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AD9253 Reference Clock Source Selection

Category: Datasheet/Specs
Product Number: AD9253

Set a sampling rate of 125 MHz.we can only use the PLL of the XC7A200T FPGA to generate a 125 MHz reference clock for the AD9253.Clock measurement results are shown in the figure. It has been found that with the same interface training program, some boards exhibit significant data errors when measuring external signals after training completion. This is suspected to be a sampling issue with the high-speed LVDS interface. Is it necessary to use a dedicated clock chip as the reference clock?

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    Using the FPGA to generate the 125 MHz clock for AD9253 introduces 22.26 ps RMS jitter, which is significantly higher than what the ADC requires for optimal performance (see jitter considerations in the AD9253 datasheet). Excess jitter can degrade SNR and cause LVDS timing errors, explaining the observed data issues.

    We recommend using a dedicated low-jitter clock chip/source for the ADC reference clock. FPGA PLLs are convenient but not ideal for high-speed ADCs requiring sub-picosecond jitter.

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  • Hi  

    Using the FPGA to generate the 125 MHz clock for AD9253 introduces 22.26 ps RMS jitter, which is significantly higher than what the ADC requires for optimal performance (see jitter considerations in the AD9253 datasheet). Excess jitter can degrade SNR and cause LVDS timing errors, explaining the observed data issues.

    We recommend using a dedicated low-jitter clock chip/source for the ADC reference clock. FPGA PLLs are convenient but not ideal for high-speed ADCs requiring sub-picosecond jitter.

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