I am using the STM32G0B0CET6 microcontroller and would like to measure the PLLP and PLLQ clocks using the MCO pin (PA8) and configured my project using STM32CubeMX version 6.7.0. Initially, I set the RCC->HSE to 12 MHz and generated the clock through the PLL, resulting in a SYSCLK of 64 MHz and observed this clock using the MCO pin, I successfully obtained a signal of 64 MHz without any issues. However, when I tried to route the 48 MHz clock from the PLLQ and PLLP pins through the MCO pin, I did not receive the expected frequency output and I observed a low signal on the scope. I repeated the same process using the HSI RC clock set to 16 MHz, but still, I did not obtain the desired output frequency of 48 MHz on the PLLQ and PLLP pins. Below, I attached my clock configuration and some insight of my code.
I would greatly appreciate any assistance or hints regarding this issue.
just guessing...
you have nothing connected to use this 48M clock, so it is not active. connect something, that use this clock, then you see blue border around it in cube and mco should show this clock active.
Hello,
sometimes the PLL’s can have issues to Lock. I recommend using an “Active Probe” to do measurements. If you do not have one, I recommend DIY passive Probe as an alternative. It is very important to avoid the clip-leads, be a short as possible.
The Term is “Capacity Isolation”, even with that “crappy setup”, you get a very good frequency response, the major downside is that the attenuation is odd.
I also recommend using “controlled return paths” for the oscillators, try to avoid spreading EMI all over the PCB and emissions. It also helps to avoid getting Groundloop-Currents coupled to the OSC-In via the capacitors.Best
Regards, Seppel
A wideband 1:21 1 kΩ DIY oscilloscope probe (jahonen.kapsi.fi)
