Si 5342- D- EVB
S I 5 3 42 - D E VALUATION B O A R D U S E R ’ S G U I D E
Description
EVB Features
The Si5342-D-EVB is used for evaluating the Si5342
Any-Frequency, Any-Output, Jitter-Attenuating Clock
Multiplier revision D. The device revision is
distinguished by a white 1 inch x 0.187 inch label with
the text “SI5342-D-EB” installed in the lower left hand
corner of the board. (For ordering purposes only, the
terms “EB” and “EVB” refer to the board and the kit
respectively. For the purpose of this document, the
terms are synonymous in context.)
Powered from USB port or external power supply.
Onboard 48 MHz XTAL or Reference SMA Inputs
allow holdover mode of operation on the Si5342.
ClockBuilder® Pro (CBPro) GUI programmable VDD
supply allows device to operate from 3.3, 2.5, or
1.8 V.
CBPro GUI programmable VDDO supplies allow each
of the 4 outputs to have its own power supply voltage
selectable from 3.3, 2.5, or 1.8 V.
CBPro GUI allows control and measurement of
voltage, current, and power of VDD and all 4 VDDO
supplies.
Status LEDs for power supplies and control/status
signals of Si5342.
SMA connectors for input clocks, output clocks, and
optional external timing reference clock.
Figure 1. Si5342-D Evaluation Board
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1. Si5342-D-EVB Functional Block Diagram
Below is a functional block diagram of the Si5342-D-EB. This evaluation board can be connected to a PC via the
main USB connector for programming, control, and monitoring. See “3. Quick Start” or section “9. Installing
ClockBuilder Pro Desktop Software” for more information.
Figure 2. Si5342-D-EB Functional Block Diagram
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2. Si5342-D-EVB Support Documentation and ClockBuilder Pro Software
All Si5342-D-EB schematics, BOMs, User’s Guides, and software can be found online at the following link:
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3. Quick Start
1. Install ClockBuilder Pro desktop software from www.skyworksinc.com/en/application-pages/clockbuilderpro-software.
2. Connect a USB cable from Si5342-D-EB to the PC where the software was installed.
3. Confirm jumpers are installed as shown in Table 1.
4. Launch the ClockBuilder Pro Software.
5. You can use ClockBuilder Pro to create, download, and run a frequency plan on the Si5342-D-EB.
6. For the Si5342 data sheet, go to www.skyworksinc.com/en/Products/Timing.
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4. Jumper Defaults
Table 1. Si5342-D-EB Jumper Defaults*
Location
Type
I = Installed
0 = Open
JP1
2 pin
I
JP2
2 pin
I
JP3
2 pin
I
JP4
2 pin
I
JP5
3 pin
1 to 2 (USB)
JP13
2 pin
O
Location
Type
I = Installed
0 = Open
J17
5x2 Hdr
All 5 installed
*Note: Refer to the Si5342-D-EB schematics for the functionality associated with each jumper.
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5. Status LEDs
Table 2. Si5342-D-EB Status LEDs*
Location
Silkscreen
Color
Status Function Indication
D5
INTRB
Blue
DUT Interrupt
D7
LOLB
Blue
DUT Loss of Lock
D8
LOSXAXBB*
Blue
DUT Loss of Reference
D14
LOS0B
Blue
IN0 Loss of Signal indicator
D15
LOS1B
Blue
IN1 Loss of Signal indicator
D16
LOS3B
Blue
IN3 Loss of Signal indicator
D17
LOS2B
Blue
IN2 Loss of Signal indicator
D11
+5V MAIN
Green
Main USB +5V present
D12
READY
Green
MCU Ready
D13
BUSY
Green
MCU Busy
* Errata: "LOSXAXBB" silkscreen is missing from Si5342-EB REV 3.1.
D5, D7, D8, D14, D15, D16, and D17 are status LEDs indicating the device alarms currently asserted. D11 is
illuminated when USB +5 V supply voltage is present. D12 and D13 are status LEDs showing on-board MCU
activity.
Figure 3. Status LEDs
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6. Clock Input Circuits (INx/INxB)
The Si5342-D-EB has eight SMA connectors (IN0/IN0B–IN3/IN3B) for receiving external clock signals. All input
clocks are terminated as shown in Figure 4 below. Note input clocks are ac-coupled and 50 terminated. This
represents four differential input clock pairs. Single-ended clocks can be used by appropriately driving one side of
the differential pair with a single-ended clock. For details on how to configure inputs as single-ended, please refer
to the Si5342 data sheet. Typically a 0.1 F dc block is sufficient, however, 10 F may be needed for lower input
frequencies. Note that the EVB is populated with both dc block capacitor values.
