What this fanout buffer does on your clock tree
The LTC6957IDD-2#PBF is a 1:2 fanout buffer that accepts a single differential or single-ended input — CML, CMOS, LVDS, or LVPECL — and delivers two LVDS outputs. It runs up to 300 MHz, which covers most ADC/DAC sampling clocks and FPGA reference distribution in the 100–300 MHz band. The supply rail is tight at 3.15V to 3.45V, so the board's 3.3V regulator needs ±4.5% accuracy or better — a standard LDO with 1% tolerance fits.
