Microchip Technology PL565-68QC

The PL565-68QC from Microchip Technology is a high-performance clock generator designed for applications requiring precise timing. It accepts a crystal input and delivers LVPECL output signals at frequencies up to 320MHz. With a single circuit, this device provides a simple yet effective solution for clock distribution in networking, telecommunications, and industrial systems. Its compact 16-WFQFN package and 0°C to 70°C operating range make it suitable for a wide variety of commercial applications.

• High-Frequency Output: Supports up to 320MHz LVPECL signals, enabling high-speed data transmission in demanding applications.
• Low Jitter Performance: Crystal input ensures stable, low-phase-noise clock generation, critical for signal integrity.
• Compact Package: 16-WFQFN exposed pad design saves board space and improves thermal dissipation.
• Simple Integration: No PLL complexity, making it easy to design into systems requiring straightforward clock buffering.

High-Speed Networking Equipment

The PL565-68QC generates low-jitter LVPECL clocks up to 320MHz, ideal for networking switches and routers that require precise timing for data serialization and deserialization.

Telecommunications Infrastructure

In telecom base stations, this crystal-driven clock generator provides stable reference clocks for line cards and backplane timing, ensuring reliable signal integrity over long distances.

Data Center Servers

Servers need multiple high-frequency clocks for processors and memory interfaces. The PL565-68QC delivers clean LVPECL signals to minimize electromagnetic interference and improve system performance.

Test and Measurement Instruments

For oscilloscopes and signal analyzers, the device offers a stable 320MHz reference clock, enabling accurate time-base generation and frequency measurement.

Broadcast Video Equipment

In professional video production, the PL565-68QC provides synchronized clocking for SDI (Serial Digital Interface) transceivers, ensuring frame-accurate video processing.

Industrial Automation Controllers

With a 0°C to 70°C range, this clock generator suits industrial PCs and PLCs that need reliable clocking for motion control and real-time data acquisition.

Q: What type of device is the PL565-68QC?

A: The PL565-68QC is a clock generator device from Microchip Technology, designed to generate precise clock signals from a crystal input.

Q: Does the PL565-68QC include a PLL?

A: No, this device does not include a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL). It operates without PLL multiplication, providing a straightforward clock generation solution.

Q: What are the input and output types?

A: The input type is Crystal, and the output type is LVPECL (Low-Voltage Positive Emitter-Coupled Logic). This means it accepts a crystal oscillator input and provides differential LVPECL outputs.

Q: How many circuits does it have and what is the maximum frequency?

A: It has 1 circuit and supports a maximum frequency of 320MHz, making it suitable for high-speed clock distribution.

Q: What is the supply voltage and operating temperature range?

A: The operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C. The supply voltage is not specified in the provided data.

Q: What package is the PL565-68QC available in?

A: It comes in a 16-WFQFN Exposed Pad package, which is compact and suitable for space-constrained applications.

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Q: What type of device is the PL565-68QC?

A: The PL565-68QC is a clock generator device from Microchip Technology, designed to generate precise clock signals from a crystal input.

Q: Does the PL565-68QC include a PLL?

A: No, this device does not include a Phase-Locked Loop (PLL). It operates without PLL multiplication, providing a straightforward clock generation solution.

Q: What are the input and output types?

A: The input type is Crystal, and the output type is LVPECL (Low-Voltage Positive Emitter-Coupled Logic). This means it accepts a crystal oscillator input and provides differential LVPECL outputs.

Q: How many circuits does it have and what is the maximum frequency?

A: It has 1 circuit and supports a maximum frequency of 320MHz, making it suitable for high-speed clock distribution.

Q: What is the supply voltage and operating temperature range?

A: The operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C. The supply voltage is not specified in the provided data.

Q: What package is the PL565-68QC available in?

A: It comes in a 16-WFQFN Exposed Pad package, which is compact and suitable for space-constrained applications.