SI5338A-B02261-GM

Basic Information Overview

• Category: Integrated Circuit
• Use: Clock Generator and Multiplier
• Characteristics: High-frequency, Low-jitter, Programmable
• Package: QFN (Quad Flat No-leads)
• Essence: Clock generation and multiplication
• Packaging/Quantity: Tape and Reel, 2500 units per reel

Specifications and Parameters

• Frequency Range: 1 MHz to 350 MHz
• Output Channels: 8 differential or 16 single-ended
• Supply Voltage: 2.5 V to 3.3 V
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
• Phase Jitter: < 0.3 ps RMS (typical)

Detailed and Complete Pin Configuration

The SI5338A-B02261-GM has a total of 24 pins. The pin configuration is as follows:

1. XAXB0: Differential clock input A
2. XAXB1: Differential clock input B
3. XAXB2: Differential clock input C
4. XAXB3: Differential clock input D
5. XAXB4: Differential clock input E
6. XAXB5: Differential clock input F
7. XAXB6: Differential clock input G
8. XAXB7: Differential clock input H
9. VDD: Power supply voltage
10. VSS: Ground
11. SDA: I2C serial data input/output
12. SCL: I2C serial clock input
13. CLKOUT0: Differential clock output 0
14. CLKOUT1: Differential clock output 1
15. CLKOUT2: Differential clock output 2
16. CLKOUT3: Differential clock output 3
17. CLKOUT4: Differential clock output 4
18. CLKOUT5: Differential clock output 5
19. CLKOUT6: Differential clock output 6
20. CLKOUT7: Differential clock output 7
21. NC: No connect
22. NC: No connect
23. NC: No connect
24. NC: No connect

Functional Characteristics

The SI5338A-B02261-GM is a highly versatile clock generator and multiplier. Its key functional characteristics include:

• Programmable frequency synthesis
• Low phase noise and jitter
• Multiple output channels
• I2C interface for configuration and control
• Spread spectrum modulation support
• Clock skew management

Advantages and Disadvantages

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

Disadvantages: - Requires external programming and configuration - Limited number of differential clock outputs

Applicable Range of Products

The SI5338A-B02261-GM is suitable for various applications that require precise clock generation and multiplication. It can be used in:

• Communication systems
• Data centers
• Industrial automation
• Test and measurement equipment
• Audio/video processing

Working Principles

The SI5338A-B02261-GM utilizes a combination of PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) and VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) techniques to generate and multiply clock signals. The input clock is divided, multiplied, and combined to produce multiple output clocks with different frequencies and phases.

Detailed Application Field Plans

1. Communication Systems: The SI5338A-B02261-GM can be used in network switches, routers, and wireless base stations to provide synchronized clock signals for data transmission and reception.

2. Data Centers: In large-scale data centers, the SI5338A-B02261-GM can ensure accurate timing for server clusters, storage systems, and network switches, improving overall system performance.

3. Industrial Automation: Industrial control systems often require precise timing for synchronization and coordination. The SI5338A-B02261-GM can be used in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), motion control systems, and robotics.

4. Test and Measurement Equipment: The high-frequency and low-jitter characteristics of the SI5338A-B02261-GM make it suitable for use in oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators, ensuring accurate measurements.

5. Audio/Video Processing: The SI5338A-B02261-GM can be utilized in professional audio/video equipment, such as digital mixers, video routers, and broadcast systems, to synchronize audio and video signals.

Detailed Alternative Models

• SI5338B-B02261-GM
• SI5338C-B02261-GM
• SI5338D-B02261-GM
• SI5338E-B02261-GM
• SI5338F-B02261-GM

5 Common Technical Questions and Answers

1. Q: What is the maximum frequency that can be generated by the SI5338A-B02261