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PLL generates some unwanted frequency

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Hi 

 

I want to interface SDRAM with the Cyclone III FPGA, actually I had successfully interface the SDRAM with Cyclone III FPGA but the problem is when I disable the SDRAM clock (connect the clock pin to the GND) my system noise hugely decrease and then I enable the SDRAM clock (connect to the SDRAM IP core) it generates lot of noise and unwanted frequency (noise increase +20dbm with respect to the other situation) 

SDRAM clock frequency is 100MHz with -60deg phase shift but the output on the spectrum analyser shows a lot of unwanted frequency 

SDRAM clock is generated using cyclone III PLL 

Could anyone please suggest a solution to eliminate the unwanted frequencies? 

 

Best Regards
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Altera_Forum
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What is "system noise" for you? Where do you connect a spectrum analyzer? Are you talking about radiated interferences? 

 

Generally speaking, a SDRAM in operation will always generate some noise. It strongly depends on your PCB design if it's kept inside the digital circuit or is spread over the system and radiated.
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