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UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's
Guide
The Si5383-EVB is used for evaluating the Si5383 Network Syn-
chronizer Clock for SyncE/1588 and Stratum 3/3E applications.
The Si5383 contains three independent DSPLLs in a single IC
with programmable jitter attenuation bandwidth on a per DSPLL
basis. The Si5383-EVB supports three independent differential
input clocks, two independent CMOS input clocks, and seven in-
dependent output clocks via onboard SMA connectors. The
Si5383-EVB can be controlled and configured via a USB connec-
tion to a host PC running Silicon Labs' next generation Clock
Builder Pro™ (CBPro™) software tool. Test points are provided
on-board for external monitoring of supply voltages.
silabs.com | Building a more connected world.
EVB FEATURES
• Powered from USB port or external +5 V
power supply via screw terminals
• Onboard 48 MHz XTAL and included
SiOCXO1-EB reference board
standalone or holdover mode of operation
on the Si5383
• CBPro™ GUI programmable V
supplies allow each of the seven outputs
to have its own supply voltage selectable
from 3.3, 2.5, or 1.8 V
• CBPro™ GUI allows control and
measurement of voltage, current, and
power of VDD and all 7 VDDO supplies
• Status LEDs for power supplies and
control/status signals of Si5383
• SMA connectors for input clocks, output
clocks and optional external timing
reference clock
allows
DDO
Rev. 1.2

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  • Page 1 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide The Si5383-EVB is used for evaluating the Si5383 Network Syn- chronizer Clock for SyncE/1588 and Stratum 3/3E applications. EVB FEATURES The Si5383 contains three independent DSPLLs in a single IC • Powered from USB port or external +5 V...
  • Page 2 1. Si5383-EVB Functional Block Diagram, Support Documentation, and ClockBuilder Pro™ Software Below is a functional block diagram of the Si5383-EVB. This EVB can be connected to a PC via the main USB connector for program- ming, control, and monitoring. See 2.
  • Page 3: Quick Start And Jumper Defaults

    4. Leave the jumpers as installed from the factory, and launch the ClockBuilder Pro software. 5. You can use ClockBuilder Pro to create, download, and run a frequency plan on the Si5383-EVB. 6. For the Si5383 data sheet, go to http://www.silabs.com/timing...
  • Page 4: Status Leds

    D5 is illuminated when the Si5383's interrupt alarm is asserted. D7, D8, D18, and D19 are illuminated when the associated PLL is not locked, D7 is the Reference PLL, D8 is for PLLA, D18 is for PLLC, and D19 is for PLLD. Figure 3.1. Si5383-EVB LED Locations silabs.com | Building a more connected world.
  • Page 5 An on board 48 MHz XTAL is used in combination with the internal oscillator to produce an ultra-low jitter reference clock for the DSPLL. The Si5383-EVB can also accommodate an external reference clock, such as a crystal oscillator, instead of a crystal. To evalu- ate the device with an external crystal oscillator, C93 and C94 must be populated and XTAL Y1 removed (see figure below).
  • Page 6: Clock Input And Output Circuits

