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Oscillators

An oscillator is an electronic component capable of producing a repetitive waveform at a specified frequency and amplitude. It is used in nearly all electronic design applications from radio frequency (RF) design to communications applications to embedded computer control. Oscillators can be used to generate various frequencies and waveforms depending on the application. Commonly referred to as “building blocks” for circuit design, oscillators come in two main types: those that use a crystal as the frequency-determining element, and those that rely on other technology such as discrete components, integrated circuits (ICs) or programmable devices. The DSC1004CL5-016.0000 oscillator is one example of the crystal-based variety.

DSC1004CL5-016.0000 Application Fields and Working Principle

The DSC1004CL5-016.0000 is a low power, frequency-stable oscillator designed for use in telecommunication and RF mobile radio systems. It is a high-performance oscillator, offering a frequency range from 10 MHz to 16 MHz with a frequency accuracy of ±100 ppm. These characteristics make it ideal for applications in the telecommunication and mobile radio markets, including base stations, cellular networks, repeaters and two-way radios. The oscillator has an operating voltage range from 2.7 V to 5.5 V and a maximum current consumption of 15 mA, making it suitable for battery-powered systems.

The DSC1004CL5-016.0000 utilizes a four-pad, hermetically sealed ceramic package that includes a crystal, a silicon control chip (SCoC) with oscillator driving circuitry, and an onboard voltage regulator for power supply stability. The oscillator has a relatively low temperature coefficient (threshold of ±100 ppm/°C) and low jitter performance, both factors that contribute significantly to its excellent stability.

This oscillator utilizes a CMOS single-ended crystal oscillator design that helps reduce current consumption, decrease temperature drift and decrease power consumption. An internal voltage regulator allows the device to remain accurate within a wide voltage range. The oscillator offers a wide output signal amplitude of up to 40 mV, allowing it to generate signals suitable for many applications. The low temperature coefficient also helps minimize frequency drift due to environmental changes.

Overall, the DSC1004CL5-016.0000 is an outstanding low power, frequency-stable oscillator, suitable for many applications such as telecommunication and RF equipment. It exhibits excellent temperature stability, low noise and low jitter performance, and its high-density design allows it to be incorporated into small, power-efficient systems.