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STPC4EDBI Datasheet(PDF) 82 Page - STMicroelectronics |
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STPC4EDBI Datasheet(HTML) 82 Page - STMicroelectronics |
82 / 93 page ![]() DESIGN GUIDELINES 82/93 Release 1.5 - January 29, 2002 6.4.4.3. Board Layout Issues The physical layout of the motherboard PCB assumed in this presentation is as shown in Figure 6-24. For the PCI interface, the most critical signal is the clock. Any skew between the clocks at the PCI components and the STPC will impact the timing budget. In order to get well matched clocks at all components it is recommended that all the PCI clocks are individually driven from a serial resistance with matched routing lengths. In other words, all clock line lengths that go from the resistor to the PCI chips (PCICLKx) must be identical. The figure below is for PCI devices soldered on- board. In the case of a PCI slot, the wire length must be shortened by 2.5" to compensate the clock layout on the PCI board. The maximum clock skew between all devices is 2ns according to PCI specifications. The Figure 6-25 describes a typical clock delay implementation. The exact timing constraints are listed in the PCI section of the Electrical Specifications Chapter. Figure 6-24. Typical PCI clock routing Length(PCICLKI) = Length(PCICLKx) with x = {A,B,C} Note: The value of 22 Ohms corresponds to tracks with Z0 = 70 Ohms. PCICLKI PCICLKO PCICLKA PCICLKB PCICLKC Device A Device B Device C Figure 6-25. Clocks relationships PCICLKO PCICLKI HCLK PCICLKx |