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3.2.5.2. Maximum Allowable External nCSO Pin Skew Delay Guidelines
Use the following equations to determine the skew between nCSO and AS_CLK:
- Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) > Tsu_ncso – Tdcsfrs
- Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) < AS_CLK/2 + Tdcslst – Tho_ncso
Hence, the allowable range for skew between nCSO and AS_CLK is as follows:
Tsu_ncso - Tdcsfrs < Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) < AS_CLK/2 + Tdcslst - Tho_ncso
- Tsu_ncso = Chip select setup time required by the quad SPI flash. Refer to your quad SPI flash datasheet.
- Tho_ncso = Chip select hold time required by the quad SPI flash. Refer to your quad SPI flash datasheet.
- Tdcsfrs = AS_nCSO[3:0] asserted to first AS_CLK edge. Refer to the AS configuration timing specifications in the Agilex™ 5 Device Data Sheet.
- Tdcslst = Last AS_CLK edge to AS_nCSO[3:0] deasserted. Refer to the AS configuration timing specifications in the Agilex™ 5 Device Data Sheet.
- AS_CLK = AS_CLK clock period.
Example to Determine the Skew for 1 GB Quad SPI Flash Devices
Tsu_ncso = 2.7 ns
Tho_ncso = 3.375 ns
Tdcsfrs = 8.5 ns
Tdcslst = 6.8 ns
AS_CLK = 6.024 ns (166 MHz)
- Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) > Tsu_ncso – Tdcsfrs
Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) > 2.7 – 8.5
Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) > –5.8 ns
- Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) < AS_CLK/2 + Tdcslst – Tho_ncso
Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) < 6.024/2 + 6.8 – 3.375
Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) < 6.437 ns
The allowable range for skew between nCSO and AS_CLK is -5.8 ns < Skew (Tbd_clk – Tbd_ncso) < 6.437 ns