Crystal Oscillator Devices, XO

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Crystal Oscillator (XO)

The Silicon Labs Oscillator (XO) family offers the industry’s shortest lead times, highest reliability and unmatched performance, making these XOs ideal for applications such as networking equipment, base stations, storage area networks and broadcast video systems. Leveraging patented DSPLL® technology, the multi-rate crystal oscillators support any combination of two or four frequencies while the Any-Frequency I²C programmable oscillators offer a tuning resolution better than 80 parts per trillion.

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Product Matrix Highlights

Device​ Frequency Type​ Frequency​ Range Footprint​
Si510, Si511 Single​ 0.1 – 250 MHz​ 5x7 mm, 3.2x5 mm​
​​Si590, Si591 Single 10 – 810 MHz​ 5X7 mm​
Si530, Si531 Single​ 10 – 1400 MHz​ 5x7 mm​
Si512, Si513 Dual​ 0.1 – 250 MHz​ 5x7 mm, 3.2x5 mm​
Si532, Si533 Dual​ ​10 – 1400 MHz 5x7 mm​
Si534 ​Quad 10 – 1400 MHz​ 5x7 mm​
Si514 ​Any 0.1 – 250 MHz​ 5x7 mm, 3.2x5 mm​
Si598 Any​ ​10 – 810 MHz ​5x7 mm
​​Si570 Any 10 – 1400 MHz ​ 5x7 mm​

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Features

  • Wide frequency range: 100 kHz to 1.4 GHz
  • Superior jitter performance: <0.3 ps rms
  • Higher frequency stability and superior initial accuracy
  • Dual, quad and any frequency configurations available
  • Available with LVPECL, LVDS, CML, HCSL or LVCMOS outputs
  • Operates with 1.8, 2.5, or 3.3 V supplies
  • Industry-standard, RoHS-compliant 5 mm x 7 mm
    and 3.2 mm x 5 mm package and pinouts
  • Output enabled active high/active low polarity versions available
 

Applications

  • SONET/SDH/TDM
  • xDSL
  • GbE Ethernet
  • 10/40/100 GbE LAN/WAN 
  • Broadcast vide o
  • Wireless communication and base stations
  • Storage area networks and servers
  • Test and measurement equipment
  • Industrial electronics
  • FPGA/ASIC/data converter reference clocking
  • Optical modules
  • Backplanes

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Data Sheet (12)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
si510-11.pdf
Si510/11 Data Sheet1.04/11/2012
si510-11-Chinese.pdf
Si510-11 Data Sheet (Chinese)1.04/25/2012
Si510-11-Japanese.pdf
Si510-11 Data Sheet (Japanese)1.04/25/2012
si512-13.pdf
Si512/13 Data Sheet1.05/14/2012
Si514.pdf
Si514 Data Sheet1.05/14/2012
si530.pdf
Si530/531 Data Sheet1.26/7/2011
si532.pdf
Si532 Data Sheet1.26/7/2011
si533.pdf
Si533 Data Sheet1.26/7/2011
si534.pdf
Si534 Data Sheet1.26/7/2011
si570.pdf
Si570/Si571 Data Sheet1.36/9/2011
Si590_591.pdf
Si590/591 Data Sheet1.01/24/2011
si598-99.pdf
Si598-99 Data Sheet1.011/10/2011

User Guides (5)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
si57xevb.pdf
Si57x-EVB User Guide0.25/19/2010
si5xx5x7evb.pdf
si5xx5x7-EVB User Guide0.38/3/2009
Si5xx-EVB.pdf
Si5xx-EVB Users Guide0.13/4/2011
Si5xx-ML52x-EVB.pdf
Si5xx-ML52x-EVB User Guide0.29/23/2009
Si5xx-PROG-EVB.pdf
Si5xx-PROG-EVB User's Guide0.24/19/2011

Application Notes (12)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
AN256.pdf
AN256: Integrated Phase Noise0.412/9/2011
AN272.pdf
AN272: Frequency Margining Using the Si534 Quad-Frequency Crystal Oscillator (XO)0.210/24/2010
AN279.pdf
AN279: Estimating Period Jitter from Phase Noise0.1
AN291.pdf
AN291: Output Buffer Options for Si5xx XO/VCXO Devices0.38/25/2009
AN334.pdf
AN334: Si57x/598/599 ANSI C Reference Design with Optional Non-Volatile Output Frequency0.45/19/2010
AN377.pdf
AN377: Timing and Synchronization in Broadcast Video0.19/9/2009
AN420.pdf
AN420: SyncE and IEEE 1588: Sync Distribution For A Unified Network0.210/28/2011
AN491.pdf
AN491: Power Supply Rejection for Low Jitter Clocks0.14/2/2010
an56.pdf
AN56: Calculating Total Output Jitter for PLLs0.35/4/2012
AN575.pdf
AN575: Introduction to FPGA-based ADPLLs0.13/7/2011
AN581.pdf
AN581: Meeting SerDes Jitter Requirements Simplified with Silicon Labs Clocks and Oscillators0.19/2/2011
AN587.pdf
AN587: Termination Options for Any-Frequency Si51x XOs, VCXOs0.26/29/2011

