The SI5321-G-XC4 is a high-performance jitter attenuator and clock multiplier from Silicon Labs. It's designed to clean up noisy clocks and generate precise output frequencies for demanding applications.

Applications

• Optical Transport Networks (OTN)
• Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)
• Base Stations
• High-Performance Servers
• Data Centers

Features

• Jitter Attenuation
• Clock Multiplication
• Any-Frequency Clock Generation
• Low Output Jitter
• Programmable Loop Bandwidth

Benefits

• Improved Clock Quality: Effectively reduces jitter in input clocks, enhancing system performance.
• Flexible Frequency Generation: Generates a wide range of output frequencies from various input frequencies.
• High Stability: Low output jitter ensures stable and reliable system operation.
• Optimized Performance: Programmable loop bandwidth allows for fine-tuning of jitter attenuation performance.
• Versatile Application: Suitable for a broad range of communication and networking applications.

Technical Specifications

The SI5321-G-XC4 supports input frequencies from 2 kHz to 750 MHz and output frequencies up to 750 MHz. It operates on a supply voltage of 2.5V or 3.3V. The typical output jitter is less than 150 fs RMS. It is available in a QFN package. It features a programmable loop filter, allowing users to optimize jitter attenuation performance for specific applications. The device supports various clock formats, including LVPECL, LVDS, and HCSL.

This jitter attenuator and clock multiplier is essential for systems requiring high-quality, stable clocks. Its ability to clean up noisy clocks and generate precise output frequencies makes it ideal for demanding communication and networking applications.