Abracon Introduces Ultra Low Power Real-Time-Clock Integrated Circuits
January 30, 2013
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - A globally preferred, leading supplier of frequency control and magnetic components, Abracon Corporation introduces its Ultra Low Power, Real-Time-Clock Integrated Circuits in 3x3mm QFN package.

“The AB08XX and AB18XX series of RTC ICs are targeted for ultra low power, timekeeping applications where power consumption is of critical importance. Customers who seek sub 60nA total power consumption with complete RTC functionality will find this family of great value,” explains Syed Raza, Director of Engineering at Abracon Corporation.

“Both AB08XX and AB18XX devices are offered with either SPI or I2C interface with up to 256 bytes of on-board RAM. Furthermore, the AB18XX devices are offered with an on-board Power Switch to control the power port of system processor/µcontroller; thereby, eliminating leakage currents,” continues Raza.

Since RTC ICs have broad applications, these low cost, ultra low power solutions are ideal for all power sensitive designs such as: Coin-cell and Other Battery Powered Hand-held Solutions, Smart Grid Meters, Smart Cards, Wireless Sensors and Tags, Medical Electronics, Patient Monitoring, Utility Meters, Data Loggers, Appliances, Handsets and Other General Purpose Consumer Electronics.

Key features of this family include:

An ultra low supply current:

Less than 15nA with RC Oscillator
Less than 20nA with RC Oscillator & Auto Calibration
Less than 55nA with Crystal Oscillator

Operating voltage: +1.70V to +3.60V
An industry standard: 3x3mm QFN package
I2C (400kHz) or SPI (2MHz) communication
Counters for hundreds, seconds, minutes, hours, date, weekday, month, year and century
Alarm capability on all counters
A watchdog timer with hardware reset
Up to 256 bytes of general purpose RAM
Power management: Integrated less than 1Ω power switch for off-chip components, such as the host MCU

These solutions are currently in stock with Abracon's Global Distribution partners at a competitive distribution resale price.

Abracon Link

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For technical assistance with this product, please contact Abracon Corporation at tech-support@abracon.com

Abracon Corporation was established in 1992 with the vision of becoming a top tier global manufacturer of Frequency Control, Signal Conditioning, Clock Distribution, and Magnetic Components with local design and technical support. Abracon provides its customers with high quality products, competitive pricing, timely delivery, reliable engineering and technical support, plus production flexibility worldwide.

Abracon Introduces Precision 32.768 kHz TCXO with Real-Time-Clock Functionality
January 30, 2013

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (January 30, 2013) - A globally preferred, leading supplier of frequency control and magnetic components, Abracon Corporation introduces its Ultra Miniature, Real-Time-Clock with 32.768 kHz TCXO in 3.2x2.5x1.0mm SMT package.

“The AB-RTCMK series of RTC + TCXO solution is targeted for precision timekeeping applications where frequency accuracy over temperature is of critical importance. Customers who seek sub ±5.0 ppm drift over an extended operating temperature of
-40C to +85C with complete RTC functionality will find this device to be of exceptional value,” explains Syed Raza, Director of Engineering at Abracon Corporation.

“AB-RTCMK offers complete RTC functionality and a 32.768 kHz TCXO with LVCMOS output, capable of operating over +1.30 to +5.50V bias voltage,” continues Raza.

This low cost, precision frequency solution is ideal for systems requiring accurate time stamp. This device is also optimal for space constrained designs such as: Coin-cell and Other Battery Powered Hand-held Solutions, Smart Grid Meters, Smart Cards, Wireless Sensors and Tags, Medical Electronics, Patient Monitoring, Utility Meters, Data Loggers, Appliances, Handsets and Other General Purpose Consumer Electronics.

Key features of this device include:

± 5.0 ppm Accuracy over -40C to +85C operating temperature range
+1.30V to +5.50V Operable
Less than 4.0µA Maximum current at no load
A space saving: 3.2x2.5x1.0mm SMT package
I2C communication
A clock function: hours, minutes, seconds
A Leap Year automatic distinction calendar function until 2099
An alarm interruption function for weekday, date, hour and minute settings
A constant cycle time interruption function: 244.14µs to 255 minutes
A time update interruption function: minutes/seconds
A clock output function: 32.768kHz/1024Hz/32Hz/1Hz

This solution is currently in stock with Abracon's Global Distribution partners at a competitive distribution resale price.

Abracon Link

http://www.abracon.com/Precisiontiming/AB-RTCMK-32768kHz.pdf

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For technical assistance with this product, please contact Abracon Corporation at tech-support@abracon.com

Abracon Releases New Crystal-less PCIe Clock Generators Offering System BOM Savings along with Best in Class Jitter and Optimum Signal Integrity
December 21, 2012

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (December 21, 2012) – Abracon Corporation, a leading supplier of Frequency Control products, announces the release of AB-557-03, the world’s first family of crystal-less PCIe Clock Generators, now shipping in volume production. The AB-557-03 is a crystal-less, two-output PCI express clock generator meeting Gen1, Gen2 and Gen3 specifications. It uses patented silicon MEMS technology by Discera to provide PCIe compliant 100MHz differential output clocks with excellent jitter and stability over a wide range of supply voltages and temperatures.
“We at Abracon continue to expand our MEMS-based technology products into new applications where we can deliver innovative solutions along with system cost savings,” states Christopher Polley, President and CEO of Abracon Corporation. “We are committed to providing our customers with the latest emerging technology products that improve performance, while offering board space and unit cost savings.”
Design flexibility is another benefit of MEMS-based Clock Generator products. By eliminating the external quartz crystal, caps and tuning resistor, the AB-557-03 significantly enhances reliability and accelerates product development, while meeting stringent clock performance criteria for a variety of communications, storage, embedded and networking applications.
Jitter, temperature range, power consumption and a variety of available output formats are important design considerations for components designed for communications, storage and networking. Designers require the products that provide best in class capabilities in each category, such as those listed below. By eliminating the need for a crystal and other components, system board designers can further reduce cost and board size.

65% Lower in jitter than IDT’s compatible part (0.15pS vs. 0.48pS) and 85% lower than the 1pS(max) PCIe Gen3 spec.
AB-557-03 Draws 25% lower power than IDT’s compatible device (60mA vs. 85mA).

The AB-557-03 supports multiple differential formats.

HCSL, LVPECL, or LVDS
HCSL/LVPECL, HCSL/LVDS, LVPECL/LVDS

The comparable IDT part only supports HCSL.

The only PCIe clock generator in the industry that requires no external crystal and tuning caps.

The AB-557-03 is available for online ordering at www.Digi-key.com and www.Mouser.com in two different packages; a “drop-in’ replacement 16 pin TSSOP or a space-saving 14 pin QFP (77% less board space) ranging from $1.83 to $2.15 for 1K units.
For datasheet download, please visit http://www.abracon.com/Oscillators/AB-557-03.pdf.
For technical assistance with this product, please contact Abracon Corporation at tech-support@abracon.com.

Abracon Corporation was established in 1992 with the vision of becoming a top tier global manufacturer of Frequency Control, Signal Conditioning, Clock Distribution and Magnetic Components with local design and technical support. Abracon provides its customers with high quality products, competitive pricing, timely delivery, reliable engineering and technical support, plus production flexibility worldwide.