White Papers (4)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
Enhancing-Power-Supply-Rejection_WP.pdf
Enhancing Power Supply Rejection Ratio for Low-Jitter Clocks0.13/11/2011
Prototyping-with-Frequency-Flexible-Crystal-Oscillators_WP.pdf
Prototyping with Frequency-Flexible Crystal XOs0.14/21/2011
Si530-Si550WhitePaper.pdf
Si530-Si550 White Paper
Timing-ICs-Keep-Beat-with-Needs-of-Todays-Embedded-Market.pdf
Timing ICs Keep Beat with Needs of Today’s Embedded Market1.011/21/2011

Miscellaneous (5)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
Silicon-Labs-Timing-Cross-Reference.pdf
Silicon Labs Timing Cross-Reference to Xilinx, Altera and Lattice FPGA Devices3.05/3/2012
timing-solutions-for-cavium-processors.pdf
Silicon Labs' Timing Solutions for Cavium Processors1.27/15/2011
timing-solutions-for-freescale-processors.pdf
Silicon Labs' Timing Solutions for Freescale Processors1.02/10/2012
Timing-Solutions-for-Altera.pdf
Timing Solutions for Altera0.312/7/2011
timing-solutions-for-plx-technology.pdf
Timing Solutions for PLX Technology1.011/8/2011

PCN (8)

Document NameDescriptionVersionLast Updated
1106071 Si53x Datasheet version 1.2 std.pdf
1106071 Si53x Datasheet version 1.2 std
1106091 Si57x Datasheet version 1.3 std.pdf
1106091 Si57x Datasheet version 1.3 std
1102281.pdf
Acquistion of SpectraLinear Inc Std
1101271.pdf
Si520, 53x, 55x, 57x, Crystal Mount Adhesive Change and Die Bond Adhesive Capacity Expansion Std
0912242-Si53x_55x_57x_ XO_VCXO_ Assy_Site_Expansion.pdf
Si53x/55x/57x XO/VCXOs Second Source Assembly Site
1005192.pdf
Si570, 71 Datasheet rev 1.2 Std
1103111.pdf
Si59x Crystal Blank Mount Adhesive Change Std
1002102-Si5XX_Packing_Shipping_Improvements_Std.pdf
Si5XX Packing Shipping Improvements Std

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Software (6)

Document NameDescriptionVersionUpdated
AN334 Software.zip
AN334 Si57x I2C XO/VCXO ANSI C Reference Design
Programmable Oscillator Software Comparison.pdf
Programmable Oscillator Software Comparison6/27/2011
release_notes_prog_osc.txt
6/27/2011
ProgOscillatorSwInstall.zip
Si514/70/71/98/99 Programmable Oscillator Software3.0.16/22/2011
Si51x_Top_Side.xlsx
Si51x Top Side Marking
ProgOscillatorSwInstall2.0.zip
Si570/71/98/99 Programmable Oscillator Software2.05/17/2010

Models (24)

