Programmable Timers and Oscillators
Programmable timers and oscillators generate configurable clock signals and timing intervals for microprocessor clocking, watchdog timing, PWM generation, and communication baud rate synthesis. This includes MEMS oscillators, crystal oscillators (XOs, TCXOs, VCXOs), programmable multi-output clock generators, and 555-type timers from TI, Renesas (IDT), SiTime, Microchip, and Silicon Labs.
Product Series & Base Models
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Browse Programmable Timers and Oscillators Products
| PART NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | DESCRIPTION | STOCK | QTY / ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN54LS628J | Texas Instruments | — | 1,931 | |
| SE556J | Texas Instruments | — | 1,439 | |
| SE556JB | Texas Instruments | — | 1,512 | |
| SE555JGB | Texas Instruments | — | 849 | |
| SE555FKB | Texas Instruments | — | 2,147 | |
| SE555DG4 | Texas Instruments | — | 24,016 | |
| SA555DRE4 | Texas Instruments | — | 2,375 | |
| SA555DE4 | Texas Instruments | — | 1,489 | |
| SA556NG4 | Texas Instruments | — | 1,781 | |
| SA556NE4 | Texas Instruments | — | 14,652 |
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19,050 productsAbout Programmable Timers and Oscillators
Programmable Timers and Oscillators are timing components designed to generate periodic waveforms, square waves, or single-shot trigger pulses with configurable frequency and duty cycle. This category includes everything from classic, highly reliable analog timer ICs (like the industry-standard 555 timer) to modern fully programmable silicon oscillators that replace traditional quartz crystals in harsh, high-vibration environments.
Unlike crystal oscillators, silicon oscillators require no external mechanical crystals, providing superior mechanical reliability, fast startup times, and excellent resistance to shock, vibration, and EMI. Selection factors include frequency range (Hz to MHz), frequency accuracy, temperature coefficient, supply current, and programmability options (resistor-set, pin-strapped, or I2C/SPI configured).
Browse Octatronics to source programmable timers and silicon oscillators from industry leaders including SiTime, Microchip, Texas Instruments, and Analog Devices. Compare specifications, download datasheets, and submit RFQs for your hardware development or production builds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Octatronics can help source a wide range of Programmable Timers and Oscillators from major manufacturers worldwide, including active production parts, long-lead-time items, and hard-to-find components.
Yes. You can submit a single part number or upload a BOM with multiple parts. Our team will check stock, date code, lead time, and pricing for each item.
Availability depends on the specific part number and supplier source. For important orders, buyers can request packaging photos, labels, date code information, and traceability documents.
Yes. Octatronics supports sourcing for active, end-of-life, obsolete, and hard-to-find components through our global supplier network.
Please provide the part number, manufacturer, quantity, required date code, target price, delivery country, and whether original packaging or COC is required.
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