Microchip Technology DSC12X3 series, XO (Standard), LVDS output, 250 MHz, MEMS resonator, ±25 ppm stability, 2.25V to 3.63V supply, 6-VDFN package, -40°C to 85°C operating range.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | XO (Standard) |
| Series | DSC12X3 |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Supply voltage | 2.25V ~ 3.63V |
| Current - supply | 32mA (Typ) |
| Current - supply (Disable) | 23mA (Typ) |
| Frequency | 250 MHz |
| Frequency stability | ±25ppm |
| Operating temperature | -40°C~85°C |
| Size (Dimension) | 0.276\" L x 0.197\" W (7.00mm x 5.00mm) |
| Height - seated | 0.035\" (0.90mm) |
| Output | LVDS |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR) |
| Function | Enable/Disable |
| Base resonator | MEMS |
| Case | 6-VDFN |
The LVDS differential output delivers the low-jitter clock needed for 10G Ethernet, FPGA transceivers, and SerDes reference clocks, where single-ended CMOS edges would radiate or degrade signal integrity.
The 2.25V to 3.63V supply range lets it run from a 2.5V or 3.3V rail without an intermediate LDO — one less part on the BOM.
Yes — the base resonator is MEMS, not quartz. This gives faster startup and better shock/vibration tolerance compared to a traditional crystal oscillator.