ASTMHTE-12.000MHZ-XR-E-T

Oscillators

Oscillators are electronic circuits that generate repetitive electronic signals used to govern the timing and frequency of selecting devices or clocks. They have many applications in the electronics world, such as generating clocks for microprocessors or providing a reference signal to frequency counters. The ASTMHTE-12.000MHZ-XR-E-T is an oscillator that can be used in many different applications.

ASTMHTE-12.000MHZ-XR-E-T Application Fields and Working Principle

The ASTMHTE-12.000MHZ-XR-E-T oscillator is a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) which operates within the range of 0.01 to 12.000 MHz. Its primary application field is measuring timing and frequency of various electronic systems, which includes microwave applications, communications, industrial control systems, and automotive applications. It can also be used for precise measurements as a reference clock source in other electronic devices.

The ASTMHTE-12.000MHZ-XR-E-T is a fully integrated oscillator resonator that has a low phase noise at the output. It is designed using standard-cell CMOS technology and consumes very low power. It has a supply voltage range of 2.7 to 3.6 Volts and a switching current of 5mA. The oscillator has an operating junction temperature of -40° C to + 85° C and a storage temperature range of -55° C to + 125° C.

The working principle of the ASTMHTE-12.000MHZ-XR-E-T oscillator is based on the RC oscillator circuit. To produce the signals, a tuned RC circuit is connected to a voltage-controlled oscillator. The RC tuned circuit is made from two capacitors and two resistors. The capacitor and the resistor form a low pass filter, while the other capacitor is used for establishing the resonance frequency of the circuit. A voltage is applied to the circuit which then produces an AC signal of a specific frequency. The frequency of the signal can be adjusted by changing the input voltage.

To provide clean sinusoidal signals with low phase noise, the ASTMHTE-12.000MHZ-XR-E-T includes an amplifier stage after the RC resonator. The amplifier controls the amplitude and the frequency of the waveforms, while the phase noise performance is determined by the voltage-controlled oscillator. It also contains a temperature compensation circuit which helps it maintain its frequency over a wide range of temperatures.

The ASTMHTE-12.000MHZ-XR-E-T is a cost-effective, reliable and easy-to-use VCO oscillator that is suitable for many different applications. Its low-power requirement, wide range of operating temperatures, and high frequency accuracy make it an ideal choice for timing and frequency measurements.