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ECS Inc. — ECS-327MVATX SMD 32.768 kHz Oscillator

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ECS Inc. ECS-327MVATX SMD 32.768 kHz Oscillator

Compact precision oscillator with MultiVolt™ versatility

The ECS-327MVATX from ECS Inc. is a compact HCMOS surface-mount oscillator delivering a 32.768 kHz frequency with MultiVolt™ capability. Designed for flexible system integration, it supports supply voltages from 1.8 V to 3.3 V while maintaining stable, low-power operation across a wide range of applications and environments. With high accuracy across –40°C to +85°C, it is well suited for real-time clock (RTC), portable, industrial, IoT, and embedded system timing needs.

As modern SoCs and heterogeneous compute platforms increasingly integrate complex timing architectures, a stable external reference remains essential for maintaining accurate real-time operation. In systems such as industrial controllers, IoT gateways, and advanced adaptive SoCs (including platforms like AMD Versal™), 32.768 kHz RTC oscillators provide the foundational timing reference that ensures reliable timekeeping across power domains and system states.

Features

  • Compact SMD package options: 2.00 × 1.60 mm, 2.5 × 2.0 mm, 3.2 × 2.5 mm, 5.0 × 3.2 mm, 7.0 × 5.0 mm
  • Standard RTC frequency: 32.768 kHz
  • MultiVolt™ operation: 1.6 V to 3.6 V supply range
  • Output type: HCMOS
  • Operating temperature: –40°C to +85°C
  • RoHS 3 and REACH compliant
  • Designed for low power consumption and stable long-term frequency performance

Applications

  • Real-time clocks (RTC) in embedded systems and SoCs
  • Industrial automation and control systems
  • IoT devices and connected edge platforms
  • Wearables and portable electronics
  • Battery-powered and low-power designs
  • System-level timekeeping in advanced SoC-based architectures (including heterogeneous compute platforms such as adaptive SoCs)


ECS Inc. ECS-327MVATX SMD 32.768 kHz Oscillator

Enhancing Medical Technology with Reliable Frequency Control

Reliable timing for modern embedded and connected systems

The ECS-327MVATX is engineered for designers who require accurate, low-power timing in space-constrained applications. Its MultiVolt™ architecture enables seamless integration across diverse voltage rails, reducing design complexity in multi-domain systems.

In modern embedded architectures, especially those combining real-time control, connectivity, and high-speed processing, a dedicated RTC oscillator ensures consistent timekeeping even when main system clocks are gated or powered down. This makes the ECS-327MVATX particularly valuable in power-optimized designs where uptime tracking, scheduling, and event logging are critical.

MultiVolt™ design advantage

ECS Inc.’s MultiVolt™ technology enables a single oscillator design to operate across multiple supply voltages without sacrificing stability or performance. This flexibility supports:

  • Simplified power design across mixed-voltage systems
  • Reduced component variation across product families
  • Improved compatibility in multi-domain SoC environments
  • Efficient integration into both legacy and next-generation architectures

Integration considerations for advanced systems

While the ECS-327MVATX is primarily used as a real-time clock source, its role becomes increasingly important in complex digital systems where multiple clock domains coexist. In modern SoC-based designs, including adaptive compute platforms, RTC oscillators provide:

  • Accurate timekeeping independent of system clock states
  • Stable reference for power management sequencing
  • Reliable wake-up and scheduling functionality in low-power modes
  • Consistent system timing across resets and sleep cycles

Key value in system design

By combining compact footprint, wide voltage compatibility, and stable frequency output, the ECS-327MVATX provides a dependable RTC timing solution for modern electronics. It supports a wide range of applications from simple battery-backed systems to complex multi-processor architectures requiring robust timekeeping across power states.

For best performance, designers should ensure:

  • Short trace routing to minimize noise coupling
  • Proper decoupling close to the oscillator supply pin
  • Clean power rails in mixed-signal environments
  • Careful separation from high-speed SERDES and switching clock lines

The ECS-327MVATX delivers precise 32.768 kHz timing in a compact MultiVolt™-enabled package, making it a reliable choice for RTC and low-power system timing. With strong temperature stability, flexible voltage operation, and easy integration into modern embedded and SoC-based designs, it supports the evolving needs of connected, industrial, and intelligent edge systems.