Leading Timing Solutions Supporting the Industries Complex Timing Requirements
Extensive Timing portfolio that delivers a one-stop shop for your Timing needs.
Comprehensive timing solutions designed to generate, distribute, and manage precise timing for demanding automotive applications. Our broad portfolio includes MEMS oscillators, clock generation, and clock/data distribution—ideal for ADAS, infotainment, EV powertrains, and advanced ECU networks. Built for reliability and performance, our solutions help simplify clock architectures and accelerate automotive system design.
- Automotive
- Oscillators & Crystals
- Clocks
- Data Distribution
- SyncE and IEEE 1588
- PCIE Clocks
- Industry Standard Clock and Buffers
Automotive
Offering the industry’s most reliable and robust clock and oscillator family by leveraging cutting-edge MEMS technology, advanced Phase-locked Loop (PLL) design and semiconductor packaging. Microchip also provides a vast array of automotive-grade clock generators and buffers.
Features
- AEC-Q100 qualified
- Auto Grade 1 temp range: −40° to 125°C
- Smallest form factor packages
- Highly integrated solutions reducing component complexity and failure points
Applications
- Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
- Autonomous driving
- Infotainment systems
- In-vehicle Ethernet
- Engine control modules
- Instrument cluster
Oscillators
Broad portfolio of MEMS, Crystal Oscillators, and TCXOs that offer low power and low jitter solutions in industry-standard packages. These single-output oscillators are excellent choices for clock references in small form factor applications.
Features
- Wide frequency ranges
- Custom configurations
- High stability (10,20,25,50 ppm)
- Fast start up times (2.5 ms typical)
- Industrial, auto, commercial temps
- STD package sizes
- Shock & vibration reliability
Applications
- Low power / portable
- PCIE Gen 1/2/3/4/5/6
- Network Comms
- Consumer
- Industrial
End Products
- IoT / wearables
- Embedded / smart devices
- Home healthcare
- Home automation
- Building / factory automation
- Surveillance cameras
- Storage SSD
- USB, SATA, SAS Ref CLK
- 10/100G ethernet
Crystals
Microchip's family of crystals and Tuning Forks come in wide variety of industry standard packages, frequency options and deliver high stability and accuracy over a wide temperature range.
Features
- STD frequency ranges
- STD package sizes
- LVCMOS, differential
- Low jitter
Applications
- Clock sourcing
- Smart phones
- IoT
- Wearables
- 5G
- Servers / storage
End Products
- IoT / wearables
- Embedded / smart devices
- Home healthcare
- Home automation
- Building / factory automation
- Surveillance cameras
Programmable Blanks
Programmable Oscillators used in conjunction with the Microchip Field Programmer “Timeflash2 Programming Kit” (DSC-TimeFlash2-Kit1). Enables field programming of Microchip’s MEMS Oscillators for quick turn prototyping, NPI ready oscillators. Available in industry standard packages that are drop-in replacements for standard crystal oscillators.
Features
- Wide frequency ranges
- STD package sizes
- High stability (10,20,25,50ppm)
- Industrial, auto, commercial temps
- Excellent shock and vibration tolerance
Applications
- Low power / portable
- Consumer
- Industrial
End Products
- IoT / wearables
- Embedded / smart devices
- Home healthcare
- Home automation
- Building / factory automation
- Surveillance cameras
Low Power
Feature-rich, multi-output clock generators with optional integrated clock sources for low-power and low-jitter applications. Solve your timing challenges and complex clock trees with our highly configurable and easy-to-use family of clock generators.
Features
- MEMS & crystal solutions available
- Low power consumption
- Wide supply voltage range
- Ultra small packages available
- Wide temperature ranges
Applications
- Low power/portable applications: IoT
- Embedded/smart devices
- Consumer: home healthcare, fitness devices, home automation
- Industrial: building/factory automation, surveillance cameras
Low Jitter
Feature-rich, multi-output clock generators with optional integrated clock sources for low-power and low-jitter applications. Solve your timing challenges and complex clock trees with our highly configurable and easy-to-use family of clock generators.
Features
- MEMS & crystal solutions available
- Low jitter
- Custom configurations
- PCIE solutions
- Wide supply voltage range
- Ultra small packages available
- Wide temperature ranges
Applications
- PCIe Gen1/2/3/4/5/6 clock generation
- Communications / networking
- Servers, storage and data centers
- Switches and routers
- Embedded applications
- Consumer electronics
Clock Conditioning
Feature-rich, multi-output clock generators with optional integrated clock sources for low-power and low-jitter applications. Solve your timing challenges and complex clock trees with our highly configurable and easy-to-use family of clock generators.
