Oscillator Lower Frequency Current Consumption

12/340/2013 | 10:29 PM

Question

Why do lower frequency oscillators often draw slightly more current than higher frequency oscillators within the same device family?

Answer

Depending on the specific device family, lower frequency oscillators can draw slightly more current than higher frequency oscillators. This is because, assuming the output clock is frequency synthesized, lower frequency outputs require more internal frequency division.

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