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TimerBlox Overview
Greg Zimmer
Senior Product Marketing Engineer
Signal Conditioning
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o TimerBlox
TimerBlox™
™ Parts: Targeted, Easy to Implement Timing Functions
o Voltage-Controlled Oscillator (VCO)
o Low Frequency Clock
o Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM)
o One-Shot
o Delay
TimerBlox
Key Specifications
TimerBlox Family
5 Basic Timing
Functions
12 Individual
“Set--and-
“Set and-Forget “
Devices
TimerBlox
Common Features
TimerBlox
Datasheets
TimerBlox Support
Wide Range of Tools Ensure Quick & Easy Setup
o Datasheets
o Extensive Collection of Applications
o Simple Step-by-Step Setup Instructions
o Complete Line of Demoboards with Prototype Support
o Comprehensive Circuit Collection: circuits.linear.com/
circuits.linear.com/TimerBlox
TimerBlox
o Complete Set of TimerBlox LTSPICE Models
o TimerBlox Designer Software
o Excel Based Setup Tool
o Selects Exact Part and Resistor Values
o Provides Timing Diagram
TimerBlox Benefits
o Complete and Simple
o Internal Silicon Oscillator – No Crystal, Ceramic or RC Oscillator
o No Software Programming, Configurable with only 3 Resistors
o Low Voltage and Supply Current for Handheld & Portable Devices
o Operates with 2.25V to 5.5V
o Requires only 60µA to 250µA
o Buffered Output for Opto-
Opto-isolation or Transformer
o ±20mA Output Drive
o Small Package (for small designs)
o ThinSOT™ and 2x3mm DFN package
o Robust Operation
o Specified from –40°C to 125°C