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Microchip’s 1.2V clock buffers link latest SoCs and FPGAs with higher voltage components The demand for low-voltage clock drivers continues to grow with the
rapid adoption of advanced FinFET process nodes used in high-per- formance FPGAs, SoCs, AI accelerators and next-generation CPUs. Printed circuit board designers face increasing challenges due to the limited availability of standard 1.2V LVCMOS clock buffers and level-translating buffers capable of converting higher-voltage clock signals to the lower-voltage levels required by these advanced devices. Conventional approaches that rely on discrete components and volt- age-divider techniques can compromise signal integrity and clock du- ty-cycle accuracy while increasing board complexity and component count.
Microchip Technology has introduced the SY757xx family, a com- prehensive portfolio of 1.2V-output LVCMOS clock buffers, designed to address these challenges. The new devices simplify system design by eliminating the need for traditional discrete-component implementa- tions while delivering ultra-low additive jitter performance. To provide flexibility for supporting legacy board power supplies and different clock-source voltage levels, the devices support a broad range of sup- ply voltage (VDD) and a wide operating frequency range. The SY757xx family enables ultra-low additive jitter clock distribution while main- taining the high clock resolution and signal integrity required for today’s high-speed FPGA, SoC and CPU platforms.
“Our SY757xx family of clock buffers helps customers overcome the growing clock distribution challenges associated with next-generation high-performance FPGA, SoC and CPU platforms,” said Maamoun Abou Seido, appointed vice president of Microchip’s timing and communica- tions business unit. “By combining ultra-low additive jitter performance with broad VDD and wide frequency support in a single-chip solution, the SY757xx devices simplify board design, reduce component count and help customers maintain the signal integrity and timing accuracy required in today’s high-performance computing applications.” Microchip’s SY757xx family strengthens the clock buffer’s role as a critically important SoC and FPGA interface for clock distribution and clock fanout functionality in application platforms where signal integrity is paramount. These platforms demand high-speed parallel processing, hardware reconfigurability, low latency and efficient real-time comput- ing.
These capabilities are required for applications ranging from embed- ded vision and video processing to AI/ML acceleration, industrial control and IoT, networking and communications, and signal processing and embedded systems.
Launching three products in production and eight that are sampling in limited volumes, the family spans a wide array of configurations in three space-saving packaging options. The devices protect against clock distortion across a 0 Hz to 250 MHz frequency spectrum while also offering a broad range of power supply input and output options across the 1.2V to 3.3V voltage-translation input range. This includes a single-chip option that reliably interconnects 3.3V components to FPGAs and SoCs with a 1.2V clock signal requirement. Additive jitter is as low as 26 femtoseconds (fs).
Compared to traditional discrete component solutions for these FPGA and SoC applications, the Microchip buffers simplify design and reduce bill-of-materials costs while helping to optimise AC coupling and biasing and maintain signal integrity. Voltage dividers using discrete compon- ents may not provide adequate design margin and can degrade signal integrity by causing duty-cycle distortion.
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Astute Group announces leadership transition to support next phase of growth
Astute Group today (14 September) announces a leader- ship transition that strengthens its foundations for the next chapter of the business.
Geoff Hill: Managing Director to Chairman Geoff Hill, founder and Managing Director, becomes Chair- man. In this role, Geoff will continue to shape the Group’s long-term strategy, providing guidance and continuity as Astute moves toward a more unified global operation.
Aran Coker: Appointed to Chief Executive Officer
Aran Coker is promoted from Director to Chief Executive Officer, taking on day-to-day leadership of the Group. Over his 27 years with Astute, Aran has played a key role in the development, growth and international expansion of the business. Aran’s mandate is clear: deliver on Astute’s strategy, bring its teams together as one Group, and build on foundations laid over 35+ years.
“Astute has always been driven by the same conviction — finding a way to add value whilst servicing our customers and industries we serve. Stepping into the Chairman role allows me to keep contributing to that mission whilst giv- ing Aran the space to lead us forward.”
-Geoff Hill, Chairman, Astute Group
“I’m incredibly proud to have the opportunity to lead the Group into its next chapter. We have exceptional people, a truly global reach, deep technical expertise and a tremen- dous opportunity ahead of us. My focus is on bringing that strength together as one Group, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do and building on what Geoff has spent over three decades creating.”
-Aran Coker, CEO, Astute Group
This transition reflects Astute’s continued evolution as a trusted global partner across Defence and electronics supply chains — with increased focus to the service, reli- ability, and technical expertise customers and partners rely on today.
ASTUTE GROUP
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