4. Functional Description
4.1 Input Frequency Range
The input frequency range is from 8.0 to 48.0 MHz for crystals and ceramic resonators. If an external clock is used, the input frequency
range is from 3.0 to 165.0 MHz.
4.2 Output Frequency Range and Outputs
Up to two outputs can be programmed as SSCLK or REFCLK. SSCLK output can be synthesized to any value from 3 to 133 MHz with
spread based on valid input frequency. The spread at the SSCLK pins can be enabled or disabled by the SSONb input control pin. If
SSONb is used, when this pin is pulled high (V
DD
), the frequency at SSCLK pin is synthesized to the nominal value of the input fre-
quency without spread. If low (GND), the frequency at SSCLK is synthesized to the nominal value of the input frequency with spread..
REFCLK is the buffered output of the oscillator and is the same frequency as the input frequency without spread. By using only low
cost, fundamental mode crystals, the Si51214 can synthesize output frequency up to 133 MHz, eliminating the need for higher order
crystals (Xtals) and crystal oscillators (XOs). This reduces the cost while improving the system clock accuracy, performance, and relia-
bility.
4.3 Programmable Spread Percent (%)
The spread percent (%) value is programmable to ±0.25%, ±0.5% or ±1% (center spread) for all SSCLK frequencies.
4.4 SSONb or Frequency Select (FSEL)
The Si51214 pins 4 and 5 can be programmed as SSONb to enable or disable the programmed spread percent value. If SSONb is
used, when this pin is pulled high (V
DD
),the frequency at SSCLK pin is synthesized to the nominal value of the input frequency without
spread. If low (GND), the frequency at SSCLK is synthesized to the nominal value of the input frequency with spread. Pin 4 can also be
programmed as frequency select (FSEL) function.
If FSEL function is used, the output pin can be programmed for different set of frequencies as selected by FSEL. SSCLK value can be
any frequency from 3 to up to 133 MHz, but the spread % is the same percent value. REFCLK is the same frequency as the input
reference clock. The set of frequencies in the table below are given as an example, using a 48 MHz crystal.
Table 4.1. Example Frequencies
FSEL
Pin 4
SSCLK1
Pin 5
0 66 MHz, ±1%
1 33 MHz, ±1%
4.5 Power Down (PD) or Output Enable (OE)
The Si51214 pin 5 can be programmed as PD input. Pin 4 and pin 5 can be programmed as OE input. PD turns off both PLL and output
buffers whereas OE only disables the output buffers to Hi-Z. The OE function is asynchronous. Any requirement for synchronous opera-
tions (like glitchless output clock switching) needs to be handled externally.
Si51214 Data Sheet
Functional Description
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