Active production — clock generator with integrated PLL
The AD9516-0BCPZ-REEL7 is an active-production clock generator and fanout distribution IC from Analog Devices, carrying an integrated PLL and a maximum output frequency of 2.95 GHz. This part is designed to generate and distribute low-jitter clock signals across 14 outputs, supporting CMOS, LVDS, and LVPECL standards. The on-chip PLL simplifies the clock tree by reducing external VCO and loop filter components, which directly shrinks BOM count and PCB area in high-speed data converter, RF transceiver, and FPGA clocking applications.
1:14 fanout with three output standards
The device accepts a single clock input and distributes it to 14 outputs, all of which are differential-capable. This 1:14 ratio is significant for systems that need to clock multiple ADCs, DACs, or FPGAs from a single reference without adding external fanout buffers. The three output standards — CMOS, LVDS, and LVPECL — cover the common logic families used in high-speed mixed-signal designs. LVDS and LVPECL outputs provide the low-swing, differential signalling required for multi-gigahertz clock distribution, while CMOS outputs suit lower-frequency control or status clocks.
Supply voltage and temperature range for industrial systems
The 64-VFQFN exposed-pad package with a 9x9 mm footprint requires a thermal via array under the pad for adequate heat sinking; the datasheet's recommended land pattern should be followed exactly to avoid solder bridging on the 0.5 mm pitch leads.
Sourcing and compliance — active, ROHS3, reeled
For BOM planning, the part is single-sourced from Analog Devices; there is no official second-source.