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LMK00338: Cascade Connection for multiple PCIe devices

Part Number: LMK00338

Hi Team,

We have 13 PCIe devices and want to use the same clock. But there isn't a clock buffer with so many channels. 

Can two LMK00338 be used for this application? One output of LMK00338 will be connected to the input of another LMK00338, in this way, we can get 13 channels.

Is there any possible risks by connecting like this? 

Thanks and Best Regards!

Hao

  • Hi Hao,

    I don't anticipate any issue with good design and layout. Be aware that the outputs of the cascaded buffer would have higher jitter. Additionally, propagation delay of the buffer cannot be neglected.

    Kind regards,
    Lane