Abstract:
A function-differentiated temperature compensated crystal oscillator (10) is disclosed having an integrated circuit, at least one capacitor and a piezoelectric element being electrically coupled to a leadframe, and being encapsulated in a molded package body (36). The leadframe includes two pluralities of leads (20, 26), each plurality accessing different functionalities of the temperature compensated crystal oscillator. In accordance with one embodiment of this invention, the first plurality of leads (20) may be excised preventing user access to internal functions of the oscillator. In accordance with another embodiment of this invention, the second plurality of leads (26) may be excised allowing user access to the internal functions of the oscillator. This configuration enables a single package to be used for different user applications and functions.
Abstract:
A function-differentiated temperature compensated crystal oscillator (10) is disclosed having an integrated circuit, at least one capacitor and a piezoelectric element being electrically coupled to a leadframe, and being encapsulated in a molded package body (36). The leadframe includes two pluralities of leads (20, 26), each plurality accessing different functionalities of the temperature compensated crystal oscillator. In accordance with one embodiment of this invention, the first plurality of leads (20) may be excised preventing user access to internal functions of the oscillator. In accordance with another embodiment of this invention, the second plurality of leads (26) may be excised allowing user access to the internal functions of the oscillator. This configuration enables a single package to be used for different user applications and functions.