Figure 4. Input Clock Termination Circuit
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7. Clock Output Circuits (OUTx/OUTxB)
Each of the four output drivers (two differential pairs) is ac-coupled to its respective SMA connector. The output
clock termination circuit is shown in Figure 5 below. The output signal will have no dc bias. If dc coupling is
required, the ac coupling capacitors can be replaced with a resistor of appropriate value. The Si5342-D-EB
provides an L-network at OUT0/OUT0B output pins for optional output termination resistors. Note that components
with schematic “NI” designation are not normally populated.
Figure 5. Output Clock Termination Circuit
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8. External Reference Clock Input Circuit (XA/XB)
The Si5342-D-EB supports either XTAL or external reference clock on XA/XB. By default, the XTAL is populated. If
a reference clock is required for testing, remove Y1 and place C93/C94. A low-jitter reference clock can then be
applied to J25/J26. Note that XA/XB is the jitter reference for the device. Jitter performance at the output of the
Si5342 will depend on the jitter performance of the reference clock at XA/XB.
Figure 6. External Reference Clock Termination Circuit
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9. Installing ClockBuilder Pro Desktop Software
To install the CBOPro software on any Windows 7 (or above) PC:
Go to www.skyworksinc.com/en/application-pages/clockbuilder-pro-software and download ClockBuilder Pro
software.
Installation instructions and User’s Guide for ClockBuilder Pro can be found at the download link shown above.
Please follow the instructions as indicated.
10. Using the Si5342-D-EVB
10.1. Connecting the EVB to Your Host PC
Once ClockBuilder Pro software is installed, connect to the EVB with a USB cable as shown below.
Figure 7. EVB Connection Diagram
10.2. Additional Power Supplies
Although additional power (besides the power supplied by the host PC’s USB port) is not needed for most
configurations, two additional +5 VDC power supplies (MAIN and AUX) can be connected to J33 and J34 (located
on the bottom of the board, near the USB connector). Refer to the Si5342-D-EVB schematic for details.
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10.3. Overview of ClockBuilder Pro Applications
Note: The following instructions and screen captures may vary slightly depending on your version of
ClockBuilder Pro. The ClockBuilder Pro installer will install two main applications:
Figure 8. Application #1: ClockBuilder Pro Wizard
Use the CBPro Wizard to:
Create a new design
Review or edit an existing design
Export: create in-system programming
Figure 9. Application #2: EVB GUI
Use the EVB GUI to:
Download configuration to EVB’s DUT (Si5342)
Control the EVB’s regulators
Monitor voltage, current, power on the EVB
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10.4. Common ClockBuilder Pro Work Flow Scenarios
There are three common workflow scenarios when using CBPro and the Si5342-D-EVB. These workflow scenarios
are:
Workflow Scenario #1: Testing a Skyworks-Created Default Configuration
Workflow Scenario #2: Modifying the Default Skyworks-Created Device Configuration
Workflow Scenario #3: Testing a User-Created Device Configuration
Each is described in more detail in the following sections.
10.5. Workflow Scenario #1: Testing a Skyworks-Created Default Configuration
The flow for using the EVB GUI to initialize and control a device on the EVB is as follows.
Once the PC and EVB are connected, launch ClockBuilder Pro by clicking on this icon on your PC’s desktop.
Figure 10. ClockBuilder Pro Desktop Icon
If an EVB is detected, click on the “Open Default Plan” button on the Wizard’s main menu. CBPro automatically
detects the EVB and device type.
Figure 11. Open Default Plan
Once you open the default plan (based on your EVB model number), a popup will appear.
Figure 12. Write Design to EVB Dialog
Select “Yes” to write the default plan to the Si5342 device mounted on your EVB. This ensures the device is
completely reconfigured per the Skyworks default plan for the DUT type mounted on the EVB.
Figure 13. Writing Design Status
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After CBPro writes the default plan to the EVB, click on “Open EVB GUI” as shown below.
