Evaluation Board for 5P49V5901 VersaClock 5

This is a video introduction and demonstration of the VersaClock 5 Evaluation Board. This device uses Renesas's Timing Commander™ software platform, allowing engineers to configure and program their devices with an intuitive, time-saving graphical user interface (GUI).

 

The 5P49V5901 is an in-system programmable clock generator featuring four universal output pairs capable of producing independent frequencies up to 350 MHz in various output types. With RMS phase jitter less than 0.7 picoseconds over the full 12 kHz to 20 MHz integration range, the new device meets the stringent jitter requirements of PCI Express® Gen 1/2/3, USB 3.0, and 1G/10G Ethernet. The high-performance clock generator operates at less than 100 mW core power (50 percent lower than competing devices), helping to ease system thermal constraints, reduce operating power expenses, and maximize battery life.

 

The 5P49V5901's four universal output pairs are each independently configurable as HCSL, LVPECL, LVDS, or dual LVCMOS outputs. The fractional output dividers driving each output pair are easily programmed via I2C while the device is operating in the system, lending itself to system tuning and margin testing. Unlimited in-system reprogramming is possible via I2C, whereas four banks of one-time programmable non-volatile memory provide flexibility for multi-project inventory consolidation or design changes in field or production units. Upon request, devices may be factory-programmed to the customer's desired configuration.

 

Presented by Shudong Zheng, Sr. Design Engineer at IDT. For more information about Renesas's VersaClock 5, visit our VersaClock5 page.

VersaClock® 5 is a low-power programmable clock generator with best-in-class jitter performance with less than 0.7psec RMS phase jitter from 12KHz to 20MHz. The highly integrated device consolidates four differential or eight single-ended clock generators and can store up to four different configuration settings, helping to minimize board space and bill-of-materials. The high-performance clock generator operates at less than 100mW core power (50 percent lower than competing devices), helping to ease system thermal constraints and reduce operating power expenses. 

 

VersaClock 5 can take a crystal or a clock input. It has 4 fractional output dividers which allow the programming of 4 independent frequencies up to 350MHz. The four universal output pairs are independently configurable as HCSL, LVPECL, LVDS, or dual LVCMOS outputs. It also features a reference clock output. The fractional output dividers driving each output pair are easily programmed via I2C while the device is operating in the system, lending itself to system tuning and margin testing. Unlimited in-system reprogramming is possible via I2C, whereas four banks of one-time programmable non-volatile memory provide flexibility for multi-project inventory consolidation or design changes in field or production units. Upon request, devices may be factory-programmed to the customer's desired configuration.

 

Presented by Baljit Chandhoke, Product Marketing Manager at Integrated Device Technology, Inc.