Clock/Timing - Clock Generators, PLLs, Frequency Synthesizers
Clock/Timing - Clock Generators, PLLs, Frequency Synthesizers | Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Definition & Functionality
Clock/Timing ICs, including Clock Generators, Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs), and Frequency Synthesizers, are critical components within the Integrated Circuits (ICs) category. These devices generate, distribute, and synchronize clock signals in electronic systems, ensuring precise timing for processors, memory, communication interfaces, and other digital circuits. They are engineered to minimize jitter, reduce power consumption, and maintain signal integrity across applications.
Product Types & Applications
1. Clock Generators: Produce multiple output frequencies from a single reference clock, ideal for multi-clock systems like servers or FPGAs.
2. PLLs (Phase-Locked Loops): Synchronize output signals with input references, used in data converters, RF systems, and clock recovery.
3. Frequency Synthesizers: Generate stable, programmable frequencies for wireless comms (5G, IoT), test equipment, and radar.
Key Selection Criteria
- Frequency Range: Match to system requirements (e.g., MHz for MCUs, GHz for RF).
- Jitter Performance: Critical for high-speed data transmission (PCIe, USB).
- Power Efficiency: Low-power designs extend battery life in portable devices.
- Package & Integration: Compact solutions (QFN, SiP) save board space.
Procurement Guidance
Verify datasheet specs against your design s timing budget. For prototyping, evaluate development kits from vendors like Texas Instruments, Analog Devices, or Silicon Labs. Bulk purchases may qualify for tiered pricing consult distributors (Digi-Key, Mouser) for volume discounts.
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IC JITTER ATTENUATOR
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ULTRA LOW-JITTER, 10-OUTPUT, ANY
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SI5335A-B08004-GM
IC 4OUT ANY FREQ <350MHZ 24QFN
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IC CLOCK MULTIPLIER ATTENUATOR
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CLOCK GENERATOR
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IC 4OUT ANY FREQ <200MHZ 24QFN
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ULTRA LOW-JITTER, 10-OUTPUT, ANY
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IC CLOCK MULTIPLIER ATTENUATOR
SI5350A-B06878-GM
IC ANY FREQ ANY OUT XTAL 20QFN
SI5345B-D08529-GM
IC CLOCK MULTIPLIER ATTENUATOR
SI5335B-B06274-GM
IC 4OUT ANY FREQ <200MHZ 24QFN
SI5350A-B12934-GMR
ANY-FREQUENCY, ANY-OUTPUT, XTAL
SI5397A-A13988-GMR
QUAD PLL JITTER ATTENUATOR WITH
SI5350A-B12025-GT
ANY-FREQUENCY, ANY-OUTPUT, XTAL
SI5335B-B08313-GMR
IC 4OUT ANY FREQ <200MHZ 24QFN