The CY24212SC-5 is a PLL-based clock generator from Infineon's MediaClock series, built to produce a clean 27.027 MHz output from a clock input — the exact frequency used in video encoding and MPEG timing chains. It takes one clock input and fans it out to two clock outputs (1:2 ratio), both single-ended — no differential signalling, so it mates directly with standard CMOS clock trees on a video decoder or encoder board.
A noisy 3.3 V bus from a switching regulator will need local LDO or ferrite filtering to stay inside this window. That rules out outdoor enclosures or unheated industrial bays without a climate-controlled cabinet. No exposed pad, so thermal relief is through the leads only — keep the ambient airflow or add a local heatsink if the part runs near the 70 °C ceiling.
Sourcing and compliance — the honest read
One catch: it is marked RoHS non-compliant. That means the leads and internal plating likely contain lead — a problem if your BOM requires full RoHS exemption or if you ship into EU markets without a RoHS exemption claim. Verify your exemption status before committing the line. We source through authorized and independent channels — quote is current at the time of request.