General question in PLL

[MK_ABQ]

Hello,

A general question in PLL. I am currently working with an Intel IP which has an I/O PLL. The PLL will be locked once the input frequency is stable. At the same time, it says the jitter tolerance is about 100 ps. It seems contradictory. If am testing jitter, then the period will keep changing and the PLL is not gonna lock. so how does it work?

Thanks

[Mike_Intel]

Hello MK_ABQ,

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Michael L.

Intel® Customer Support 

[MK_ABQ]

Hi Mike,

I am not using an Ethernet IP. I am using a LVDS IP, and interested specifically to understand jitter/PLL behavior. Should I post this question in a different group?

Thanks

[Mike_Intel]

Hello MK_ABQ,

Thank you for the update. Since you are inquiring about an FPGA product. I will route your case and thread to the correct group.

Please wait for their reply within 1 to 2 business days.

Thank you and stay safe.

Best regards,

Michael L.

Intel® Customer Support 

[AqidAyman_Intel]

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to Intel FPGA Community.

Could you share which device are you using?

Regards,

Aqid Ayman

[MK_ABQ]

Hi,

I am using Arria 10 FPGA. How do I introduce jitter in simulation ?

[Farabi · Accepted solution]

Hello,

In PLL simulation you cannot introduce jitter as the simulation model not include the jitter factors. There is requirement you need to follow for supplying clock source/oscillator to the PLL input, this spec already cover jitter and skew to make sure PLL working as expected in datasheet.

regards,

Farabi