Oscillators

Oscillators are circuit elements with the purpose of producing a repetitive output signal. The simplest type of oscillator is called a relaxation oscillator. This type of oscillator uses a feedback resistor and an integrator to produce a distinct waveform. Other types of oscillators may utilize components such as capacitors, transistors and inductors.

DSC6101JI2A-037.5000T

DSC6101JI2A-037.5000T is an oscillator for clock-signal generation and transmission. It provides general purpose signals with frequency-synthesis resolution adjustable from 0.001% to 10%. It is a digital, high-precision and wide-operating temperature range oscillator. It is small in size and lightweight, making it perfect for many applications such as high-speed computing, networking, storage, communications and portable consumer electronics.

Application Field

The DSC6101JI2A-037.5000T is suitable for various timing control applications, including clock signal generation and transmission. It is typically used in high-end microcontrollers, displays, base stations, networking and storage equipment, like routers, switches, servers, mobile phone wireless base station equipment, modems, Industrial PC, automotive and medical applications. In addition, it is used in multimedia devices such as portable consumer electronics products, such as digital cameras, MP3 players and multimedia phones.

Working Principle

The DSC6101JI2A-037.5000T can output a frequency range from 0.1kHz to 570MHz. It works by combining a temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO), Phase Locked Loops (PLL) and a digitally controlled oscillator (DCO), so as to achieve very high accuracy and stability at temperatures between -40°C and +85°C. The PLL is configured to synthesize the desired frequency using the onboard digital control. As its output is a combination of multiple signals, the frequency stability is significantly better than other crystal or ceramic oscillator designs.

The DSC6101JI2A-037.5000T also features a low phase noise design which guarantees clean signal outputs in various applications. Moreover, it supports multiple input formats, such as I/Q signals, from which it generates stable crystal oscillator signals, and features a low current consumption of 40mA.

In summary, the DSC6101JI2A-037.5000T is a high precision, small sized oscillator designed for clock signal generation and transmission, that offers high flexibility, precise frequency synthesis and robustness.