also accept a
single-ended signal to one of its input ports dp, or dn with a threshold voltage applied to the unused pin
in case of DC termination. In case of AC termination, tuning pins dcinp/dcinn allow for data common
mode adjustment. The tuning pins have 1KOhms terminations to vcc, and allow the user to change the
slicing level before the data is sent to the clock recovery section. Tuning voltages from vcc to vee deliver
150mV of DC voltage shift. SPI digital control byte inPkCrl may be used to linearly control DC currents
of the input emitter followers. Higher values of the control result in greater peaking of the signal at the
input of the phase detector.
CLK IB
The Clock Input Buffer (CLK IB) consists of a proprietary universal input buffer (UIB) that can operate
in either CML, or LVDS mode depending on the state of digital control bit offcml. This control should be
set to “low” for CML mode, and to “high” for LVDS mode. Depending on the mode of operation, the
input impedance switches between 50Ohms to vcc single-ended in CML mode, and 100Ohms differential
in LVDS mode. The input buffer exceeds LVDS standards IEEE Std. 1596.3-1996, and ANSI/TIA/EIA644-1995. UIB is designed to accept differential signals with a speed up to 1Gb/s, DC common mode
voltage variation between vcc and vee, AC common mode noise with a frequency up to 5MHz, and
voltage levels ranging from 0 to 2.4V. It can also receive a DC-terminated single-ended signal with a
threshold voltage between vcc, and vee applied to the unused pin.
Core
The main function of the CR is to frequency-lock the selected on-chip VCO to the input data signal (clock
recovery). The CR core contains a phase acquisition loop, and a frequency acquisition loop. The phase
acquisition loop includes a high-speed Alexander Phase Detector (APD) that processes the input data
stream dp/dn, and two shifted clock signals that are provided by two parallel Delay Lines with oppositely
connected delay controls. Using the SPI digital control byte delCrl, the phases of these two half-rate clock
signals need to be lined up correctly with the incoming data dp/dn in the phase loop to ensure proper CR
functionality. The frequency loop consists of a clock divider-by-16, and a PFD Potback block. The
frequency acquisition loop works in concert with low-speed clock c32p/c32n. Both acquisition loops
generate signals that control a single charge pump. The charge pump in combination with a filter
generates an analog signal that controls the active VCO. The on-chip filter is small, so the CR requires a
single off-chip filter shown in Fig. 2 to be connected to pin ftr.
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66Ohm
ftr
390pF
22nF
Fig. 2. External Loop Filter
By utilizing the 3-bit digital control vcosel, the desired working frequency of the CR can be selected in
accordance with Table 1 below.
Table 1. CR Mode Selection
vcosel
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
vcosel vcosel vcosel VCO Operation Frequency (GHz)
0
0
0
off
0
0
1
fmin≤16.7, fmax≥24.5
0
1
0
fmin≤19.4, fmax≥28.2
0
1
1
fmin≤22.2, fmax≥31.6
1
0
0
fmin≤25.1, fmax≥34.7
1
0
1
fmin≤27.8, fmax≥37.2
1
1
0
fmin≤31.0, fmax≥39.9
1
1
1
off
The loop gain can be adjusted by two control bits upicpp, and upicpf that control the charge pump
current as shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Charge Pump Current Control
upicpp upicpf Charge Pump current, mA
0
0
Imax-0.31
0
1
Imax-0.27
1
0
Imax-0.04
1
1
Imax
By utilizing the control byte rngcrl, the DC current of the control emitter follower of the active VCO can
be adjusted linearly. Higher values of the control result in higher emitter follower currents. Higher emitter
follower currents result in a more linear VCO frequency dependence on the control voltage at the expense
of the frequency range.
The lock detect circuitry signals an alarm through the 2.5V CMOS signal lolp when a frequency
difference exists between an applied system reference clock c32p/c32n, and a recovered half rate clock
divided-by-32 that is greater than ±1000ppm.
COB
The Clock Output Buffer (COB) receives a half-rate clock signal from CR, and converts it into CML
output signal c2p/c2n. The buffer requires 50Ohm external termination resistors connected between vcc,
and each output (usually supplied by the downstream chip that the buffer is driving). SPI digital control
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bytes pk1crl, and pk2crl may be used to linearly control DC currents of the two emitter followers of the
COB. Higher values of the control result in greater peaking of the output signal.
3-Wire Interface Control Block
To reduce the physical number of control inputs to the chip, a 6-byte shift register with a 3-wire input
interface has been included on chip. The SPI block is powered by an internally generated supply voltage
of +1.2V from vee. The digital control bits applied through 3wdin input are latched in, and shifted down
the register with clock 3wcin. Write enable signal 3wenin must be set to logic “0” during the data read-in
phase. The SPI data can be monitored through the output 3wdo. Table 3 presents the byte order of the 3wire interface block.
Table 3. Control Bytes
Byte
Bit Number
Number 7 6 5 4 3
2
1
0
vcosel(2:0) X X upicpf offcml upicpp
1
2
delCrl(7:0)
3
inPkCrl(7:0)
4
rangecrl(7:0)
5
pk2crl(7:0)
6
pk1crl(7:0)
The SPI load order is illustrated in Fig. 3.
