Article ID: 000094397 Content Type: Product Information & Documentation Last Reviewed: 03/29/2023

Can I use spread spectrum reference clock (SSC) for External Memory Interfaces Intel® FPGA IP?

Environment

    Intel® Quartus® Prime Design Software
    External Memory Interfaces (EMIF) IP
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Description

Spread Spectrum Clocking is mentioned by JEDEC and  our documentation states that the I/O phase-locked loop (PLL) used by the External Memory Interfaces Intel® FPGA IP supports Spread Spectrum Clocking. This may lead you to a conclusion that you can use Spread Spectrum Clocking for the External Memory Interfaces Intel® FPGA IP. 

Resolution

Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) is not supported with the External Memory Interfaces Intel® FPGA IP because of the timing closure perspective. 

Additional information

The External Memory Interfaces Intel® FPGA IP User Gude will be updated with this information.

Related Products

This article applies to 4 products

Intel® Arria®
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