8 kHz to 900 MHz
8 kHz to 900 MHz
CMOS, LVPECL, LVDS
Up to 8
I2C Interface | Yes |
5V or 3.3V
-40C to +85C
25.4 mm x 23.5 mm x 4.5 mm (L x W x H)
Applications
The Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module is suitable for a wide range of applications, including |
Microcontroller clock sources
FPGA clock sources
Digital system clock sources
High-speed data acquisition systems
Communication systems
Aerospace and defense systems
Automotive systems
Conclusion
The Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module is a versatile and accurate clock signal generator device that offers high-frequency capability, multi-channel functionality, and I2C programmability. Its compact design, low-jitter performance, and adjustable frequency make it an ideal solution for a wide range of digital system applications.
Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module Documentation
Overview
The Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module is a highly versatile and accurate clock signal generator that can produce a wide range of frequencies up to 200 MHz. It is based on the Silicon Laboratories Si5351A chip, which is a low-jitter, high-frequency clock generator with a built-in PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) and VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator). This module is ideal for various applications, including clock generation for microcontrollers, FPGAs, and other digital systems.
Pinout and Connections
The Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module has the following pinout:
VCC: 3.3V or 5V power supply
GND: Ground
SCL: I2C clock signal
SDA: I2C data signal
CLK0, CLK1, CLK2: Three output clock signals ( CLK0 is the default output)
Code Examples
### Example 1: Using the Si5351A with an Arduino Board
This example demonstrates how to use the Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module with an Arduino board to generate a 16 MHz clock signal.
```c++
#include <Wire.h>
#include <Si5351A.h>
Si5351A si5351a;
void setup() {
Wire.begin(); // Initialize I2C
si5351a.begin(); // Initialize Si5351A
// Set the frequency to 16 MHz
si5351a.setFrequency(16000000, CLK0);
// Enable the clock output
si5351a.enableOutput(CLK0);
}
void loop() {
// No operation in the loop, the clock signal is generated continuously
}
```
### Example 2: Using the Si5351A with a Raspberry Pi (Python)
This example demonstrates how to use the Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module with a Raspberry Pi to generate a 50 MHz clock signal using Python.
```python
import smbus
import time
# I2C bus address
I2C_BUS = 1
# Si5351A address
SI5351A_ADDR = 0x60
# Initialize I2C bus
bus = smbus.SMBus(I2C_BUS)
# Set the frequency to 50 MHz
frequency = 50000000
bus.write_i2c_block_data(SI5351A_ADDR, 0x00, [(frequency >> 24) & 0xFF, (frequency >> 16) & 0xFF, (frequency >> 8) & 0xFF, frequency & 0xFF])
# Enable the clock output
bus.write_byte_data(SI5351A_ADDR, 0x07, 0x10)
while True:
# No operation in the loop, the clock signal is generated continuously
time.sleep(1)
```
### Example 3: Using the Si5351A with a MicroPython Board (ESP32/ESP8266)
This example demonstrates how to use the Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module with a MicroPython board (ESP32/ESP8266) to generate a 25 MHz clock signal.
```python
import i2c
import time
# Initialize I2C
i2c = I2C(0, freq=400000)
# Si5351A address
si5351a_addr = 0x60
# Set the frequency to 25 MHz
frequency = 25000000
i2c.writeto(si5351a_addr, bytearray([(frequency >> 24) & 0xFF, (frequency >> 16) & 0xFF, (frequency >> 8) & 0xFF, frequency & 0xFF]))
# Enable the clock output
i2c.writeto(si5351a_addr, bytearray([0x07, 0x10]))
while True:
# No operation in the loop, the clock signal is generated continuously
time.sleep(1)
```
Note: In all examples, ensure that the Si5351A Clock Signal Generator Module is properly connected to the microcontroller or development board, and the I2C bus is correctly configured.