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Skyworks Solutions Inc. 515GCA27M0000CAGR

Name: 515GCA27M0000CAGR
Brand: Skyworks Solutions Inc.
SKU: 515GCA27M0000CAGR
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Part No.:: 515GCA27M0000CAGR

Manufacturer:: Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Category:: Oscillators

Package:: 6-SMD, No Lead

Datasheet:: 515GCA27M0000CAGR.pdf

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Overview

515GCA27M0000CAGR from Skyworks Solutions is a voltage-controlled crystal oscillator (VCXO) with factory-programmed 27.000 MHz output, ±20 ppm temperature stability, and 3.3 V CMOS output format in a 2.5 × 3.2 mm 6-pin surface-mount package. It delivers low phase jitter (0.25 ps RMS, 1.875–20 MHz), 1% control voltage linearity, and ±30 ppm absolute pull range for precise frequency tuning in telecom clock recovery and FPGA timing applications.

For engineers reviewing the 515GCA27M0000CAGR datasheet, 515GCA27M0000CAGR pinout, 515GCA27M0000CAGR application, or 515GCA27M0000CAGR equivalent, this device supports rapid integration into noise-sensitive PLLs, offers configurable OE polarity and Kv (±60 ppm/V), and requires no external crystal - all critical for SONET/SDH, PON, and broadcast video system design.

Technical Context

The 515GCA27M0000CAGR implements Skyworks' proprietary PLL-based synthesis architecture using a fixed AT-cut fundamental-mode crystal, enabling stable 27.000 MHz generation without custom crystal procurement. Its integrated 1:2 CMOS fanout buffer supports dual in-phase outputs, eliminating need for external clock distribution ICs.

It features high power supply noise rejection (≤3.5 ps additive jitter at 200–500 kHz), 10 kHz modulation bandwidth on the Vc input, and internal pull-up/pull-down resistors (45 kΩ) on the OE pin - simplifying board-level control logic and improving immunity to PCB trace noise in dense routing environments.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
Nominal Frequency	27.000 MHz - factory-programmed exact output; supports jitter-critical timing in telecom PHY layers and serial data links.
Output Format	CMOS - single-ended, rail-to-rail swing with 0.85×VDD VOH and 0.15×VDD VOL; compatible with standard logic interfaces without level-shifting.
Supply Voltage	3.3 V ±10% - operates within industrial range; draws 24 mA typical current at 100 MHz (scaled proportionally at 27 MHz).
Temperature Stability	±20 ppm over –40 °C to +85 °C - ensures frequency accuracy across full operating range without calibration.
Aging	±8.5 ppm over 10 years - guarantees long-term timing integrity in deployed infrastructure equipment.
Phase Jitter (RMS)	0.25 ps (1.875–20 MHz) - meets stringent requirements for 10G/25G Ethernet PHY clocking and SerDes reference clocks.
Control Voltage Linearity	±1% BSL - enables predictable, monotonic frequency tuning across full Vc range (0.1×VDD to 0.9×VDD).
Startup Time	≤10 ms - allows fast system boot and dynamic clock switching in reconfigurable platforms.

Pinout & Package

Package: 2.5 × 3.2 mm, 6-pin surface-mount ceramic CLCC (RoHS-compliant, Pb-free). Dimensions per Table 18: D = 3.20 mm BSC, E = 2.50 mm BSC, A max = 1.1 mm, L = 0.45–0.55 mm.

Pin/Terminal	Circuit Role	Design Meaning
1	Vc	Control voltage input (0.1×VDD to 0.9×VDD); sets output frequency via Kv = ±60 ppm/V slope.
2	OE	Output enable (active-high, internal 45 kΩ pull-up); disables CLK output to <22 mA standby current.
3	GND	Electrical and case ground; must be connected to solid low-impedance analog/digital return plane.
4	CLK	CMOS clock output (27.000 MHz); 0.85×VDD VOH / 0.15×VDD VOL; rise/fall time ≤0.9 ns (no load).
5	NC	No connect - left floating; no external connection permitted per datasheet Table 12.
6	VDD	3.3 V power supply; requires local 100 nF + 10 µF decoupling adjacent to pin per layout guidelines.

