====== AltSO3 ======
==== Programming ====
Micropython code for programming the MS5351M. Not yet tested.
import machine
import time
I2C_ADDR = 0x60 # Default Si5351A I2C address
I2C_SDA_PIN = 8 # RP2040 GP8
I2C_SCL_PIN = 9 # RP2040 GP9
def setup_si5351(i2c):
def write_reg(reg, val):
i2c.writeto_mem(I2C_ADDR, reg, bytes([val]))
# 1. Disable all outputs
write_reg(3, 0xFF)
# 2. Power down all output drivers
for reg in range(16, 24):
write_reg(reg, 0x80)
# 3. Calculate and configure PLLA registers for 624 MHz
# Multiplier: a=24, b=24, c=25
a_pll, b_pll, c_pll = 24, 24, 25
p1_pll = 128 * a_pll + int(128 * b_pll / c_pll) - 512
p2_pll = 128 * b_pll - c_pll * int(128 * b_pll / c_pll)
p3_pll = c_pll
write_reg(26, (p3_pll >> 8) & 0xFF)
write_reg(27, p3_pll & 0xFF)
write_reg(28, ((p1_pll >> 16) & 0x03) | (((p2_pll >> 16) & 0x03) << 4))
write_reg(29, (p1_pll >> 8) & 0xFF)
write_reg(30, p1_pll & 0xFF)
write_reg(31, (((p3_pll >> 16) & 0x0F) << 4) | ((p2_pll >> 16) & 0x0F))
write_reg(32, (p2_pll >> 8) & 0xFF)
write_reg(33, p2_pll & 0xFF)
# 4. Calculate and configure MultiSynth 0 registers for divide-by-40
# Divider: a=40, b=0, c=1
a_ms, b_ms, c_ms = 40, 0, 1
p1_ms = 128 * a_ms + int(128 * b_ms / c_ms) - 512
p2_ms = 128 * b_ms - c_ms * int(128 * b_ms / c_ms)
p3_ms = c_ms
write_reg(42, (p3_ms >> 8) & 0xFF)
write_reg(43, p3_ms & 0xFF)
write_reg(44, ((p1_ms >> 16) & 0x03) | (((p2_ms >> 16) & 0x03) << 4))
write_reg(45, (p1_ms >> 8) & 0xFF)
write_reg(46, p1_ms & 0xFF)
write_reg(47, (((p3_ms >> 16) & 0x0F) << 4) | ((p2_ms >> 16) & 0x0F))
write_reg(48, (p2_ms >> 8) & 0xFF)
write_reg(49, p2_ms & 0xFF)
# 5. Connect MS0 to CLK0, Power Up, Integer Mode, PLLA Source, 8mA drive
# 0x4F = 0b01001111
write_reg(16, 0x4F)
# 6. Reset PLLA
write_reg(177, 0x20)
# 7. Enable CLK0
write_reg(3, 0xFE)
print("Success: Si5351A configured to output 15.6 MHz on CLK0 in RAM.")
def burn_to_nvram(i2c):
"""
WARNING: The Si5351A NVRAM is One-Time Programmable (OTP).
This permanently burns the current RAM configuration into the chip.
"""
print("⚠️ WARNING: Initiating NVRAM burn sequence...")
print("This is a One-Time Programmable (OTP) operation!")
time.sleep(3) # Give user a chance to interrupt execution (Ctrl+C) if accidental
def write_reg(reg, val):
i2c.writeto_mem(I2C_ADDR, reg, bytes([val]))
# Write 0xC0 to register 161 (NVM_WRITE) to trigger NVRAM burn
write_reg(161, 0xC0)
time.sleep(1) # Wait for NVM burn to complete
print("✅ NVRAM burn sequence completed. This configuration is now permanent.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Initialize I2C bus 0
i2c = machine.I2C(0, scl=machine.Pin(I2C_SCL_PIN), sda=machine.Pin(I2C_SDA_PIN), freq=400000)
# 1. Configure the RAM first to test the output
setup_si5351(i2c)
# 2. ⚠️ DANGER ZONE: Uncomment the line below ONLY AFTER verifying the 15.6 MHz
# output with an oscilloscope or frequency counter.
# burn_to_nvram(i2c)
import machine
import time
I2C_ADDR = 0x60
I2C_SDA_PIN = 8
I2C_SCL_PIN = 9
# --- Si5351 Register Map ---
REG_ENABLE_CTRL = 3
REG_CLK0_CTRL = 16
REG_PLL_A_PARAMS = 26
REG_MS0_PARAMS = 42
REG_NVM_BURN = 161
REG_PLL_RESET = 177
REG_CRYSTAL_LOAD = 183
def calc_fractional_regs(a, b, c):
"""Calculates the 8 bytes of register data for Si5351 PLLs and MultiSynths."""
# Use floor division (//) for exact integer math, avoiding float inaccuracies
p1 = 128 * a + ((128 * b) // c) - 512
p2 = 128 * b - c * ((128 * b) // c)
p3 = c
# Return as a bytearray so it can be sent in a single I2C block write
return bytes([
(p3 >> 8) & 0xFF,
p3 & 0xFF,
((p1 >> 16) & 0x03) | (((p2 >> 16) & 0x03) << 4),
(p1 >> 8) & 0xFF,
p1 & 0xFF,
(((p3 >> 16) & 0x0F) << 4) | ((p2 >> 16) & 0x0F),
(p2 >> 8) & 0xFF,
p2 & 0xFF
])
def setup(i2c):
def write_reg(reg, val):
i2c.writeto_mem(I2C_ADDR, reg, bytes([val]))
# 1. Disable all outputs and power down clocks safely
write_reg(REG_ENABLE_CTRL, 0xFF)
for reg in range(16, 24):
write_reg(reg, 0x80)
# 2. Set Crystal Load Capacitance to 10pF
# 0xD2 sets 10pF (11b) while preserving the required reserved bits (010010b)
write_reg(REG_CRYSTAL_LOAD, 0xD2)
# 3. Configure PLLA (Multiplier: a=24, b=24, c=25)
plla_regs = calc_fractional_regs(24, 24, 25)
i2c.writeto_mem(I2C_ADDR, REG_PLL_A_PARAMS, plla_regs)
# 4. Configure MultiSynth0 (Divider: a=40, b=0, c=1)
ms0_regs = calc_fractional_regs(40, 0, 1)
i2c.writeto_mem(I2C_ADDR, REG_MS0_PARAMS, ms0_regs)
# 5. Power up CLK0, set integer mode, route to PLLA
write_reg(REG_CLK0_CTRL, 0x4F)
# 6. Reset PLLA to apply frequency parameters
write_reg(REG_PLL_RESET, 0x20)
# 7. Re-enable CLK0 Output
write_reg(REG_ENABLE_CTRL, 0xFE)
print("Success: Si5351 configured for 15.6 MHz on CLK0.")
def burn(i2c):
def write_reg(reg, val):
i2c.writeto_mem(I2C_ADDR, reg, bytes([val]))
print("Initiating NVM Burn sequence...")
write_reg(REG_NVM_BURN, 0xC0)
time.sleep(1) # Wait for NVM burn to complete
print("NVM Burn complete. Settings are now permanent.")
if __name__ == "__main__":
i2c = machine.I2C(0, scl=machine.Pin(I2C_SCL_PIN), sda=machine.Pin(I2C_SDA_PIN), freq=400000)
setup(i2c)
# Ensure VDD is stable at 3.3V before executing the burn process
burn(i2c)