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Description

The 8A34002 system synchronizer for IEEE 1588 generates ultra-low jitter precision timing signals based on the IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE). The device can be used as a single timing and synchronization source for a system or two of them can be used as a redundant pair for improved system reliability. Digitally Controlled Oscillators (DCOs) are available to be controlled by IEEE 1588 clock recovery servo software running on an external processor. The device supports physical layer timing with Digital PLLs (DPLLs) and other timing blocks necessary to implement a Synchronous Equipment Timing Source (SETS) for SyncE. The DCOs can be controlled using IEEE 1588 information alone, or they can combine IEEE 1588 time information with physical layer frequency information from SyncE in accordance with ITU-T G.8273.2. The device can be used to actively measure and compensate for clock propagation delays across backplanes and across circuit boards to ensure the distribution of accurate time and phase with minimal time error between IEEE 1588 Time Stamp Units (TSUs) in a system. The device supports multiple independent channels that control IEEE 1588 clock synthesis, SyncE clock generation, jitter attenuation, and universal frequency translation. Input-to-input, input-to-output and output-to-output phase skew can all be precisely managed. The device outputs ultra-low jitter clocks that can directly synchronize SerDes running at up to 28Gbps, as well as CPRI/OBSAI, SONET/SDH and PDH interfaces and IEEE 1588 TSUs.

To see other devices in this product family, visit the ClockMatrix™ Timing Solutions page.
To easily implement synchronization in IEEE 1588 systems, Renesas offers PTP Clock Manager Software for free under license.

Features

  • Four independent timing channels
  • Jitter output below 150fs RMS (typical)
  • Digital PLLs (DPLLs) lock to any frequency from 0.5Hz to 1GHz
  • DPLLs/Digitally Controlled Oscillators (DCOs) generate any frequency from 0.5Hz to 1GHz
  • DCO outputs can be aligned in phase and frequency with the outputs of any DPLL or DCO
  • DPLLs comply with ITU-T G.8262 for Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)
  • IEEE 1588 Support:
    • DCOs can be controlled by external IEEE 1588 software to synthesize Precision Time Protocol (PTP)/IEEE 1588 clocks with frequency resolution less than 1.11x10-16
    • Combo Bus simplifies compliance with ITU-T G.8273.2
    • Precise (1ps) resolution for phase measurement and control
    • All outputs/inputs can be configured to decode/encode PWM clock signals
    • PWM can be used to transmit and receive embedded frame and sync pulses; as well as Time of Day (ToD) and other data
  • Device requires a crystal oscillator or fundamental-mode crystal: 25MHz to 54MHz
  • Optional XO_DPLL input allows a wider range for XO, TCXO, or OCXO frequencies from 1MHz to 150MHz for applications that require a local oscillator with high stability
  • Serial processor ports support 1MHz I²C or 50MHz SPI

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Software & Tools

Software title
Software type
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PTP Clock Manager for Linux
Supports IEEE 1588 and Synchronous Ethernet communication requirements. PTP Clock Manager features a clock servo and Packet Delay Variation (PDV) filter to meet the needs for G.8275.1 and G.8275.2 standards from the ITU-T.
Protocol Stack Renesas
Timing Commander
Timing Commander™ is an innovative Windows™-based software platform enabling system design engineers to configure, program, and monitor sophisticated timing devices with an intuitive and flexible graphical user interface (GUI).
Code Generator Renesas
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Software & Tools - Software Log in to Download ZIP 18.01 MB
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Software & Tools - Other Log in to Download PDF 222 KB
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  1. 8A34002, I2C interface

    Good afternoon. I have one problem with 8A34002 and I2C slave interface. When I try to read register value (JTAG_DEVICE_ID or PRODUCT_ID), I have to read 2 bytes twice. (1 attempt reading - I get 2 bytes but only 1 correct, on second attempt reading - I get a ...

    Jul 26, 2023
  2. 8A34004 and White Rabbit

    I am planning to implement CERN White Rabbit protocol using 8A34004 ClockMatrix solution. It seems possible to me - using this chip as high precision phase measurement on master side (1ps resolution) and as high precision phase write DCO on the slave side (again, with 1ps resolution). Did someone use such ...

    Nov 27, 2024

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Introducing the IDT ClockMatrix™ family of devices - high-performance, precision timing solutions designed to simplify clock designs for applications with up to 100 Gbps interface speeds.

They can be used anywhere in a system to perform critical timing functions, such as clock generation, frequency translation, jitter attenuation and phase alignment. A range of devices in the family support BBU, OTN, SyncE, synthesizer and jitter attenuator applications with several density options for each.

For more information, visit the ClockMatrix™ Timing Solutions page.