Dual-Core Intel
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Itanium
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Processor 9000 and 9100 Series Datasheet
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Electrical Specifications
2.5
System Bus Signal Quality Specifications and
Measurement Guidelines
Overshoot (or undershoot) is the absolute value of the maximum voltage above the
nominal V
CTERM
voltage (or below GND), as shown in
Table 2-3
. The overshoot/
undershoot specifications limit transitions beyond V
CTERM
or GND due to the fast signal
edge rates. The processor can be permanently damaged by repeated overshoot or
undershoot events on any input, output, or I/O buffer if the charge is large enough
(that is, if the overshoot/undershoot is great enough). Determining the impact of an
overshoot/undershoot condition requires knowledge of the magnitude, the pulse
duration, and the activity factor (AF).
2.5.1
Overshoot/Undershoot Magnitude
Magnitude describes the maximum potential difference between a signal and its voltage
reference level. For the processor, both are referenced to GND, as shown in
Figure 2-3
.
It is important to note that overshoot and undershoot conditions are separate and their
impact must be determined independently. Overshoot/undershoot magnitude levels
must observe the absolute maximum specifications listed in
Table 2-13
through
Table 2-17
. These specifications must not be violated at any time, regardless of bus
activity or system state. Within these specifications are threshold levels that define
different allowed pulse duration. Provided that the magnitude of the overshoot/
undershoot is within the absolute maximum specifications, the pulse magnitude,
duration, and activity factors must all be used to determine if the overshoot/
undershoot pulse is within specifications.
Figure 2-3.
System Bus Signal Waveform Exhibiting Overshoot/Undershoot
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