SI5356A-B04607-GMR

Product Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
• Use: Clock Generator and Multiplier
• Characteristics:
  • High-frequency accuracy
  • Low phase noise
  • Programmable output frequencies
  • Flexible clock synthesis architecture
• Package: QFN (Quad Flat No-Lead)
• Essence: Clock generation and multiplication
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 3000 units per reel

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 2.5V to 3.63V
• Output Frequency Range: 8kHz to 160MHz
• Output Format: LVCMOS, LVDS, or CMOS
• Number of Outputs: 8
• Phase Jitter: <1 ps RMS (Root Mean Square)
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The SI5356A-B04607-GMR has a total of 20 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. VDDO - Power supply for the output drivers
2. GND - Ground
3. XTAL1 - Crystal oscillator input
4. XTAL2 - Crystal oscillator output
5. CLKIN - External clock input
6. SDA - I2C serial data input
7. SCL - I2C serial clock input
8. VDD - Power supply for the internal circuitry
9. GND - Ground
10. OUT0 - Output 0
11. OUT1 - Output 1
12. OUT2 - Output 2
13. OUT3 - Output 3
14. OUT4 - Output 4
15. OUT5 - Output 5
16. OUT6 - Output 6
17. OUT7 - Output 7
18. NC - No connection
19. NC - No connection
20. GND - Ground

Functional Features

• Flexible clock synthesis architecture allows for the generation of multiple output frequencies.
• Programmable output frequencies enable customization for various applications.
• Low phase noise ensures accurate and reliable clock signals.
• High-frequency accuracy guarantees precise timing synchronization.
• Integrated output drivers support different output formats (LVCMOS, LVDS, or CMOS).

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Versatile clock generation and multiplication capabilities. - Wide range of programmable output frequencies. - High-frequency accuracy and low phase noise. - Compact QFN package for space-constrained designs.

Disadvantages: - Requires an external crystal oscillator or clock input. - Limited number of outputs (8 in total). - Relatively high power supply voltage requirement (2.5V to 3.63V).

Working Principles

The SI5356A-B04607-GMR operates by utilizing a flexible clock synthesis architecture. It takes an external crystal oscillator or clock input as a reference and generates multiple output frequencies through programmable dividers and multipliers. The integrated output drivers provide the flexibility to choose between LVCMOS, LVDS, or CMOS output formats. The device ensures high-frequency accuracy and low phase noise, making it suitable for various applications that require precise timing synchronization.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The SI5356A-B04607-GMR is widely used in applications where accurate clock generation and multiplication are crucial. Some of the common application fields include:

1. Telecommunications: Used in base stations, routers, and network switches for clock synchronization.
2. Consumer Electronics: Found in smart TVs, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles for timing control.
3. Industrial Automation: Utilized in PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and industrial control systems for precise timing.
4. Medical Devices: Incorporated into medical imaging equipment, patient monitoring systems, and diagnostic devices.
5. Automotive: Used in automotive infotainment systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and engine control units (ECUs).

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. SI5351A-B-GT: Similar clock generator and multiplier IC with 3 outputs and a smaller package size.
2. Si5341A-B-GM: Clock generator IC with 4 outputs, lower phase noise, and wider frequency range.
3. Si5338A-B-GM: Multi-output clock generator with integrated voltage-controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) for improved frequency accuracy.

These alternative models offer similar functionalities to the SI5356A-B04607-GMR but may have different specifications and pin configurations.