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FAQ'S - MIPO  >>

 Answers to some frequently asked questions to MIPO, Cardinal’s family of multi-frequency in-circuit, re-configurable programmable oscillators.

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1) What is MIPO?
2) Can distributors program the MIPO parts?
3. Can you use both PECL and CMOS logic levels operating simultaneously out of one device?
4. Can the customer reprogram these devices?
5. Is a 5V version available?
6. What are the typical jitter measurements if all PLL’s are being used?
7. Are all frequencies available?
8. How many times can I re-configure these devices?
9. How do I re-configure these devices?
10. What frequency range is MIPO?
11. What package options are offered?
12. Does MIPO support output enable/disable function?
13. What happens to the device during a power failure?
14. What stability is MIPO available in?
15. Does this device draw more current than standard oscillators?
16. When designing a board, do the micros have to be in close proximity to the MIPO?
17. Is there a price savings between using 1 MIPO with 4 outputs as apposed to 4 independent oscillators?
18. What is the output PECL level?
19. How long does it take to re-configure?
20. What is the I2C address of the MIPO?
21. Where do I get the software to re-configure the MIPO?
22. Can the outputs be synchronous?
23. Do the outputs all track with temperature change?
24. Can I turn unwanted outputs off?

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