Microchip Technology DM164134 Data Sheet

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PIC18FXX8
DS41159E-page 18
© 2006 Microchip Technology Inc.
TABLE 2-2:
CAPACITOR SELECTION FOR 
CRYSTAL OSCILLATOR 
 
       
2.3
RC Oscillator
For timing insensitive applications, the “RC” and “RCIO”
device options offer additional cost savings. The RC
oscillator frequency is a function of the supply voltage,
the resistor (R
EXT
) and capacitor (C
EXT
) values and the
operating temperature. In addition to this, the oscillator
frequency will vary from unit to unit due to normal
process parameter variation. Furthermore, the differ-
ence in lead frame capacitance between package types
will also affect the oscillation frequency, especially for
low C
EXT
 values. The user also needs to take into
account variation due to tolerance of external R and C
components used. Figure 2-2 shows how the RC
combination is connected. 
In the RC Oscillator mode, the oscillator frequency
divided by 4 is available on the OSC2 pin. This signal
may be used for test purposes or to synchronize other
logic.
FIGURE 2-2:
RC OSCILLATOR MODE    
The RCIO Oscillator mode functions like the RC mode,
except that the OSC2 pin becomes an additional
general purpose I/O pin. The I/O pin becomes bit 6 of
PORTA (RA6).
Osc Type
Crystal 
Freq
Cap. Range 
C1
Cap. Range 
C2
LP
32.0 kHz
33 pF
33 pF
200 kHz
15 pF
15 pF
XT
200 kHz
47-68 pF
47-68 pF
1.0 MHz
15 pF
15 pF
4.0 MHz
15 pF
15 pF
HS
4.0 MHz
15 pF
15 pF
8.0 MHz
15-33 pF
15-33 pF
20.0 MHz
15-33 pF
15-33 pF
25.0 MHz
15-33 pF
15-33 pF
These values are for design guidance only. 
See notes on this page.
Crystals Used
32.0 kHz
Epson C-001R32.768K-A
±20 PPM
200 kHz
STD XTL 200.000KHz
±20 PPM
1.0 MHz
ECS ECS-10-13-1
±50 PPM
4.0 MHz
ECS ECS-40-20-1
±50 PPM
8.0 MHz
EPSON CA-301 8.000M-C
±30 PPM
20.0 MHz
EPSON CA-301 20.000M-C
±30 PPM
Note 1: Recommended values of C1 and C2 are
identical to the ranges tested (Table 2-1).
2: Higher capacitance increases the stability
of the oscillator but also increases the
start-up time. 
3: Since each resonator/crystal has its own
characteristics, the user should consult
the resonator/crystal manufacturer for
appropriate values of external
components.
4: Rs may be required in HS mode, as well
as XT mode, to avoid overdriving crystals
with low drive level specification.
Note:
If the oscillator frequency divided by 4
signal is not required in the application, it
is recommended to use RCIO mode to
save current. 
OSC2/CLKO
C
EXT
R
EXT
PIC18FXX8
OSC1
F
OSC
/4
Internal
Clock
V
DD
V
SS
Recommended values:
3 k
Ω ≤ R
EXT
 
≤ 100 kΩ
C
EXT
 > 20 pF