Texas Instruments CDC9842 PC Motherboard Clock Synthesizer Driver with 3-State Outputs
Summary
This is a high-performance clock synthesizer/driver designed to provide system clock solutions for Pentium and Pentium Pro chipsets. The unit synthesizes essential digital signals, including four programmable Host Clock outputs (HCLK), six PCI Clock outputs (PCLK), a 48 MHz USB signal, and three dedicated reference clocks. The manual details the full operational specification, presenting functional block diagrams, frequency tables, and absolute maximum ratings. It is essential reading for hardware engineers designing motherboards that require reliable, low-skew clock distribution built from a single source.
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查询CDC9842供应商 CDC9842
PC MOTHERBOARD CLOCK SYNTHESIZER/DRIVER
WITH 3-STATE OUTPUTS SCAS546B – NOVEMBER 1995 – REVISED MAY 1996 Provides System Clock Solution for DW PACKAGE (TOP VIEW)
Pentium/82430X/82430VX and Pentium Pro 82440FX Chipsets
VCC REF0
Four Host-Clock Outputs With
X1 REF1
Programmable Frequency (50 MHz, 60 MHz
X2 VCC
and 66 MHz)
GND REF2
Six PCI Clock Outputs at Half-CPU
OE SBCLK
Frequency
HCLK0 GND
One 48-MHz Universal Serial Bus (USB)
HCLK1 PCLK0
Clock Output
VCC PCLK1
Three 14.318-MHz Reference Clock Outputs HCLK2 VCC
All Output Clock Frequencies Derived From HCLK3 PCLK2 a Single 14.31818-MHz Crystal Input GND PCLK3 SEL1 GND
LVTTL-Compatible Inputs and Outputs
SEL0 PCLK4
Internal Loop Filters for Phase-Locked
VCC PCLK5
Loops Eliminate the Need for External Components Operates at 3.3 VCC Packaged in Plastic Small-Outline Package
description The CDC9842 is a high-performance clock synthesizer/driver that generates the system clocks necessary to support Pentium/82430X/82430VX and Pentium Pro 82440FX chipsets. Four host-clock outputs (HCLKn) are programmable to one of three frequencies (50 MHz, 60 MHz, or 66 MHz) via the SEL0 and SEL1 control inputs. Six PCI-clock outputs (PCLKn) are half the frequency of CPU clock outputs and are delayed 1 ns to 4 ns from the rising edge of the CPU clock. In addition, a universal serial bus (USB) clock output at 48 MHz (SBCLK) and three 14.318-MHz reference clock outputs (REF0, REF1, REF2) are provided. All output frequencies are generated from a 14.318-MHZ crystal input. A reference clock can be provided at the X1 input instead of a crystal input. Two phase-locked loops (PLLs) are used to generate the host clock frequency and the 48-MHz clock frequency. On-chip loop filters and internal feedback eliminate the need for external components. The PCI-clock frequency is derived directly from the host-clock frequency. The PLL circuit can be bypassed in the TEST mode (i.e., SEL0 = SEL1 = H) to distribute a test clock provided at the X1 input. The host- and PCI-clock outputs provide low-skew/low-jitter clock signals for reliable clock operation. All outputs are 3 state and are enabled via OE. Because the CDC9842 is based on PLL circuitry, it requires a stabilization time to achieve phase-lock of the PLL. This stabilization time is required following power up and application of a fixed-frequency, fixed-phase signal at the X1 input, as well as following any changes to the OE or SELn inputs.
Please be aware that an important notice concerning availability, standard warranty, and use in critical applications of Texas Instruments semiconductor products and disclaimers thereto appears at the end of this data sheet.
Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Copyright 1996, Texas Instruments Incorporated PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date.
Products conform to specifications per the terms of Texas Instruments standard warranty. Production processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Texas Instruments |
|---|---|
| Pages | 7 |
| File Size | 88.88 KB |
| Published | July 15, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What frequency range are the host-clock outputs programmable to?
The four host-clock outputs (HCLKn) can be programmed to 50 MHz, 60 MHz, or 66 MHz.
Do I need external components for clock generation?
No. Internal loop filters and internal feedback eliminate the need for external components.
What is required after powering up the device?
A stabilization time is required following power up and application of a fixed-frequency, fixed-phase signal at the X1 input.
Can this clock synthesizer be used in life-support systems?
No. The products are not designed, authorized, or warranted to be suitable for use in life-support devices or other critical applications.