The KM series 32 kHz crystal oscillator XO from Pericom has a superior performance for a wide range of applications. It is currently the world’s smallest 32.768 kHz crystal oscillator (XO) with dimensions of only 2.0 mm x 1.6 mm. The KM series is designed to meet the challenges of miniaturization while maintaining superb accuracy of the timing signal. Pericom also carries the KX series of crystal oscillators, which are the currently the industry’s lowest power (<10 μA) and tightest stability (±20 ppm) 32 kHz XOs.

Due to many low-power and portable applications spending the majority of time in standby mode, it is critical for these systems to minimize standby power consumption. Pericom’s 32.768 kHz-based timing sources allow these systems to transition to standby mode quickly (<10 ms) to maximize battery life without sacrificing the stability (±20 ppm) needed to maintain an accurate clock and calendar.