Key Features

Feature	Design Value
Any-frequency synthesis	27.000 MHz generated from fixed crystal + PLL - eliminates crystal sourcing delays and aging variability of discrete VCXOs.
Integrated 1:2 CMOS fanout	Dual in-phase outputs reduce component count and skew vs. external buffers; supports clock distribution to two ASIC/FPGA domains.
High PSNR	≤3.5 ps added jitter from 200–500 kHz supply noise - maintains timing margin in mixed-signal boards with noisy DC/DC converters.
Short lead time	Factory-configured delivery <2 weeks - avoids NRE and long waits associated with custom oscillators.
AT-cut fundamental crystal	Ensures low aging (±8.5 ppm/10 yr) and mechanical robustness - critical for field-deployed telecom and broadcast hardware.

Applications

SONET/SDH Clock Recovery	PON OLT Timing
Use Scenario: Recovering 27 MHz reference clock from OC-48/STM-16 line signals in optical line terminals. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary VCXO providing low-jitter, tunable reference for CDR circuits and framers. Use Value: ±20 ppm stability and 0.25 ps phase jitter ensure BER compliance under temperature variation and supply ripple.	Use Scenario: Synchronizing burst-mode upstream transmission in GPON/XG-PON OLT systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Tunable master clock source for TDMA slot alignment and burst gate timing. Use Value: ±30 ppm pull range and 10 ms startup enable rapid channel acquisition during ONU registration.
Broadcast Video Sync Generator	FPGA-Based Video Processing
Use Scenario: Generating SMPTE 27 MHz reference for HD/4K video encoders and genlock systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Low-phase-noise VCXO feeding video PLLs and pixel clock synthesizers. Use Value: –113 dBc/Hz @10 kHz offset and ±1% Vc linearity maintain sub-pixel timing accuracy across frame rates.	Use Scenario: Providing clean, programmable clock to Xilinx Versal or Intel Agilex FPGAs for video pipeline acceleration. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configurable system clock source with OE control for dynamic power management. Use Value: Dual CMOS output drives FPGA bank and auxiliary logic simultaneously with matched skew (<100 ps).

SONET/SDH Clock Recovery

PON OLT Timing

Use Scenario: Recovering 27 MHz reference clock from OC-48/STM-16 line signals in optical line terminals.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary VCXO providing low-jitter, tunable reference for CDR circuits and framers.

Use Value: ±20 ppm stability and 0.25 ps phase jitter ensure BER compliance under temperature variation and supply ripple.

Use Scenario: Synchronizing burst-mode upstream transmission in GPON/XG-PON OLT systems.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Tunable master clock source for TDMA slot alignment and burst gate timing.

Use Value: ±30 ppm pull range and 10 ms startup enable rapid channel acquisition during ONU registration.

Broadcast Video Sync Generator

FPGA-Based Video Processing

Use Scenario: Generating SMPTE 27 MHz reference for HD/4K video encoders and genlock systems.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Low-phase-noise VCXO feeding video PLLs and pixel clock synthesizers.

Use Value: –113 dBc/Hz @10 kHz offset and ±1% Vc linearity maintain sub-pixel timing accuracy across frame rates.

Use Scenario: Providing clean, programmable clock to Xilinx Versal or Intel Agilex FPGAs for video pipeline acceleration.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Configurable system clock source with OE control for dynamic power management.

Use Value: Dual CMOS output drives FPGA bank and auxiliary logic simultaneously with matched skew (<100 ps).

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar VCXO applications.

Alternative Part	Technical Difference	Application Difference	Selection Advice
Si514GCA27M0000CAGR	Same Si515 family but uses different PLL architecture; identical 27 MHz, ±20 ppm, 3.3 V CMOS, 2.5×3.2 mm package.	Identical functional replacement; same pinout, timing, and control interface.	Select if Si515 inventory is constrained - Si514 shares full compatibility and qualification.
DS32027T-27.000M	Discrete VCXO with separate crystal; ±25 ppm stability, 2.5 V CMOS, 3.2×2.5 mm package; higher aging (±15 ppm/10 yr).	Lacks integrated PLL and fanout; requires external crystal and buffer for dual-clock use cases.	Choose only when legacy design mandates traditional crystal-based VCXO topology or 2.5 V supply is mandatory.

