Optical Modules

With massive internet traffic growth, data centers are increasing throughput, placing a greater demand on modules to deliver faster data rates – making timing margin more important. At the same time these modules are used in hotter, smaller spaces making power and size a critical factor.
SiTime MEMS differential oscillators are ideal for 100G to 800G optical modules. They offer breakthrough 70-fs jitter, the smallest differential package, excellent immunity to power supply noise and environmental hazards, low-power options, and wide temperature operation.
SiTime MEMS Timing Benefits
Complete MEMS XO portfolio70 fs and 200 fs jitter grades 2016, 2520, 3225 packages LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, Low-power HCSL, FlexSwing™ |
Most robust in real world conditionsImmunity to supply noise 105°C, resistant to heat No activity or frequency jumps |
Integrated MEMS, easy to use50% smaller On-chip LDO reducing BOM No quartz reliability issues |
Smallest package and integrated resistors –50% less area

FlexSwing™ delivers 30% power savings vs. LVPECL, enables chipset flexibility

Ultra-low jitter offering down to 70 fsec
Devices | Jitter Grade | Function | Key Features |
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Differential XO
SiT9501 25 to 644.53125 MHz
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70 fsec | Reference clock for high-speed PHYs | 14 standard frequencies, 105°C, 2016/2520/3225 pkgs. |
Differential XO
SiT9375 25 to 644.53125 MHz
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200 fsec | Reference clock for high-speed PHYs | 31 standard frequencies, 105°C, 2016/2520/3225 pkgs. |
Differential XO
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230 fsec | Reference clock for high-speed PHYs | 1 to 725 MHz, 105°C, 3225/5032/7050 pkgs. |
MEMS Timing Outperforms Quartz
Ultra-Low Phase Noise, 156.25 MHz |
Ultra-Low Phase Noise, 644.53125 MHz |
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Excellent Stability |
Better PSNR (Power Supply Noise Rejection) |
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Higher Reliability |
Smallest Packages |
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Resources
- Video: SiTime MEMS Timing Solutions for Optical Module
- Application: PAM4 for High-Speed Links
- More information: See full list of related applications notes
