NX73C50003 vs SI5330L-B00228-GM

Part Number	NX73C50003	SI5330L-B00228-GM
Category	Clock/Timing - Clock Buffers, Drivers	Clock/Timing - Clock Buffers, Drivers
Manufacturer	Diodes Incorporated	Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Description	CLOCK SAW OSCILLATOR SEAM7050	IC CLK BUFFER 1:4 LVDS 24QFN
Package	-	Tray
Series	*	-
Type	-	Fanout Buffer (Distribution), Translator
Voltage - Supply	-	1.71V ~ 3.63V
Operating Temperature	-	-40°C ~ 85°C
Mounting Type	-	Surface Mount
Package / Case	-	24-VFQFN Exposed Pad
Supplier Device Package	-	24-QFN (4x4)
Output	-	LVDS
Frequency - Max	-	350 MHz
Number of Circuits	-	1
Input	-	CMOS, HSTL, LVTTL, SSTL
Ratio - Input:Output	-	1:4
Differential - Input:Output	-	No/Yes

1. What are clock buffers and drivers?

Clock buffers and drivers are electronic components used for distributing and enhancing clock signals. The clock buffer is used to replicate clock signals and distribute them to multiple outputs, while the driver enhances the signal strength to drive higher loads or longer transmission distances.
2. What is the function of a clock driver?

The function of a clock driver is to enhance the driving capability of the clock signal, ensuring that the signal can be transmitted further or drive more loads without causing signal attenuation or distortion. It is particularly important in high-frequency and high load applications.
3. How can clock buffers reduce jitter?

High quality clock buffers are typically designed with low jitter characteristics to ensure phase consistency of output signals and reduce phase noise during transmission. This is crucial for high-precision clock allocation, such as in communication and data transmission applications.
4. How do clock buffers and drivers help with timing design?

Clock buffers and drivers ensure that multiple components in the system can work synchronously at precise time points by providing stable, low jitter clock signals, thereby optimizing timing design, especially in high-performance computing and communication systems.