
Maxim Integrated
General Description
The MAX3624A is a low-jitter, precision clock generator optimized for networking applications. The device integrates a crystal oscillator and a phase-locked loop (PLL) clock multiplier to generate high-frequency clock outputs for Ethernet, Fibre Channel, SONET/SDH, and other networking applications.
Maxim’s proprietary PLL design features ultra-low jitter (0.36psRMS) and excellent power-supply noise rejection, minimizing design risk for network equipment.
The MAX3624A has three LVPECL outputs and one LVCMOS output. Selectable output dividers and a selectable feedback divider allow a range of output frequencies.
FEATUREs
♦ Crystal Oscillator Interface: 19.375MHz to 27MHz
♦ CMOS Input: 19MHz to 40.5MHz
♦ Output Frequencies
Ethernet: 62.5MHz, 125MHz, 156.25MHz,
312.5MHz
Fibre Channel: 106.25MHz, 159.375MHz,
212.5MHz, 318.5MHz
SONET/SDH: 77.76MHz, 155.52MHz, 311.04MHz
♦ Low Jitter
0.14psRMS (1.875MHz to 20MHz)
0.36psRMS (12kHz to 20MHz)
♦ Excellent Power-Supply Noise Rejection
♦ No External Loop Filter Capacitor Required
APPLICATIONs
Ethernet Networking Equipment
Fibre Channel Storage Area Network
SONET/SDH Network