{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"clock-generator","name":"Clock generator","kind":"symbol","abbreviation":"CLK-GEN","aliases":["timing clock IC","clock source block"],"category":"logic-signals","drawingTypes":["Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"Provides the documented clock signal or signals used by digital circuitry.","description":["Provides the documented clock signal or signals used by digital circuitry.","On a schematic, identify the reference oscillator/input, supply and enable/configuration pins and trace the clock outputs and receiving clock domains. Keep the component tag and signal/reference names consistent across the control drawing, terminal schedule and device documentation.","A clock-generator block does not define frequency, jitter or electrical interface without its selected component documentation.","The preview is an independently drawn educational functional reference. Add the selected component’s actual power pins, terminal numbers, timing or analogue reference details when producing a construction drawing."],"readingNotes":["Identify the reference oscillator/input, supply and enable/configuration pins.","Trace the clock outputs and receiving clock domains."],"drawingChecklist":["Label the reference oscillator/input, supply and enable/configuration pins.","Cross-reference the clock outputs and receiving clock domains.","Add the selected device or circuit documentation revision, power/reference connections and project signal convention."],"distinction":"A clock-generator block does not define frequency, jitter or electrical interface without its selected component documentation.","facts":[{"label":"Common schematic mnemonic","value":"CLK-GEN — descriptive only; project/device documentation defines reference designations."},{"label":"Terminal / interface focus","value":"The reference oscillator/input, supply and enable/configuration pins"},{"label":"Artwork scope","value":"Original educational functional/circuit reference; not a selected product pinout."}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-electronics-ti-clock","relevance":"Public primary manufacturer documentation establishes the component function or circuit/topology relationship. Preview geometry and drafting explanations are independently authored."}],"related":["positive-edge-d-flip-flop","plc-io"],"artwork":"electronics-logic-clock","publishedOn":"2026-10-14","updatedOn":"2026-10-14","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/symbols/clock-generator","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/clock-generator.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-electronics-ti-clock","title":"CDCE913 — clock-generation interfaces","publisher":"Texas Instruments","url":"https://www.ti.com/product/CDCE913","type":"manufacturer","scope":"Public device-function and terminal documentation used as an example of clock-generation interfaces. Example part numbers are manufacturer identifiers, not IEC/IEEE symbol IDs. Device ratings, pin numbering and availability remain in the selected product documentation.","checkedOn":"2026-10-14","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public primary manufacturer documentation establishes the component function or circuit/topology relationship. Preview geometry and drafting explanations are independently authored."}]}