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November 7, 2024
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Why is the range of PLLVCO duplicated?

  • November 7, 2024
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Hi, I am using STM32H563 Nucleo board, and found the PLL1VCOSEL bit of RCC PLL clock source selection register.

There are duplicates in the settings.

Does anyone know why is the settings duplicates?

I would like to know why and use case.

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    Technical Moderator
    November 7, 2024

    Hi @aika_sanshin_fromjp 

    There is no duplication in the settings. The PLL proposes 2 VCO settings:

    • The VCO range 192-836 MHz can be used with an input frequency of 2 to 16 MHz. The wide frequency range offers a broader frequency spectrum, which can be useful for applications requiring higher frequencies.
    • The VCO range 150-420 MHz can be used for an input clock of 1 to 2 MHz. The medium frequency range was implemented for applications such as audio. In audio, you need to generate specific frequencies with high accuracy.

    I hope I have answered your question.

    Thank you.

    ELABI.1

    Graduate II
    November 7, 2024

    I do not see a duplicate setting.

    The medium VCO range setting needs less current. See datasheet 5.3.10