MEMS resonator vs quartz — what it means for your clock tree
The DSC8121CL2: This is a blank (unprogrammed) part — the buyer programs the target frequency using Microchip's TimeFlash or the DSC programmer. The available frequency range spans 10 MHz to 170 MHz, covering common MCU, FPGA, and SoC reference clock requirements from a single BOM line.
Temperature grade and deployment environment
It is suited for outdoor telecom enclosures, engine-bay electronics, or factory-floor control cabinets where the ambient temperature can exceed 85°C. The total frequency stability of ±25 ppm holds across this entire range — no external compensation needed.
Lifecycle and supply position
No minimum order quantity restrictions beyond standard tube packaging.