ICS181-03

MDS 181-03 A

3

Revision 110404

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External Components

The ICS181-03 requires a minimum number of external

components for proper operation.

Decoupling Capacitor

A decoupling capacitor of 0.01µF must be connected

between VDD and GND on pins 6 and 3, as close to

these pins as possible. For optimum device

performance, the decoupling capacitor should be

mounted on the component side of the PCB. Avoid the

use of vias in the decoupling circuit.

Series Termination Resistor

When the PCB trace between the clock output and the

load is over 1 inch, series termination should be used.

To series terminate a 50

Ω trace (a commonly used

trace impedance) place a 33

Ω resistor in series with

the clock line, as close to the clock output pin as

possible. The nominal impedance of the clock output is

20

Ω.

value of these capacitors is given by the following

equation:

PCB Layout Recommendations

For optimum device performance and lowest output

phase noise, the following guidelines should be

observed.

1) The 0.01µF decoupling capacitor should be mounted

on the component side of the board as close to the

VDD pin as possible. No vias should be used between

the decoupling capacitor and VDD pin. The PCB trace

to VDD pin should be kept as short as possible, as

should the PCB trace to the ground via.

2) To minimize EMI, the 33

Ω series termination resistor

(if needed) should be placed close to the clock output.

3) An optimum layout is one with all components on the

same side of the board, minimizing vias through other

signal layers. Other signal traces should be routed

away from the ICS181-03. This includes signal traces

just underneath the device, or on layers adjacent to the

ground plane layer used by the device.

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Stresses above the ratings listed below can cause permanent damage to the ICS181-03. These ratings,

which are standard values for ICS commercially 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.

Recommended Operation Conditions

Item

Rating

Supply Voltage, VDD

7 V

All Inputs and Outputs

-0.5 V to VDD+0.5 V

Ambient Operating Temperature

0 to +70

°C

Storage Temperature

-65 to +150

°C

Junction Temperature

125

°C

Soldering Temperature

260

°C

Parameter

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Units

Ambient Operating Temperature

0

+70

°C

Power Supply Voltage (measured in respect to GND)

+3.135

+5.5

V