TES Unveils High-Performance 8/40MHz Oscillator and Clock Buffer IPs for Reliable On-Chip Timing Solutions for X-FAB XT018 - 0.18µm BCD-on-SOI technology.

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Mar. 12, 2026 –

TES Electronic Solutions GmbH announces the release of two new high-performance timing IP cores, the TS_XOSC_40M_X8 Pierce Oscillator and the TS_CLKBUF_25pF_X8 Clock Buffer, designed to deliver precise, reliable, and efficient clock generation and distribution for mixed-signal and digital systems. Together, these IP cores form a complete clocking solution in X-FAB XT018-0.18µm BCD-on-SOI CMOS process, ideal for IoT, industrial control, automotive, and communication systems.

The 8MHz / 40MHz Pierce Oscillator:

The TS_XOSC_40M_X8 is a highly integrated Pierce oscillator that generates stable square-wave clock signals at 8MHz or 40MHz, depending on the connected quartz crystal. It operates on a 3.3V supply and features a simple enable signal (EN) for power control, making it ideal for low-power designs.

Key Features:

• Dual Frequency Support: 8MHz or 40MHz operation based on crystal choice.

• Flexible Operation Modes:

  • Crystal Mode: Uses a quartz crystal between XIN and XOUT pads, with external grounded load capacitors.

  • External Clock Mode: If no crystal is present and XIN is hardwired to 0V, the oscillator acts as a buffer for an external clock signal on XOUT.

• Drive Level Protection: Built-in amplitude regulation feedback loop prevents crystal overdrive, enhancing long-term reliability.

The TS_CLKBUF_25pF_X8 Clock Buffer:

Following the oscillator, the TS_CLKBUF_25pF_X8 is a high-swing, low-noise clock buffer that ensures clean signal propagation across systems with total load capacitance up to 25pF. It’s optimized to maintain rise/fall times between 1.4ns and 3.1ns, minimizing electromagnetic interference (EMI), a critical advantage in sensitive applications.

Supporting Your Design Journey

TES will make supporting your design effort a priority – whether it is integrating this IP into your design or implementing a complete ASIC. Our expert team is ready to assist with technical support, customization, and design validation.

For more information on this and other IP solutions, visit the TES IP products page.

Contact

For inquiries, please email info@tes-dst.com

About TES

With over 20 years of experience in ASIC design and embedded graphics IP, TES is a one-stop partner for high-performance semiconductor solutions. Our IP portfolio includes highly customizable 2D, 2.5D, and 3D GPUs, display controllers, and a wide range of analog and digital IP blocks, ranging from SiGe RF to industrial ASIC solutions.

Headquartered near Stuttgart, Germany, TES Electronic Solutions GmbH serves a global customer base, with design operations in Stuttgart and graphics IP development in Hamburg. Learn more at www.tes-dst.com.

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