Mixed-Signal Devices has unveiled the MS1180, a compact oscillator tailored to meet the demanding requirements of upcoming data center and networking hardware. Packaged in a sleek 2.0 mm × 1.6 mm form factor, this oscillator supports crucial networking frequencies including 156.25 MHz, 312.5 MHz, 491.52 MHz, and 625 MHz. Its small size and low jitter characteristics make it ideal for applications in optical modules, active optical and electrical cables, and network interface cards where both space and signal integrity are paramount.
The MS1180 is built on the company’s CMOS “Virtual Crystal” timing architecture, delivering high-frequency accuracy, low phase noise, and customizable frequency options. With sub-hertz tuning resolution and femtosecond-level jitter performance, this architecture enables precise clock generation for high-speed data communication systems.
This oscillator is engineered for consistent operation across a wide temperature range, offering frequency stability of ±20 ppm from -40°C to 105°C. It boasts low RMS phase jitter performance and exceptional power supply noise rejection, supporting the signal integrity crucial in dense, high-speed system designs.
This latest addition to the company’s timing component lineup targets high-bandwidth, AI-centric infrastructure. Its performance and compact design empower engineers to streamline clock architectures while upholding synchronization accuracy in data-intensive environments such as AI accelerators, optical transceivers, and edge computing modules.
The MS1180 is currently available in sample quantities for specific customers, with full production slated to commence in early 2026.
Filed Under: Active Components, Oscillators
