Renesas Expands ProXO Oscillator Portfolio for High-Performance Communications, and Data Center Applications

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Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723) has unveiled the ProXO+ family of programmable temperature-controlled clock oscillators, boasting exceptional features such as ±3 ppm frequency stability over a temperature range of -40C to +85C, programmable frequencies up to 2.1 GHz, and 135fs phase jitter performance. These oscillators are tailored for applications in fiber optic transceivers, accelerator cards, and smart NIC cards. The ProXO+ series aims to simplify design processes, contributing to Renesas' robust portfolio of semiconductor solutions.

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• Introduction of ProXO+ family enhances Renesas' timing solutions portfolio.
• Features include ±3 ppm frequency stability and programmable frequencies up to 2.1 GHz.
• The ProXO+ family targets high-demand markets in communications, cloud, and compute sectors.

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ProXO+ Portfolio Delivers ±3ppm Frequency Stability with Programmable Frequencies up to 2.1GHz and 135fs Phase Jitter Performance

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE:6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today expanded its robust timing solutions portfolio with the ProXO+ family of compact, ultra-low noise, temperature-controlled clock oscillators. The high-accuracy, high-frequency, differential oscillators are best suited for fiber optic transceiver modules, accelerator cards, smart NIC cards, and networking equipment applications.

ProXO+ Programmable TCXOs Deliver ±3ppm Frequency Stability and 135fs Typical Phase Jitter (Graphic: Business Wire)

“The ProXO+ family delivers on all counts, offering tight frequency stability, great jitter performance, and high output frequency, which are critical features for communications, cloud and compute markets,” said Bobby Matinpour, Vice President of Timing Products at Renesas. “The ProXO+ family’s high level of programmability also enables the use of a single device for numerous designs, simplifying the BOM, sourcing, and inventory management.”

Key Features of the ProXO+ Family

• Frequency stability ±3 ppm from -40C to +85C temperature range
• Programmable frequencies up to 2.1 GHz
• 135fs typical phase jitter (12 KHz-20 MHz)
• 3.2 x 2.5 mm in an 8-pin plastic package

In addition to the new ProXO+ family, Renesas is expanding the popular original ProXO XF 2.5 x 2.0 mm device to include two new industry-standard 3.2 x 2.5 mm and 5.0 x 3.2 mm plastic packages.

The ProXO+ family can be combined with Renesas’ complementary clock buffers, power, and microcontroller offerings to create comprehensive solutions for a variety of applications, such as the Xilinx Kintex-7 Power and Timing, the CC-Link IE TSN, and the System on Module (SoM) Solution with RZ/G2E. Renesas’ Winning Combinations are vetted solutions engineered to help customers accelerate designs and get to market faster. Renesas offers more than 250 Winning Combinations that can be found at renesas.com/win.

Renesas provides the industry’s broadest timing portfolio to support the complete clock tree. As the market leader in silicon timing with a long history of bringing cutting-edge technologies to the markets, Renesas offers the only “one-stop-shop” for timing solutions, offering expertise and products from full-featured system solutions to simple clock tree building-block devices.

Availability

The ProXO+ devices are available now for order. For more information, please visit renesas.com/xo.

About Renesas Electronics Corporation

Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) delivers trusted embedded design innovation with complete semiconductor solutions that enable billions of connected, intelligent devices to enhance the way people work and live. A global leader in microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC products, Renesas provides comprehensive solutions for a broad range of automotive, industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT applications that help shape a limitless future. Learn more at renesas.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.

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FAQ

What are the key features of the ProXO+ family by Renesas Electronics?

The ProXO+ family features ±3 ppm frequency stability, programmable frequencies up to 2.1 GHz, and 135fs phase jitter performance.

How does the ProXO+ family benefit semiconductor applications?

The ProXO+ family simplifies the design process and is ideal for applications in fiber optic transceivers, accelerator cards, and smart NIC cards.

When was the ProXO+ family announced?

The ProXO+ family was announced in a press release dated September 1, 2021.

What is the stock symbol for Renesas Electronics Corporation?

The stock symbol for Renesas Electronics Corporation is TSE:6723.

Where can I find more information about the ProXO+ devices?

More information about the ProXO+ devices can be found at renesas.com/xo.