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V A L U A T I O N
Description
The Si5344-EVB is used for evaluating the Si5344 Any-
Frequency,
Any-Output,
Multiplier. The Si5344 combines 4th generation DSPLL
TM
and Multisynth
technologies to enable any-frequency
clock generation for applications that require the highest
level of jitter performance. The Si5344-EVB has 4
independent input clocks and 10 independent output
clocks. The Si5344-EVB can be controlled and
configured using the ClockBuilder Pro
software tool
Si5344 Evaluation Board
Rev. 1.0
B
O A R D
Jitter
Attenuating
Clock
TM
TM
(CBPro
Copyright © 2015 by Silicon Laboratories
Si5344- EV B
U
'
G
S E R
S
Features
Powered from USB port or external power supply
Onboard 48 MHz XTAL or Reference SMA Inputs
allow holdover mode of operation on the Si5344.
TM
CBPro
GUI-programmable VDD supply allows
device to operate from 3.3, 2.5, or 1.8 V.
TM
CBPro
GUI-programmable VDDO supplies allow
each of the 10 outputs to have its own supply voltage
selectable from 3.3, 2.5, or 1.8 V
)
TM
CBPro
GUI-controlled voltage, current, and power
measurements of VDD and all VDDO supplies.
Status LEDs for power supplies and control/status
signals of Si5344
SMA connectors for input clocks, output clocks, and
optional external timing reference clock
U I D E
Si5344-EVB

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  • Page 1 V A L U A T I O N O A R D S E R U I D E Description Features The Si5344-EVB is used for evaluating the Si5344 Any- Powered from USB port or external power supply  Frequency, Any-Output, Jitter...
  • Page 2: Functional Block Diagram

    Si 53 44-EV B 1. Functional Block Diagram Below is a functional block diagram of the Si5344-EVB. This EVB can be connected to a PC via the main USB connector for programming, control, and monitoring. See Section “3. Quick Start”...
  • Page 3: Quick Start

    1. Install ClockBuilderPro™ desktop software: http://www.silabs.com/CBPro 2. Connect a USB cable from the Si5344-EVB to the PC where the software is 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 Si5344-EVB.
  • Page 4: Status Leds

    Si 53 44-EV B 5. Status LEDs Si5340 EVB Status LEDs Location Silkscreen Color Status Function Indication INTRB Blue DUT Interrupt LOLB Blue DUT Loss of Lock LOSXAXBB Blue DUT Loss of Reference +5V MAIN Green Main USB +5V present READY Green MCU Ready BUSY...
  • Page 5: External Reference Input (Xa/Xb)

    DSPLL and for providing a stable reference for the free-run and holdover modes. The Si5344-EVB can also accommodate an external reference clock instead of a crystal. To evaluate the device with a REFCLK, C93 and C94 must be populated and the XTAL removed (see Figure 3). The REFCLK can then be applied to J25 and J26.
  • Page 6: Clock Output Circuits (Outx/Outxb)

    The Si5344-EVB provides pads for optional output termination resistors and/or low frequency capacitors. Note: Components with schematic “NI” designation are not normally populated on the Si5344-EVB and provide locations on the PCB for optional DC/AC terminations by the end user.
  • Page 7 Si 5 34 4- E V B 10.2. Overview of ClockBuilderPro Applications The ClockBuilderPro™ installer installs two main applications: the ClockBuilderPro Wizard and the EVB GUI. Figure 7. Application #1: ClockBuilderPro Wizard Use the CBPro Wizard to do the following: Create a new design ...
  • Page 8 Si 53 44-EV B 10.3. Common ClockBuilderPro Work Flow Scenarios There are three common workflow scenarios when using CBPro and the Si5344 EVB. These workflow scenarios are as follows: Workflow Scenario #1: Testing a Silicon Labs-created Default Configuration  Workflow Scenario #2: Modifying the Default Silicon Labs-created Device Configuration ...
  • Page 9 Si 5 34 4- E V B 3. Once you open the default plan (based on your EVB model number), a popup window opens. Figure 11. Write Design to EVB Dialog 4. Select Yes to write the default plan to the Si5344 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.
  • Page 10 Si 53 44-EV B 6. The EVB GUI opens. All power supplies are set to the values defined in the device’s default CBPro project file created by Silicon Labs, as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14. EVB GUI Window 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 11 Si 5 34 4- E V B Figure 16. View Design Report Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 12 Si 53 44-EV B Your configuration’s design report opens in a new window, as shown in Figure 17. Compare the observed output clocks to the frequencies and formats noted in your default project’s Design Report. Figure 17. Design Report Window 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 13 Si 5 34 4- E V B 10.3.2. 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 18. 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 14 Si 53 44-EV B Figure 20. Writing Design Status 10.3.3. Workflow Scenario #3: Testing a User Created Device Configuration 1. To test a previously-created user configuration, open the CBPro Wizard by clicking the icon on your desktop and then selecting Open Design Project File. Figure 21.
  • Page 15 Si 5 34 4- E V B 3. Select Yes when the WRITE DESIGN to EVB popup appears: Figure 23. Write Design to EVB Dialog 4. The progress bar is 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 16: Writing A New Frequency Plan Or Device Configuration To Non-Volatile Memory (Otp)

    Interface) link. The MCU is the SPI master and the Si5344 device is the SPI slave. The Si5344 device can also support a 2-wire I2C serial interface, although the Si5344-EVB does NOT support the I2C mode of operation. SPI mode was chosen for the EVB because of the relatively higher speed transfers supported by SPI vs. I2C.
  • Page 17 C signal pull-up resistors. Figure 26. Serial Communications Header J17 13. Si5344-EVB Schematic and Bill of Materials (BOM) The Si5344 EVB Schematic and Bill of Materials (BOM) can be found online at: http://www.silabs.com/products/clocksoscillators/pages/si538x-4x-evb.aspx Please be aware the Si5344 EVB schematic is in OrCad Capture hierarchical format and not in a typical “flat”...
  • Page 18: Document Change List

    Si 53 44-EV B OCUMENT HANGE Revision 1.0 Initial Release  Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 19: Contact Information

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