W184-5
| Model | W184-5 |
| Description | Six Output Peak Reducing EMI Solution |
| PDF file | Total 8 pages (File size: 131K) |
| Chip Manufacturer | CYPRESS |
W184
Spread Spectrum Frequency Timing
Generation
The device generates a clock that is frequency modulated in
order to increase the bandwidth that it occupies. By increasing
the bandwidth of the fundamental and its harmonics, the am-
plitudes of the radiated electromagnetic emissions are re-
duced. This effect is depicted in
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.
As shown in
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, a harmonic of a modulated clock has a
much lower amplitude than that of an unmodulated signal. The
reduction in amplitude is dependent on the harmonic number
and the frequency deviation or spread. The equation for the
reduction is:
dB = 6.5 + 9*log
10
(P) + 9*log
10
(F)
Where
P
is the percentage of deviation and
F
is the frequency
in MHz where the reduction is measured.
The output clock is modulated with a waveform depicted in
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. This waveform, as discussed in “Spread Spectrum
Clock Generation for the Reduction of Radiated Emissions” by
Bush, Fessler, and Hardin produces the maximum reduction
in the amplitude of radiated electromagnetic emissions.
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details the Cypress spreading pattern. Cypress does offer
options with more spread and greater EMI reduction. Contact
your local Sales representative for details on these devices.
EMI Reduction
SSFTG
Typical Clock
Amplitude (dB)
Amplitude (dB)
Spread
Spectrum
Enabled
Non-
Spread
Spectrum
Frequency Span (MHz)
Center Spread
Frequency Span (MHz)
Down Spread
Figure 2. Clock Harmonic with and without SSCG Modulation Frequency Domain Representation
MAX.
FREQUENCY
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
MIN.
Figure 3. Typical Modulation Profile
4
100%
