534AA000299DG

Pin Configurable/Selectable Oscillators

Pin configurable/selectable oscillators are oscillator circuits designed for use in high frequency electronics such as computer and network components. Specifically, 534AA000299DG from Fox Electronics is such an oscillator. This oscillator uses a patented pin configuration which allows for selectable, field programmable frequency output.

Application Field of 534AA000299DG

The 534AA000299DG can be used for variety of applications for high frequency electronics, such as communication devices, networking, digital television, and audio/video components. This oscillator can provide frequency outputs with high stability, low phase noise and excellent jitter performance. The 534AA000299DG is typically used as a system timing reference, such as PC clocks, digital television references, and other applications that require high performance timing solutions.

Working Principle of 534AA000299DG

The 534AA000299DG is a dual-output pin configurable oscillator. It has two selectable frequency outputs that can be programmed in the field through pulls of the pins. It operates on a patented pin configuration that consists of an integrated circuit and a group of configurable pins. The pins control the frequency selection and programmable reference frequency selection.

The working principle of the 534AA000299DG is based on a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) which is used to generate both programmable reference frequency and variable frequency output. The reference frequency is stored in EEPROM and the variable frequency output is determined by an analog voltage ramp between pre-defined limits. This voltage controls the outputted frequency of the oscillator. With the pin configuration, users can specify the frequency range and stability of the output.

Given its pin configuration and operating principles, the 534AA000299DG gives users the flexibility of having both fixed and adjustable frequency output that can be set in the field. This allows for faster time to market and higher performance in a number of high-frequency electronics applications.