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CDCV304 clock buffer

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When I  used  the CDCV304 clock buffer, I find a documentation that discussed    unused output pins about Clocking Design in TI 's Web.  The number of the documentation is "SNVA745" ,named "Clocking Design  Guidelines: Unused Pins".   On the  page 9 of the document,  it says "TI recommends leaving the unused outputs floating without connecting  any traces to the output pin". About this point ,I have some  questions:

1.  why  leaving the unused outputs floating without connecting any traces to the output pin?  And if  I do this, whether  it  will

generate EMI to my PCB?

2. Can  I use a capacitor  to connect  out put unused pins to  ground to reduce the EMI of my PCB?

 

  • Hi,
    Thank you for your design. Floating unused outputs is the best choice.
    You are right, unterminated trace would bring EMI issue. When you connect a capacitor as a load for an output, it comsumes more power. In a worst case, a heavy capacitive load could make driver burned.

    Best Regards,
    Shawn