Stratix® V Device Handbook: Volume 1: Device Interfaces and Integration

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Date 10/18/2023
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4.2.8.6. External Feedback Mode

In EFB mode, the output of the M counter (fbout) feeds back to the PLL fbin input (using a trace on the board) and becomes part of the feedback loop.

One of the dual-purpose external clock outputs becomes the fbin input pin in this mode. The external feedback input pin, fbin is phase-aligned with the clock input pin. Aligning these clocks allows you to remove clock delay and skew between devices.

When using EFB mode, you must use the same I/O standard on the input clock, feedback input, and clock outputs.

This mode is supported only on the center and corner fractional PLLs in Stratix® V devices.

Figure 80. EFB Mode in Stratix V Devices


Figure 81. Example of Phase Relationship Between the PLL Clocks in EFB Mode