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Microchip Technology DSC1103CE2-156.2500 — Crystals & Oscillators

DSC1103CE2-156.2500 156.25 MHz LVDS MEMS Oscillator

MPNDSC1103CE2-156.2500
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Microchip DSC1103 series, XO (Standard), 156.25 MHz LVDS output, ±25 ppm stability, 2.25 V to 3.63 V supply, -20°C to +70°C, 6-SMD no-lead package

Microchip Technology DSC1103CE2-156.2500 datasheet (PDF)
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Specifications

DSC1103CE2-156.2500 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeXO (Standard)
SeriesDSC1103
MountingSurface Mount
Supply voltage2.25V ~ 3.63V
Current - supply32mA
Current - supply (Disable)95µA
Frequency156.25 MHz
Frequency stability±25ppm
Operating temperature-20°C~70°C
Size (Dimension)0.126\" L x 0.098\" W (3.20mm x 2.50mm)
Height - seated0.035\" (0.90mm)
OutputLVDS
PackageTube
FunctionStandby (Power Down)
Base resonatorMEMS
Case6-SMD, No Lead

Product details

156.25 MHz LVDS reference for SerDes and Ethernet

The DSC1103CE2-156.2500 is a MEMS-based XO (Standard) oscillator delivering a 156.25 MHz LVDS output — the exact frequency used by 1 GbE, SGMII, and many SerDes reference PLLs.

MEMS reliability vs quartz trade-offs

The trade-off is that the MEMS oscillator's phase noise floor is typically higher than a good quartz VCXO — for most digital interface clocks this is irrelevant, but for a jitter-sensitive ADC clock you would compare the phase noise plot. The 6-SMD no-lead package measures 3.20 mm x 2.50 mm with a seated height of 0.90 mm — a standard footprint that matches many 3.2 x 2.5 mm quartz oscillators.

Microchip lists the DSC1103CE2-156.2500 as Active.

Frequently asked questions

Can the DSC1103CE2-156.2500 replace a quartz oscillator in an existing design?

Yes, in most cases. The supply voltage range (2.25 V to 3.63 V) and LVDS output are electrically compatible. The MEMS oscillator has no crystal aging drift and better shock tolerance, but verify the phase noise requirements of your downstream PLL — MEMS oscillators generally have higher phase noise than a good quartz VCXO.