How Do I Program The Si5395A Reference Clock on The VectorPath Card?

Description

I'm creating a design for my new VectorPath S7t-VG6 accelerator card. How do I program the Si5395A jitter attenuator for my reference clock?

Answer

To program the clock file for the Si5395A jitter attenuator, follow these steps:

1. Download the Skyworks Clockbuilder Pro (CBPro) software: CBPro Installer.
2. Extract and run the installer program.

3. Run CBPro:

   

   Figure: CBPro Opening Screen

    

4. Create a design and add the necessary clock settings based on your design:

   

   Figure: CBPro Design Creation Example

    

   

   Figure: CBPro Input Clock Setup Example

    

   

   Figure: CBPro Output Clock Setup Example

    

5. Save the project file and go to the Export page:

   

   Figure: CBPro Design File Export Example

    

6. Save the register file as a C code header file (<filename>.h):

   

   Figure: CBPro Design File Export as C Code Header File Example

    

7. Upload the file to the VectorPath Card. In a PowerShell window, type this command with the file just saved:

   > bw_bmc_clock_programmer -i USB program --clock-name Si5395 /<path_to_file>/<filename>.h

8. To allow the new clock configuration to take effect, power cycle the VectorPath card.

Reference

Refer to the Knowledge Base article, FAQs For Getting Started With VectorPath Accelerator Card S7t-VG6, for additional resources for the VectorPath accelerator card.