PLL clock driver for DDR2 — what it does and where it fits
The Texas Instruments CDCU877RHAT is a 1.8V PLL clock driver designed specifically for DDR2 memory systems. It takes one differential SSTL-18 reference clock and fans it out to ten differential outputs, all running at up to 400 MHz. The part lives in a 40-pin VQFN package (6x6 mm) and operates across the industrial temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, so it handles telecom racks, industrial controllers, and outdoor base stations — not just server DIMMs.
1:10 fanout and 400 MHz — what the ratings mean for the bus
The 1:10 ratio means one clean reference clock from the chipset or oscillator can feed ten DDR2 loads — typically multiple DIMM slots or a mix of memory and controller. At 400 MHz the PLL keeps output-to-output skew tight enough to hold the DDR2 setup-and-hold window across the whole bank. Both input and output are differential SSTL-18, so the part mates directly to DDR2 DRAM and chipset clock pins without level translation.
Industrial temperature and active lifecycle
The -40°C to 85°C rating covers the industrial temperature range. The part is Active and RoHS3 compliant.
