590FA25M0000DGR

Oscillators are electronic circuits or systems used to generate repetitive signals within certain frequency range. An oscillator can be broadly defined as any device whose output signal displays a periodic or other repeatable pattern, while operating with well-defined electrical properties. A wide range of oscillators have been developed over the years, with different circuit types, components, and purposes. One example of an oscillator is the 590FA25M0000DGR.

The 590FA25M0000DGR is a CMOS oscillator consisting of a combination of monolithic CMOS ICs and specialty components. It is capable of reaching frequencies from 0.625 Hz to 25 MHz, with a 1.5V to 5.5V operating range at 15 mA. The 590FA25M0000DGR offers unbeatable frequency and temperature stability, offering excellent jitter and phase noise performance. It also provides a high degree of accuracy, with frequency stability in the parts-per-million (PPM) range.

The 590FA25M0000DGR is commonly used in a variety of applications, including: frequency synthesis, reference clock generation, PWM, industrial automation, and automotive applications. It is especially well-suited for applications that require exceptional frequency stability, such as frequency modulation (FM) and phase-locked loop (PLL) systems. In addition, it can be used as a harmonic generator, offering low frequency drift over time and a wide range of harmonic frequencies. Its wide range of output frequencies and stability make it an ideal choice for many applications.

The 590FA25M0000DGR is based on a Pierce oscillator circuit, also known as a Pierce crystal oscillator. These circuits use an active component, typically a transistor, to create an oscillatory signal. The transistor acts as an amplifier, allowing the signal to oscillate. The oscillator circuit is then coupled with a resonator, such as a quartz crystal, to determine the resonant frequency of the signal. The 590FA25M0000DGR uses a combination of a CMOS IC and a quartz crystal to reach its operating frequency range.

The quartz crystal at the core of the 590FA25M0000DGR oscillator acts as an electronic component, consisting of two electrical conductors separated by a dielectric material. When an electrical signal is applied to the crystal, the dielectric material deforms, creating an electric field and resulting in a voltage across the conductors. This voltage can be used to create an oscillating electrical signal, with frequency determined by the geometry of the crystal.

The 590FA25M0000DGR is a robust and reliable oscillator, offering excellent performance for many applications. Its frequency stability and low drift over time allows it to be used in a variety of systems, including frequency modulation and phase-locked loop systems. In addition, its wide range of output frequencies makes it an invaluable tool for many industries.