Features
- Programmable
- PCIE solutions
- Spread spectrum
- Low jitter
- Wide supply voltage range
- Wide temperature ranges
Applications
- Communications / networking
- Servers, storage and data centers
- Switches and routers
- Embedded applications
- Consumer electronics
Jitter Attenuators
Our jitter attenuation and frequency conversion products lower your BoM costs, reduce board space and simplify design complexity by replacing multiple components, including oscillators and discrete PLLs—that are typically required for implementing jitter attenuation and frequency conversion in high-speed networking and ethernet applications.
Features
- Programmable
- PCIE solutions
- Spread spectrum
- Low jitter
- Wide supply voltage range
- Wide temperature ranges
Applications
- Communications / networking
- Servers, storage and data centers
- Switches and routers
- Embedded applications
- Consumer electronics
Buffers
Offering one of the most extensive portfolios of clock buffers in the industry. Ranging from 2 to 22 outputs, supporting differential (LVPECL, LVDS, HCSL, CML) and single-ended LVCMOS outputs and have a maximum clock rate of 7.0 GHz and data rate of 10.7 Gbps, with very low additive jitter. Our clock buffer family consists of TCXO fanout buffers, crystal or reference input fanout buffers, zero-delay buffers and PCIe® buffers.
Features
- Up to 22 outputs
- Wide variety of Fanout buffers
- Crystal or reference input
- Zero-delay buffers and PCIe® buffers
Applications
- High performance computing and networking
- Telecom Infrastructure
- PCIE Graphics Cards
- Fibre Channel Clock and Data Distribution
- Backplane Distribution
- Synchronous Clock Distribution
Programmable Buffers
Output configurable, rate control and digital features, providing the ability to create multiple copies of a clock signal and distribute them among several loads with minimal additive jitter.
Features
- Up to 22 outputs
- Wide variety of Fanout buffers
- Crystal or reference input
- Zero-delay buffers and PCIe® buffers
Applications
- High performance computing and networking
- Telecom Infrastructure
- PCIE Graphics Cards
- Fibre Channel Clock and Data Distribution
- Backplane Distribution
- Synchronous Clock Distribution
Data Distribution
Our extensive array of clock distribution product lines offers differential and single-ended outputs and a maximum clock rate of up to 7.0 GHz.
Features
- Up to 22 outputs
- Wide variety of Fanout buffers
- Crystal or reference input
- Zero-delay buffers and PCIe® buffers
Applications
- High performance computing and networking
- Telecom Infrastructure
- PCIE Graphics Cards
- Fibre Channel Clock and Data Distribution
- Backplane Distribution
- Synchronous Clock Distribution
Clock Management
Wide variety of Multiplexers, Dividers and Skew Management to help manage your clocking signals.
Features
- Multiple Inputs options
- Divide by 1-16
- Single Ended / Differential Options
Applications
- High performance computing and networking
- Telecom Infrastructure
- PCIE Graphics Cards
- Fibre Channel Clock and Data Distribution
- Backplane Distribution
- Synchronous Clock Distribution
IEEE 1588
Our IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) offers a precise network that meets the standard requirements and compliance with ITU-T G.8273.2 (class A, B, C, D) and G.8273.4 standards.
SyncE
We offer highly integrated SyncE timing products with advanced features that support precise end-to-end voice, video and data transmission that meet the ITU-T G.8262.1 standard.
Features
- AMCs for AdvancedTCATMand MicroTCA
- Systems
- Synchronous Ethernet
- Multi-Service edge switches or routers
- DSLAM line cards
- WAN line cards
- RNC/Mobile switching center line cards
- ADM line cards
Oscillators
Microchip oscillators offer a PCIe Gen 1/2/3/4/5/6-compliant clock source utilizing MEMS and quartz technologies. Advantages include small package sizes and functionality across a wide range of temperatures.
Features
- Low RMS phase jitter
- Complies with PCIe Gen1/2/3/4/5/6
- High stability: ±20, ±25, ±50 ppm
- Wide temperature ranges
- Wide freq. range: 2.5 to 450MHz
- Supports LVCMOS, LVPECL, LVDS, or HCSL outputs
- Small industry standard footprints
Clock Generators
Fully integrated, single-chip solutions feature PCIe Gen 1/2/3/4/5/6 compliance, up to eight outputs, compact package sizes, wide temperature ranges and optional spread spectrum functions.
Features
- Configurable Solutions
- Low jitter solutions
- Complies with PCIe Gen1/2/3/4/5/6
- High stability: ±20, ±25, ±50 ppm
- Wide temperature ranges
- Wide freq.range: 2.5 to 450MHz
- Supports LVCMOS, LVPECL, LVDS, or HCSL outputs
- Small industry standard footprints
Applications
- PCI Express Gen 1/2/3/4/5/6
- 1/10/40/100/400 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
- SONET/SDH
- CPRI/OBSAI – wireless base station
- Fibre channel
- HDMI/HDTV-4K
- DIMM (DDR2-3-4/AMB)
Buffers
Our PCIe Gen 1/2/3/4/5/6-compliant buffers feature ultra-low-additive, high-jitter performance for up to 12 outputs while meeting industrial temperature ranges.
