Why the blank-programmable status matters for lead time
Shipped as a blank (user must program), the DSC1201CA3-PROGT does not leave the factory with a frequency set — the buyer programs it on their own production line or via a programming service, which adds a step to the BOM flow but lets one reel serve multiple frequency builds across the 2.5 MHz to 170 MHz range.
Active production — orderable for new designs
Package and supply-voltage flexibility
6-VDFN package measuring 3.20 mm x 2.50 mm with a seated height of 0.90 mm — the 0.50 mm pitch demands careful fan-out on a two-layer board but routes cleanly on four layers. Supply voltage spans 2.25 V to 3.63 V, covering both 2.5 V and 3.3 V logic rails without an external regulator.