Processor Pll Filter Recommendations; Topology; Filter Specification - Intel 815 Design Manual

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5.9

Processor PLL Filter Recommendations

Intel PGA370 processors have internal phase lock loop (PLL) clock generators that are analog and
require quiet power supplies to minimize jitter.
5.9.1

Topology

The general desired topology for these PLLs is shown in Figure 27. Not shown are the parasitic
routing and local decoupling capacitors. Excluded from the external circuitry are parasitics
associated with each component.
5.9.2

Filter Specification

The function of the filter is to protect the PLL from external noise through low-pass attenuation.
The low-pass specification, with input at VCC
follows:
< 0.2 dB gain in pass band
< 0.5 dB attenuation in pass band (see DC drop in next set of requirements)
> 34 dB attenuation from 1 MHz to 66 MHz
> 28 dB attenuation from 66 MHz to core frequency
The filter specification is graphically shown in Figure 26.
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and output measured across the capacitor, is as
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