Features
- Low jitter solutions
- Complies with PCIe Gen1/2/3/4/5/6
- Wide temperature ranges
- 2-20 output options
- LPHCSL , HCSL output options
Applications
- PCI Express Gen 1/2/3/4/5/6
- 1/10/40/100/400 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE)
- SONET/SDH
- CPRI/OBSAI – wireless base station
- Fibre channel
- HDMI/HDTV-4K
- DIMM (DDR2-3-4/AMB)
LP-HCSL PCIE Clocks, CK440 Compliant
Microchip’s LP-HCSL PCIe clocks deliver ultra-low jitter and robust compliance with CK440 standards, ensuring reliable performance for high-speed server, storage, and networking platforms. Designed for flexibility and ease of integration, these solutions simplify complex timing requirements while supporting next-generation PCIe architectures.
Features
- Intel® CK440Q Specification Compliance – fully meets Intel’s platform timing requirements.
- Ultra-Low 18fs Jitter – ensures reliable PCIe and high-speed interconnect operation.
- Multiple Output Options – flexible configurations to support diverse system architectures.
- Integrated Clock Sources – reduces external component count and simplifies board design.
- Wide Power Supply and Temperature Support – enables robust operation across challenging
Applications
- Enterprise Servers – delivering reliable timing for Intel®-based server platforms.
- Data Center Storage Systems – ensuring stable PCIe performance for high-throughput storage.
- Networking Equipment – supporting switches, routers, and other high-speed infrastructure.
- Cloud Computing Platforms – providing scalable timing solutions for virtualized environments.
- High-Performance Workstations – enabling robust performance in advanced
LP-HCSL, PCIE Buffers (DB2000 Compliant)
Microchip’s LP-HCSL PCIe buffers deliver ultra-low additive jitter and full compliance with Intel’s DB2000Q/QL requirements, ensuring reliable performance in high-speed server, storage, and networking platforms. With flexible fanout options and proven interoperability, these buffers simplify complex clock distribution and enable robust PCIe performance across generations.
Features
- Fully Compliant with Intel DB2000Q/QL Specification
- Supports Latest PCIe Gen 5-7 Spec
- Ultra-Low Additive Jitter: 12 fs Typical in DB2000QL Band
- 12 kHz to 20 MHz Additive Phase Jitter: 32 fs Typical at 156.25 MHz
- Embedded series termination resistors for 85Ohm differential transmission line
- Transparent for Spread Spectrum Clock
Applications
- PCI Express generation 1/2/3/4/5/6/7 clock distribution
- Intel QPI
- Servers
- Storage and Data Centers
- Switches and Routers
LP-HCSL, PCIE Buffers
Microchip’s LP-HCSL PCIe buffers deliver ultra-low additive jitter and flexible fanout configurations with full compliance across PCIe Gen 1–7. Designed for demanding server, storage, and networking platforms, these solutions simplify complex timing distribution while ensuring signal integrity and scalability.
Features
- PCIe Gen 1–7 Compliance – supports the latest high-speed PCI Express standards.
- LP-HCSL Signaling – optimized for low-power, high-performance applications.
- Ultra-Low Additive Jitter 6fs – ensures signal integrity across demanding platforms.
- Flexible Fanout Options – 2-12 output scalable distribution to simplify complex clock trees.
- Wide Voltage and Temperature Range – reliable operation in diverse environments.
- AEC-Q100 Grade 2 Automotive compliance available
Applications
- Enterprise Servers – delivering robust timing for Intel®-based server platforms.
- Data Center Storage – ensuring high-speed reliability in SSDs and storage arrays.
- Networking Equipment – supporting switches, routers, and edge systems.
- Cloud Infrastructure – scalable performance for hyperscale computing environments.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) – maintaining precision in compute-intensive workloads.
Multi-Source Buffers
Microchip’s Multi-source buffers provide a trusted, functional and drop-in alternative to industry-standard timing solutions, ensuring supply chain security and long-term availability. These buffers deliver low jitter, robust performance, and seamless interoperability. Designed as reliable replacements, they help reduce supply chain risks while maintaining design flexibility.
Features
- Multi-Source Assurance – functional and drop-in compatible with industry-standard buffers for additional supply chain continuity.
- Internal Microchip die manufacturing (FAB) in USA
- Low Jitter Performance – maintains high signal integrity across interfaces.
- Pin-to-Pin Compatibility – simplifies design adoption without board-level changes.
- Wide Voltage and Temperature Support – ensures robust operation across diverse environments.
- Long-Term Availability – backed by Microchip’s commitment to lifecycle support.
Applications
- Enterprise Servers – ensuring stable, reliable timing in mission-critical platforms.
- Networking Equipment – supporting routers, switches, and optical transport with proven compatibility.
- Industrial and Embedded Systems – delivering dependable performance in long-lifecycle designs.


