What this PLL clock buffer does on a PCIe or Ethernet line card
The Renesas 9DBV0841AKLF is a PLL-based clock buffer designed to distribute a low-jitter HCSL reference clock from one input to eight outputs. It targets Ethernet switches and PCI Express (PCIe) root complexes where a clean, fanned-out clock keeps link training reliable and bit-error rates low. The part accepts an HCSL input and delivers HCSL outputs, so no level-shifting resistors or translator chips sit between this buffer and the downstream PCIe or Ethernet PHY.
137.5 MHz ceiling and the 1:8 fanout — what they mean for a board
The maximum output frequency is 137.5 MHz. The 1:8 ratio means one input drives eight outputs.
Lifecycle: active — no LTB risk for new production
The 9DBV0841AKLF carries an active lifecycle status. No end-of-life notification, no last-time-buy window to track.
