Microchip Technology SA5 Series, User Manual

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MAC-SA5X USER’S GUIDE
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2019 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002938A-page 3
Preface
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
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PURPOSE OF THIS GUIDE
The MAC-SA5X User's Guide provides basic recommendations for designing products
to use Microchip's Miniature Atomic Clock (MAC) SA5X. The guidelines in the docu-
ment are generic because specific product requirements vary between applications.
This material consists of a brief description of SA5X design supported by block dia-
grams, description of environmental issues, installation guidelines, and unit operation.
WHO SHOULD READ THIS GUIDE
This document is intended for engineers and telecommunications professionals who
are designing, installing, operating, or maintaining time, frequency, and synchroniza-
tion systems that require a low profile and highly precise frequency generator.
To use this document effectively, you must have a good understanding of digital tele-
communications technologies, analog frequency generation, and synthesis tech-
niques.
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This guide contains the following sections and appendixes:
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Chapter 1. “Product Overview” : Provides an overview of the product, describes
the major hardware and software features, and lists the system specifications.
• Chapter 2. “Installation” : Contains procedures for unpacking and installing the
system, and for powering up the unit.
• Chapter 3. “Operation” : Describes procedures for frequency adjustment and
toggling on/off various features.
• Chapter 4. “Command Line Interface” : Describes the CLI command conven-
tions, functions, and features.
• Chapter 5. “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” : Contains maintenance and
troubleshooting procedures for the product. Also contains procedures for return-
ing the MAC.
• Appendix A. “Principle of Operation” : Briefly explains Atomic Interrogation and