Renesas VersaClock 7

VersaClock 7 clock generators is the new family of configurable clock generators with an internal crystal oscillator for PCIe and Networking applications in high-end computing, wired infrastructure and data center equipment. The VersaClock 7 delivers unmatched flexibility, enabling designers to configure frequencies, Input/Output (I/O) levels, and General Purpose I/O (GPIO) pin functionality. It establishes a new benchmark in power consumption, cost-efficiency, and package size combination.

 
Key features

• Compact 5x5 mm2 (8 outputs) , 6x6 mm2 (12 outputs) footprint
• Programmable through I2C/SPI/SMBus, Flexible GPI/GPIOs
• Programmable through I2C/SPI/SMBus
• Clock generator and Jitter Attenuator mode with integrated crystal options

 
Additional features

• 8-, 12- differential outputs with integrated crystal options
• 150fs typical RMS 12k-20MHz phase jitter
• 1.8V/2.5V/3.3V flexible power rails
• Digital holdover and hitless switching
• SPI / I2C/ SMBUS interfaces support
• PCIe Gen 1-6 support
• Synchronous Ethernet support
• 5 x 5mm, 6 x 6 mm space saving QFN package
• One-time programmable (OTP) up to 27 configurations or external EEPROM 

 
Applications

• AI accelerator cards
• Servers and storage
• Switches and routers
• Professional video and audio
• Industrial

Available tools 

Software:

• Online performance analysis: Lab On The Cloud (LOC)
• Performance evaluation and configuration: Renesas IC ToolBox (RICBox)
   

EVB boards:

• RC21008-EVB 
• RC31008-EVB 
• RC21012-EVB 
• RC31012-EVB 
   

Programmer boards:

• RC21008_31008-PROG
• RC21012_31012-PROG