DEV5P35023

A brief introduction to IDT's (acquired by Renesas) VersaClock 3S programmable clock generator IC features, benefits, and applications. These clock timing devices provide an optimal combination of performance, power, and flexibility.

IDT's VersaClock 3S devices meet the performance requirements of widely used standards including PCI Express® Gen 1/2/3. These new devices are ideal for computing systems, digital cameras, IP set-top boxes, home entertainment, audio systems, multi-function printers, IoT gateways, small-business storage, smart devices, medical equipment, and automotive infotainment.

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• 5L35023 - VersaClock® 3S Programmable Clock Generator
• 5L35021 - VersaClock® 3S Programmable Clock Generator
• VersaClock Programmable Clocks

The VersaClock 3S devices deliver innovative power-saving features while saving board space by eliminating the need for multiple discrete timing components. Delivering low power and low jitter scalability, the VersaClock 3S devices meet requirements for widely used standards including PCI Express^® Gen 1/2/3, and are ideal for consumer, industrial, computing, and automotive applications.

The 5P35023 and 5P35021 chips deliver a unique set of features offering an optimal combination of performance, power, and flexibility. 

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• VersaClock Programmable Clocks

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VersaClock 3S is a family of programmable clocks that deliver innovative features for an optimal blend of performance, power, and flexibility. The compact products can replace multiple crystals, or crystal oscillators, for a smaller board footprint while maintaining extremely low power consumption and are ideal for consumer, industrial, computing, and automotive applications.

VersaClock 3S offers less than three picoseconds of RMS phase jitter and supports PCI Express Generation 1, 2, and 3 requirements. A built-in, digitally controlled oscillator provides a low-frequency clock at less than two microamps per real-time clock operation with several years of operation using a coin-cell battery. Three PLLs optimized for different performance levels offer operation from 2mA to 15mA, and the device features several unique features to balance power and performance. Frequencies up to 160MHz on LVCMOS and up to 500MHz on differential outputs are supported and one-time programmable memory is available for programming.

The VersaClock 3S devices are offered in small 3mm x 3mm and 4mm x 4mm QFN packages. The larger device features three LVCMOS and two differential outputs along with a reference clock output. The smaller device offers a single LVCMOS and two differential clock outputs.

VersaClock 3S offers several unique features. A performance power balancing feature supported by the Renesas Timing Commander GUI easily optimizes power consumption based on target performance. A patented overshoot frequency control feature eliminates frequency overshoot or undershoot which is common with traditional PLL designs during frequency transitions. Dynamic frequency control offers smooth and glitch-free transitions between up to four pre-programmed frequencies for on-the-fly frequency changes.

And, VersaClock 3S is the world's first intelligent clock generator with a downstream device power-mode monitor. The proactive power-saving feature monitors the clock status using the Xout pin of the downstream device and will switch to a very low-power 32KHz clock during sleep mode and switch back to normal operation when the downstream device wakes up.

Other device features include a multi-function output that enables pins, along with a built-in watchdog timer. Evaluation and programmer boards along with our Timing Commander software are available to assist with development. The VersaClock 3S family offers an ideal combination of versatility, performance, and low power for a variety of applications. For more information, please visit www.renesas.com/versaclock. Thank you.

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IDT's innovative support tool, Timing Commander™, expedites development cycles by empowering customers to program sophisticated timing devices with an intuitive and flexible Graphical User Interface. IDT's Timing Commander is a Windows™-based platform designed to serve user-friendly configuration interfaces, known as personalities, for various IDT products and product families. With a few simple clicks, the user is presented with a comprehensive, interactive block diagram offering the ability to modify desired input values, output values, and other configuration settings. The software automatically makes calculations, reports status monitors, and prepares register settings without the need to reference a datasheet. The tool also automatically loads the configuration settings over USB to an IDT evaluation board for immediate application in the circuit. Once the device has been configured and tuned for optimal system performance, the configuration file can be saved for factory-level programming before shipment. For more information about Timing Commander, visit our Timing Commander page.

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Narrator: In a data driven world, timing is everything. That's why more and more system design engineers are using products from the world leader in silicon timing, IDT. IDT has earned its reputation for excellence by providing a wide range of leading technologies for wireless and wired communications infrastructure, high performance computing, and advanced power management.

And with a product portfolio 10 times greater than the competition, IDT is uniquely qualified to be your one-stop-shop for timing solutions. IDT's innovative Windows-based software platform, Timing Commander, makes it easy to configure, program, and monitor all your sophisticated timing devices.

Steven: What's great about IDT's Timing Commander is that it helps you avoid tedious manageable configurations so you can focus on other areas of your design.

Narrator: IDT's Timing Commander serves up intuitive configuration interfaces or personalities for all of IDT's programmable timing products. With a few simple clicks, you can generate a comprehensive, interactive block diagram and modified desired input values, output values, and other configuration settings. The software also writes your settings over USB to an IDT evaluation board for immediate application in the circuit. It really is as easy as one, two, three.

Steven: The Timing Commander software automatically makes calculations, monitors status, and prepares register settings so you don't have to reference a data sheet. Built-in documentation is readily available. Just hover over a setting, and real time validation ensures that the configuration complies with data sheet specifications. Whether you're a first time user or an experienced engineer, Timing Commander offers you the right amount of control.

Narrator: To help you program complex devices more intuitively, Timing Commander's advanced features include the ability to create phase noise estimates, generate the schematic symbol and termination circuit and determine the optimal balance between performance and power consumption.

Steven: Once your devices are configured and tuned for optimal system performance, you can save the configuration files for factory-level programming prior to shipment.

Narrator: Timing Commander is just one example of the innovative timing solutions IDT delivers.

Peter: From simple fanout buffers and multiplexers to fully featured products like universal frequency translators, network synchronization devices, and VersaClock families, IDT has a wide range of products optimized for specific applications. You can also count on IDT for the lowest jitter and lowest power features to help you build the world class products your customers demand.

Narrator: It's time to put IDT timing solutions to work for your business, and with the power of Timing Commander software, it's easier than ever. To learn more, visit IDT online or give us a call today.

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