Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package / Case | Tube |
| Part Status | Obsolete |
| Type | Fanout Buffer (Distribution) |
| Number of Circuits | 1 |
| Ratio - Input: Output | 1:4 |
| Differential - Input: Output | No/No |
| Input | CMOS, TTL |
| Output | CMOS, TTL |
| Frequency - Max | 160 MHz |
| Voltage - Supply | 3.135V ~ 5.25V |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
Overview
Description
The PI6C18551WE is a low-power, high-performance clock generator from Diodes Incorporated, designed for PCIe Gen1/Gen2/Gen3 applications. It provides low-jitter, differential clock outputs with HCSL (High-Speed Current Steering Logic) signaling, ensuring signal integrity for high-speed interfaces.
Key features:
- Input: Supports 25MHz crystal or LVCMOS reference.
- Outputs: Up to 9 differential HCSL pairs (configurable for PCIe).
- Low power: Typically consumes <100mW.
- Low jitter: <1ps RMS (phase jitter).
- Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) support for EMI reduction.
- Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Applications include servers, storage, networking, and embedded systems requiring PCIe clocking. The PI6C18551WE comes in a 24-pin TSSOP package, offering a compact and reliable solution.
For detailed specs, refer to the datasheet from Diodes Incorporated.
Key features:
- Input: Supports 25MHz crystal or LVCMOS reference.
- Outputs: Up to 9 differential HCSL pairs (configurable for PCIe).
- Low power: Typically consumes <100mW.
- Low jitter: <1ps RMS (phase jitter).
- Spread Spectrum Clocking (SSC) support for EMI reduction.
- Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Applications include servers, storage, networking, and embedded systems requiring PCIe clocking. The PI6C18551WE comes in a 24-pin TSSOP package, offering a compact and reliable solution.
For detailed specs, refer to the datasheet from Diodes Incorporated.
Pinout
The PI6C18551WE is a 16-pin clock generator IC from Diodes Incorporated. It provides low-power, high-performance clock generation with two differential output pairs (LVPECL/LVDS/HCSL) and supports frequencies up to 200MHz.
Key Features:
- Input: Single-ended or differential (3.3V/2.5V).
- Outputs: Two configurable differential pairs (LVPECL, LVDS, or HCSL).
- Spread Spectrum Modulation (SSM) for EMI reduction.
- Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Applications: Networking, telecom, and embedded systems requiring precise clock distribution.
Package: 16-pin TSSOP (Exposed Pad).
Key Features:
- Input: Single-ended or differential (3.3V/2.5V).
- Outputs: Two configurable differential pairs (LVPECL, LVDS, or HCSL).
- Spread Spectrum Modulation (SSM) for EMI reduction.
- Industrial temperature range (-40°C to +85°C).
Applications: Networking, telecom, and embedded systems requiring precise clock distribution.
Package: 16-pin TSSOP (Exposed Pad).
Application
The PI6C18551WE is a clock generator/buffer IC primarily used in applications requiring precise timing and synchronization. Key application areas include:
- Computing: Motherboards, servers, and workstations.
- Networking: Routers, switches, and communication equipment.
- Storage: SSDs, HDDs, and RAID controllers.
- Embedded Systems: Industrial automation and IoT devices.
- Consumer Electronics: Smart TVs, gaming consoles.
It provides low-jitter, high-frequency clock signals, ensuring reliable performance in high-speed data transfer and processing systems.
- Computing: Motherboards, servers, and workstations.
- Networking: Routers, switches, and communication equipment.
- Storage: SSDs, HDDs, and RAID controllers.
- Embedded Systems: Industrial automation and IoT devices.
- Consumer Electronics: Smart TVs, gaming consoles.
It provides low-jitter, high-frequency clock signals, ensuring reliable performance in high-speed data transfer and processing systems.
Package
The PI6C18551WE is a clock generator IC from Diodes Incorporated, available in a TSSOP-16 package. This surface-mount package has 16 leads and a thin, small outline, suitable for space-constrained applications. It measures approximately 5mm x 4.4mm with a 0.65mm lead pitch. The TSSOP-16 is commonly used for timing solutions in consumer and industrial electronics.
