AEL Enhances IoT Offering with High Integration MEMS Oscillators from SiTime

AEL Crystals has added SiTime MEMS oscillators to its range. SiTime’s silicon-based MEMS oscillators join AEL’s existing range of products designed for the IoT.

The Internet of Things (IoT) brings a new dimension to frequency control, as it uses multiple protocols (Bluetooth®, ZigBee, Z-Wave, 6LoWPAN, CSR Mesh / Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Sigfox and Thread). Frequency control product manufacturers have to meet the demand for reliable, wireless frequency generation while, at the same time, increasing miniaturization, reducing power consumption and providing consistent performance over a broad operating specification.

The SiT15xx 32.768 kHz MEMS timing solutions are designed for mobile, IoT and wearable applications where space and power are critical. 

SiTime MEMS oscillators offer high levels of integration, new packaging options, and space savings, with surface mount and ultra-small chip-scale package (CSP) choices. 

A particular benefit for IoT applications is the clocking for monitoring circuitry. The real-time clock (32.768 kHz) is always-on, contributing to extending the life of the battery.

The MEMS oscillators are available in a 2.0 x 1.2 mm (2012) SMD package for designs that require crystal resonator compatibility. The CSP MEMS oscillator reduces footprint by up to 80%, compared to existing 2012 SMD crystal packages and is 60% smaller than the 1610 crystal package (1.6 x 1.0 mm).

In addition to real-time clock (RTC) products, SiTime offers the SiT8021, the industry's smallest and the lowest power MHz oscillator in a 1.5 x 0.8 mm CSP. This µPower oscillator is ideal for battery-operated applications, with low operating power of 270µA (max) and ≤0.7µA in standby mode.

The programmable technology ensures that samples are available from stock in all frequencies.

AEL Crystals adds the SiTime MEMS oscillators to its existing range which includes:

• 1.6 x 1.6 mm watch crystals (with ESR as low as 60kΩ) 
• 1.6 x 1.2 mm 32.768Hz oscillators
• 1.6 x 1.0 mm AT-cut crystal resonators 
• 1.2 x 1.0 mm AT-cut crystal resonators
• 1.6 x 1.2 mm clock oscillators

all of which are designed to support development for IoT applications.

AEL Crystals also supports customers with ultra-miniature TCXO, antenna and filter devices.   

 

About AEL Crystals

AEL Crystals Limited is one of the UK's largest suppliers of quartz based frequency control components. Established since 1960 as a specialist in the field of quartz frequency control products, this makes us also one of the longest existing companies in this field. This is a testament to our dedication and our technical expertise and customer service.