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The different oscillator types have various tradeoffs, so maybe this more-complex design was better for this application, as you suggest. Since the circuit comp
by kens 6y ago
The different oscillator types have various tradeoffs, so maybe this more-complex design was better for this application, as you suggest. Since the circuit complexity is all on the integrated circuit, the cost difference is probably very small.
My other theory when people make strange design choices is that patents might be involved.
- chiph 6y agoPossibly ease of manufacturing because you had fewer unique parts to make/keep track of. Also allows market segmentation, differentiated by the multiplier and whether the disable pin was connected.