MEMS vs quartz — why it matters for the BOM
A MEMS resonator eliminates the quartz blank and its associated start-up time and shock sensitivity. The DSC1001CI2-008.0000T starts oscillating within microseconds of power-on, compared to milliseconds for a typical quartz crystal — a real advantage in applications where the MCU must wake and sample a sensor before the first CAN message arrives. The 4-SMD, no-lead package measures 3.20 mm x 2.50 mm with a seated height of 0.90 mm.
