LTC6900IS5#TRPBF - Low Power, 1kHz to 20MHz Resistor Set SOT-23 Oscillator

The LTC6900IS5#TRPBF is a compact, low power, high performance silicon oscillator produced by Linear Technology, which is now part of Analog Devices. This versatile component offers a frequency range from 1kHz to 20MHz, which can be set with an external resistor (RSET) and controlled with a single resistor to frequency ratio. It is designed to provide a precision frequency source, replacing conventional crystal or ceramic resonators in a variety of applications.

Encased in a small SOT-23 package, the LTC6900IS5#TRPBF is ideal for space-constrained applications. It operates with a single supply voltage ranging from 2.7V to 5.5V, making it suitable for both 3V and 5V systems. The oscillator is characterized by its low power consumption, drawing a typical supply current of only 400uA, which decreases at lower frequencies, thereby extending battery life in portable devices.

The LTC6900IS5#TRPBF is equipped with proprietary Linear Technology silicon oscillator technology, which ensures frequency accuracy and stability over temperature, supply voltage, and output load. This high reliability makes it a suitable replacement for mechanical resonators in microprocessor clocks, handheld instruments, and embedded systems, where consistent and precise timing is crucial.

Additional features of this oscillator include a frequency divide-by-N divider (where N can be 1, 10, or 100), allowing further frequency adjustment without changing the RSET value. The device also has a power-down feature that reduces the supply current to less than 10uA, which is particularly beneficial for power-saving modes in battery-operated equipment.

The LTC6900IS5#TRPBF is fully specified over the commercial and industrial temperature ranges, ensuring reliable performance in a wide array of environments. Its ease of use, with minimal external components required, and the elimination of the need for frequency calibration or the concerns of mechanical resonator variances, make this oscillator a versatile and robust solution for electronic designs requiring a stable and accurate clock source.