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Microchip Adds the LX-820 Quartz Oscillator to its L-Series Timing Portfolio Developed for Low Earth Orbit Applications

$MCHPPress releaseOct 22, 2026, 8:00 AM ETRead the release

Microchip Technology announced the launch of the LX-820 radiation-tolerant quartz oscillator, expanding its L-Series timing portfolio for Low Earth Orbit and other space applications. The L-Series sits between commercial off-the-shelf parts and high-reliability space products, with radiation tolerance up to 50 krad TID and SEL testing to 40 MeV·cm²/mg, and configurations available from stock or with lead times under 20 weeks.

Key figures

Package
3.2 mm x 2.5 mm
Lead times
from stock or less than 20 weeks
Sel testing
40 MeV·cm²/mg
Cmos output range
1.25 MHz to 135 MHz
Lvds output range
100 MHz to 250 MHz
Frequency stability
±100 ppm
Radiation tolerance
50 krad TID
Operating temperature
-55°C to 125°C

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