514KCC000887BAG

Programmable Oscillators

Programmable oscillators are an important part of precision instrumentation, industrial control, and consumer electronics. Their utility extends across many disciplines and industrial sectors, from automotive and avionics to military, consumer electronics, and even medical devices. The very nature of a programmable oscillator makes it a versatile and valuable tool for a range of specific applications in many contexts.

As a specific example, the 514KCC000887BAG is an extremely versatile oscillator design. It features an adjustable frequency range from 1MHz to 24MHz, with 200kHz resolution. The output can be tuned in 4 increments over the range, or externally adjusted by a PWM signal. The 0.2% accuracy and 15nS (Nom) rise and fall time makes it suitable for precision instrumentation and industrial control applications.

The programmable oscillator can also be used as a clock generator, providing a clock signal at a variety of frequencies with low jitter and programmable accuracy. This makes it suitable for high speed applications such as frequency synthesis, data communications, and test & measurement applications. The temperature adjustable frequency and logic output levels, in addition to the low ground bounce and ESD protection, also make the 514KCC000887BAG a popular choice for applications involving sensitive analog signals.

The working principle behind programmable oscillators is relatively straightforward. Once the frequency has been selected, the oscillator starts and maintains its cycle. This is done through an active feedback loop where the output signal is compared to the reference, and then adjusted accordingly. This feedback loop maintains the defined frequency of the oscillation, and is applied to the oscillator either directly or through some signal processing. The frequency of the oscillator is then adjusted via the signal processing or manually, depending on the implementation.

Overall, the 514KCC000887BAG programmable oscillator is an extremely versatile and useful tool in many different applications. Its adjustable frequency range, low jitter clock output, and temperature adjustable output levels make it an ideal choice for precision instrumentation and industrial control. The added ESD protection also makes it suitable for applications involving sensitive signals. Furthermore, the underlying principle behind its operation is relatively straightforward, and its low ground bounce makes it well suited to a wide range of applications.