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    Linear Technology

    CorporationTimerBlox Overview

    Senior Product Marketing EngineerSignal Conditioning

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    New TimerBlox FamilyNew TimerBlox FamilyResistor-Set Universal Integrated Timing Devices

    oo Innovation Built on Our Successful Silicon Oscillator TechnologyInnovation Built on Our Successful Silicon Oscillator Technologyo Clocks for Switcher Synchronization & General Clock Applications

    o Easy to Use: Programmable with One Resistor

    o Solid State: High Shock, Vibration, Temperature

    o Accurate

    o Low Power

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    o Small Sizeo Fast Startup

    oo TimerBloxTimerBlox Parts: Targeted, Easy to Implement Timing Functions Parts: Targeted, Easy to Implement Timing Functionso Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO)

    o Low Frequency Clock

    o Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)

    o One-Shot

    o Delay

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    TimerBlox Applications ExamplesTimerBlox Applications Examples

    o Temperature To Frequency Converter

    o Motor Control

    o LED Dimming

    o Isolation

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    Temperature to Frequency Convertero Long Interval Timers

    LED Dimming via Direct PWM ControlMissing Pulse Detector

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    Alternatives Offer Non-optimal Solutions

    Microcontroller LimitationsMicrocontroller Limitations

    o Software Required

    o Complicated

    o Development and Maintenance Time and Expense

    What Do TimerBlox Products Replace?What Do TimerBlox Products Replace?

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    o Large Footprint

    RCRC--Based Clock (e.g. 555 Timer) LimitationsBased Clock (e.g. 555 Timer) Limitations

    o Additional Components Required (Rs, Cs, Diodes, Discrete Logic etc.)

    o Large Footprint

    o Limited Accuracy

    o Limited Frequency Choices due to available R & C values

    o High Power Consumption

    TimerBlox: Simple Design and NO Programming RequiredTimerBlox: Simple Design and NO Programming Required

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    o Programmable Operating Rangefrom 9.5hr period, up to 2MHz

    o 2.25V to 5.5V Single Supply

    o Internal Oscillator

    o No Crystal

    TimerBloxTimerBloxKey Specifications

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    o No Timing Capso Output Sources/Sinks 20mA

    o Simple, Easy to Use

    o Fast Startup

    o 60A to 250A

    o SOT23 or 2mm x 3mm DFN

    o 40C to 125C Operation

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    TimerBloxTimerBloxCommon Features

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    TimerBloxTimerBloxDatasheets

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    TimerBlox SupportTimerBlox SupportWide Range of Tools Ensure Quick & Easy Setup

    oo DatasheetsDatasheets

    o Extensive Collection of Applications

    o Simple Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

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    oo Comprehensive Circuit Collection:Comprehensive Circuit Collection: circuits.linear.com/circuits.linear.com/TimerBloxTimerBlox

    oo Complete Set of TimerBlox LTSPICE ModelsComplete Set of TimerBlox LTSPICE Models

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    TimerBlox Designer SoftwareTimerBlox Designer Softwareo Excel Based Setup Tool

    o Selects Exact Part and Resistor Values

    o Provides Timing Diagram

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    Demonstration Circuit DC1562Demonstration Circuit DC1562Available for all Versions of the TimerBlox Family

    PrePre--configured Timing Functionsconfigured Timing Functions

    oo Demo Circuit in CenterDemo Circuit in CenterEasily Breaks Out

    oo Prototype AreaPrototype AreaSupports DIP8, S8, MS8 & S6

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    1Rising Edge Triggered2Falling Edge Triggered

    with Power and Ground Bus

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    TimerBlox Designer ToolTimerBlox Designer ToolQuickly Select and Setup any TimerBlox Device

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    oo Quick & SimpleQuick & Simple

    oo Provides Specific Part NamesProvides Specific Part Namesand Resistor Valuesand Resistor Values

    oo Includes Timing DiagramIncludes Timing Diagram

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    TimerBloxTimerBlox BenefitsBenefits

    oo Complete and SimpleComplete and Simple

    o Internal Silicon Oscillator No Crystal, Ceramic or RC Oscillator

    o No Software Programming, Configurable with only 3 Resistors

    oo Low Voltage and Supply Current for Handheld & Portable DevicesLow Voltage and Supply Current for Handheld & Portable Devices

    o Operates with 2.25V to 5.5V

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    o Requires only 60A to 250Aoo Buffered Output forBuffered Output for OptoOpto--isolation or Transformerisolation or Transformer

    o 20mA Output Drive

    oo Small Package (for small designs)Small Package (for small designs)

    o ThinSOT and 2x3mm DFN package

    oo Robust OperationRobust Operation

    o Specified from 40C to 125C