A 4-layer PCB with a solid ground plane and a separate power plane is recommended. Keep the signal traces short and away from the power planes. Use a 50-ohm impedance-controlled trace for the clock signal.
Use a termination resistor (e.g., 50 ohms) at the receiver end, and ensure the transmission line is properly terminated. Also, use a clock signal with a rise time < 1 ns to minimize signal reflections.
The maximum operating frequency is 1.5 GHz, but it depends on the specific application and PCB design. Consult the datasheet and application notes for more information.
Yes, but it's not recommended. The GTL2000DGG,112 is optimized for GTL (Gunning Transceiver Logic) applications. Using it in a non-GTL application may require additional components and can affect performance.
Power up the device in the following sequence: VCC, VCCA, and then VCCIO. Ensure a clean power-up sequence and a reset signal (if required) to prevent latch-up or other issues.