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LMK00338

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8-output PCIe® Gen1/Gen2/Gen3/Gen4/Gen5 clock buffer and level translator

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LMK00338

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Function Differential, Fanout, Level translator Additive RMS jitter (typ) (fs) 30 Output frequency (max) (MHz) 400 Number of outputs 8 Output supply voltage (V) 2.5, 3.3 Core supply voltage (V) 3.3 Output skew (ps) 50 Features PCIe Gen 5 Compliant Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Output type HCSL, LVCMOS Input type CML, HCSL, HSTL, LVCMOS, LVDS, LVPECL, LVTTL, SSTL, XTAL
Function Differential, Fanout, Level translator Additive RMS jitter (typ) (fs) 30 Output frequency (max) (MHz) 400 Number of outputs 8 Output supply voltage (V) 2.5, 3.3 Core supply voltage (V) 3.3 Output skew (ps) 50 Features PCIe Gen 5 Compliant Operating temperature range (°C) -40 to 85 Rating Catalog Output type HCSL, LVCMOS Input type CML, HCSL, HSTL, LVCMOS, LVDS, LVPECL, LVTTL, SSTL, XTAL
WQFN (RTA) 40 36 mm² 6 x 6
  • 3:1 Input Multiplexer
    • Two Universal Inputs Operate up to 400 MHz and Accept LVPECL, LVDS, CML, SSTL, HSTL, HCSL, or Single-Ended Clocks
    • One Crystal Input Accepts a 10-MHz to 40-MHz Crystal or Single-Ended Clock
  • Two Banks With 4 Differential Outputs Each
    • HCSL, or Hi-Z (Selectable per Bank)
    • Additive RMS Phase Jitter for PCIe Gen5 at 100 MHz:
      • 15 fs RMS (Typical)
  • –72 dBc at 156.25 MHz
  • LVCMOS Output With Synchronous Enable Input
  • Pin-Controlled Configuration
  • VCC Core Supply: 3.3 V ± 5%
  • 3 Independent VCCO Output Supplies: 3.3 V/2.5 V ± 5%
  • Industrial Temperature Range: –40°C to +85°C
  • 40-lead WQFN (6 mm × 6 mm)
  • 3:1 Input Multiplexer
    • Two Universal Inputs Operate up to 400 MHz and Accept LVPECL, LVDS, CML, SSTL, HSTL, HCSL, or Single-Ended Clocks
    • One Crystal Input Accepts a 10-MHz to 40-MHz Crystal or Single-Ended Clock
  • Two Banks With 4 Differential Outputs Each
    • HCSL, or Hi-Z (Selectable per Bank)
    • Additive RMS Phase Jitter for PCIe Gen5 at 100 MHz:
      • 15 fs RMS (Typical)
  • –72 dBc at 156.25 MHz
  • LVCMOS Output With Synchronous Enable Input
  • Pin-Controlled Configuration
  • VCC Core Supply: 3.3 V ± 5%
  • 3 Independent VCCO Output Supplies: 3.3 V/2.5 V ± 5%
  • Industrial Temperature Range: –40°C to +85°C
  • 40-lead WQFN (6 mm × 6 mm)

The LMK00338 device is an 8-output PCIe Gen1/Gen2/Gen3/Gen4/Gen5 fanout buffer intended for high-frequency, low-jitter clock, data distribution, and level translation. The input clock can be selected from two universal inputs or one crystal input. The selected input clock is distributed to two banks of 4 HCSL outputs and one LVCMOS output. The LVCMOS output has a synchronous enable input for runt-pulse-free operation when enabled or disabled. The LMK00338 operates from a 3.3-V core supply and 3 independent 3.3-V or 2.5-V output supplies.

The LMK00338 provides high performance, versatility, and power efficiency, making it ideal for replacing fixed-output buffer devices while increasing timing margin in the system.

The LMK00338 device is an 8-output PCIe Gen1/Gen2/Gen3/Gen4/Gen5 fanout buffer intended for high-frequency, low-jitter clock, data distribution, and level translation. The input clock can be selected from two universal inputs or one crystal input. The selected input clock is distributed to two banks of 4 HCSL outputs and one LVCMOS output. The LVCMOS output has a synchronous enable input for runt-pulse-free operation when enabled or disabled. The LMK00338 operates from a 3.3-V core supply and 3 independent 3.3-V or 2.5-V output supplies.

The LMK00338 provides high performance, versatility, and power efficiency, making it ideal for replacing fixed-output buffer devices while increasing timing margin in the system.
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* Data sheet LMK00338 8-Output PCIe Gen1/Gen2/Gen3/Gen4/Gen5 Clock Buffer and Level Translator datasheet (Rev. C) PDF | HTML 12 Jul 2021
Technical article Timing is Everything: How to optimize clock distribution in PCIe applications 28 Mar 2014
EVM User's guide LMK00338EVM User's Guide 13 Dec 2013

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LMK00338EVM — LMK00338 PCIe Gen1/2/3 Clock Buffer Evaluation Module

The LMK00338 is a 400MHz, 8-output HCSL buffer intended for PCIe Gen1/2/3 Applications, low additive jitter clock distribution and level translation. The EVM allows the user to verify the functionality and performance specification of the device. Refer to the LMK00338 datasheet for the functional (...)

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