Infineon Technologies

CY2544FC  

Clock Generators & Support Products

CY2544FC Description

The CY2544FC is a highly versatile clock/timing IC designed by Infineon Technologies, offering a comprehensive solution for clock distribution and generation needs. This obsolete component, though no longer in production, remains a valuable asset in specific applications due to its robust feature set and performance capabilities. The CY2544FC is housed in a surface-mount 24QFN package, making it suitable for compact and space-constrained designs.

CY2544FC Features

• PLL with Bypass Capability: The CY2544FC features an integrated Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) that can be bypassed, providing flexibility in clock generation and distribution. This allows for both high-frequency synthesis and direct input of stable clock signals.
• Input and Output Flexibility: The IC supports LVCMOS and crystal inputs, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of clock sources. The output is designed to provide clock signals, making it ideal for driving various digital circuits.
• Wide Supply Voltage Range: With a supply voltage range of 2.25V to 3.6V, the CY2544FC can operate across different power supply configurations, enhancing its adaptability in diverse electronic systems.
• High-Frequency Performance: The CY2544FC can operate up to a maximum frequency of 166MHz, making it suitable for high-speed digital applications where precise clock timing is critical.
• Fanout Distribution and Multiplexing: The IC is designed for fanout distribution, allowing it to distribute clock signals to multiple destinations. It also includes multiplexing capabilities, enabling the selection of different input clock sources.
• Spread Spectrum Clock Generation: The CY2544FC incorporates a spread spectrum clock generator, which helps reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI) by modulating the clock frequency.
• Compliance and Reliability: The CY2544FC is REACH unaffected and RoHS3 compliant, ensuring it meets environmental and safety standards. It also has a moisture sensitivity level (MSL) of 3, allowing for a 168-hour exposure before reflow soldering.
• Operating Temperature Range: The IC operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 70°C, making it suitable for a variety of industrial and commercial applications.

CY2544FC Applications

The CY2544FC is ideal for applications requiring precise clock distribution and generation, particularly in high-speed digital systems. Its features make it suitable for:

• Telecommunications: Providing stable clock signals for data transmission and synchronization in communication equipment.
• Networking: Ensuring accurate timing in routers, switches, and other networking devices.
• Consumer Electronics: Enhancing the performance of digital devices such as PCs, gaming consoles, and multimedia systems.
• Industrial Automation: Offering reliable clock distribution in control systems and industrial computers.
• Automotive Electronics: Supporting the timing requirements of various electronic components in vehicles.

Conclusion of CY2544FC

Despite its obsolete status, the CY2544FC remains a valuable component in the electronics industry due to its robust feature set and performance capabilities. Its wide supply voltage range, high-frequency operation, and flexible input/output options make it a versatile solution for clock distribution and generation. The inclusion of a PLL with bypass, fanout distribution, multiplexing, and spread spectrum clock generation further enhances its utility. The CY2544FC is particularly well-suited for applications in telecommunications, networking, consumer electronics, industrial automation, and automotive electronics, where precise timing and reliability are paramount.

CY2544FC Documents

Download datasheets and manufacturer documentation for CY2544FC

PCN Assembly/Origin :

Transfer Assembly Site 13/Mar/2014      

Datasheets :

CY2544/46      

PCN Packaging :

Date Code/Shelf Life Chgs 18/Jul/2019       Ship Label REV      

PCN Obsolescence/ EOL :

24-Lead QFN Assembly Site/EOL 06/Aug/2015      

HTML Datasheet :

CY2544/46