LTC6952IUKG#PBF Analog Devices Integrated Circuit (Quad Flat No-Lead) In Stock
The LTC6952IUKG#PBF is an ultralow-jitter multi-output clock synthesizer and distribution IC from Analog Devices supporting output clock frequencies up to 4500MHz. It is housed in a 52-lead QFN (VQFCC) package with an exposed heat slug for thermal management. Suited for demanding high-speed data converter and wireless infrastructure timing applications with worldwide shipping.
- Manufacturer
- Analog Devices
- Package
- Quad Flat No-Lead
- Pin Count
- 52
- Lifecycle
- OBSOLETE
- Datasheet
- LTC6952IUKG#PBF Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Integrated Circuit
- Price
- From $19.5400(MOQ 1)
- Temp Range
- -40.0°C to 125.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of LTC6952IUKG#PBF?
- Output clock frequency up to 4500MHz enabling synchronization of high-speed ADCs, DACs, and FPGAs in wideband RF systems
- Ultralow jitter performance ensuring phase noise floor meets stringent requirements of LTE, 5G NR, and radar timing chains
- Multiple synchronized clock outputs allowing a single device to distribute low-jitter clocks to multiple high-speed converters simultaneously
- 52-lead QFN package with exposed heat slug providing efficient thermal dissipation critical for continuous high-frequency operation
- Lead-free (#PBF) and RoHS-compliant construction supporting green manufacturing and global market deployment
What is LTC6952IUKG#PBF used for?
The LTC6952IUKG#PBF is designed for use in wireless base station timing chains, software-defined radio (SDR) platforms, and high-speed data acquisition systems where multiple ADCs and DACs must be clocked synchronously with ultralow phase jitter. Its 4500MHz maximum output frequency makes it suitable for direct clock generation for RF sampling converters operating at GHz sample rates in 5G NR and microwave backhaul equipment. It is also used in test-and-measurement instruments such as arbitrary waveform generators and oscilloscopes where clock coherence across multiple high-speed converter channels is critical for measurement accuracy.
What are the specifications of LTC6952IUKG#PBF?
| Pbfree Code | No |
| Manufacturer Package Code | 05-08-1729 |
| Date Of Intro | 2018-11-19 |
| YTEOL | 0 |
| JESD-30 Code | R-PQCC-N52 |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Output Clock Frequency-Max | 4500MHz |
| Package Body Material | PLASTIC/EPOXY |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR |
| Package Style | CHIP CARRIER, HEAT SINK/SLUG, VERY THIN PROFILE |
| Primary Clock/Crystal Frequency-Nom | 500MHz |
| Supply Voltage-Max | 3.45V |
| Supply Voltage-Min | 3.15V |
| Supply Voltage-Nom | 3.3V |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CMOS |
| Temperature Grade | AUTOMOTIVE |
| Terminal Finish | Matte Tin (Sn) |
| Terminal Form | NO LEAD |
| Terminal Pitch | 0.5mm |
| Terminal Position | QUAD |
| uPs/uCs/Peripheral ICs Type | CLOCK GENERATOR, PROCESSOR SPECIFIC |
| Package | Quad Flat No-Lead |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level | MSL 1 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8542.39.00.01 |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
Where can I find the LTC6952IUKG#PBF datasheet?
LTC6952IUKG#PBF Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from Analog Devices
What are equivalent replacements for LTC6952IUKG#PBF?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum output clock frequency supported by the LTC6952IUKG#PBF and which converter types can it clock?
The LTC6952IUKG#PBF supports output clock frequencies up to 4500MHz (4.5GHz). This range covers the sample clock requirements of high-speed RF sampling ADCs and DACs operating at sample rates from 1GSPS to 4GSPS, making it directly applicable to 5G NR radio units, microwave backhaul modems, and direct RF synthesis systems that need GHz-range clocks with ultralow phase jitter.
How does ultralow jitter in the LTC6952IUKG#PBF benefit high-speed data converter performance?
Ultralow jitter in the LTC6952IUKG#PBF directly improves the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of clocked ADCs and DACs. At a 1GHz input frequency, even 100 femtoseconds of RMS jitter degrades ADC SNR by approximately 6dB. By minimizing clock-induced jitter to sub-100fs levels, the LTC6952IUKG#PBF preserves the full dynamic range of 14-bit to 16-bit converters in wideband receiver and transmitter chains.
What package does the LTC6952IUKG#PBF use and how does the heat slug help in high-frequency operation?
The LTC6952IUKG#PBF is housed in a 52-lead QFN (VQFCC) package with an exposed bottom heat slug. At output frequencies of 4500MHz, the IC dissipates significant power internally. The exposed pad provides a direct thermal path to the PCB ground plane, keeping junction temperatures within safe limits and preventing thermal throttling or jitter degradation that would occur if heat could not be efficiently conducted away from the die.
Can the LTC6952IUKG#PBF distribute synchronized clocks to multiple converters simultaneously?
Yes, the LTC6952IUKG#PBF provides multiple synchronized clock outputs from a single device, allowing one clock source to drive several high-speed ADCs and DACs with matched phase and minimal skew between channels. This multi-output capability is essential in multi-channel receiver and transmitter arrays in phased-array radar and MIMO radio systems, where all converters must be clocked coherently to enable digital beamforming with sub-nanosecond timing alignment across 4 to 16 channels.
In what high-volume infrastructure applications is the LTC6952IUKG#PBF a preferred timing solution?
The LTC6952IUKG#PBF is preferred in 5G NR massive MIMO radio units, LTE small cells, and satellite ground station receivers where multiple RF sampling converters operating at 2GSPS to 4GSPS must share a common ultralow-jitter reference clock. It is also used in military and aerospace radar front-ends requiring coherent pulse-to-pulse timing stability and in high-end test equipment like signal analyzers with multi-channel 16-bit ADC arrays where clock coherence across 4 or more inputs is mandatory.
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