SI5338A-B08398-GMR

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Clock Generator and Multiplier
• Characteristics: High-frequency, Low-jitter, Programmable
• Package: 48-pin QFN
• Essence: Provides precise clock signals for various electronic devices
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 250 units per reel

Specifications and Parameters

• Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 1.5 GHz
• Output Channels: 8 differential or 16 single-ended
• Supply Voltage: 2.5 V to 3.3 V
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
• Phase Noise: -150 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset

Detailed and Complete Pin Configuration

1. VDDO
2. VDDI
3. GND
4. XAXB
5. XAXT
6. XBXB
7. XBXT
8. CLKIN
9. CLKOUT0
10. CLKOUT1
11. CLKOUT2
12. CLKOUT3
13. CLKOUT4
14. CLKOUT5
15. CLKOUT6
16. CLKOUT7
17. SDA
18. SCL
19. VDD
20. GND
21. NC
22. NC
23. NC
24. NC
25. NC
26. NC
27. NC
28. NC
29. NC
30. NC
31. NC
32. NC
33. NC
34. NC
35. NC
36. NC
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38. NC
39. NC
40. NC
41. NC
42. NC
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44. NC
45. NC
46. NC
47. NC
48. NC

Functional Characteristics

• Programmable output frequencies and formats
• Low jitter and phase noise performance
• Integrated crystal oscillator circuitry
• I2C interface for configuration and control
• Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) support

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Wide frequency range - High precision and stability - Flexible configuration options - Low power consumption

Disadvantages: - Relatively complex programming interface - Limited number of output channels

Applicable Range of Products

• Telecommunications equipment
• Networking devices
• Data storage systems
• Industrial automation
• Test and measurement instruments

Working Principles

The SI5338A-B08398-GMR is a clock generator IC that utilizes a combination of PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) and VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) techniques to generate precise clock signals. It takes an input reference clock and produces multiple output clocks with programmable frequencies and formats.

Detailed Application Field Plans

1. Telecommunications: Used in base stations, routers, and switches to synchronize data transmission.
2. Networking: Provides clock signals for Ethernet switches, routers, and network interface cards.
3. Data Storage: Used in solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) for accurate data read/write operations.
4. Industrial Automation: Provides timing signals for PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and motion control systems.
5. Test and Measurement: Used in oscilloscopes, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers for precise signal analysis.

Detailed Alternative Models

1. SI5338B-B08398-GMR: Similar specifications but with additional features for enhanced performance.
2. SI5341A-B08398-GMR: Higher-frequency range and more output channels.
3. SI5368C-B08398-GMR: Clock generator with integrated jitter attenuator for improved signal quality.

5 Common Technical Questions and Answers

1. Q: Can I program the output frequencies in real-time? A: Yes, the SI5338A-B08398-GMR supports dynamic frequency programming via the I2C interface.

2. Q: What is the typical phase noise performance of this IC? A: The phase noise is -150 dBc/Hz at a 100 kHz offset from the carrier frequency.

3. Q: Can I use this IC with a 3.3 V power supply? A: Yes, the SI5338A-B08398-GMR operates within a voltage range of 2.5 V to 3.3 V.

4. Q: Does this IC support Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC)? A: Yes, it has built-in support for SSC, which helps reduce electromagnetic interference.

5. Q: How many output channels can I configure simultaneously? A: You can configure up to 8 differential or 16 single-ended output channels at a time.

This concludes the encyclopedia entry for the SI5338A-B