SI5356A-B08316-GM

Clock/Timing - Clock Generators, PLLs, Frequency Synthesizers

The SI5356A-B08316-GM is a high-performance clock generator from Silicon Labs that provides extensive jitter performance and flexibility with a wide range of output frequencies. It is a robust clock generator providing low-jitter clock signal sources for a wide range of applications such as networking, telecommunications, test and measurement equipment, and general-purpose industrial applications. This device is fully calibrated and features selectable crystal oscillator and on-chip VCXO for wide frequency range coverage. It provides a USB control option for simple programming and configuration and has a low power consumption of only 4mW.

Application Fields

The SI5356A-B08316-GM is a versatile clock generator. It can be used in many different types of applications, such as in communications, industrial, and medical equipment. It is suitable for use in 10/100/1000 Ethernet, MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264, and other video applications, such as wireless video surveillance systems, cable TV modems, and personal video conferences. It is also suitable for use in radio frequency (RF) communications, including GPS and ISM frequency bands, and in industrial communications applications.

Working Principle

The SI5356A-B08316-GM clock generator uses a variety of techniques to generate various output frequencies. It uses a programmable PLL and frequency divider to generate a wide range of frequencies. The device also includes an on-chip voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) that can be used to generate frequency synthesized output signals in the range of 100 kHz to 140 MHz. It also includes advanced temperature compensation to maintain frequency accuracy over temperature and process variation.

The device has two independent clocking engines, each with its own programmable PLL and frequency divider. Each clocking engine is capable of generating output frequencies up to 300 MHz. The PLLs have wide frequency range coverage and can be used to generate many different types of clock signals such as FSS, DDR, PCI-Express, USB and others. The embedded temperature compensation circuit ensures accurate clock frequencies over a wide range of temperatures.

The SI5356A-B08316-GM also has an integrated phase-locked loop (PLL) phase detector, which is used to detect phase-locked loops. This is used for phase-locked loop (PLL) phase alignment and switching between clock sources, providing optimal phase and frequency tracking prevention. The device also includes an 8-bit port to program the device through commands sent to the on-chip microcontroller.

Conclusion

The SI5356A-B08316-GM clock generator is a versatile device that ensures high performance jitter performance and flexibility with a wide range of output frequencies. It is suitable for a variety of applications, including communications, industrial, and medical equipment. It is capable of generating frequencies up to 300 MHz with temperature compensation, and includes a USB interface for programming. It features an 8-bit port for programming and control, and integrated phase-lock loop phase detectors for phase alignment and switching between clock sources.