PIC16C77X
12.2.3 RC OSCILLATOR
For timing insensitive applications the “RC” device
option offers additional cost savings. The RC oscillator
frequency is a function of the supply voltage, the resis-
tor (REXT) and capacitor (CEXT) values, and the operat-
ing temperature. In addition to this, the oscillator
frequency will vary from unit to unit due to normal pro-
cess parameter variation. Furthermore, the difference
in lead frame capacitance between package types will
also affect the oscillation frequency, especially for low
CEXT values. These factors and the variation due to tol-
erances of external R and C components used need to
be taken into account for each application. Figure 12-4
shows how the R/C combination is connected to the
PIC16C77X.
FIGURE 12-4: RC OSCILLATOR MODE
VDD
Rext
Cext
VSS
OSC1
Internal
clock
PIC16C77X
OSC2/CLKOUT
Fosc/4
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