The SI5351C-B05048-GMR is an integrated circuit (IC) component designed and manufactured by Silicon Labs. It is a high-performance, low-jitter clock generator that offers a wide range of features suitable for various applications. Here is an overview of the key features:
1. Clock Generation: The SI5351C-B05048-GMR can generate up to 8 programmable clock outputs, allowing for versatile clocking configurations. It provides flexible frequency synthesis between 8 kHz and 160 MHz.
2. Configurability: This IC offers a user-friendly interface for configuration and control using I2C communication. It can be easily programmed to generate various clock frequencies and output formats.
3. Low Jitter: The SI5351C-B05048-GMR ensures low-jitter outputs, making it ideal for applications that require precise and accurate timing signals.
4. Phase Synchronization: It offers the capability to synchronize the phase between multiple clock outputs, enabling precise synchronization for different components in a system.
5. Spread Spectrum: The IC includes a spread spectrum feature that allows frequency modulation to reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI). This feature is beneficial in applications where EMI reduction is crucial.
6. On-Chip Voltage Control Oscillator (VCO): The SI5351C-B05048-GMR integrates a VCO, eliminating the need for an external VCO circuit. This saves space and simplifies the overall design
