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Keywords: delay lines, EconOscillator, decoupling, econoscillators, DS1085,DS1077, DS1100, DS1135,
DS1135L, DS1110, DS1110LD
APPLICATION NOTE 220
Decoupling Requirements for the DS1077/DS1085
EconOscillators
Sep 10, 2002
Abstract: Proper decoupling is required for the DS1077 and DS1085 EconOscillators to optimize the
frequency stability of the devices. The article discusses power-supply decoupling, AC output load
characteristics, and divider configurations, all of which affect frequency accuracy. If these characteristics
are known and taken into consideration, these devices can be configured for optimum frequency stability.
The article provides an overview of the required decoupling of the devices.
Introduction
Laboratory testing has determined the configurations of the DS1077 and DS1085 EconOscillators that
optimize the frequency stability of devices. In summary, power-supply decoupling, AC output load
characteristics, and divider configurations all affect frequency accuracy. If these characteristics are known
and taken into consideration, these devices can be configured for optimum frequency stability.
In less extreme cases where these factors are not taken consideration, frequency shifts of 0.5% or more
could be encountered. In extreme cases, the combination of excessive supply inductance and output
load can react with internal oscillator circuits, in some cases causing the devices to exhibit bistable
operating frequencies. The following considerations eliminate the possibilities of these occurrences.
These design considerations are not limited to EconOscillators, but any device that uses the same type
of architecture. These devices include the DS1100(L) 5-tap delay lines, the DS1135(L) 3-in-1 delay
lines, and the DS1110, 10-in-1 delay lines.
Design considerations are as follows:
Place 0.1µF and 0.01µF surface-mount, ceramic caps across V
CC
/GND as close to the package as
possible to reduce the detrimental effects of power-supply inductance.
Minimize loading of used output ports; board layout should maintain a minimum trace length
between the oscillator and the circuitry it is driving. Capacitive loading should be minimized.
Bypass any unused prescalers or dividers internal to the devices.
If only one output is used, disable the second output, even if it is not connected into the circuit.
Select the lowest master oscillator frequency for the application that will generate the desired
frequency.
If multiple prescaler/divider combinations can be used to generate the same frequency, use the
combination that maximizes the prescaler value.
High-output loads can be countered with a small inline resistance using the maximum value
resistance value, which does not effect output bandwidth.
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