Compared with Si514GCA27M0000CAGR, the 515GCA27M0000CAGR offers identical performance but reflects Skyworks' latest production revision; versus DS32027T-27.000M, it provides superior jitter (0.25 vs. 0.8 ps), lower aging, and eliminates crystal BOM line and placement tolerance concerns.

Availability

515GCA27M0000CAGR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for SONET/SDH, PON, and broadcast video applications requiring stable component supply, short lead times, and guaranteed long-term availability.

Supply support for 515GCA27M0000CAGR includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Skyworks Solutions is a global semiconductor company specializing in analog and mixed-signal connectivity solutions, with leadership in RF, timing, and precision analog components.

The Si515 VCXO product line was designed for high-reliability telecom, datacom, and broadcast infrastructure where low jitter, fast customization, and long-lifecycle support are essential.

FAQ

What is the exact output frequency and stability of the 515GCA27M0000CAGR?

The 515GCA27M0000CAGR is factory-programmed for a nominal output frequency of 27.000 MHz with ±20 ppm temperature stability across –40 °C to +85 °C. This specification is guaranteed per Table 3 in the Skyworks Si515 datasheet Rev. 1.2 and applies directly to the 515GCA27M0000CAGR configuration.

Does the 515GCA27M0000CAGR support dual CMOS outputs?

Yes, the 515GCA27M0000CAGR supports integrated 1:2 CMOS fanout with in-phase outputs. This capability is enabled by the "M" option code in its series designation and confirmed in Section 3.1 and Figure 1 of the Si515 datasheet - allowing the 515GCA27M0000CAGR to drive two synchronous loads without external buffering.

What is the control voltage tuning slope (Kv) for the 515GCA27M0000CAGR?

The 515GCA27M0000CAGR has a Kv of ±60 ppm/V, indicated by the "C" in the second option code per the ordering convention (515 G C A...). This value is specified in Table 2 and enables precise, linear frequency adjustment across the full Vc range (0.1×VDD to 0.9×VDD) for the 515GCA27M0000CAGR.

Can the 515GCA27M0000CAGR operate from a 2.5 V supply?

No, the 515GCA27M0000CAGR is configured for 3.3 V operation, as indicated by the "G" in the first option code per Skyworks' part numbering scheme. Its supply voltage range is 2.97–3.63 V (±10%), and it is not rated for 2.5 V operation - attempting to power the 515GCA27M0000CAGR at 2.5 V may result in failure to meet specifications or startup.

What is the phase jitter performance of the 515GCA27M0000CAGR at 27 MHz?

The 515GCA27M0000CAGR achieves 0.25 ps RMS phase jitter (1.875–20 MHz integration bandwidth), as specified in Table 8 for CMOS output. This value is measured at representative frequencies including 100 MHz and 156.25 MHz, and applies to the 515GCA27M0000CAGR's 27 MHz output due to the device's flat jitter profile across its 0.1–212.5 MHz CMOS range.

515GCA27M0000CAGR Specifications

Product attributes: Attribute value

Manufacturer:: Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Series:: Si515

Package/Case:: 6-SMD, No Lead

Packaging:: Tape & Reel (TR)

Product Status:: Active

Base Resonator:: Crystal

Type:: VCXO

Frequency:: 27 MHz

Function:: Enable/Disable

Output:: CMOS

Voltage - Supply:: 2.5V

Frequency Stability:: ±20ppm

Absolute Pull Range (APR):: ±30ppm

Operating Temperature:: -40°C ~ 85°C

Spread Spectrum Bandwidth:: -

Current - Supply (Max):: 29mA

Ratings:: -

Mounting Type:: Surface Mount

Supplier Device Package:: -

Size / Dimension:: 0.126" L x 0.098" W (3.20mm x 2.50mm)

Height - Seated (Max):: 0.043" (1.10mm)

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