Document NameDescriptionVersionUpdated
si510_se_cmos.ibs
Si510 CMOS IBIS Model3.28/25/2011
si510_diff.ibs
Si510 Differential IBIS Model3.28/25/2011
si511_diff.ibs
Si511 Differential IBIS Model3.28/25/2011
si512_se_cmos.ibs
Si512 CMOS IBIS Model3.28/25/2011
si512_diff.ibs
Si512 Differential IBIS Model3.28/25/2011
si513_se_cmos.ibs
Si513 CMOS IBIS Model3.28/25/2011
si513_diff.ibs
Si513 Differential IBIS Model3.28/25/2011
si514.ibs
Si514 IBIS Model3.28/25/2011
si530_3v3_cmos.ibs
Si530 IBIS Model_cmos1.0
si530_2v5_lvds.ibs
Si530 IBIS Model_lvds1.0
si530_3v3_lvds.ibs
Si530 IBIS Model_lvds1.0
si530_2v5_lvpecl.ibs
Si530 IBIS Model_lvpecl
si530_3v3_lvpecl.ibs
Si530 IBIS Model_lvpecl1.0
si531_2v5_lvds.ibs
Si531 IBIS Model_lvds1.0
si531_3v3_lvds.ibs
Si531 IBIS Model_lvds1.0
si531_2v5_lvpecl.ibs
Si531 IBIS Model_lvpecl1.0
si531_3v3_lvpecl.ibs
Si531 IBIS Model_lvpecl1.0
si533_3v3_cmos.ibs
Si533 IBIS Model_cmos
si533_3v3_lvpecl.ibs
Si533 IBIS Model_lvpecl1.0
si570_2v5_cml.ibs
Si570 2.5V CML IBIS Model1.0
si570_3v3_cml.ibs
Si570 3.3V CML IBIS Model1.0
si570_3v3_lvds.ibs
Si570 IBIS Model_lvds1.0
si570_2v5_lvpecl.ibs
Si570 IBIS Model_lvpecl1.0
si570_3v3_lvpecl.ibs
Si570 IBIS Model_lvpecl1.0

Training (1)

Document NameDescriptionVersionUpdated
Si530-Si550WhitePaper.pdf
Si530-Si550 White Paper

Product Matrix


Part Number Available DocumentsControlPackageControl Voltage LinearityPhase Jitter (RMS)Output Format(s)Supply VoltageTemperature RangeFrequencyOscillator TypeFrequency RangeStability (+/- ppm)VCXO APR (+/- ppm)IDD (typ)OE (active high)
Si510Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm, 3.2x5 mm0.8 psLVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CMOS, dual CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CSingleXO0.1 - 250 MHz30, 50, 10017 mAPin 1, Pin 2
Si511Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm, 3.2x5 mm0.8 psLVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CMOS, dual CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CSingleXO0.1 - 250 MHz30, 50, 10017 mAPin 1
Si512Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm, 3.2x5 mm0.8 psLVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CMOS, dual CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CDualXO0.1 - 250 MHz30, 50, 10017 mAPin 2
Si513Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm, 3.2x5 mm0.8 psLVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CMOS, dual CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CDualXO0.1 - 250 MHz30, 50, 10017 mAPin 1
Si514Data Sheet
I2C5x7 mm, 3.2x5 mm0.8 psLVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CMOS, dual CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CAnyXO0.1 - 250 MHz30, 50, 10017 mA
Si530Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm0.3 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CSingleXO10 MHz - 1.4 GHz20, 31.5, 61.581 mAPin 2
Si531Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm0.3 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CSingleXO10 MHz - 1.4 GHz20, 31.5, 61.581 mAPin 2
Si532Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm0.3 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CDualXO10 MHz - 1.4 GHz20, 31.5, 61.581 mAPin 2
Si533Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm0.3 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CDualXO10 MHz - 1.4 GHz20, 31.5, 61.581 mAPin 1
Si534Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm0.3 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CQuadXO10 MHz - 1.4 GHz20, 31.5, 61.581 mAPin 2
Si570Data Sheet
I2C5x7 mm0.3 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CAnyXO10 MHz - 1.4 GHz31.5, 61.590 mAPin 2
Si590Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm0.5 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CSingleXO10 - 525 MHz30, 50, 10080 mAPin 2
Si591Data Sheet
Pin5x7 mm0.5 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CSingleXO10 - 525 MHz30, 50, 10080 mAPin 1
Si598Data Sheet
I2C5x7 mm0.5 psLVPECL, LVDS, CML, CMOS1.8 V, 2.5 V, 3.3 V-40 to 85 °CAnyXO10 - 525 MHz30, 50, 10090 mAPin 2

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Unmatched Performance

The Si5xx products support frequency ranges from 100 kHz to 1.4 GHz, provide ultra-low jitter performance (<0.3 ps rms typical OC-192) and offer new features previously unavailable in high-frequency oscillators based on SAW resonators or inverted mesa crystals. These features include dual, quad and any frequency operation as well as selectable voltage gain (kV) for VCXO devices.

Highest Reliability

Using Silicon Labs’ DSPLL technology, the Si5xx products offer total frequency stability over time and temperature that is more than five times better than competing SAW devices. Compared to inverted mesa crystal oscillators, Silicon Labs offers a solution that is more mechanically robust while providing five times better aging stability.

Industry’s Shortest Lead Times

Silicon Labs changes the manufacturing model by enabling the shortest and most predictable lead times for high-frequency, low-jitter oscillators. By moving the frequency control and tuning into a mixed-signal IC, complex manufacturing steps are either eliminated or simplified.

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