Assessment of Operation of EMK21 MEMS Silicon Oscillator Over Wide Temperature RangeElectronic control systems, data-acquisition instrumentation, and microprocessors require accurate timing signals for proper operation. Traditionally, ceramic resonators and crystal oscillators provided this clock function for the majority of these systems. Over the last few years, MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) resonator-based oscillators began to surface as commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) parts by a few companies. These quartz-free, miniature silicon devices could easily replace the traditional crystal oscillators in providing the timing/clock function for many digital and analog circuits. They are reported to provide stable output frequency, offer great tolerance to shock and vibration, and are immune to electro-static discharge [ 1-2]. In addition, they are encapsulated in compact lead-free packages and cover a wide frequency range (1 MHz to 125 MHz). The small size of the MEMS oscillators along with their thermal stability make them ideal candidates for use in space exploration missions. Limited data, however, exist on the performance and reliability of these devices under operation in applications where extreme temperatures or thermal cycling swings, which are typical of space missions, are encountered. This report presents the results of the work obtained on the evaluation of an Ecliptek Corporation MEMS silicon oscillator chip under extreme temperatures.Authors
Patterson, Richard L. (NASA Glenn Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States) Hammoud, Ahmad (ASRC Aerospace Corp. Cleveland, OH, United States) Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
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March 31, 2009
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Electronics And Electrical Engineering Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNC06BA07B
WBS: WBS 724297.40.43.03.01
CONTRACT_GRANT: CASX22009D
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