The NP3225SA-156.250000M-NSC5080B is a crystal oscillator manufactured by NDK (Nihon Dempa Kogyo Co., Ltd.). It is a surface-mount, temperature compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) designed to provide a highly stable and accurate clock signal for various electronic applications.

Applications

• GPS receivers: Used as a reference clock for GPS receivers to ensure accurate positioning and timing.
• Mobile communication devices: Provides a stable clock source for mobile phones, tablets, and other wireless communication devices.
• Networking equipment: Employed in routers, switches, and other networking devices to synchronize data transmission.
• Industrial control systems: Integrated into industrial control systems for precise timing and synchronization of processes.
• Test and measurement equipment: Used as a stable reference clock in oscilloscopes, signal generators, and other test equipment.

Features

• Frequency: 156.250000 MHz
• TCXO: Temperature compensated crystal oscillator provides excellent frequency stability over a wide temperature range.
• Surface mount: Small surface-mount package for easy integration into PCB layouts.
• Low jitter: Minimizes jitter for improved signal integrity.
• Low power consumption: Designed for low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered devices.
• Wide operating temperature range: Operates over a wide temperature range, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments.

Benefits

• High frequency stability: Provides a highly stable clock signal, ensuring accurate timing and synchronization.
• Improved signal integrity: Minimizes jitter for improved signal integrity and reduced data errors.
• Reduced power consumption: Low power consumption extends battery life in portable devices.
• Simplified design: The small surface-mount package simplifies PCB layout and assembly.
• Reliable performance: Operates reliably over a wide temperature range, ensuring consistent performance in various environments.
• Accurate Timing: Essential for applications requiring precise timekeeping and data synchronization.

Additional Details

The NP3225SA-156.250000M-NSC5080B TCXO utilizes a quartz crystal resonator and a temperature compensation circuit to achieve high frequency stability. The temperature compensation circuit adjusts the oscillator's frequency to counteract the effects of temperature variations on the crystal resonator. The oscillator typically operates from a 3.3V power supply and provides a CMOS-compatible output signal. Key specifications include frequency stability over temperature, frequency aging, and output jitter. The oscillator's performance is typically tested and characterized over a specified temperature range to ensure compliance with its specifications.