CDCE949 Programmable LVCMOS Clock Generator

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CDCE949 Programmable LVCMOS Clock Generator

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Part Number
CDCE949
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
PW (TSSOP, 24), 7.8 mm × 6.4 mm
Category
Signal Chain
Product Type
Operational Amplifier

Quick Sourcing Note

CDCE949 from Texas Instruments is a Signal_Chain programmable LVCMOS clock generator in a PW TSSOP-24 package measuring 7.8 mm × 6.4 mm. The CDCEx949 family integrates 4 PLLs and 9 programmable outputs, with each output supporting frequencies up to 230 MHz. It accepts an 8 MHz to 32 MHz external crystal or a single-ended LVCMOS input up to 160 MHz. The device uses a 1.8 V core supply, supports CDCE949 output supplies of 3.3 V and 2.5 V, and operates from -40°C to 85°C. Applications include programmable clock generation, PLL-based frequency synthesis, LVCMOS clock distribution, VCXO-controlled timing, and spread-spectrum clocking.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberCDCE949
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeOperational Amplifier
CategorySignal Chain
Package CasePW (TSSOP, 24), 7.8 mm × 6.4 mm
Number of PLLs4; CDCEx949 family
Number of Outputs9; CDCEx949 family
Output Frequencyup to 230 MHz; each programmable output
Input Crystal Frequency8 MHz to 32 MHz; external crystal input
LVCMOS Input Frequencyup to 160 MHz; single-ended LVCMOS input
VCXO Pull Range±150 ppm; on-chip VCXO
Period Jitter60 ps typ; low-noise PLL core
Output Supply Voltage3.3 V and 2.5 V; CDCE949
Output Supply Voltage1.8 V; CDCEL949
Device Core Supply1.8 V
Operating Temperature-40°C to 85°C; operating free-air temperature
Programmable Control Inputs3; S0, S1, S2 user-definable inputs
Spread Spectrum ClockingCenter-spread or down-spread; all PLLs support SSC
On-Chip Load Capacitance0 pF to 20 pF; programmable crystal load capacitance
Serial Interface2-wire SDA/SCL; device settings programming interface
PackagePW (TSSOP, 24); CDCE949 and CDCEL949
Package Size7.8 mm × 6.4 mm; nominal length × width including pins
VDD PinsPins 3, 13; 1.8 V power supply for device
VDDOUT PinsPins 6, 10, 17; output supply pins
Ground PinsPins 5, 9, 14, 20
Clock Input PinPin 1; Xin/CLK crystal oscillator input or LVCMOS clock input
Crystal Output PinPin 24; Xout crystal oscillator output; leave open or pull up when not used
VCXO Control PinPin 4; VCtrl control voltage input; leave open or pull up when not used
Output PinsY1 pin 21, Y2 pin 19, Y3 pin 18, Y4 pin 7, Y5 pin 8, Y6 pin 16, Y7 pin 15, Y8 pin 11, Y9 pin 12
Absolute Maximum VDD-0.5 V to 2.5 V
Absolute Maximum Input Voltage-0.5 V to VDD + 0.5 V; SDA and SCL can go up to 3.6 V per recommended conditions
Absolute Maximum Output Voltage-0.5 V to VDDOUT + 0.5 V
Absolute Maximum Input Current20 mA; VI < 0 or VI > VDD
Continuous Output Current50 mA; absolute maximum rating
Junction Temperature125°C max; absolute maximum rating
Storage Temperature-65°C to 150°C; absolute maximum rating
ESD HBM±2000 V; human-body model, ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001
ESD CDM±1500 V; charged-device model, JEDEC JESD22-C101
Recommended VDD1.7 V min, 1.8 V nom, 1.9 V max
Recommended VDDOUT2.3 V to 3.6 V; CDCE949 output Yx supply voltage
Recommended VDDOUT1.7 V to 1.9 V; CDCEL949 output Yx supply voltage
LVCMOS Low-Level Input Voltage0.3 × VDD max; VIL
LVCMOS High-Level Input Voltage0.7 × VDD min; VIH
LVCMOS Input Threshold0.5 × VDD; VI(thresh)
S0 Input Voltage0 V to 1.9 V; VIS input voltage
S1/S2/SDA/SCL Input Voltage0 V to 3.6 V; VIS input voltage, VIthresh = 0.5 × VDD
CLK Input Voltage0 V to 1.9 V; VICLK
Output Current±12 mA; VDDOUT = 3.3 V
Output Current±10 mA; VDDOUT = 2.5 V
Output Current±8 mA; VDDOUT = 1.8 V
Output Load10 pF; LVCMOS output load
Crystal Input Frequency8 MHz min, 27 MHz nom, 32 MHz max; fundamental mode crystal and VCXO
Crystal ESR100 Ω max; effective series resistance
VCXO Pulling Range±120 ppm min, ±150 ppm typ; 0 V ≤ VCtrl ≤ 1.8 V
Frequency Control Voltage0 V to VDD; VCtrl
Pullability Ratio220; C0/C1
On-Chip Load Capacitance0 pF to 20 pF; at Xin and Xout
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient91°C/W; PW TSSOP-24, airflow 0 LFM
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient75°C/W; PW TSSOP-24, airflow 150 LFM
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Ambient74°C/W; PW TSSOP-24, airflow 200 LFM
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Case Top0.5°C/W; PW TSSOP-24
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Board52°C/W; PW TSSOP-24
Supply Current38 mA typ; all outputs off, fCLK = 27 MHz, all PLLs on, fVCO = 135 MHz
Supply Current Per PLL9 mA typ; all outputs off, fCLK = 27 MHz, fVCO = 135 MHz
Output Supply Current4 mA typ; CDCE949, no load, all outputs on, VDDOUT = 3.3 V, fout = 27 MHz
Output Supply Current2 mA typ; CDCEL949, no load, all outputs on, VDDOUT = 1.8 V, fout = 27 MHz
Power-Down Current50 µA max; every circuit powered down except SDA/SCL, fIN = 0 MHz, VDD = 1.9 V
Power-Up Control Threshold0.85 V min, 1.45 V max; VDD threshold for power-up control circuit
PLL VCO Frequency Range80 MHz to 230 MHz; fVCO
LVCMOS Output Frequency230 MHz max; fOUT
LVCMOS Input Clamp Voltage-1.2 V min; VDD = 1.7 V, II = -18 mA
LVCMOS Input Current±5 µA max; VI = 0 V or VDD, VDD = 1.9 V
S0/S1/S2 High-Level Input Current5 µA max; VI = VDD, VDD = 1.9 V
S0/S1/S2 Low-Level Input Current-4 µA max; VI = 0 V, VDD = 1.9 V
Xin/CLK Input Capacitance6 pF typ; VICLK = 0 V or VDD
Xout Input Capacitance2 pF typ; VI = 0 V or VDD
S0/S1/S2 Input Capacitance3 pF typ; VIS = 0 V or VDD
LVCMOS High-Level Output Voltage2.9 V min; CDCE949, VDDOUT = 3 V, IOH = -0.1 mA
LVCMOS High-Level Output Voltage2.4 V min; CDCE949, VDDOUT = 3 V, IOH = -8 mA
LVCMOS High-Level Output Voltage2.2 V min; CDCE949, VDDOUT = 3 V, IOH = -12 mA
LVCMOS Low-Level Output Voltage0.1 V max; CDCE949, VDDOUT = 3 V, IOL = 0.1 mA
LVCMOS Low-Level Output Voltage0.5 V max; CDCE949, VDDOUT = 3 V, IOL = 8 mA
LVCMOS Low-Level Output Voltage0.8 V max; CDCE949, VDDOUT = 3 V, IOL = 12 mA
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

