Functional Description
The Z9973 has an integrated PLL that provides low-skew and low-jitter clock outputs for high-performance microprocessors. Three independent banks of four outputs as well as an independent PLL feedback output, FB_OUT, provide exceptional flexibility for possible output configurations. The PLL is ensured stable operation given that the VCO is configured to run between 200 MHz to 480 MHz. This allows a wide range of output frequencies up to125 MHz.

FEATUREs
• Output frequency up to 125 MHz
• 12 clock outputs: frequency configurable
• 350 ps max output-to-output skew
• Configurable output disable
• Two reference clock inputs for dynamic toggling
• Oscillator or PECL reference input
• Spread spectrum-compatible
• Glitch-free output clocks transitioning
• 3.3V power supply
• Pin-compatible with MPC973
• Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C
• 52-pin TQFP package