SI5374-EVB

Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits

The SI5374-EVB Evaluation Board is an easy and cost-effective way to use Silicon Laboratories\' 4th-Generation, Any-Frequency PLLs and clock generators to create a high-performance system. It is designed to provide a comprehensive demonstration of the features available in the SI5374 Any-Frequency Programmable PLL. The SI5374 EVB consists of two compatible cards which make up the board. The first card is the PLL Board, which contains the silicon-based SI5374 Any-Frequency Programmable PLL, and the second card is the Generic Evaluation Base Board, which functions as an intermediate board that provides the user with access to various configurable signals. The board also supports a large number of plug-in daughter cards to facilitate quick design prototyping.

The SI5374-EVB evaluation board is designed for the evaluation of the SI5374 Any-Frequency Programmable PLL. It is an ideal choice for use in different applications such as automotive, communications, IT and consumer electronics. The tool is equipped to provide various functions such as input frequency selection, phase-lock loop operation and margin testing.

The EVB generator board operates in both clock and measurement operation modes. In clock mode, the board outputs various different clocks from the on-board oscillators. On the other hand, when the board is set to the measurement mode, it can measure the different reference and feedback signals generated by the on-board clock sources or external sources.

The SI5374-EVB system utilizes a clock-generation technique called frequency synthesis. This technique employs a PLL as its key element and works by taking a low-frequency reference signal and multiplying it to the desired frequency before it is used by the intended application. The SI5374EVB achieves this by utilizing the on-board SI5374 Any-Frequency Programmable PLL. The PLL board contains the PLL controller, its associated components and the necessary circuitry. The EVB includes a 4-wire SPI-compatible interface for controlling and configuring the PLL key performance parameters.

The SI5374-EVB evaluation board includes numerous features that make system implementation and verification easier and faster. The board offers an adjustable voltage-controlled oscillator to allow for the varying frequency needs of different applications. The board also includes a high-accuracy quartz oscillator to provide an accurate frequency reference as well as a phase-frequency detector, a charge pump, and feedback components. The board also includes power, test, and control signals such as an SPI bus for configuring the PLL.

The SI5374-EVB evaluation board makes it easy for users to evaluate the performance of the SI5374 Any-Frequency Programmable PLL. The board can be used to create a wide range of clock signals to meet the requirements of each application. The board also provides numerous features, such as adjustable voltage-controlled oscillator, high-accuracy quartz oscillator, and SPI bus, which make evaluating the PLL easier and faster. By using the SI5374-EVB evaluation board, users can quickly and easily test out their system prototype without the need to understand complex design principles and components.