SI5338B-B08518-GMR

Basic Information Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)
Use: Clock Generator and Multiplier
Characteristics:
- High-frequency performance
- Low jitter
- Programmable output frequencies
- Wide operating voltage range
Package: BGA (Ball Grid Array)
Essence: Clock generation and multiplication
Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications and Parameters

Input Voltage Range: 2.375V to 3.63V
Output Frequency Range: 1kHz to 945MHz
Number of Outputs: 8
Supply Current: 100mA (typical)
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C

Detailed and Complete Pin Configuration

The SI5338B-B08518-GMR has the following pin configuration:

| Pin Number | Pin Name | Description | |------------|----------|-------------| | 1 | VDD | Power supply voltage input | | 2 | GND | Ground | | 3 | XIN | Crystal oscillator input | | 4 | XOUT | Crystal oscillator output | | 5 | SDA | I2C serial data input | | 6 | SCL | I2C serial clock input | | 7-14 | OUT0-OUT7 | Clock outputs |

Functional Characteristics

Clock generation and multiplication for various applications
Flexible programming of output frequencies
Low phase noise and jitter
I2C interface for easy configuration
Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) support

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - High-frequency performance - Low jitter - Wide operating voltage range - Programmable output frequencies

Disadvantages: - Requires external crystal oscillator - Limited number of outputs (8)

Applicable Range of Products

The SI5338B-B08518-GMR is suitable for applications that require precise clock generation and multiplication, such as: - Communication systems - Data centers - Industrial automation - Test and measurement equipment

Working Principles

The SI5338B-B08518-GMR uses a combination of PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) and VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) techniques to generate and multiply clock signals. The input clock is multiplied by a programmable factor to produce the desired output frequencies.

Detailed Application Field Plans

Communication Systems: Use the SI5338B-B08518-GMR to generate clock signals for data transmission and synchronization in wireless communication systems.
Data Centers: Employ the IC to provide stable and accurate clock signals for server racks and networking equipment in data centers.
Industrial Automation: Utilize the device to synchronize various components and subsystems in industrial automation systems, ensuring precise timing for control processes.
Test and Measurement Equipment: Incorporate the IC into test and measurement instruments to generate clock signals with low jitter and high accuracy for accurate measurements.
Audio/Video Systems: Apply the SI5338B-B08518-GMR in audio/video systems to generate clock signals for synchronization between different audio and video components.

Detailed Alternative Models

SI5338A-B08518-GMR: Similar to SI5338B-B08518-GMR but with a different package option (QFN instead of BGA).
SI5339B-B08518-GMR: A higher-performance version of SI5338B-B08518-GMR with additional features and improved specifications.

5 Common Technical Questions and Answers

Q: Can I use an external crystal oscillator with the SI5338B-B08518-GMR? A: Yes, the IC supports an external crystal oscillator for clock input.
Q: How many clock outputs does the SI5338B-B08518-GMR have? A: It has 8 clock outputs.
Q: What is the operating temperature range of the SI5338B-B08518-GMR? A: The IC can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +85°C.
Q: Can I program the output frequencies of the SI5338B-B08518-GMR? A: Yes, the IC allows flexible programming of output frequencies through its I2C interface.
Q: Does the SI5338B-B08518-GMR support Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC)? A: Yes, the IC supports Spread Spectrum Clocking for reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI).

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