What this PLL synthesizer does for your clock tree
The LMX2323TMX is a PLL frequency synthesizer from Texas Instruments, built to generate stable local-oscillator clocks in RF and wireless infrastructure. Because it's listed as RoHS non-compliant, this part is a legacy-fit component. If you're populating a new board with lead-free requirements, this synthesizer won't pass the reflow profile without a waiver or a leaded-process exemption.
Active lifecycle — no LTB worry yet
For a repair bench or a legacy BOM that needs one more production run, this is the right time to source — before any PCN lands. The package is Bulk, so you're getting loose units rather than tape-and-reel. That's fine for manual assembly or small-batch rework, but if your pick-and-place line expects reeled parts, confirm the handling before committing.
Sourcing this part — what to expect
The LMX2323TMX is sourced per RFQ against your BOM quantity. The active status means we can pull from distribution or the open market without chasing an obsolete die. If you're cross-shopping a through-hole PLL with CMOS outputs, the CD74HCT7046AE is a functional peer — but it runs on a 4.5 V supply and comes in a Tube package, not Bulk. The LMX2323TMX is the surface-mount, active alternative for a board that can't take a DIP footprint.
