SI5338G-B01867-GMR

The SI5338G-B01867-GMR is a clock/timing solution from Silicon Labs in the Clock/Timing - Application Specific family of products. It is a highly integrated, low-jitter, programmable clock/timing solution for Ethernet switch and server applications. The device\'s small size and low power make it ideal for applications such as layer 3 routing, server, storage and switches that require low jitter and flexible clocking solutions. The SI5338G-B01867-GMR offers an ultra-low jitter solution for Ethernet using fractional-N synthesis and is compliant to the IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standard.

The SI5338G-B01867-GMR contains an integrated frequency synthesizer, which allows users to program the device to generate a variety of different output frequencies. The device can be programmed to generate up to 16 different output frequencies, providing flexibility for different Ethernet protocols and standards. It also supports multiple reference frequencies and clock ratios, allowing for the generation of precise frequencies for the Ethernet standard.

The SI5338G-B01867-GMR integrates various features including input and output enable features, free running and holdover options, and a low jitter interface for programming its registers. The device also supports an EEROM for storing settings specific to the application. The device is powered down when no output frequencies are active and when the device is disabled. This feature is especially useful in applications where power consumption must be minimized.

The SI5338G-B01867-GMR has a wide, 9-50 MHz input range, which makes it well suited for Ethernet applications. The input can be either crystal-based or an external reference. The device also has a wide output range, allowing for the generation of frequencies up to 5.5 GHz. The device is designed to generate low jitter clocks, with rms jitter levels of 5 ps or less when using the internal frequency synthesizer. This makes the device well suited for Ethernet applications, where jitter is a critical factor.

The SI5338G-B01867-GMR is capable of generating precise phase delays and phase offsets to allow for phase alignment of outputs in Ethernet applications. The device generates phase offsets of up to +360°, enabling a variety of phase delay options for Ethernet. The device also supports phase- lead and phase-lag delay options, allowing for more precise phase alignment of the clock outputs. The device has selectable delay cells, allowing for even more precise and repeatable phase delay requirements.

The SI5338G-B01867-GMR also offers the flexibility to integrate Ethernet-specific features into its design. The device supports frequency multipliers, pulse stretching, and pre-emphasis features, which allow for the generation of customized clocks specific to the Ethernet protocol. It can also support multi-channel clocking, allowing for phase alignment of multiple output ports.

The SI5338G-B01867-GMR offers a highly integrated and low power clocking solution for Ethernet applications. It is capable of generating a wide range of output frequencies, providing flexibility for various Ethernet protocols. The device also offers a low jitter and precise phase delay option for Ethernet applications. In addition, the device supports the integration of Ethernet-specific features, making it an ideal device for Ethernet applications.