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RC32504A / RC22504A
The RC32504A / RC22504A evaluation board (EVB)
is designed to help users evaluate the RC32504A
and RC22504A Clock Generators, also known as
FemtoClock 2. The RC32504A supports Jitter
Attenuator and Synthesizer functionality, and the
RC22504A supports only Synthesizer functionality.
When the evaluation board (EVB) is connected via
USB to the user's computer running the Renesas'
RICBox™ Software, FemtoClock 2 can be configured
and programmed to generate frequencies with best-
in-class performance. FemtoClock 2 has four output
pairs that can be programmed to CMOS style, LVDS
style, or HCSL style outputs.
R31UH0001EU0100 Rev.1.0
Apr 21, 2021
Features
Board Contents

Figure 1. RC32504A / RC22504A Board

Evaluation Board Manual
Develop configurations with Renesas RICBox
software and upload to the EVB through USB
Can be powered from the USB connection
EVB is a combination evaluation with Renesas
Low Noise power supply regulators and Renesas
Low Noise fan-out buffer
Clock output pairs are AC coupled and can be
connected directly to test equipment through coax
cables.
Renesas RS32504A ultra-low noise synthesizer
and jitter attenuator
Renesas RAA214020 low-noise power supply
regulators
Renesas 8P34S1208I low-noise fan-out buffer
FTDI FT232HQ USB-to-I2C bridge
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  • Page 1: Figure 1. Rc32504A / Rc22504A Board

    Evaluation Board Manual RC32504A / RC22504A Features The RC32504A / RC22504A evaluation board (EVB) is designed to help users evaluate the RC32504A ■ Develop configurations with Renesas RICBox and RC22504A Clock Generators, also known as software and upload to the EVB through USB FemtoClock 2.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Figure 9. Crystal and XIN Input ..........................7 Figure 10. OE Pin Control ............................7 Figure 11. RC32504A / RC22504 EVB – Block Diagram ..................12 Figure 12. RC32504A / RC22504A Board – Top View ..................13 Figure 13. RC32504A Evaluation Board Schematics – Page 1 ................15 Figure 14.
  • Page 3: Functional Description

    The board can fully function with just the USB cable to a computer. Renesas’ RICBox Software can control the RC32504A on the board. RICBox is compatible with both the on- board USB-to-I2C bridge and the Aardvark adapter. RICBox uses a software wizard for entering the overall configuration and has several tools to fine tune the configuration (e.g., block diagram GUI).
  • Page 4: Board Power Supply

    Standard HCSL turns 15mA on and off to make 750mVpp swing in 50 Ω termination. The RC32504A HCSL driver can be programmed to drive 4mA to 19mA levels. When AC coupled, the HCSL driver can be compatible with LVDS, CML, and LVPECL signal swing requirements. Because of the output architecture, it needs a DC coupled termination to ground to drive the current into.
  • Page 5: Miscellaneous Selectors

    Figure 6. OE Pin Control J32 pins 2, 4, and 6 connect together to the OE pin of the RC32504A. Apply a jumper on pins 1 and 2 to pull the OE pin high or on 5 and 6 to pull the OE pin low. The RC32504A can be programmed to pull high or low on the chip so in most cases no jumpers are needed on J32.
  • Page 6: Figure 7. Lock Pin And Sda Pin Latch Control

    Both are used to select a specific pre-programmed configuration. It is not needed to program OTP of the RC32504A on the evaluation board. Every possible configuration can be set up with RICBox in volatile registers. It is not recommended to attempt to program the OTP memory because of the risk that a mistake or error can destroy the chip.
  • Page 7: On-Board Crystal

    SMA pair. On-Board Crystal The evaluation board is assembled with a crystal. The default frequency for the crystal is 60MHz but Renesas can ship the board with a different crystal frequency to better match the specific application where the RC32504A will be used.
  • Page 8: Setup And Configuration

