Silicon Oscillators

Integrated silicon oscillators provide stable clock signals using CMOS technology. They offer better stability, lower cost, and smaller footprint compared to crystal-based solutions.

• Advantages: High integration, temperature compensation, fast startup, programmable frequency.
• Applications: Microcontrollers, communication systems, consumer electronics.
• Frequency Range: Typically 1 kHz to 200 MHz.
• Precision: ±0.1% to ±1%, depending on trimming and compensation.

Note: Commonly used in place of quartz crystals where moderate timing accuracy is acceptable.