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Si5345 E
VALUATION
Description
The Si5345-EVB is used for evaluating the Si5345
Any-Frequency, Any-Output, Jitter-Attenuating Clock
Multiplier. The Si5345 combines 4th generation DSPLL
and Multisynth
technologies to enable any-frequency
clock generation for applications that required the
highest level of jitter performance. The Si5345-EVB has
4 independent input clocks and 10 independent output
clocks. The Si5345-EVB can be controlled and
configured using the Clock Builder Pro
software tool.
Rev. 1.1 5/15
B
U
OARD
EVB Features
(CB Pro
)
Figure 1. Si5345 Evaluation Board
Copyright © 2015 by Silicon Labs
S i 5 3 4 5 - E V B
'
G
SER
S
U I D E
Powered from USB port or external power supply.
Onboard 48 MHz XTAL or Reference SMA Inputs
allow holdover mode of operation on the Si5345.
CBPro
GUI programmable V
device to operate from 3.3, 2.5, or 1.8 V.
CBPro GUI programmable V
of the 10 outputs to have its own power supply
voltage selectable from 3.3, 2.5, or 1.8 V.
CBPro GUI-controlled voltage, current, and power
measurements of V
and all V
DD
Status LEDs for power supplies and control/status
signals of Si5345.
SMA connectors for input clocks, output clocks, and
optional external timing reference clock.
supply allows
DD
supplies allow each
DDO
supplies.
DDO
Si5345-EVB

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  • Page 1 ’ VALUATION OARD U I D E Description EVB Features The Si5345-EVB is used for evaluating the Si5345 Powered from USB port or external power supply.  Any-Frequency, Any-Output, Jitter-Attenuating Clock Onboard 48 MHz XTAL or Reference SMA Inputs ...
  • Page 2: Functional Block Diagram

    1. Functional Block Diagram Below is a functional block diagram of the Si5345-EVB. This EVB can be connected to a PC via the main USB connector for programming, control, and monitoring. See section “3. Quick Start” or section “10.3. Overview of ClockBuilderPro Applications”...
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    2. Connect a USB cable from Si5345-EVB to the PC where the software was installed. 3. Leave the jumpers as installed from the factory, and launch the ClockBuilderPro software. 4. You can use ClockBuilderPro to create, download, and run a frequency plan on the Si5345-EVB. 5. For the Si5345 data sheet, go to http://www.silabs.com/timing.
  • Page 4: Status Leds

    Si5345-EVB 5. Status LEDs Si5345 EVB Status LEDs Location Silkscreen Color Status Function Indication 5VUSBMAIN Blue Main USB +5 V present 3P3V Blue DUT +3.3 V is present VDD DUT Blue DUT VDD voltage present INTR MCU INTR (Interrupt) active...
  • Page 5 DSPLL and for providing a stable reference for the free-run and holdover modes. The Si5345-EVB can also accommodate an external reference clock instead of a crystal. To evaluate the device with a REFCLK, C111 and C113 must be populated and the XTAL removed (see Figure 4 below). The REFCLK can then be supplied to J39 and J40.
  • Page 6 AC coupling capacitors can be replaced with a resistor of appropriate value. The Si5345-EVB provides pads for optional output termination resistors and/or low frequency capacitors. Note that components with schematic “NI” designation are not normally populated on the Si5345-EVB and provide locations on the PCB for optional DC/AC terminations by the end user.
  • Page 7 Si5345-EVB 9. Installing ClockBuilderPro (CBPro) Desktop Software To install the CBOPro software on any Windows 7 (or above) PC: Go to http://www.silabs.com/CBPro and download ClockBuilderPro software. Installation instructions and User’s Guide for ClockBuilderPro can be found at the download link shown above.
  • Page 8 +5 VDC power supplies (MAIN and AUX) can be connected to J33 and J34 (located on the bottom of the board, near the USB connector). Refer to the Si5345-EVB schematic for details. The Si5345-EB comes pre-configured with jumpers installed at JP15 and JP16 (pins 1-2 in both cases) in order to select “USB”.
  • Page 9 Si5345-EVB 10.3. Overview of ClockBuilderPro  Applications The ClockBuilderPro installer will install two main applications: Figure 9. Application #1: ClockbuilderPro Wizard Use the CBPro Wizard to: Create a new design  Review or edit an existing design  Export: create in-system programming ...
  • Page 10 Si5345-EVB 10.4. Common ClockBuilderPro Work Flow Scenarios There are three common workflow scenarios when using CBPro and the Si5345 EVB. These workflow scenarios are: Workflow Scenario #1: Testing a Silicon Labs-Created Default Configuration  Workflow Scenario #2: Modifying the Default Silicon Labs-Created Device Configuration ...
  • Page 11 Si5345-EVB Select “Yes” to write the default plan to the Si5345 device mounted on your EVB. This ensures the device is completely reconfigured per the Silicon Labs default plan for the DUT type mounted on the EVB. Figure 14. Writing Design Status After CBPro writes the default plan to the EVB, click on “Open EVB GUI”...
  • Page 12 Si5345-EVB 10.5.1. Verify Free-Run Mode Operation Assuming no external clocks have been connected to the INPUT CLOCK differential SMA connectors (labeled “INx/INxB”) located around the perimeter of the EVB, the DUT should now be operating in free-run mode, as the DUT will be locked to the crystal in this case.
  • Page 13 Si5345-EVB Your configuration’s design report will appear in a new window, as shown below. Compare the observed output clocks to the frequencies and formats noted in your default project’s Design Report. Figure 19. Design Report Window 10.5.2. Verify Locked Mode Operation Assuming you connect the correct input clocks to the EVB (as noted in the Design Report shown above), the DUT on your EVB will be running in “locked”...
  • Page 14 Si5345-EVB 10.6. Workflow Scenario #2: Modifying the Default Silicon Labs-Created Device Configuration To modify the “default” configuration using the CBPro Wizard, click on Edit Configuration with Wizard: Figure 20. Edit Configuration with Wizard You will now be taken to the Wizard’s step-by-step menus to allow you to change any of the default plan’s operating configurations.
  • Page 15 Si5345-EVB Note you can click on the icon on the lower left hand corner of the menu to confirm if your frequency plan is valid. After making your desired changes, you can click on Write to EVB to update the DUT to reconfigure your device real-time.
  • Page 16 Si5345-EVB Locate your CBPro design file (*.slabtimeproj or *.sitproj file).design file in the Windows file browser. Figure 24. Browse to Project File Select Yes when the WRITE DESIGN to EVB popup appears: Figure 25. Write Design to EVB Dialog The progress bar will be launched. Once the new design project file has been written to the device, verify the presence and frequencies of your output clocks and other operating configurations using external instrumentation.
  • Page 17 Si5345-EVB 10.8. Exporting the Register Map File for Device Programming by a Host Processor You can also export your configuration to a file format suitable for in-system programming by selecting Export as shown below: Figure 26. Export Register Map File You can now write your device’s complete configuration to file formats suitable for in-system programming.
  • Page 18: Writing A New Frequency Plan Or Device Configuration To Non-Volatile Memory (Otp)

    The Si5345 EVB Schematic, Layout, and Bill of Materials (BOM) can be found online at: http://www.silabs.com/products/clocksoscillators/pages/si538x-4x-evb.aspx Note: Please be aware that the Si5345-EVB schematic is in OrCad Capture hierarchical format and not in a typical “flat” schematic format. Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 19 The products must not be used within any Life Support System without the specific written consent of Silicon Laboratories. A "Life Support System" is any product or system intended to support or sustain life and/or health, which, if it fails, can be reasonably expected to result in significant personal injury or death.

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