PI6CV304WEX

Clock Buffers, Drivers Overview

The PI6CV304WEX is a low-skew, low-noise, high-speed clock buffer manufactured by Diodes Incorporated. It operates at frequencies up to 160 MHz with a maximum output skew of 150 ps and typical propagation delay of 2.0 ns. The device features four LVCMOS outputs driven by a single 5V-tolerant input, powered by a 3.3 V supply (3.0 V to 3.6 V). It includes an active-high Output Enable (OE) pin for 3-state control. Packaged in an 8-pin SOIC-Wide (W) format, it supports industrial temperatures from –40°C to +85°C.

Clock Buffers, Drivers Feature Summary

• 160 MHz operation with 150 ps maximum output skew
• Four LVCMOS outputs with 20 Ω output impedance
• Single 5V-tolerant clock input with active-high OE control
• Industrial temperature range: –40°C to +85°C

Clock Buffers, Drivers Applications

• PCI(X) clock buffers in servers and workstations
• PCI(X) Storage Area Network (SAN) and RAID controllers
• Networking applications requiring 80 MHz for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
• Gigabit networking clocks requiring 125 MHz

Clock Buffers, Drivers Procurement Notes

Verify the 'W' suffix indicates the 8-pin SOIC package and 'X' denotes tape-and-reel packaging. Confirm RoHS compliance and lead-free status via manufacturer documentation. Check for EOL notifications or discontinuation notices prior to procurement.

Clock Buffers, Drivers Selection Notes

Select this component when a 160 MHz clock buffer with low skew is required. Ensure the design accommodates a 3.3 V supply and utilizes the 5V-tolerant input feature. Verify that the 8-pin SOIC footprint matches the PCB layout requirements.

Clock Buffers, Drivers Part Context

This part belongs to the PI6CV304/PI6CV2304 family. The PI6CV304 variant provides 160 MHz operation and 20 Ω output impedance, whereas the PI6CV2304 offers 140 MHz operation and 30 Ω impedance. Both share identical pinouts and functional characteristics.

Clock Buffers, Drivers Replacement Considerations

The datasheet explicitly recommends using the PI6CV304B as a replacement for new designs. No other specific substitute part numbers are documented in the provided source material.