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557G-05ALFT

REN557G-05ALFT

Renesas Electronics
Clock Generators & Support Products PCI-EXPRESS CLOCK SOURCE
2,727 in stock

Overview

The 557G-05ALFT is a specialized spread-spectrum clock generator designed to provide high-speed differential clock outputs for PCI-Express applications. It operates from a 3.3V supply and features a 20-pin TSSOP package, offering a compact solution for reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) in high-speed digital systems.

Why Choose This Part

The device includes integrated spread-spectrum capability which significantly lowers peak EMI by modulating the clock frequency. It provides a dedicated Power Down pin to reduce current consumption to 500 uA and an Output Enable pin for tri-stating outputs during system testing or low-power states.

Applications

PC Motherboards
Providing the reference clock for PCIe chipsets and expansion slots while managing EMI signatures.
Industrial Computing
Generating stable PCIe clocks for embedded single-board computers and industrial servers.
Network Storage
Clocking high-speed interfaces in NAS and SAN hardware to ensure data integrity across PCIe links.

Getting Started

Ensure a stable 3.3V supply (3.135V to 3.465V) and follow high-speed PCB layout guidelines for the differential pairs. Use the external selection pins to configure the desired spread percentage and frequency settings according to the datasheet logic tables.

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