    5. Clock and Reference Input Circuits (IN0/IN0B-IN2/IN2B, IN3, IN4 and REF/REFB) The Si5383-EVB has eight SMA connectors (REF/REFB, IN0/IN0B-IN2/IN2B) for receiving external differential signals. IN0/IN0B, IN1/ IN1B and IN2/IN2B are differential clock inputs, which single ended clocks may also be applied.
  • Page 7 Figure 5.2. Differential Clock Input Terminations In addition, the Si5383-EVB supports two SMA connectors (IN3, IN4) for receiving external single-ended LVCMOS clocks, such as PPS inputs. Each of these clocks connects to its respective Si5383 pins via a single installed 0 Ω resistor with a 4.7 K Ω pull down resistor.
  • Page 8 1 Hz/CMOS output, which is OUT5/OUT5B. If dc coupling is required, the ac coupling capacitors can be replaced with a resistor of appropriate value. The Si5383-EVB provides pads for optional output termination resistors and/or low frequency capacitors.
  • Page 9 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software 6. Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software 6.1 Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software To install the CB Pro software on any Windows 7 (or above) PC: Go to http://www.silabs.com/CBPro and download ClockBuilder Pro software.
  • Page 10 6.3 Additional Power Supplies The Si5383-EVB comes preconfigured with jumpers installed at JP5 in order to select the "USB" power. These jumpers, together with the components installed, configure the evaluation board to obtain all +5 V power solely through the main USB connector at J20. This setup is the default configuration and should normally be sufficient.
  • Page 11 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software 6.5 Overview of ClockBuilder Pro Applications The ClockBuilder Pro installer will install two main applications, ClockBuilder Pro Wizard and CB Pro EVB GUI: Figure 6.2.
  • Page 12 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software Figure 6.3. EVB GUI Use the EVB GUI to: • Download configuration to EVB's DUT (Si5383) by selecting file • Control the EVB's regulators •...
  • Page 13 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software 6.7 Workflow Scenario #1: Testing a Silicon Labs-Created Default Configuration The flow for using the EVB GUI to initialize and control a device on the EVB is as follows. Once the PC and EVB are connected, launch ClockBuilder Pro by clicking on this icon on your PC's desktop.
  • Page 14 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software Figure 6.6. Write Design to EVB Dialog Select "Yes" to write the default plan to the Si5383 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 15 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software Figure 6.9. EVB GUI Window silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Rev. 1.2 | 15...
  • Page 16 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software 6.7.1 Verify Free-Run Mode Operation Assuming an OCXO or TCXO output has been applied to the REF/REFb input(s) and 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 op- erating in free-run mode.
  • Page 17 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software Figure 6.11. View Design Report Your configuration's design report will appear in a new window, as shown below. Compare the observed output clocks to the frequen- cies and formats noted in your default project's Design Report.
  • Page 18 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software Figure 6.12. Design Report Window 6.7.2 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 19 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software 6.8 Workflow Scenario #2: Modifying the Default Silicon Labs-Created Device Configuration To modify the "default" configuration using the CB Pro Wizard, click on any of the underlined fields below the header "Edit Configuration with Wizard".
  • Page 20 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software Figure 6.14. Design ID and Notes Note you can view the icon on the lower left hand corner of the menu to confirm if your frequency plan is valid. This example shows modifications made to the loop BW, ramp rate and entry into holdover values which can be tailored to the application.
  • Page 21 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software 6.9 Workflow Scenario #3: Testing a User-Created Device Configuration To test a previously created user configuration, open the CB Pro Wizard by clicking on the icon on your desktop and then selecting "Open Design Project File".
  • Page 22 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software Figure 6.17. Browse to Project File Select "Open" to load the selected file and then "Yes" when the WRITE DESIGN to EVB popup appears: Figure 6.18.
  • Page 23 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software 6.10 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 6.19.
  • Page 24 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Using the Si5383 EVB and Installing ClockBuilder Pro (CB Pro) Desktop Software Figure 6.20. Export Settings silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Rev. 1.2 | 24...
  • Page 25 UG256: Si5383 Evaluation Board User's Guide Writing a New Frequency Plan or Device Configuration to Non-Volatile Flash Memory (NVM) 7. Writing a New Frequency Plan or Device Configuration to Non-Volatile Flash Memory (NVM) Note: Writing a configuration into the EVB from ClockBuilder Pro can be done an unlimited number of times. silabs.com | Building a more connected world.
  • Page 26 C Support The MCU on-board the Si5383-EVB communicates with the Si5383 device through an I2C interface. The MCU is the master and the Si5383 device is the slave. It is recommended to use the Si5383 EVB along with CBPro software and the USB cable supplied as the easiest and quickest method to power up, communicate, and evaluate.
  • Page 27 The Si5383 EVB Schematic 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 Si5383-EVB schematic is in Orcad Capture hierarchical format and not in a typical "flat" schematic format. silabs.com | Building a more connected world. Rev. 1.2 | 27...
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