Spread Spectrum Clock Generator
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation
525 Los Coches St.
Document#: 38-07021 Rev. **
05/04/2001
Milpitas, CA 95035. Tel: 408-263-6300, Fax: 408-263-6571
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SM561
Features
54 to 166 MHz Operating Frequency Range
Wide (9) Range of Spread Selections
Accepts Clock and Crystal Inputs
Low Power Dissipation
3.3V = 165 mw. (Fin = 120 MHz)
Frequency Spread Disable Function
Center Spread Modulation
Low Cycle-to Cycle Jitter
8-pin SOIC package
Applications
High Resolution VGA Controllers
LCD Panels and Monitors
Work Stations and Servers
Benefits
Peak EMI reduction by 8 to 16dB
Fast Time to Market
Cost Reduction
General Description
The CYPRESS SM561 is a Spread Spectrum Clock Generator (SSCG) IC used for the purpose of reducing Electro
Magnetic Interference (EMI) found in today’s high-speed digital electronic systems.
The SM561 uses a Cypress proprietary Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) and Spread Spectrum Clock (SSC) technology
to synthesize and frequency modulate the input frequency of the reference clock. By frequency modulating the
clock, the measured EMI at the fundamental and harmonic frequencies of Clock (SSCLK) is greatly reduced.
This reduction in radiated energy can significantly reduce the cost of complying with regulatory requirements and
time to market without degrading the system performance.
The SM561 is a very simple and versatile device to use. The frequency and spread % range is selected by
programming S0 and S1digital inputs. These inputs use three (3) logic states including High (H), Low (L) and
Middle (M) logic levels to select one of the 9 available Frequency Modulation and Spread % ranges. Refer to Table
2 for programming details.
The SM561 is intended for use with applications with a reference frequency in the range of 54 to 166 MHz.
A wide range of digitally selectable spread percentages is made possible by using Three-Level (High, Low and
Middle) logic at the S0 and S1 digital control inputs.
The output spread (frequency modulation) is symmetrically centered on the input frequency.
Spread Spectrum Clock Control (SSCC) function enables or disables the frequency spread and is provided for easy
comparison of system performance during EMI testing.
The SM561 is available in an 8-pin SOIC package with a 0 to 70
°C operating temperature range.
Refer to the SM560 datasheet for operation at frequencies from 27 to 108 MHz.