MEMS XO at 50 MHz with AEC-Q100 — what the automotive grade covers
The DSC6001ME1A-050.0000T is a MEMS-based XO (Standard) from Microchip's DSC60XX series, outputting 50 MHz CMOS with ±50 ppm frequency stability. It is AEC-Q100 qualified — the part carries automotive-grade documentation for PPAP submission, but the operating temperature range is -20°C to +70°C, which limits deployment to cabin or infotainment domains rather than under-hood locations where -40°C to +125°C grade-1 parts would be required.
The DSC6001ME1A-050.0000T is officially obsolete. A board spin or a pin-compatible alternative from the same MEMS family is the typical migration path.
Standby function and supply range
The part includes a standby (power down) function and operates from 1.71V to 3.63V, covering common 1.8V, 2.5V, and 3.3V rails without an external regulator. The 4-SMD No Lead package measures 2.00mm x 1.60mm with a seated height of 0.89mm — a compact footprint that suits space-constrained automotive modules like telematics or camera ECUs.