Figure 14. Open EVB GUI
The EVB GUI will appear. Note all power supplies will be set to the values defined in the device’s default CBPro
project file created by Skyworks, as shown below.
Figure 15. EVB GUI Window
10.5.1. Verify Free-Run Mode Operation
Assuming no external clocks have been connected to the INPUT CLOCK differential SMA connectors (labeled
“INx/INxB”) located around the perimeter of the EVB, the DUT should now be operating in free-run mode, as the
DUT will be locked to the crystal in this case.
You can run a quick check to determine if the device is powered up and generating output clocks (and consuming
power) by clicking on the Read All button highlighted above and then reviewing the voltage, current and power
readings for each VDDx supply.
Note: Shutting “Off” then “On” of the VDD and VDDA supplies will power-down and reset the DUT. Every time you do
this, to reload the Skyworks-created default plan into the DUT’s register space, you must go back to the Wizard’s main menu and select “Write Design to EVB”:
Figure 16. Write Design to EVB
Failure to do the step above will cause the device to read in a pre-programmed plan from its non-volatile
memory (NVM). However, the plan loaded from the NVM may not be the latest plan recommended by
Skyworks for evaluation.
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At this point, you should verify the presence and frequencies of the output clocks (running to free-run mode from
the crystal) using appropriate external instrumentation connected to the output clock SMA connectors. To verify the
output clocks are toggling at the correct frequency and signal format, click on View Design Report as highlighted
below.
Figure 17. View Design Report
Your configuration’s design report will appear in a new window, as shown below. Compare the observed output
clocks to the frequencies and formats noted in your default project’s Design Report.
Figure 18. Design Report Window
10.5.2. Verify Locked Mode Operation
Assuming you connect the correct input clocks to the EVB (as noted in the Design Report shown above), the DUT
on your EVB will be running in “locked” mode.
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10.6. Workflow Scenario #2: Modifying the Default Skyworks-Created Device
Configuration
To modify the “default” configuration using the CBPro Wizard, click on Edit Configuration with Wizard:
Figure 19. Edit Configuration with Wizard
You will now be taken to the Wizard’s step-by-step menus to allow you to change any of the default plan’s
operating configurations.
Figure 20. Design Wizard
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Note you can click on the icon on the lower left hand corner of the menu to confirm if your frequency plan is valid.
After making your desired changes, you can click on Write to EVB to update the DUT to reconfigure your device
real-time. The Design Write status window will appear each time you make a change.
Figure 21. Writing Design Status
10.7. Workflow Scenario #3: Testing a User-Created Device Configuration
To test a previously created user configuration, open the CBPro Wizard by clicking on the icon on your desktop and
then selecting Open Design Project File.
Figure 22. Open Design Project File
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Locate your CBPro design file in the Windows file browser.
Figure 23. Browse to Project File
Select Yes when the WRITE DESIGN to EVB popup appears:
Figure 24. Write Design to EVB Dialog
The progress bar will be launched. Once the new design project file has been written to the device, verify the
presence and frequencies of your output clocks and other operating configurations using external instrumentation.
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10.8. Exporting the Register Map File for Device Programming by a Host Processor
You can also export your configuration to a file format suitable for in-system programming by selecting Export as
shown below:
Figure 25. Export Register Map File
You can now write your device’s complete configuration to file formats suitable for in-system programming.
Figure 26. Export Settings
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11. Writing a New Frequency Plan or Device Configuration to Non-Volatile
Memory (OTP)
Note: Writing to the device non-volatile memory (OTP) is NOT the same as writing a configuration into the Si5342 using ClockBuilder Pro on the Si5342-D-EB. Writing a configuration into the EVB from ClockBuilder Pro is done using Si5342 RAM
space and can be done virtually unlimited numbers of times. Writing to OTP is limited as described below.
Refer to the Si534x/8x Family Reference Manuals and device data sheets for information on how to write a
configuration to the EVB DUT’s non-volatile memory (OTP). The OTP can be programmed a maximum of two
times only. Care must be taken to ensure the configuration desired is valid when choosing to write to OTP.
12. Si5342-D-EVB Schematic and Bill of Materials (BOM)
The Si5342-D-EVB Schematic and Bill of Materials (BOM) can be found online at
www.skyworksinc.com/support-ia
Note: Please be aware that the Si5342-D-EB schematic is in OrCad Capture hierarchical format and not in a typical “flat”
schematic format.
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