Using Configurable Tiny Clocks to Reduce Space, Power and EMI in Consumer Electronics Designs On GlobalSpec

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Every digital electronic system requires a repetitive periodic signal or frequency that sets the timing for all data transactions within the system and with interface devices. Silicon timing devices have gone through an evolution that impacts not only frequency generation but also board space occupation, power consumption, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and the flexibility of configuration to adapt to rapid changes in design cycles.

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Crystals are naturally occurring materials that can be induced to resonate (vibrate) at an exact frequency. Quartz, a piezoelectric crystal that provides excellent mechanical and electrical stability, acquires a charge when compressed, twisted, or distorted.

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IC timers are semiconductor circuits that generate or set timing for electronic circuits.

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IC clocks are semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) that are designed to keep time.

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