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Microchip Technology DSC1500MA3A-PROG — Crystals & Oscillators

DSC1500MA3A-PROG MEMS XO Programmable Oscillator

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Microchip DSC1500MA3A-PROG, DSC150X series, XO (Standard) MEMS oscillator, LVCMOS output, programmable 2.3 MHz to 170 MHz, ±20 ppm stability, 1.8V–3.3V supply, -40°C to 125°C, 4-VFLGA package

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Specifications

DSC1500MA3A-PROG specifications
ParameterValue
TypeXO (Standard)
SeriesDSC150X
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage1.8V ~ 3.3V
Current - supply7.5mA
Frequency stability±20ppm
Available frequency range2.3 MHz ~ 170 MHz
Frequency stability (Total)±20ppm
Operating temperature-40°C~125°C
Size (Dimension)0.079\" L x 0.063\" W (2.00mm x 1.60mm)
Height - seated0.035\" (0.89mm)
OutputLVCMOS
PackageBag
FunctionStandby (Power Down)
Base resonatorMEMS
Case4-VFLGA

Product details

MEMS XO with field-programmable frequency

Its key differentiator is programmability: a single order code covers any output frequency from 2.3 MHz to 170 MHz, set via the factory programming flow. This collapses multiple fixed-frequency line items into one BOM entry — useful when a prototype board needs a last-minute timing tweak or when stocking a single part for several production variants. Output is LVCMOS, the common digital clock interface for MCUs, FPGAs, and SoCs. The supply range spans 1.8V to 3.3V, so the same oscillator works across a 1.8V core rail and a 3.3V I/O bank without a separate level translator.

Temperature grade and package for harsh environments

The 4-VFLGA package measures 2.00 mm x 1.60 mm with a seated height of 0.89 mm, a compact footprint that fits tight PCB layouts. Frequency stability is ±20 ppm total over the operating range. That holds the clock edge jitter within a tight window for a 100 MHz+ digital bus — no need to budget extra margin for temperature drift.

Frequently asked questions

How do I program the DSC1500MA3A-PROG oscillator?

The DSC1500MA3A-PROG is factory-programmed to the requested frequency at the time of order. You specify the target frequency (2.3 MHz to 170 MHz) when placing the RFQ; the part ships already tuned. There is no field-programming pin or OTP bit — it's a one-time factory-set device, not a field-configurable clock generator.

Is the DSC1500MA3A-PROG compatible with a 3.3V supply?

Yes. The supply voltage range is 1.8V to 3.3V, so it runs directly on a 3.3V rail without an external regulator or level shifter. At 3.3V the maximum supply current is 7.5 mA, including the MEMS core and output buffer.