LTC6991
TimerBlox: Resettable, Low
Frequency Oscillator
FeaTures
DescripTion
The LTC®6991 is a silicon oscillator with a programmable
periodrangeof1.024msto9.54hours(29.1µHzto977Hz),
specifically intended for long duration timing events. The
LTC6991 is part of the TimerBlox™ family of versatile
silicon timing devices.
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Period Range: 1ms to 9.5 Hours
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Configured with 1 to 3 Resistors
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<1.5% Maximum Frequency Error
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Output Reset Function
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2.25V to 5.5V Single Supply Operation
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55µA to 80µA Supply Current
A single resistor, R , programs the LTC6991’s internal
SET
(2ms to 9.5hr Clock Period)
master oscillator frequency. The output clock period
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500µs Start-Up Time
is determined by this master oscillator and an internal
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CMOS Output Driver Sources/Sinks 20mA
frequency divider, N , programmable to eight settings
DIV
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–40°C to 125°C Operating Temperature Range
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from 1 to 2 .
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Available in Low Profile (1mm) SOT-23 (ThinSOT™)
NDIV •RSET
and 2mm × 3mm DFN Packages
tOUT
=
•1.024ms, NDIV =1,8,64,...,221
50kΩ
applicaTions
In normal operation, the LTC6991 oscillates with a 50%
duty cycle. A reset function is provided to truncate the
pulse (reducing the duty cycle). The reset pin can also be
used to prevent the output from oscillating.
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“Heartbeat” Timers
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Watchdog Timers
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Intervalometers
Periodic “Wake-Up” Call
High Vibration, High Acceleration Environments
Portable and Battery-Powered Equipment
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The RST and OUT pins can be configured for active-low
or active-high operation using a polarity function.
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POL BIT
RST PIN
OUTPUT STATE
Oscillating
0 (reset)
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0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1 (reset)
Oscillating
The LTC6991 is available in the 6-lead SOT-23 (ThinSOT)
package or a 6-lead 2mm × 3mm DFN.
Clock Period Range over Eight Divider Settings
10Hr
Typical applicaTion
Low Frequency Pulse Generator
1Hr
10Min
1µs PULSE WIDTH
OUT
60 SECONDS
R
PW
1Min
2.26k
10Sec
RST
GND
SET
OUT
6991 TA01a
C
PW
LTC6991
1Sec
100ms
10ms
1ms
2.25V TO 5.5V
470pF
+
V
0.1µF
R1
1M
R
SET
715k
DIV
R2
392k
1.25
DIV PIN VOLTAGE, V (V)
0
0.625
1.875
2.5
6991 TA01b
t
≈ R • C ≈ 1µs
PW PW
DIV
PULSE
6991f
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