The ICS85356AGIL is a low skew, high performance clock fanout buffer from Renesas Electronics (formerly IDT). It is designed to distribute high-frequency clock signals with minimal degradation in signal integrity. This device is crucial in applications requiring precise timing and synchronization.

Applications

• High-speed data communication systems
• Networking equipment
• Servers and workstations
• Test and measurement equipment
• Clock distribution networks

Features

• 1-to-6 clock fanout buffer
• Low additive jitter
• Low skew outputs
• Output frequency up to 350 MHz
• LVCMOS/LVTTL compatible inputs
• LVCMOS outputs
• 3.3V power supply operation
• Available in a small package

Benefits

• Minimizes clock skew and jitter, improving system performance.
• Simplifies clock distribution design.
• Provides multiple clock outputs for driving various system components.
• Ensures reliable clock signal distribution.
• Reduces board space requirements with a compact package.
• Offers compatibility with LVCMOS/LVTTL logic levels.

Additional Details

The ICS85356AGIL distributes a single input clock signal to six identical output clocks, maintaining low skew between the outputs. This ensures that all connected devices receive the clock signal at approximately the same time, which is critical for synchronous operation. The device operates from a 3.3V power supply. The inputs accept LVCMOS or LVTTL logic levels, providing compatibility with a wide range of clock sources. The ICS85356AGIL is characterized for operation from -40°C to +85°C. It's available in a compact package, saving board space. The additive jitter is very low, preserving the quality of the clock signal. The output impedance is matched to drive transmission lines effectively. The part is commonly used in systems where accurate timing is critical, such as in high-speed data transfer applications and signal processing equipment. The propagation delay is minimized to reduce latency in clock distribution.