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Renesas’ Timing product portfolio has been acquired by SiTime.

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Clock Divider

Package Information

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

Environmental & Export Classifications

Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)1
Pb (Lead) FreeYes
ECCN (US)EAR99
HTS (US)8542.39.0090

Product Attributes

Lead Count (#)8
Carrier TypeTube
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)1
Qty. per Reel (#)0
Qty. per Carrier (#)97
Pb (Lead) FreeYes
Pb Free Categorye3 Sn
Temp. Range (°C)-40 to 85°C
Core Voltage (V)3.3
Divider Value2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16
FunctionBuffer
Input Freq (MHz)156
Input TypeLVCMOS
Inputs (#)1
Length (mm)4.9
MOQ485
Output Banks (#)2
Output Freq Range (MHz)156
Output Skew (ps)500
Output TypeLVCMOS
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. TypeSOIC
Product CategoryClock Buffers & Drivers
Requires Terms and ConditionsDoes not require acceptance of Terms and Conditions
Tape & ReelNo
Thickness (mm)1.5
Width (mm)3.9

Description

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.