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Oscillator aging and its importance in precision timing

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Oscillator aging and its importance in precision timing

Discusses frequency drift over time and the relationship between oscillator aging, calibration and long-term stability.

Frequency stability

Initial tolerance, temperature, aging and supply/load sensitivity are different error sources. TCXO and OCXO selection also involves power, warm-up, size and temperature range.

These are original SIMACITY reading notes, not a verbatim reproduction of the manufacturer article.

Related products and local documents

Prepared from public SiTime information with original overviews and reading notes. Consult the local manufacturer PDFs for device conditions.

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