    RC32504A / RC22504A Evaluation Board Manual Setup and Configuration Complete the following steps to set up the RC32504A / RC22504A EVB using I2C and start the configuration of the board. 1. Connect J31 to a USB port of the user’s computer using the USB cable supplied with the board.
  • Page 9 RC32504A / RC22504A Evaluation Board Manual 6. Select the “Operation Mode”: Synthesizer or Jitter Attenuator. On the right are explanations and instructions. Click “Next” to go to the next screen. 7. Screen 2 has a list of Jitter Attenuator settings.
  • Page 10 RC32504A / RC22504A Evaluation Board Manual 8. Screen 3 sets up the outputs. a. Fill in the desired output frequencies. Leave blank unused outputs. b. Click on “Advanced Settings” at the red arrow to select Logic Type and Signal Amplitude.
  • Page 11 RC32504A / RC22504A Evaluation Board Manual 10. Transfer the Configuration from RICBox into the FemtoClock 2 device: The bottom right of the screen has buttons to control the I2C connection with the device. a. Click the “Not Connected” button to connect.
  • Page 12: Board Design

    The board has an FTDI USB-to-I2C bridge for programming FemtoClock 2 from a computer. Renesas RICBox software is available for easy development of configurations and uploading these configurations to the FemtoClock 2 device.
  • Page 13: Figure 12. Rc32504A / Rc22504A Board - Top View

    RC32504A / RC22504A Evaluation Board Manual Figure 12. RC32504A / RC22504A Board – Top View Table 1. RC32504A / RC22504A – EVB Pins and Functions Note: See Figure 12 for reference numbers in the following table. Ref. Name On-Board Connector Label...
  • Page 14 VDDD Power Source Selector for pin VDDD (Digital Power) Overdrive XIN pin with External Clock Crystal Quartz Crystal RC32504A Evaluation Device. The RC32504A can also demonstrate RC22504A functionality. Bus Source Select Communication Bus Source Bus Type Select Communication Bus Type...
  • Page 15: Schematic Diagrams

    PLACE C4, C5, C6, R11 AND R12 LOCK_SMA LOCK PIN NEAR U1 DIFF INPUT PINS LOCKPIN TEST CLOCK 0.010uF DIFFTERM 1.8V DNI_R0402 DNI_R0402 0.1uF Figure 13. RC32504A Evaluation Board Schematics – Page 1 R31UH0001EU0100 Rev.1.0 Page 15 Apr 21, 2021...
  • Page 16: Figure 14. Rc32504A Evaluation Board Schematics

    TBIAS3 TERMINATION BIAS OUT3 0.1uF 4700pF CK_EXC3 CLK3C C7, C10, C11, C14, C15 C18, C19 and C22 are U2J dielectric capacitors. Figure 14. RC32504A Evaluation Board Schematics – Page 2 FB10 1.8V 1.8V VDDA VDDO0 VDD_J VDD_J 0.1uF 10uF 10uF 0.1uF...
  • Page 17: Bill Of Materials

    POS2=LATCH LO POS2=LATCH LO DNI_0 10.0K 10.0K FLOAT=NO LATCH FLOAT=NO LATCH Assemble R44 and R47 LOCKPIN when not assembling U9. Figure 16. RC32504A Evaluation Board Schematics – Page 4 Bill of Materials Item Reference Value Part Number Manufacturer DNI_0.010uF GRM155R71E103J C2,C3...
  • Page 18 RC32504A / RC22504A Evaluation Board Manual Item Reference Value Part Number Manufacturer C85,C88 Murata Electronics GCM155C71A105KE38D 0.010uF GRM155R71E103J Murata Electronics D1,D2 LED Green APT3216CGCK 1N4448HLP 1N4448HLP FB1,FB2,FB3,FB4,FB5,FB6,FB7,FB8, FB9,FB10,FB11,FB12,FB13,FB14,FB1 BLM18AG601SN1D Murata 5,FB16,FB17,FB18,FB19,FB20,FB21 FID1,FID2,FID3 Fiducial Fiducial DNI GND_J1,GND_J2,GND_J3,GND_J4 DNI Headerstrip 1X1 DNI 1x1...
  • Page 19: Ordering Information

    RAA214020 RAA214020 Renesas 8P34S1208I 8P34S1208I Renesas 3. Ordering Information Part Number Description RC32504A-EVK RC32504A / RC22504A Evaluation Board; A-male to USB-C cable. 4. Revision History Revision Date Description Apr 21, 2021 Initial release. R31UH0001EU0100 Rev.1.0 Page 19 Apr 21, 2021...
  • Page 20 Renesas' products are provided only subject to Renesas' Terms and Conditions of Sale or other applicable terms agreed to in writing. No use of any Renesas resources expands or otherwise alters any applicable warranties or warranty disclaimers for these products.
  • Page 21 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Renesas Electronics RC32504A-EVKGNA#0...

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