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Description

The 8T49N242 has one fractional-feedback PLL that can be used as a frequency translator with jitter attenuation or a frequency synthesizer. It is equipped with four integer output dividers, allowing the generation of up to four different output frequencies, ranging from 8kHz to 1GHz. Output frequencies can be completely independent of the input frequencies. The four outputs may be selected among LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, or LVCMOS output levels.

The 8T49N242 is ideal for use in a wide range of equipment, including 10G/40G/100G SONET/SDH and Ethernet network line cards, wireless base station baseband units, broadcast video, carrier Ethernet switches, OTN, or in test and measurement applications. For example, the 8T49N242 can be used in GbE/10GbE/100GbE Synchronous Ethernet line card applications to preserve the G.8262 compliance from the Synchronous Equipment Timing Source (SETS) on the timing card.

Renesas’ third-generation Universal Frequency Translator family also includes the 8T49N241 (2-in/1-PLL/4-out), the 8T49N285 (2-in/1-PLL/8-out), the 8T49N286 (4-in/2-PLL/ 8-out) and the 8T49N287 (2-in/2-PLL/8-out). These devices are complemented by the 82P33714 and 82P33731 synchronous equipment timing source for Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) and 10G-40G SyncE, respectively.

To see other devices in this product family, visit the Universal Frequency Translators page.

Features

  • Compliant with the requirements outlined in Telcordia GR-253-CORE (SONET) and ITU-T G.813/G.8262 (SDH/SONET & SyncE) when paired with a Synchronous Equipment Timing Source (SETS) device
  • Generates up to 4 LVPECL/LVDS/HCSL or 16 LVCMOS output clocks ranging from 8kHz up to 1.0GHz (diff.), 8kHz to 250MHz (LVCMOS), that meet jitter limits for 10G up to 25G Ethernet applications
  • 0.276ps RMS (including spurs), 12kHz to 20MHz
  • Accepts up to two LVPECL, LVDS, LVHSTL, HCSL, or LVCMOS input clocks ranging from 8kHz up to 875MHz
  • Auto and manual input clock selection with hitless switching
  • Clock input monitoring, including support for gapped clocks
  • Phase-Slope Limiting and Fully Hitless Switching options to control output phase transients
  • Operates from a 10MHz to 50MHz fundamental-mode crystal
  • Register programmable through I2C or via external I2C EEPROM
  • 8T49N242-998 "Boot from EEPROM"
  • 8T49N242-999 "powers up disabled"
  • Supported by the Timing Commander™ software

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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 6.71 MB
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PCB Design Files ZIP 12 KB
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  1. VCO tuning for 8T49N242

    I am planning on using an 8T49N242 Clock generator in a design I am working on, but have a few questions about its limitations and uses. First, how do I tune the VCO frequency, I can see via the app note about programming the 8T49N24X that its VCO can be ...

    Oct 6, 2021
  2. 8T49N242 clock

    Hello, I have a question regarding the 8T49N242 clock gen and its reference switching capabilities. Based on my understanding of the datasheet, the clock gen can take in two input clock frequencies. However, it uses one at a time to produce the output clocks. I intend on providing two input ...

    Apr 16, 2024
  3. 8T49N242 PLL lock time in Synthesizer mode

    Hello, I am using 8T49N242 in Synthesizer mode with external crystal 32.768MHz. When I am changing APLL frequency by setting new dividers values, I see that it takes quite long time for PLL to lock. It takes about 100~200mS to PLL lock. I suspect it should be much ...

    Nov 30, 2022

Videos & Training

8T49N241/2: Universal Frequency Translators with Jitter Attenuation

This video provides an overview of the 8T49N241/2, a universal frequency translator designed for jitter attenuation. The video highlights the product's key features and capabilities.