PB1309061 Si5338-4-5 rise fall time

Bulletin #1309061
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Bulletin Date:
Title:
Originator:
Customer Contact:
9/6/2013
Bulletin Effective Date: 9/6/2013
Notice of improved Rise/Fall Time Specification for Si5338 Products
Len Staller
Phone: 512-532-5235
Dept: Marketing
Kathy Haggar
Phone: 512-532-5261
Dept: Sales
Bulletin Details
Description:
Silicon Labs is pleased to announce the Si5338 any-frequency, any-output clock generator can support
an improved rise/fall time specification as follows:
Spec: Rise/Fall Time
Datasheet symbol: tR/tF
Test Condition: 20%-80%, LVPECL
Max : 330ps
The datasheet currently specifies 450ps (max).
This and other Rise/Fall Time specifications will be improved/added in a future datasheet release. All
customers will be informed of the datasheet update via a PCN at that time.
This product bulletin is not a PCN.
Reason:
Extensive characterization and device history allow Silicon Labs to offer an improved rise/fall time
specification to its customers. The product/die has not been revised or modified in any way.
Product Identification:
1. All Clock Generator and Clock Buffer IC products with orderable part numbers (OPNs) beginning with
the following OPN prefixes are affected. Please see the datasheet’s ordering guide for complete
information.
OPN Examples
OPN Prefix
Tubes or Trays Ordering Option
(non-Tape & Reel option)
Tape & Reel Ordering Option
(OPN ends in an “R” suffix)
Si5338
Si5338X-A-GM
Si5338X-Axxxxx-GM
Si5338X-A-GMR
Si5338X-Axxxxx-GMR
Si5334
Si5334X-Axxxxx-GM
Si5334X-Axxxxx-GMR
Si5335
Si5335X-Axxxxx-GM
Si5335X-Axxxxx-GMR
Key: (1) X = device or functional grade; (2) xxxxx = NVM or customer specific code.
Customer Actions Needed:
No action required. Please contact Silicon Labs technical support for any questions regarding taking
advantage of the improved specifications.
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