22.5792 MHz MEMS clock source for industrial timing
The DSC1121AL5-022.5792T is a surface-mount XO (Standard) from Microchip's DSC1121 series, delivering a 22.5792 MHz CMOS clock from a MEMS resonator rather than a quartz crystal. With ±10 ppm frequency stability and a 2.25V to 3.6V supply range, this oscillator covers the common 2.5V and 3.3V logic rails without an extra regulator — a single BOM line serves both voltage domains.
Microchip lists the DSC1121AL5-022.5792T as Active — no EOL notice, no last-time-buy window. Supplied on Tape & Reel (TR), the 6-SMD, No Lead package reflows on a standard lead-free profile with no special handling beyond the usual MSL precautions for a MEMS device.
MEMS vs quartz — the shock and start-up advantage
The MEMS base resonator is inherently more resistant to shock and vibration than a quartz crystal — relevant for portable instruments, automotive modules, or any assembly that sees mechanical stress during shipping or operation. Enable/Disable function (pin 1) lets the system shut off the oscillator for power saving without removing the supply rail — a common requirement in battery-powered or thermal-constrained designs.
