Historically, reference oscillators used to clock a phase lock loop (PLL) circuit or provide a reference signal to any timing related circuit have predominantly utilized quartz crystals as the core resonators. The degree of difficulty associated with reducing the form factor of these devices, while controlling costs has been challenging. Furthermore, for wider temperature range solutions requiring tighter stabilities, crystal oscillators still tend to cost more than what the market is willing to bear. The newest generation of MEMS oscillators effectively addresses both challenges.

Microelectromechanical System (MEMS) based devices were first manufactured in the mid-1960s. Since … Read More → "Abracon Announces Relaunch of Its MEMS Oscillators Series"