Input options include an external crystal from 8 MHz to 32 MHz or a single-ended LVCMOS input up to 160 MHz. The on-chip VCXO provides ±150 ppm typical pull range, with frequency control through the VCtrl pin from 0 V to VDD. All PLLs support center-spread or down-spread spread-spectrum clocking.

Key Features

  • 4 PLLs in the CDCEx949 device family
  • 9 programmable LVCMOS outputs available
  • Programmable output frequency up to 230 MHz
  • External crystal input from 8 MHz to 32 MHz
  • Single-ended LVCMOS input supports up to 160 MHz
  • On-chip VCXO with ±150 ppm typical pull range
  • 60 ps typical period jitter from low-noise PLL core
  • 2-wire SDA/SCL interface for device settings
  • Center-spread or down-spread SSC on all PLLs
  • Programmable crystal load capacitance from 0 pF to 20 pF

Typical Applications

  • Programmable LVCMOS clock generation
  • PLL frequency synthesis
  • Multi-output clock distribution
  • VCXO-controlled timing
  • Spread-spectrum clocking
  • Crystal-based clock generation
  • 2-wire programmable timing configuration

Procurement Notes

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For analog and signal-chain sourcing, supply voltage, bandwidth, accuracy, noise level, package, temperature grade, input/output configuration and qualification requirements should be verified before approval.

FAQ

How many PLLs and outputs does the CDCE949 provide?

The CDCEx949 family provides 4 PLLs and 9 programmable LVCMOS outputs. Each programmable output supports operation up to 230 MHz, with the PLL VCO frequency range specified from 80 MHz to 230 MHz.

What input clock sources can the CDCE949 use?

The device supports an external crystal input from 8 MHz to 32 MHz. It also accepts a single-ended LVCMOS clock input up to 160 MHz on the Xin/CLK input pin.

What supply voltages apply to CDCE949 outputs?

The device core supply is 1.8 V. For CDCE949, the output supply voltage is specified as 3.3 V and 2.5 V, with recommended VDDOUT operating from 2.3 V to 3.6 V.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 7, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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