Field-Programmable Clock Generators from Cypress

Cypress Semiconductor just told us that it is now putting out production volumes of its CY22xxx family of field-programmable clock generators. Operating at speeds up to 200 MHz, the devices provide configurable clock outputs for use in switches, routers, computers, DVD players, digital cameras, and other gadgets. Cypress's new programmable clock family consists of the CY22392, CY22393, CY22394, CY22395 and CY22381. All feature a serial interface, low voltage outputs (2.5V), a digital VCXO feature, speeds up to 200 MHz (400 MHz with LVPECL), and 30 percent lower period jitter/70 percent lower long-term jitter than previous generation parts. The clock generators, configured with three phase-locked loops (PLLs) and packaged in 16-pin TSSOP are priced ranging from $1.90 for the CY22381 to $2.95 for the CY22395 in volumes of 10,000.