February 2007
rev 1.4
Low Frequency EMI Reduction
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ASM3P2531A
dependent signals. It allows significant system cost
savings by reducing the number of circuit board layers
and
shielding
traditionally
required
to
pass
EMI
regulations.
The ASM3P2531A modulates the output of a single PLL
in order to spread the bandwidth of a synthesized clock,
thereby decreasing the peak amplitudes of its harmonics.
This result in significantly lower system EMI compared to
the typical narrow band signal produced by oscillators
and most clock generators. Lowering EMI by increasing
a signal’s bandwidth is called spread spectrum clock
generation.
The ASM3P2531A uses the most efficient and optimized
modulation profile approved by the FCC and is
implemented by using a proprietary all-digital method.
FCC approved method of EMI attenuation.
Generates a low EMI spread spectrum of the
input clock frequency.
Optimized for input frequency range between
27MHz – 55MHz.
Internal loop filter minimizes external
components and board space.
Frequency Deviation: ±1.7%.
Low inherent Cycle-to-cycle jitter.
3.3 V ± 0.3V Operating Voltage.
Ultra low power CMOS design:3.0 mA @ 3.3 V.
Supports notebook VGA and other LCD timing
controller applications.
Available in 8-pin SOIC and TSSOP Packages.
Product Description
The ASM3P2531A is a versatile spread spectrum
frequency modulator designed specifically for a wide
range of clock frequencies. It reduces electromagnetic
interference (EMI) at the clock source allowing system-
wide reduction of EMI of downstream clock and data
Applications
The ASM3P2531A is targeted toward the notebook VGA
chip and other displays using an LVDS interface, PC
peripheral devices, and embedded systems.
Block Diagram
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DD
STOP
Modulation
CLKIN
Crystal
Oscillator
Frequency
Divider
Feedback
Divider
PLL
Phase
Detector
Loop
Filter
VCO
Output
Divider
ModOUT
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SS
PulseCore Semiconductor Corporation
1715 S. Bascom Ave Suite 200, Campbell, CA 95008
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Tel: 408-879-9077
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Fax: 408-879-9018
www.pulsecoresemi.com
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