Renesas’ Timing product portfolio has been acquired by SiTime.
Datasheets, documentation, and sample orders remain available on Renesas.com through late 2026. For new designs, purchasing, support, and product inquiries, visit SiTime.com or send an email to SalesClocks@sitime.com. Full transition to SiTime is expected by late 2026.
| CAD Model: | View CAD Model |
| Pkg. Type: | SOIC |
| Pkg. Code: | DCG8 |
| Lead Count (#): | 8 |
| Pkg. Dimensions (mm): | 4.9 x 3.9 x 1.5 |
| Pitch (mm): | 1.27 |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 |
| Pb (Lead) Free | Yes |
| ECCN (US) | EAR99 |
| HTS (US) | 8542.39.0090 |
| Lead Count (#) | 8 |
| Carrier Type | Tube |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 1 |
| Qty. per Reel (#) | 0 |
| Qty. per Carrier (#) | 97 |
| Pb (Lead) Free | Yes |
| Pb Free Category | e3 Sn |
| Temp. Range (°C) | -40 to 85°C |
| Core Voltage (V) | 3.3 |
| Divider Value | 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16 |
| Function | Buffer |
| Input Freq (MHz) | 156 |
| Input Type | LVCMOS |
| Inputs (#) | 1 |
| Length (mm) | 4.9 |
| MOQ | 485 |
| Output Banks (#) | 2 |
| Output Freq Range (MHz) | 156 |
| Output Skew (ps) | 500 |
| Output Type | LVCMOS |
| Output Voltage (V) | 3.3 |
| Outputs (#) | 2 |
| Package Area (mm²) | 19.1 |
| Pitch (mm) | 1.27 |
| Pkg. Dimensions (mm) | 4.9 x 3.9 x 1.5 |
| Pkg. Type | SOIC |
| Product Category | Clock Buffers & Drivers |
| Requires Terms and Conditions | Does not require acceptance of Terms and Conditions |
| Tape & Reel | No |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.5 |
| Width (mm) | 3.9 |
The 542 is cost effective way to produce a high-quality clock output divided from a clock input. The chip accepts a clock input up to 156 MHz at 3.3 V and produces a divide by 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 of the input clock. There are two outputs on the chip, one being a low-skew divide by two of the other. For instance, if an 100 MHz input clock is used, the 542 can produce low-skew 50 MHz and 25 MHz clocks, or low skew 25 MHz and 12.5 MHz clocks. The chip has an all-chip power-down mode that stops the outputs low, and an OE pin that tri-states the outputs. See the 501, 502, 511, 512, and 525 for clock multipliers.