LTC6990 - TimerBlox: Voltage Controlled Silicon Oscillator
Features
- Fixed-Frequency or Voltage-Controlled Operation
– Fixed: Single Resistor Programs Frequency with <1.5% Max Error
– VCO: Two Resistors Set VCO Center Frequency and Tuning Range - Frequency Range: 488Hz to 2MHz
- 2.25V to 5.5V Single Supply Operation
- 72μA Supply Current at 100kHz
- 500μs Start-Up Time
- VCO Bandwidth >300kHz at 1MHz
- CMOS Logic Output Sources/Sinks 20mA
- 50% Duty Cycle Square Wave Output
- Output Enable (Selectable Low or Hi-Z When Disabled)
- –55°C to 125°C Operating Temperature Range
- Available in Low Profile (1mm) SOT-23 (ThinSOT™) and 2mm × 3mm DFN Package
- Click here to start your design with the LTC6990 Online Design Tool!
AEC-Q100 data available for specific packages
Typical Application
Description
The LTC®6990 is a precision silicon oscillator with a programmable frequency range of 488Hz to 2MHz. It can be used as a fixed-frequency or voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO). The LTC6990 is part of the TimerBlox® family of versatile silicon timing devices.
A single resistor, RSET, programs the LTC6990’s internal master oscillator frequency. The output frequency is determined by this master oscillator and an internal frequency divider, NDIV, programmable to eight settings from 1 to 128.
Packaging
CAD Symbols and Footprints: The downloadable Zip file below contains the schematic symbol and PCB footprints.
For complete and up to date package information and drawings, please refer to our packaging page
| Part Number | Package | Code | Temp | Package Drawing |
RoHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC6990CDCB#PBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | C | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990CDCB#TRMPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | C | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990CDCB#TRPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | C | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990CS6#PBF | SOT-23 | S6 | C | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990CS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | S6 | C | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990CS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | S6 | C | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990HDCB#PBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | H | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990HDCB#TRMPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | H | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990HDCB#TRPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | H | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990HS6#PBF | SOT-23 | S6 | H | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990HS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | S6 | H | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990HS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | S6 | H | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990IDCB#PBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | I | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990IDCB#TRMPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | I | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990IDCB#TRPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | DCB | I | 05-08-1715 | Yes |
| LTC6990IS6#PBF | SOT-23 | S6 | I | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990IS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | S6 | I | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990IS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | S6 | I | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990MPS6#PBF | SOT-23 | S6 | MP | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990MPS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | S6 | MP | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
| LTC6990MPS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | S6 | MP | 05-08-1636 | Yes |
Order Info
- Part numbers ending in PBF are lead free. Solder plated terminal finish (SnPb) versions are non-standard and special terms and conditions and pricing applies if available. Please contact LTC marketing for information.
- Part numbers containing TR or TRM are shipped in tape and reel or 500 unit mini tape and reel, respectively
- Please refer to our general ordering information or the product datasheet for more details
Package Variations and Pricing
| Part Number | Package | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
RoHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC6990CDCB#PBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | C | $2.16 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990CDCB#TRMPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | C | $2.16 | $1.60 | Yes | |
| LTC6990CDCB#TRPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | C | $2.16 | $1.55 | Yes | |
| LTC6990CS6#PBF | SOT-23 | C | $2.16 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990CS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | C | $2.16 | $1.60 | Yes | |
| LTC6990CS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | C | $2.16 | $1.55 | Yes | |
| LTC6990HDCB#PBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | H | $3.02 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990HDCB#TRMPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | H | $3.02 | $2.22 | Yes | |
| LTC6990HDCB#TRPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | H | $3.02 | $2.17 | Yes | |
| LTC6990HS6#PBF | SOT-23 | H | $3.02 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990HS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | H | $3.02 | $2.22 | Yes | |
| LTC6990HS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | H | $3.02 | $2.17 | Yes | |
| LTC6990IDCB#PBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | I | $2.48 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990IDCB#TRMPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | I | $2.48 | $1.83 | Yes | |
| LTC6990IDCB#TRPBF | 2x3 DFN-6 | I | $2.48 | $1.78 | Yes | |
| LTC6990IS6#PBF | SOT-23 | I | $2.48 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990IS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | I | $2.48 | $1.83 | Yes | |
| LTC6990IS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | I | $2.48 | $1.78 | Yes | |
| LTC6990MPS6#PBF | SOT-23 | MP | $6.48 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990MPS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | MP | $6.48 | $4.70 | Yes | |
| LTC6990MPS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | MP | $6.48 | $4.65 | Yes | |
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Demo Boards
Linear Technology offers many demo boards free of charge to qualified customers. Contact your local sales office or distributor to inquire about a demo board. Certain demo boards are also available for sale via credit card on this website. Demo boards are for evaluation purposes only. It remains the customer’s responsibility to verify proper and reliable operation in the actual end application.| Part Number | Description | Price | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC1562B-A | LTC6990 Demo Board | 1kHz to 10kHz VCO | $25.00 | |
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Designed for Automotive and Transportation Applications
AEC-Q100 data is available for these specific part numbers. Please contact your local sales representative for more information regarding reliability reports or to inquire about parts that are not included. For more information, view our Automotive and Transportation page
| Part Number | Package | Temp | Price (1-99) |
Price (1k)* |
RoHS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTC6990HS6#PBF | SOT-23 | H | $3.02 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990HS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | H | $3.02 | $2.22 | Yes | |
| LTC6990HS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | H | $3.02 | $2.17 | Yes | |
| LTC6990IS6#PBF | SOT-23 | I | $2.48 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990IS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | I | $2.48 | $1.83 | Yes | |
| LTC6990IS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | I | $2.48 | $1.78 | Yes | |
| LTC6990MPS6#PBF | SOT-23 | MP | $6.48 | Yes | ||
| LTC6990MPS6#TRMPBF | SOT-23 | MP | $6.48 | $4.70 | Yes | |
| LTC6990MPS6#TRPBF | SOT-23 | MP | $6.48 | $4.65 | Yes | |
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Applications
- Low Cost Precision Programmable Oscillator
- Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
- High Vibration, High Acceleration Environments
- Replacement for Fixed Crystal and Ceramic Oscillators
- Portable and Battery-Powered Equipment
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Design Tools
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LTC6690 Online Design Tool
The LTC6990 Online Design Tool is a synthesis and configuration tool that allows you to:
- Select the frequency and duty cycle of operation
- Calculate the required external component values
- Export to LTspice for simulation
Click here to start your design with the LTC6990 Online Design Tool
TimerBlox Designer (MS Excel)
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