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AFE7950-SP: Reg - Clock and SYSREF path in AFE7950

Part Number: AFE7950-SP
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AFE7950, LMK04832

Tool/software:

Dear team,

I am using LMK04832 for sourcing clock to AFE7950.I am having only one ADC chip in my module.

Clock and SYSREF is generated from LMK04832 .Length matching for Clock path and  SYSREF path is done in our PCB .

What is the purpose  for length matching the clock and SYSREF lines ,If length match between the CLOCK and SYSREF is not done what will happen?


With reference to the above question, Main Clock and the SYSREF can route in same layer? if No what is the reason

  • Hi Gurusamy,

    The reason for the length matching is to help with meeting the AFE SYSREF setup and hold time requirements. Without the length matching you may have to add additional delays to either the clock or sysref in order to meet the setup and hold requirements, which is required to have deterministic latency.

    If possible we recommend routing on the same layer as this makes it easier to length match. 

    Regards,

    David Chaparro