Clock Generator (SSCG) ICs used for the purpose of reducing EMI found in today’s high-speed digital electronic systems. The devices use a Cypress proprietary phase-locked loop (PLL) and Spread Spectrum Clock (SSC) technology to synthesize and modulate the frequency of the input clock. By frequency modulating the clock, the measured EMI at the fundamental and harmonic frequencies is greatly reduced. This reduction in radiated energy can significantly reduce the cost of complying with regulatory agency requirements and improve time to market without degrading system performance. The input frequency range is 8–16 MHz for the CY25818 and 16–32 MHz for the CY25819. Both products accept external clock, crystal, or ceramic resonator inputs. The CY25818/19 provide separate modulated (SSCLK) and unmodulated reference (REFCLK) clock outputs which are the same frequency as the input clock frequency. Down spread frequency modulation can be selected by the user, based on three discrete values of Spread%. A separate power down function is also provided. The CY25818/19 products are available in an 8-pin SOIC (150-mil) package with a commercial operating temperature range of 0–70°C. Contact Cypress for availability of –40 to +85°C industrial temperature range operation or TSSOP package versions. Refer to the CY25568, CY25811, CY25812, and CY25814 products for other functions such as clock multiplication of 1×, 2×, or 4× to generate a wide range of Spread Spectrum output clocks from 4 to 128 MHz.