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Clock Networks and PLLs in Cyclone V Devices
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This chapter describes the advanced features of hierarchical clock networks and phase-locked loops (PLLs)
in Cyclone V devices. The Quartus II software enables the PLLs and their features without external devices.
Related Information
Cyclone V Device Handbook: Known Issues
Lists the planned updates to the
Cyclone V Device Handbook
chapters.
Clock Networks
The Cyclone V devices contain the following clock networks that are organized into a hierarchical structure:
• Global clock (GCLK) networks
• Regional clock (RCLK) networks
• Periphery clock (PCLK) networks
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