Successful Selection of the SoC Clocking Architecture

Each custom ASIC / SoC products is different and has specific requirements for the selected clock generation solution. Depending on the application, necessary decision must be made regarding different trade-off present in the integrated circuit design. This paper summarizes the key aspects of proper selection of the digital clocking solution to achieve the desired performance. Key performance indicators - including the most common: jitter, power, area - and methods to balance them are discussed.