DSC6021CI2A-00A3T Crystals, Oscillators, Resonators

Pin Configurable/Selectable Oscillators are devices which can be configured through pins to meet the special requirements of a given application. The DSC6021CI2A-00A3T is an excellent example of this type of oscillator, which is suitable for a wide range of applications.

Key Features

• Clocking frequency range of 4 - 60 MHz.
• Output voltage range of 1.55V to 2.5V.
• Programmable output frequency and phase.
• Integrated PLL-based frequency synthesis.
• Very low jitter and phase noise.
• Differential outputs for low phase noise.
• Lowest power consumption.

Applications

The DSC6021CI2A-00A3T oscillator is suitable for a wide range of applications in the computing, telecoms, healthcare and consumer electronics industries. It is particularly suitable for Ethernet and USB3.0 applications, which require very tight frequency control, low jitter and narrow spectral width. It can also be used in embedded system and industrial control applications where tight frequency accuracy is required.

Working Principle

The DSC6021CI2A-00A3T oscillator operates using a standard CMOS PLL-based frequency synthesis technique. It works by using an integrated fractional-N PLL to generate a reference clock, which is then divided by an integrated digital divider to obtain the desired output frequencies and time-domain behavior.

The DSC6021CI2A-00A3T oscillator is also equipped with internal voltage regulators and temperature compensation for additional stability and reliability. The internal power supply voltage is between 1.6V and 3.3V, which is necessary for reliable operation and high-frequency accuracy.

Conclusion

The DSC6021CI2A-00A3T oscillator is an excellent example of a Pin Configurable/Selectable Oscillator, and is suitable for a wide range of applications. Its PLL-based synthesis technique ensures very low jitter and phase noise levels, as well as accurate frequency control. It is also equipped with internal voltage regulators and temperature compensation for additional stability and reliability.