3wcin
3wenin
Sample
Latch
3wdin
X 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 X
Byte 1
Byte N
Fig. 3. SPI Load Order
POWER SUPPLY CONFIGURATION
The ASNT8161-KMF can operate with either a negative supply (vcc = 0.0V = ground, and vee = -3.3V),
or a positive supply (vcc = +3.3V, and vee = 0.0V = ground). In case of a positive supply, all I/Os need
AC termination when connected to any devices with 50Ohms termination to ground. Different PCB
layouts will be needed for each different power supply combination.
All the characteristics detailed below assume vcc = 3.3V and vee = 0V (external
ground)
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ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Caution: Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings shown in Table 4 may cause damage to this product
and/or lead to reduced reliability. Functional performance is specified over the recommended operating
conditions for power supply and temperature only. AC and DC device characteristics at or beyond the
absolute maximum ratings are not assumed or implied. All min and max voltage limits are referenced to
ground (assumed vee).
Table 4. Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Supply Voltage (vcc)
Power Consumption
Input Voltage Swing (SE)
Case Temperature*)
Storage Temperature
Operational Humidity
Storage Humidity
Min
Max
+3.8
1.7
1.0
+90
+100
98
98
-40
10
10
Units
V
W
V
ºC
ºC
%
%
TERMINAL FUNCTIONS
TERMINAL
Name
No.
Type
c2p
c2n
dp
dn
28
21
56
58
c32p
c32n
3wenin
3wcin
3wdin
3wdo
12
14
39
40
41
42
dcinp
dcinn
ftr
53
61
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DESCRIPTION
High-Speed I/Os
Output
CML differential half rate clock outputs. Require external SE 50Ohm
termination to vcc
Input
CML differential data inputs with internal SE 50Ohm termination to
vcc
Low-Speed I/Os
Input
CML or LVDS clock input with internal SE 50Ohm SE or differential
100Ohm termination
1.2V CMOS Enable input signal for 3-wire interface
input
Clock input signal for 3-wire interface
Data input signal for 3-wire interface
1.2V CMOS Data output signal of 3-wire interface
output
Controls
LS IN
Input data common mode voltage adjustment
I/O
External CR filter connection
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Name
vcc
vcc_vco
vee
nc
Supply and Termination Voltages
Description
Pin Number
Positive power supply (+3.3V)
2, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29, 31, 34, 36,
38, 43, 45, 47, 54, 55, 57, 59, 60
Positive power supply for VCO
44
(+3.3V)
Negative power supply (GND or 0V)
1, 16, 17, 32, 33, 48, 49, 50, 63, 64
Not connected pins
3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 19, 23, 24, 26, 30, 35, 37, 46, 51,
52, 62
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PARAMETER
vcc
vee
Ivcc
Power Consumption
Junction Temperature
Case temperature
Data Rate
Swing p-p (Diff or SE)
CM Voltage Level
Frequency
MIN
TYP MAX
UNIT
General Parameters
+3.0
+3.3
+3.6
V
0.0
V
515
mA
1.7
W
-25
50
125
°C
75
°C
HS Input Data (dp/dn)
36
72
Gbps
0.3
0.6
V
vcc-0.8
vcc
V
LS Input Reference Clock (c32p/c32n)
562.5
1.125
MHz
COMMENTS
±9%
All functions active
Recommended value
NRZ
For LOL operation it
must be ±10KHz from
the selected VCO
frequency
Swing p-p (Diff or SE)
CM Voltage Level
Duty Cycle
0.06
0.8
V
V
vee
vcc
40
50
60
%
HS Output Half-Rate Clock (c2p/c2n)
Clock Rate
18
36
GHz
48 to 72Gbps input
Logic “1” level
V
vcc
Logic “0” level
vcc -0.4
vcc -0.15
V
Jitter
5
8
ps
p-p
Input Data Common Mode Control (dcinp/dcinn)
Input DC Voltage
V
vee
vcc
Input Data Voltage Shift
0
-150
mV
Referenced to vcc
3-Wire Inputs (3wdin, 3wcin, 3wenin)
High voltage level
vee+1.1
vee+1.35
V
Low voltage level
vee
vee+0.35
V
Clock speed
350
400
MHz
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PACKAGE INFORMATION
The chip die is housed in a custom 64-pin CQFP package. The dimensioned drawings are shown in Fig. 4.
The package provides a center heat slug located on its back side to be used for heat dissipation.
ADSANTEC recommends for this section to be soldered to the vcc plain, which is ground for a negative
supply, or power for a positive supply.
The part’s identification label is ASNT8161-KMF. The first 8 characters of the name before the dash
identify the bare die including general circuit family, fabrication technology, specific circuit type, and part
version while the 3 characters after the dash represent the package’s manufacturer, type, and pin out
count.
Fig. 4. CQFP 64-Pin Package Drawing (All Dimensions in mm)
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This device complies with Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 of 4 June 2015 amending
Annex II to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of
restricted substances (Text with EEA relevance) on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronics equipment (RoHS Directive) in accordance with the definitions set
forth in the directives for all ten substances.
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
1.0.2
Date
11-2020
0.1.2
0.0.2
10-2020
09-2020
Rev. 1.0.2
Changes
Official release
Corrected filter schematic
Added comment for reference clock frequency
Updated package information
Corrected BW
Preliminary release
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