Epson Releases New Frequency-Programmable Crystal Oscillator and Programming Writer

Windows 7-compliant SG-Writer II programming writer (Photo: Business Wire)

Windows 7-compliant SG-Writer II programming writer (Photo: Business Wire)

SAN JOSE, Calif.--()--Epson Electronics America (EEA) has begun volume production and shipping of the SG-8003CG, a new programmable crystal oscillator in its popular SG-8003 series. The easy-to-program SG-8003CG is housed in a tiny package that measures 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm x 0.8t (max.) mm. With a footprint and cubic size that are approximately 38% and 58% smaller than those of Epson's comparable SG-8003CE programmable oscillator, the new oscillator will significantly help to reduce the size of customers' electronic equipment.

Manufacturers have progressively reduced the size of printed circuit boards used in electronic equipment to lower costs. In turn, this has driven strong demand for even smaller electronic components to populate the boards. To meet this demand, Epson added the SG-8003CG to the SG-8003 series, crystal oscillators that can be driven at supply voltages ranging from 1.8 V to 3.3 V.

Epson also now offers a new programming tool called the SG-Writer II. Sold separately and with Windows 7 support, this reasonably priced writer can be used to program clock oscillators in the SG-8000 series. Customers can easily program oscillators by selecting the desired frequency, output conditions, and drive voltage in a program and then saving that data in memory (PROM).

“By allowing customers to immediately prepare crystal oscillators that produce the required frequency, the new writer helps significantly shorten product development and evaluation times,” said Masayuki Kitamura, chief operating officer of Epson's Microdevices Operations Division. “As a leader in crystal devices, Epson will continue to provide the kind of small, accurate, stable products required in electronics and social infrastructure.”

Main specifications of the SG-8003CG

 
Model number     SG-8003CG
Functions* PE/SE     PD/SD     PC/SC
Supply voltage 1.8 V Typ.

(1.6 - 2.2 V)

2.5 V Typ.

(2.2 - 2.8 V)

3.3 V Typ.

(2.7 - 3.6 V)

Current consumption 10 mA (Max.) 15 mA (Max.)
Output frequency range 1 MHz - 166 MHz
Frequency tolerance / operating temperature B: ±50 × 10-6, C: ±50 × 10-6 / -20 to +70 °C

L: ±50 × 10-6, M: ±50 × 10-6 / -40 to +85 °C

External dimensions 2.5 × 2.0 × 0.8t (max.) mm
 

* Functions: Output enable (PE, PD, PC) and Standby (SE, SD, SC)

Related links

Please see the links below for further details about these products.

SG-8003CG

http://www5.epsondevice.com/en/quartz/product/osc/programmable/sg8003cg.html

SG-Writer II

http://www5.epsondevice.com/en/quartz/product/osc/programmable/sg_writer2.html

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About Epson

Epson is a global innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and printing systems, 3LCD projectors and industrial robots to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 68,000 employees in 96 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates.

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About Epson Electronics America, Inc.

Epson Electronics America, Inc. (EEA) is a subsidiary of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) and is responsible for sales, marketing and engineering of the product lines of SEC's Microelectronics Device Division in the Americas. EEA provides a wide array of timing and frequency control products, integrated circuits, sensing device and system solutions for customer products and applications that require high levels of accuracy, reliability, stability, energy efficiency and compact design. Based in San Jose, California, the EEA Group has three regional offices, more than 40 sales offices in the U.S., and a growing network of exclusive distributors.

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www.eea.epson.com

Contacts

Epson Electronics America
Jan Souza, 310-955-5317
jsouza@eea.epson.com

Contacts

Epson Electronics America
Jan Souza, 310-955-5317
jsouza@eea.epson.com