6896 - Why is there a wrong phase difference between the reference and output clocks of PLL for the simulation?
Description:
This article explains the wrong phase difference between PLL reference clock and output clock during simulation.
Solution:
This is a known limitation for Lattice PLL simulation model which depicts a simplified version of the actual PLL features.
Any timing, except the PLL's input/output frequencies, associated with real silicon is NOT modeled.
This includes, but not limited to, the internal analog loop response and locking procedure and time.
The phase shift feature refers to the actual un-phased shifted output clock. It has nothing to do with the PLL's input clock.