X1205V8IT1

X1205V8IT1 application field and working principle

Clock/Timing - Real Time Clocks

The X1205V8IT1, a low power real-time clock (RTC), is the next generation of the popular X1205 family from IXYS. It is a low power crystal oscillator (XO) optimized to provide the best accuracy and stability over a wide temperature range, over long periods of time. The X1205V8IT1 is designed for high-end applications in the industrial, medical, automotive and aerospace markets.

The X1205V8IT1 utilizes high accuracy MEMS resonators to enable the best system accuracy and stability across a wide range of temperature and power conditions. This technology enables the clock to remain accurate over time, while using very little power. This makes the X1205V8IT1 a perfect choice for battery-powered and industrial applications.

The X1205V8IT1 also offers an integrated voltage regulator to help reduce power consumption even further. This voltage regulator enables the X1205V8IT1 to operate in both high and low power modes, allowing for maximum battery life and low power operation, respectively.

The X1205V8IT1 offers I2C, SPI and UART interfaces, allowing the real-time clock to be synchronized with external clocks. This feature can be useful for applications that require the X1205V8IT1 to sync with external devices or provide a backup clock source.

Additionally, the X1205V8IT1 allows for programmable output frequencies up to 40MHz, further providing a versatile clock source for many applications while using a minimal amount of power. This makes the X1205V8IT1 well suited to applications where cost, size, power and devices footprint are the primary concerns.

Overall, the X1205V8IT1 is the perfect choice for a wide variety of real-time clock applications. It offers great accuracy and stability over a wide range of temperatures and power conditions, while still offering a low power solution with features such as programmable output frequencies and synchronizable external clocks.