These XOs target a broad range of frequencies up to 840MHz and support standard frequencies for applications including 10/40/100G Ethernet, optical communications, SAS and PCI Express.

“The MX55/57 family is designed to maximize performance in networking, storage, server and telecommunications equipment,” noted Rami Kanama, vice president, timing and communications business group, Micrel.

“The ultra-low jitter improves design margins, enhances signal-to-noise-ratios and helps minimize bit error rates. These products provide a broad range of programmable options to meet designers’ every need.”

The MX55/57 family offers a compelling high power supply noise immunity enabled by on-chip linear regulators that improve overall performance in noisy environments. The devices support 3.3V or 2.5V supply and LVPECL, LVDS, CMOS and HCSL output logic formats. These devices meet +50ppm total stability including aging and temperature drift across a -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range.

The use of a proven plastic molded assembly improves long term reliability and minimizes aging drift compared to traditional XO devices. Finally, all options are available in a compact 3.2mm x 5mm package for the MX55 product family that reduces costly board space, a key concern for high channel density applications. The MX57 family of solutions comes in an easy-to-design 5mm x 7mm package option.