Integrated
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AV9154A
Low-Cost 16-Pin Frequency Generator
General Description
The AV9154A is a 0.8mm version of the industry leading AV9154.
Like the AV9154, the AV9154A is a low-cost frequency generator
designedforgeneralpurposePCanddiskdrive applications. However,
because the AV9154A uses 0.8mm technology and the latest phase-
locked loop architecture, it offers performance advantages that
enable the device to be sold into Pentium™ systems.
Features
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Compatible with 386, 486 and Pentium CPUs
45/55 Duty cycle
Runs up to 66 MHz at 3.3V
Single pin can slow clock to 8 MHz (on -42 and -43)
Single pin can stop the CPU clock glitch-free (on -43)
Very low jitter, ±250ps for Pentium frequencies
1X and 2X CPU clocks skew controlled to ±250ps (-42
only)
TheAV9154A guarantees a 45/55 duty cycle over all frequencies. In
addition, a worst case jitter of ±250ps is specified at Pentium
frequencies.
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Smooth transitions between all CPU frequencies
Slow frequency ramp at power-on avoids CPU lock-up
16-pin PDIP or 150-mil skinny SOIC packages
0.8µm CMOS technology
The CPU clock offers the unique feature of smooth, glitch-free
transitions from one frequency to the next, making this the ideal
device to use when slowing the CPU speed. The AV9154A makes a
gradual transition between frequencies so that it obeys the Intel
cycle-to-cycle timing specifications for 486 and Pentium systems.
Applications
Computer motherboards: The AV9154A-ST replaces crystals
and oscillators, saving board space, component cost, part
count and inventory costs. It produces a switchable CPU clock
anduptofourfixedclockstodrivefloppydisk, communications,
super I/O, Bus, and/or keyboard devices. The small package
and 3.3V operation is perfect for handheld computers.
TheAV9154A-42 andAV9154A-43 devicesoffer featuresspecifically
for green PCs. The AV9154A-42 and -43 have a single pin that,
when pulled low, will smoothly slow the 2XCPU clock to 8 MHz.
This is ideal for dynamic DX microprocessors. The AV9154A-43
not only has the slow clock feature, but also offers a glitch-free stop
clock for static SX microprocessors. The STOPCLK# pin, when
pulled low, enables the 2XCPU clock to go low only after completing
its last full cycle. The clock continues to run internally, and will be
output again on the first full cycle immediately following stop clock
disable.
The simultaneous 2X and 1X CPU clocks offer controlled skew to
within 500ps of each other (-42 only).
ICS has been shipping motherboard frequency generators since
April 1990, and is the leader in the area of multiple output clocks on
a single chip. Consult ICS for all your clock generation needs.
Block Diagram
Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation
9154 Rev B 04/17/97
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