Silicon Laboratories Si5338 User Manual
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Description
The Si5338/Si5356 Field Programming Kit provides all
of the tools necessary for writing a new configuration file
to the one-time programmable (OTP) non-volatile
memory (NVM) in the Si5338/Si5356 any-frequency,
any-output clock generator. This user's guide describes
the procedure for writing to the device NVM.
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Field Programming Kit Features
Figure 1. Si5338-PROG-EVB
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Fully-powered from a single USB port
High-quality and easy-to-use socket
Simple software-based user interface
Status LEDs for Pass or Fail indication
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- Page 1 R O G R A M M I N G S E R U I D E Description Field Programming Kit Features The Si5338/Si5356 Field Programming Kit provides all Fully-powered from a single USB port of the tools necessary for writing a new configuration file ...
- Page 2 NVM. The NVM file must be created before writing it to the Si5338/Si5356. The NVM file is created using the ClockBuilder Desktop, which is part of the ClockBuilder Desktop Software. NVM file support for the Si5356 is in version 2.6 or later of the ClockBuilder Desktop Software.
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Page 3: Overview Of Generating And Writing To Nvm
Programmer software and the Load the NVM file using the Si5338-PROG-EVB Field Programmer software Load a blank Si5338 or Si5356 device in the Si5338-PROG- EVB socket Write to NVM Figure 3. Generating and Writing an NVM File to the Device... -
Page 4: Installing The Software
Start Programs Silicon Laboratories ClockBuilder Desktop Software Field Programmer 3.3.1. Setting up Communication 1. Select the desired target device, Si5356 or Si5338. The one that is selected must be placed in the socket when it is time to program the NVM. - Page 5 4. If the PC is connected to a valid field programmer, it will automatically select “Continue and connect to the EVB”. If “Continue and do not connect to the EVB” is selected, the software could not find a valid field programmer. Ensure that the field programmer (Si5338-PROG-EVB) is properly connected to the host PC using a cable.
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Page 6: Getting Ready To Write The Nvm File
The NVM File contains all of the information needed to configure the NVM. Valid Register Map Files have a .nvm extension and are created using the ClockBuilder Desktop software included in the Si5338-EVB or Si5356-EVB. For more information about creating an NVM File, see the software User Guide available by clicking Help Help in any of the software. - Page 7 2. Insert a blank Si5338 or Si5356 device in the socket using a pair of tweezers or a suction tool. It is very important that the Si5338 or Si5356 be inserted into the socket with the correct pin 1 orientation. Pin 1 on the device is marked with a white dot.
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Page 8: Write To Nvm
Si5338/56-PROG-EVB 5. Write to NVM 1. Click on the “Write NVM” button to make a final write to the one-time programmable NVM. Writing to the NVM should only take a few seconds. When writing to the NVM is successful, the green LED will light. If there was an error while writing to the NVM, the red LED will light. -
Page 9: Appendix A-Troubleshooting Guide
Press the reset button on the Si5338-PROG-EVB; discard the device in the socket, and load a blank device into the socket. 2. There is no device loaded in the socket. Press the reset button on the Si5338-PROG-EVB and load a blank device into the socket. -
Page 10: Appendix B-Installing The Clock Builder Desktop Software
Before connecting the Field Programmer (Si5338-PROG-EVB) to the host PC, ensure that the ClockBuilder Desktop Software has been installed on your PC. The software is shipped on a CD with the Si5338/Si5356 Field Programming Kit, or it can be downloaded from the Silicon Laboratories website (www.silabs.com). -
Page 11: Usbxpress Driver Installation
3. Once the software installation is complete, refer to the next section for the USB driver installation. USBXpress Driver Installation The Field Programmer uses the Silicon Laboratories' USBXpress driver to allow the EVB to communicate with the host PC. The driver must be installed after the ClockBuilder Desktop Software is installed. Click Install to run the driver installation. - Page 12 2. Use the Add and Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel, as shown in Figure 4, or click on Start Programs Silicon Laboratories ClockBuilder Desktop Software Uninstaller. Figure 4. Uninstall in Add and Remove Programs...
- Page 13 The USBXpress driver may be removed via the Add and Remove Programs utility in the Control Panel. Locate the entry called Silicon Laboratories USBXpress Device. Click the button and it should show the version and location of what will be removed.
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Page 14: Document Change List
HANGE Revision 0.1 to Revision 0.2 Changed “Si533x configuration” to “Any Rate Clock Generator” throughout. Changed “Si5338 Programmer” to “MultiSynth Clock Programmer” throughout. Updated Figures 3 and 4. Revision 0.2 to Revision 0.3 Changed document title from Si5338-PROG-EVB to Si5338/56-PROG-EVB. - Page 15 Si5338/56-PROG-EVB OTES Rev. 0.4...
- Page 16 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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