Low jitter MEMS oscillator from IDT with integrated frequency margining feature

Integrated Device Technology has unveiled differential MEMS oscillators with 100 femtosecond (fs) typical phase jitter performance and integrated frequency margining capability. IDT claims this is the first MEMS oscillator to have such a low phase jitter. The low phase jitter and adaptable output frequency of this mems oscillator help in reducing bit error rate (BER) in 10 gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) switches, routers, and other related networking equipment. The IDT 4H performance MEMS oscillators feature a differential LVDS / LVPECL output and are available in multiple package sizes including the smaller 3225 (3.2 x 2.5 mm). “IDT’s latest series of MEMS oscillators build upon the standard 4M and enhanced 4E oscillator series’ to address the demanding performance requirements of 10GbE and networking applications,” said Christian Kermarrec, vice president and general manager of the Timing and Synchronization Division at IDT. “As the leader in timing solutions, we equip our customers with the highest performance parts and innovative features to facilitate the development of their next-generation products. We are pleased to see many OEMs choosing IDT over MEMS start-up suppliers for the experience and technical innovation that IDT provides.” “Cloud computing and storage infrastructure is growing rapidly with almost 50% of servers and storage clusters shipping with 10GbE. Hig...