CHANDLER, Ariz., Sept. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Microchip
Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of
microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today
announced the availability of the DSC6000 family of
Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) oscillators. The new family
is the industry's smallest MEMS MHz oscillator with the lowest
power consumption over full frequency range of 2 KHz to 100
MHz.
The DSC6000 MEMS oscillators are excellent choices for use as
clock references in small, battery-powered devices such as
wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices in which small size,
low power consumption, and long-term reliability are paramount.
They also meet the stringent mechanical durability and reliability
requirements within Automotive Electronics Council standard Q100
(AEC-Q100), so they are well suited for under-hood applications as
well.
Microchip's DSC6000 oscillators are housed in industry standard
4-pin DFN packages ranging from as small as 1.6 x 1.2 mm up to 7 x
5 mm, and consume just 1.3 mA (typical)—less than half the current
consumption of the lowest-power quartz-based oscillators. They also
have a maximum operating temperature range of -40o C to
+85o C and +/-25 ppm maximum drift over this range. They
can sustain 500 times more shock and five times more vibration than
a quartz oscillator, ensuring rock-solid stability in most
operating environments.
"MEMS oscillators have enormous benefits over traditional
quartz-based oscillators, especially as the products in which they
are used become smaller and lighter, as well as demand small device
footprints, low power consumption, and precision timing," said
Rami Kanama, vice president of
Microchip's Timing and Communications Group. "Microchip offers the
industry's most complete MEMS-based timing solutions. The DSC6000
family is the latest addition to our MEMS oscillator and MEMS clock
generator families that provide the best-in-class combination of
low power and high performance in a tiny package, ideal for IoT and
mobile applications."
Microchip's ClockWorks® online configuration tool
allows designers to easily select the right oscillator in terms of
frequency, package size, ppm and temperature range and then request
complimentary samples of that oscillator through the same tool. The
TimeFlash Field Programming Kit provides instant frequency
generation by fusing the One-Time Programmable (OTP) memory in a
blank DSC6000 part that can be ordered separately.
Development Support
To facilitate evaluation and
development, Microchip's ClockWorks Configurator is available
online at clockworks.microchip.com/Timing. Microchip's
TimeFlash Field Programming Kit that supports the DSC6000 family is
available at http://www.microchip.com/timeflash for
$130-350. Evaluation boards
programmed to customer specifications are available upon request
through any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide
distributor.
Pricing and Availability
The DSC60xx and DSC61xx are
in production today and available now starting at $0.81 USD in 10K quantities. Package options
include: 1.6 x 1.2 mm; 2.0 x 1.6 mm; 2.5 x 2.0 mm in 4-pin VLGA;
and 3.2 x 2.5 mm in 4-pin VDFN. For additional information, contact
any Microchip sales representative or authorized worldwide
distributor, or visit Microchip's Web site at
http://www.microchip.com/DSC6000.
To purchase products mentioned in this press release, go to
microchipDIRECT or contact one of Microchip's authorized
distribution partners.
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About Microchip Technology
Microchip Technology Inc.
(NASDAQ: MCHP) is a leading provider of microcontroller,
mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, providing low-risk
product development, lower total system cost and faster time to
market for thousands of diverse customer applications worldwide.
Headquartered in Chandler,
Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support
along with dependable delivery and quality. For more information,
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